Trail saw
Looking for a good trail saw, any recommendations.
A saw for when you're hiking?? Why would you need one. . . .
Stihl and Makita are good, but they don't run on stove fuel.Originally Posted by doda man
Ditto to Waraghyagey, why would you need one, there are plenty of dead fell trees around that can be broken fairly easily.
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Jeez, give the guy a break. Maybe he just wants to do short hikes where a little extra weight is not a problem and cook a couple of steaks over a real campfire.
I used this saw a couple of weeks ago on the Shining Rock Ledge:
http://www.sunnysports.com/prod/CLNF...=17-32564495-2
At a lot of places on the AT there's downed wood in the 3"-6" diameter range that doesn't break too easy by hopping on it or slamming it against a tree.
There's better and lighter mini-buck saws out there. Lowes or Home Depot would be a good place to look.
R.
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I hope you realize that a person must be a Certified Sawyer AND certified in First Aid to use a chain saw or cross cut saw on the AT. After my thru hike I went through a weekend session in Asheville and obtained my certifications and did some work instead of complaining about the trail but need to renew them now. The certifications are only good for a couple of years. You can use loppers though and cut over 1" branches.
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This is a compact saw and it's easy to get replacement blades. It is 1 oz more than the Coghlan's saw
http://www.rei.com/product/769770
I can't think of the name of it, but the saw I use for trail work came from Ben Meadows. It is a bow saw that comes apart and fits into one of the handles for easy packing. I've cut trees 12" in diameter with it. If you want I'll see if it has a name on it...I've had mine for several years.
Greg P.
I think he means Hand Saw...................Stihl and Makita are good, but they don't run on stove fuel.
Ditto to Waraghyagey, why would you need one, there are plenty of dead fell trees around that can be broken fairly easily.
Any basic folding saw in the classic Sierra Saw design would work well. You can find them at gardener supply houses and hardware stores.
Are you a maintainer or are you just looking for something for when you are hiking?
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The aluminum Sven saw is available at most backpacking outfitter stores. They're razor sharp and fold up flat. Be very careful when using one of these, though. A friend of mine almost cut his finger off when it "skipped" on a piece of hardwood. Take a good first aid kit.
http://www.unbelievable-saw.com/
That was impressive.
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This is what your looking for. Lite, compact, been around since dirt, and works well.
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___81032
My Swiss Army Knife has a very usable saw. It works well on small diameter limbs.
I have a 6" Fiskars pruning saw. Lightweight and cuts on both strokes.
http://www.fiskars.com/webapp/wcs/st...&page=products
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Why would you need one.....for this reason of course!!A saw for when you're hiking?? Why would you need one. . . .W-W http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZj