Best camping saws according to redditors

We found 79 Reddit comments discussing the best camping saws. We ranked the 28 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.

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Top Reddit comments about Camping Saws:

u/SchmeddyBallz · 19 pointsr/MTB

This guy. I got one after I watched a Skills w/ Phil video and I knew I could use it for all those downed branches, limbs, and small trees you find on trails in the spring and fall. I've used this thing probably half a dozen times and it works like a charm--even better you get a buddy on the other side and use it like and old school bandsaw.

u/skinrust · 18 pointsr/preppers

You're asking a very broad question while looking for specifics, making it very hard to pinpoint an answer. I'll give my advice on bug out bag items.

The bag itself - Should be a solid backpacking bag. Keep it light enough that it's manageable. For a very fit individual, the max weight should be your body weight divided by 3. Most of us are not that fit, so adjust accordingly. It should have hip support, well stitched straps, several compartments and a way to attach things to the outside (molle webbing, carabiner loops or exterior straps). Should be weatherproof.
Water - Depends entirely on your location. I live in Canada - Land of lakes and rivers. I wont need to carry a ton of water all the time. I've got a sawyer squeeze as my primary water filter. The collapsible water bottles it comes with work great for water storage as well. Wife and daughter carry a lifestraw as backups. We have some iodine drops as well.
As far as water carrying devices go, i find nalgene bottles work great. Theyre light and strong, and come in various sizes. A canteen is great if you want to use it to cook over a fire. Its not a bad idea either to have a large (5 litre+) collapsible water container. They're plastic and light. I havn't used mine extensively enough to recommend.
Sharp Things - I've got a Kabar as my primary fixed blade. It's tried and true. Good metal, full tang. I've got a leatherman wave multitool. Carry it everyday on my belt. Super handy. I should really add a 3-4" folding knife to my pack as sometimes the kabar is too big, and the multitool is hard to clean.
I also carry a Cold steel shovel. I looked into folding shovels, and they didnt seem reliable. Moving parts means they're more likely to fail. I haven't used this one extensively, but the few times i have tried it, its done an excellent job. If your pack's too heavy, put this one in your car.
Food - Your typical protein bars, dried rice/bean mix, snickers, small jar of PB, oatmeal and dehydrated fruit. A small bit of olive oil packs a ton of calories and adds flavour. It's good to have a small container of salt and pepper, or other spices to add flavour. You can grab MRE's or those mountainhouse dried meals, but theyre expensive. If you regularly buy pepperettes or jerkey, stick some in your bag and rotate it out when you buy it next. Multivitamins can keep you up if youre not getting a ton of food, but dont rely on them. Bring any meds you need, as well as tylenol or aspirin.
Hygiene - Pack a couple rolls of TP. Toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant (chuck if too much weight), wash cloth, soap, soap for clothing, feminine products (if applicable), couple garbage bags (can separate dirty clothes), wet wipes, lip balm, hand sanitizer. Sun screen and bug spray in small bottles.
Clothing - Carry at least 7 pairs of good socks. Some warm ones if the location's cold. Extra shirts, underwear are essential. Pants/shorts and sweater are optional (besides whatever you're wearing). Stick your clothing in a waterproof sack. Try to keep only clean, dry clothes in there (no airflow + damp = mold).
-Paracord and rope
-Carabiners
-Sewing kit
-Tent patching kit (if you have a tent or a tarp)
-Tarp (who saw that coming). Doesn't have to be massive. Just know how to set it up to keep you dry.
-Fire Source. Have many. Lighters are cheap, stash away a bunch (7?). The lighter leash is awesome. You should be able to find that cheap at a corner store. Storm matches, for when its rainy. I think these are what I got. You can light them in any weather, put them under water, and they'll still be lit. Not a bad idea to carry regualr matches in a waterproof container. Firestarter packets are great. I just soak cotton balls in Vaseline. Flint and steel is cool, but only useful if youve exhausted all other fire starting methods.
-Super Glue
-Safety pins
-Zip ties
-Light. Hand crank flashlight is awesome. If you have a battery powered one, carry spare batteries. The mini maglite has a belt holster. Those small LED flashlights are great too. Grab a few glowsticks.
-fork and spoon
-emergency blanket or emergency sleeping bag. Only useful if you're SOL.
-poncho
-sleeping bag for your location. If its warm you don't need this. Can use a hammock or sleeping pad. Try and keep these small as they take up a ton of space.
-Compass. Useful if you have a map.
-Map of your location/where youre going.
-Signal mirror and a good whistle.
-Fishing supplies. I've got an emmrod. You can put a fairly small cheap reel on here. I've got the shimano ix2000. It casts a pretty good distance. Hooks, weights, bobs etc. Can all fit in small waterproof containers or camera film containers. Dont forget line! Mines already on the reel. A fishing vest gives you lots of little pockets to keep things in arms reach.
-First Aid kit. There's extensive lists online depending on how large you want it. Some gauze, band aids, polysporin, burn cream are a good start. Try and build it yourself, don't buy the gimmikey premade ones. Keep yours in a waterproof Tupperware container.
-Tiny roll of Gorilla Tape
-Games. Some dice and a deck of cards go a long way. Don't underestimate the value of laughter. If a sudden collapse ever happens, these might save you from depression.
-Headlamp. I've got this rayovac one (i think). Seems easy on batteries and has lasted a few camping trips. Haven't put serious use on it tho.
-Eating equipment. A mug and a small plate go a long way. A folding pan goes a long way, but is heavy. I would love to learn to use a pressure cooker over fires.
-Handkerchief or travel kleenex
-Bandanas. 3 of them.
-Bungee cords can be useful, but they run the risk of snapping and taking out an eye.
-Ziplock bags are handy. Keeps a lot of small things organized and dry.
-Pencils, Pens, notepad/book, sharpie.
-Hatchet is useful, but heavy. Take one if you can. The sven saw is awesome and hasn't broke on me yet.
-Spare pair of glasses (if applicable)
-Some sort of firearm is almost necessary. I don't have one yet, but i was planning on a 10/22 takedown. It's small and easy to pack. Bullets are light. If you need more stopping power than a .22, you're in a heap of trouble. Guns are not my specialty (can you guess), so ill leave it up to you
-In lieu of a firearm, you could grab a crossbow. If that's still too much, a good slingshot will do great.
-phone booklet and address's. In case your phone craps out and you cant charge it.
-A small windable clock is great. A solar watch is better. I think thats the one i have.

All this stuff is useless unless you know how to use it. Do your research, take some courses. Learn the necessary skills to survive, because that's what's really necessary. I like Les Stroud's (survivorman) book Survive!. Learn to tie knots, fish, hunt, forage, fight, build a fire in all conditions, etc.
If you have questions on the use of any of the above items, ask away. Any advice or suggestions, I welcome those too.

u/southernbenz · 9 pointsr/EDC

The little wire saws are about as effective as they look, good for thin limbs and emergency situations. Personally I would never want to use one of these on anything over 1.0" diameter. The teeth just don't eat wood. The big brother to these, with real chainsaw blades like the Saber Cut, are highly effective on just about anything.

u/lSlS_CRISIS · 9 pointsr/AmazonUnder5

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Edit: More stuff

u/waterfromthesun · 9 pointsr/videos

This costs $115. This is the cheapest one

u/MilesBeforeSmiles · 7 pointsr/Bushcraft

Tomahawks are fun but because they were designed as a fighting weapon most aren't as good as axes or hatchets at being an axe or a hatchet. They do work, just not as well.

If you want to buy one for the "cool" factor then go for it, many people here have one for that reason. But, if you want something that will work better I suggest an axe.

That said, for what you have described in your post (ie. fallen tree on road) I would say you shouldn't use either but instead get yourself a bow saw. Saws are usually lighter, cut safer, and you can get through more wood with less energy spent and less strength needed. Agawa Canyon makes a good folding one and Bahco makes one of the best budget, non-folders out there.

Good luck!

u/_TrueNorthStrong_ · 7 pointsr/Survival

Without knowing where you are, I'm not sure if this will be as useful for you as it may be for others, but a SaberCut pocket chainsaw, for bigger diameter logs that may have come down across the trail, that might be a little impractical for a hatchet.

u/jlobes · 7 pointsr/MTB
  • Where are you building this? Your backyard? A poached trail*? An established trail**? Middle of the wilderness?

  • Where do you live and what's the dirt like? Loam/Clay/Sand?

  • What is a decent sized jump? 1 ft kicker? 3 ft kicker with a landing? 5'x15' tabletop?

  • What tools do you own?

    It'll be a lot easier to answer this question more precisely if we know the answers to those questions, but basically, it'll break down like this.

    For large (>5') features:

    If you have access to a backhoe and you're allowed to use it, use the backhoe. If you are allowed to use one but don't have one, strongly consider renting one. It'll make your life so much easier, and backhoes are cool. If not, grab a chainsaw, cut up some logs, stack em up and cover them with dirt. Dirt between the logs to keep them secure. If you're building somewhere that you can't use power tools but has downed trees, look around for deadfall trees and use a hand chainsaw to cut up the logs you need, but it's gonna be miserable.

    For smaller features (>1', <3'):

    All of the above applies, but smaller features can be built with less equipment. If you're not down with the hand chainsaw you can pile up flat rocks, cover with dirt, more rocks, more dirt, etc. This works better when working with soil with high clay content, terrible with sandy soil. You can also just build a mound of dirt, pack it, pile up more, pack it until you have a nice firm mound, then shape the dirt into a jump. Fair warning, this takes a lot more work than you'd think. It'll save time to dig dirt out of the run up, i.e, instead of building a 3' tall pile of dirt, take 6" of dirt out of the last 25' of trail running into it, so you're starting 6" below the level of the terrain, so you only need to build a 2.5' tall mound***.

    For small features (<1'):

    All of the above still applies, but at this point I'd recommend just building a kicker out of timber, dragging it out to the trail, and securing it in place. Leave 6-12" 'stilts' coming out the bottom of the back end of the ramp which can be buried to make sure your ramp doesn't move, and leave about a foot of plywood sticking out of the front which you can bury.

    * Just don't.

    ** Get permission from the trail steward before you do this.

    EDIT:*** Sustainable trail building techniques should still be used when building jumps; ensure you can build proper drainage before you do this. (thanks /u/chelplayer99)
u/warfrogs · 6 pointsr/Bushcraft
u/No-Nrg · 6 pointsr/MTB

For portability you really can't go wrong with a hand chainsaw. It's a workout but it gets the job done.

u/alaskaj1 · 4 pointsr/CampingGear

I have been looking for either a saw or hatchet myself. If I go with a saw it seems like the top contenders are the sven saw 21 or the boreal 21.

u/CamperDamper · 4 pointsr/CampingGear
u/JoeIsHereBSU · 4 pointsr/bugout

Highly suggest getting rid of the pocket chainsaw for a light weight saw. My favorite from backpacking is Agawa Canyon - BOREAL21 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LWZ4ZLA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_7NZ6Cb70S8ETH

u/f0xl-lound · 3 pointsr/Bushcraft
u/ramennoodle · 3 pointsr/CampingandHiking

I prefer these saws: http://www.amazon.com/x/dp/B002J900EQ

Larger and lighter for the same price.

u/[deleted] · 3 pointsr/CampingandHiking

I'm actually looking now at the Sven Saw. 29 reviews on Amazon, not a single one less than 5 stars. It looks super light and compact. Maybe I'll pack both the Fiskars hatchet and this saw?

u/Golden_Calf · 3 pointsr/WildernessBackpacking

Those folding saws are terrible. If you really want to cut wood and save at least some weight, try one of the hand chain saws.

I used this one on a trip and it worked really well for some ~6in logs we cut. Way better than a hatchet or the folding saws and they work pretty fast too.

u/MachinatioVitae · 3 pointsr/bugout

After some searching. Seeing some pretty bad reviews on forums though. Difficult to assemble/break down, and unable to tension blade enough to keep from bowing while sawing were the top two complaints.

Edit: Seeing lots of recommendations for the Sven saw, there is a $30 difference in price between the two though.

u/bmengineer · 2 pointsr/VEDC

Why are folding saws garbage? I've always brought something similar to this camping with me and I haven't had any issues.

I agree, a pack saw would make a pretty great VEDC addition.

u/hammocat · 2 pointsr/canoeing

I always take a bow saw, mine is quite similar to this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Filzer-Buckster-Bow-Saw-BBS-1/dp/B01A7GLFO6/ref=sr_1_38?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=1496270925&sr=1-38

Haven't used it while paddling, but I have used it for walking and skiing trails.

It is very lightweight, packs and unpacks quickly once you figure it out. It is has sharp huge teeth that will cut through 4-8" trees with ease. On all my backpacking and canoeing camping trips this saw takes priority over any ax or hatchet. I can cut down a dry tree and have 15 rounds cut in 30 minutes or less. I've had mine for ~18 years now and it is still in great shape with regular use.

Some of the folding saws are great, but they are a bit more pricey. I quite like the bow saw, partially because of the strong structure.

u/Independent · 2 pointsr/Survivalist
  • jumper cables

  • tire plug kit with reamer and plug tool

  • roadside flares

  • extra jacket, hat and gloves

  • spare shoes (depending on season, might be boots, sandals, sneaks, whatever)

  • NOLs basecamp 1st aid kit equivalent

  • leather work gloves

  • Victorinox Rescue tool

  • Safety glasses (tinted doubles as sunglasses)

  • Sven Folding saw

  • CS shovel

  • camp hatchet

  • roll toilet paper in gallon ziploc bag

  • puck style axe sharpener

  • extra garbage bags

  • assorted zip ties

  • 50' 3/8" rope

  • rachet tiedowns

  • assorted bungie cords

  • 8'x 10' tarp (need to replace)

  • wool army blanket

  • waiter's friend corkscrew ( cuz the stinking expensive Vic Rescue tool doesn't have this important function!)

u/CL_3F · 2 pointsr/preppers

If you want a pocket chainsaw you should get one that's got teeth on every link, like this

https://www.amazon.com/Homyall-Chainsaw-Serrated-Survival-Carrying/dp/B07M5Q7VTG


Ideally you'd want one with teeth that are double sided. Bit more expensive, but oh, so worth it.
https://www.amazon.com/Kutir-Inch-High-Reach-Chain/dp/B07MGBR8SZ

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Pocket chainsaws aren't as horrible as people make them out to be, particularly considering you can tie extra rope on the handles and throw them over branches you can't reach. That's just not something you can do with a "real saw".

That being said, you generally don't want to try felling large live trees with one unless you know how to do it with a gas powered chain saw - the principles are the same but it takes some skill to know how to do it safely and without pinching the blade and getting the saw stuck in the tree or killing yourself. Also it's not hard to sharpen them when they get dull, you just need to learn how to use a file.

u/applesforadam · 2 pointsr/Survival

Sven saw all the way. Packs light and saws through anything.

u/cwcoleman · 2 pointsr/CampingandHiking

Without knowing what gear your dad has or needs - it's going to be a crap shoot getting a winning gift.

There are items that we all like, but your dad may already have one he likes more.

Regardless... here are a few basic ideas from Amazon (hopefully available in the Canadian version too):

u/Lasivian · 2 pointsr/Survival

I cut a considerable amount of wood for carving and I never found one of those pulls saws to be better than the worst bow saw I ever used. The knife saws are alright, but again the bow saw tops them.

I eventually went with this: https://www.amazon.com/SVEN-SAW-Sven-Saw-21/dp/B002J900EQ/ It has worked amazingly well.

u/punisher1005 · 2 pointsr/WhitePeopleTwitter

Those are called wire saws and are more survival type equipment.

u/jmccomas10 · 2 pointsr/makemychoice

Do it! I bought this 21" folding sev saw and it's fantastic. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002J900EQ I use it for yard work, backpacking everything it zip right through everything

u/LogicalWhiteKnight · 2 pointsr/todayilearned
u/Nilots · 2 pointsr/Bushcraft

Great set. Though if you plan on using that saw often you may want to replace it with a higher quality model. It's a great bang for your buck saw, but in my experience it does not stand up to continued use well. I took mine to work (I work for a tree company) to test it out and it lost a few teeth/started to dull after only 10-15 cuts.

Silky makes great pruning saws, though more expensive ($40~). That type of saw is mostly suited to cutting green wood, however. If you plan on using it mostly for dead stuff (firewood) it may be worth investing in something like a bowsaw that is designed with that purpose in mind.

Disclaimer: I have no personal experience with that particular bowsaw and cannot personally attest to it's quality. Though it does seem well regarded.

Edit: That knife seems nice, but from what I can tell it is not made of high carbon steel so it cannot be used for firestarting on it's own. It may be worth investing in something cheap like a Mora so that you may use it with a flint

u/jollyjake · 2 pointsr/Survival

Has anyone mentioned the Sven Saw to you?
http://www.amazon.com/SVEN-SAW-Sven-Saw-21/dp/B002J900EQ

u/launch201 · 2 pointsr/CampingGear

I don't know too much about that backpack, so I can't comment, but you should be able to pickup a pack in that price range if you're just getting started.

water

A lifestraw will work, but essencially you need to go source to mouth, so if you need water for anything but drinking (i.e. for cooking) I don't know if the lifestraw will be best. Sure you can suck in, spit out, but there is a better solution: the sawyer mini is about the same price point: http://www.amazon.com/Sawyer-Products-SP128-Filtration-System/dp/B00FA2RLX2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1398890779&sr=8-1&keywords=sawyer+mini

meals

and that brings me to water for cooking. MREs are heavy, and while you won't be hiking far carrying that weight even for a short distance might not be the most fun (especially if you are saving money on your pack) - there a many commercially available freeze dried meals which are very light and you simply add boiling water to. Mountain house is the most common - http://www.amazon.com/MOUNTAIN-HOUSE-Beef-Stroganoff-4-80oz/dp/B0002YRNJK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1398890892&sr=8-1&keywords=mountain+house

besides mountain house there is backpackers pantry (better IMO):
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=backpackers%20pantry&sprefix=backpacke%2Caps

and finally if you want to try some of the best I recommend packit gourmet:
http://www.packitgourmet.com/CookInBagMeals.html

clothes

wool is good because it keeps it's insulation warmth when wet. wool can be expensive though. If the weather is going to be good I'd recommend a couple quick drying shirts (which are pretty affordable)
http://www.amazon.com/Russell-Athletic-Sleeve-Dri-Power-3X-Large/dp/B00719Y8HO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1398891200&sr=8-3&keywords=quick+dry+shirt

and be prepared to own the worlds best pair of underwear - buy two pair wear one, wash one in a river:
http://www.amazon.com/ExOfficio-Give-N-Go-Boxer-Brief-Medium/dp/B001M0MN02/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1398891283&sr=8-1&keywords=exofficio+boxer+briefs

tools

this is probably one of the first things that gets "over packed" what to you anticipate needing a tool for? On the hand saw if you will be collecting fire wood there is a very nice lightweight handsaw that is perfect for backpacking, the Sven Saw:
http://www.amazon.com/SVEN-SAW-Sven-Saw-21/dp/B002J900EQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1398891413&sr=8-1&keywords=sven+saw

cookware

on cookware it all depends on what you'll be cooking. on a budget I'd recommend this cup:
http://www.amazon.com/GSI-Outdoors-Glacier-Stainless-Bottle/dp/B001LF3IB6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1398891523&sr=8-1&keywords=GSI+cup

and this stove:
http://www.amazon.com/Ultralight-Backpacking-Canister-Ignition-silvery/dp/B00ENDRORM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1398891563&sr=8-1&keywords=backpacking+stove

with that you'll be able to boil water for your freeze dried meals, make ramen, and you can also make hot drinks like tea.

u/brysetzia · 1 pointr/CampingandHiking

I've had the Estwing Camper's Axe for camping and hiking for years. Take it on 10-15 mile hikes, I like it because it's full tang metal, a little heavy, but i've broken other hickory handled axes.

To be fair, you can get by just as well with the Sven Saw, as long as you have access to lots of different kinds of wood. It goes through leg-sized logs very well. I still take the axe on trips because I like the added exercise and feel of chopping stuff.

u/XxDrsuessxX · 1 pointr/Ultralight

This one: http://amzn.com/B002J900EQ

The tree I cut through was huge. a solid 2 feet thick and the thing cut through in well under 10 minutes

u/revmamacrystal · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon
  1. We want to go as a family to the Redwoods this Summer. Don't have a lot of details yet- the kids have never been camping!

  2. Survival Saw

    Salt Deodorant Bar

  3. Outside, gardening, playing, exploring. Yep, I can promise that.
u/martysthreegirls · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon
u/scuba7183 · 1 pointr/motocamping

Nice, I've got this

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002J900EQ/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Only think I don't like is the size. I wish I got the smaller version (15 inch I think). Might sell mine on craigslist and get it though

u/wick80 · 1 pointr/LifeProTips

Hand chain saw used it so many times. Great for cutting up small stuff for a fire or building a shelter.

u/fromkentucky · 1 pointr/Survival

I bought a Fiskars X7 14" hatchet for $23 at WalMart and use it regularly.

I love that hatchet. I attached the plastic sheath to the MOLLE webbing on my pack with two carabiners so it doesn't swing around much. It hacked easily through a 6" diameter Oak limb that had fallen from a tree and after de-limbing, I choked up on the handle of the hatchet to carve a bow-drill kit. I was surprised how versatile the hatchet is. The steel is a little on the soft side, so it will need to be honed regularly, but the softer steel is also very easy to hone with a puck or a stone, so I really don't mind doing it.

I actually just got rid of my Ontario RAT-5 because I simply stopped using it once I got that hatchet. I already had a Mora so I really only used the RAT-5 for batoning.

Best part is, it weighs <2lbs with the sheath. It's a cheap way to figure out if a camp axe or hatchet will work for you. If you like it but want a little more chopping power, you can get the X15, 23.5" chopping axe off Amazon for like $35.

Or, if you decide you like it and want something higher quality, look into Council Tool's Velvicut Boy's Axe or Velvicut Hudson Bay Axe, or something hand-forged by the Swedish elves at Gransfors Bruks or Wetterlings.

Be aware of your technique though. Hatchets and small axes are very dangerous if you aren't cognizant of the swing. If you miss with a short axe, it won't hit the ground, it'll just swing around into your leg, so always use a large safety log underneath your target log to catch the axe, or get down onto your knees if you're chopping something low to the ground. Just generally try not to swing the head of the axe below your hips, it's a waste of calories anyway. Use the lanyard hole on the handle to loop a string around your wrist, because when you get tired, it will come out of your hand, eventually.

If you don't like the axe, you may consider a folding saw, like a Sven 21" or 15", Bahco Laplander or Silky 210 and/or a large survival knife, like an Ontario Spec Plus SP50, Ka-Bar Becker BK7 or an ESEE 6.

u/The_High_Life · 1 pointr/MTB

Get off your lazy ass and go cut some trees, my favorite trail saw is the Sven Saw

u/full_metal · 1 pointr/Survival

The sabrecut saw is actually the chainsaw blade style saw:

http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Survival-Technologies-SaberCut-Black/dp/B001H9N8C0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1348072789&sr=8-1&keywords=sabrecut+saw

I liked how compact it is and thought it would make a nice lightweight addition. Anyone have any experience using these?

u/cyberwolf77 · 1 pointr/morbidquestions

Fairly easy. There's a reason these are called what they are.

https://www.amazon.com/Rothco-8312-Commando-Wire-Saw/dp/B000WDPGW2

u/ChocolateMicroscope · 1 pointr/DIY

Are the metal teeth that you cut off typically hardened steel on old saws like this? I only ask because I recently bought a Boreal 21 folding saw for camping, and you can see the hardened tips on that, so I was wondering if you need to re-harden the tips of your saw after cutting new teeth?

Incredible restoration by the way! During the first few pictures I did not expect you to cut those teeth off haha.

https://www.amazon.com/Agawa-Canyon-BOREAL21-Folding-All-Purpose/dp/B01M0VJYNS

u/robotneedsbeer · 1 pointr/EDC

The wire saws have a trick to using them---they're best not used as a pull saw, but a a blade to make a bow saw.

There is a better alternative in my view: a hand chain saw works quite well straight out of the box. Some pack down quite small too, though they're all going to be quite a bit heavier than the wire saws.

The above link shows the differences between the two types as well. The chain saws easily chew through a 6" log, the wire saws (or the one which isn't a toy) take a lot more fiddling to get to work and assume materials that may or may not be available.

However, if you have the space, I prefer a collapsible Swede saw. I've used the Sven saw for years and it's fantastic as a backpacking tool. Much better than the other two types in my opnion.

u/itsjustacouch · 1 pointr/CampAndHikeMichigan

replace the shovel with this trowel to save weight:
http://www.rei.com/product/799009/gsi-outdoors-cathole-sanitation-trowel

carrying the hatchet is a bit much too I think. and then you are looking for a hatchet? That's a lot of hardware to carry. I'd replace it with one of these to cover some concerns, but I usually find ways around cutting wood:
http://www.amazon.com/ProForce-Commando-Wire-Ideal-Survival/dp/B0018VCJTA

A nice headlamp will probably run you about $35-40, but they are worth it.

I think I paid 9.99 at walmart for these, important for sealing odors to keep away critters:
http://www.amazon.com/Outdoor-Products-3-Pack-Ultimate-Sack/dp/B001AZNATC

u/Oneiropticon · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

exactly. get yourself one of these and one of these and using your newfound knowledge you can make bread in a swamp.

u/Torisen · 1 pointr/backpacking

I've carried a 100yr anniversary Buck Nighthawk on my belt for over a decade, and it actually replaced the older one I had stolen.

I also carry a CRKT Chogan tomahawk on my pack and a pocket chain saw for breaking down big wood.

u/karlhungusjr · 1 pointr/Bushcraft

like this?

https://www.amazon.com/Survival-Chainsaw-Backpacking-Boy-scouts-Emergency/dp/B01LPPFV0C/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1497168482&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=hand+chain+saw&psc=1

junk in my experience despite how long I kept trying it make it work. a hatchet/ax, hand saw or machete will do twice as much with half the effort.

others may have a different experience than me though.

u/BenzoV · 1 pointr/MTB

Good Stuff I carry, can't do a lot of digging, but for initial brush clearing:Fiskars Loppers (for big stuff) and Hand Trimmers (for small Stuff), a Sven Saw folding bow saw (from REI), and a hand chain saw, the kind with a blade on every link (from Amazon) which works well for larger logs.


The hand chain saw works really well with 2 people if you can get a buddy, a bit slower solo, but still very usable and it packs to nothing.

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u/impilcature · 1 pointr/DIY

Never done it but I would try this.

Cut the vertical slots with a hack saw. | |

Then take a cable saw (like this ) to finish removing the rest ___

u/bornslyasafox · 1 pointr/canoeing

Honestly, if you are wanting something under $20 it's going to be hard to find. You can you use a simple hand chain saw like the one in the link to get the job done. It will be a bit awkward to do in a canoe but, I can see it getting the job done.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GPOO8U2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_bp5lzb02CJ9JC

u/captainlvsac · 1 pointr/CampingGear

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002ZO526Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_KicUBb9FR82PY a saw like this can save you a bit of room. They work great and the blades are cheaply replaced.

u/GotMyOrangeCrush · 1 pointr/Nissan

https://www.amazon.com/Rothco-8312-Commando-Wire-Saw/dp/B000WDPGW2

  • So if there were enough clearance (and maybe add some masking tape to avoid scratching edge of hood), then feed a wire-saw around each clip and saw it off.

  • Another crazy idea would be if you can see the clips, get a long hose with some freeze spray and blast the plastic...this will make it so brittle it will shatter.

  • Note that the grill is held by tabs that hook under the edge of the bumper cover. So if you can put enough downward force on the bumper cover to free the bottom (may want to put some masking tape there to avoid scatching), maybe you can coax one or two of the clips to shatter and/or work loose? Since there are only four, if you can knock two out from below, then the other two may go easily.

u/pacifister · 1 pointr/cars

2011 Xterra, I don't really off-road, but I do get stuck a good amount. I live in northern Michigan.

u/Squanch5 · -1 pointsr/CampingGear

I don't the idea of an axe/hachet because one wrong swing can be very dangerous. And I hate sawwing because of the motion required but this little thing is awesome and easy to use and can cut trees for firewood without issue. It is also packable and light weight.

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GPOO8U2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1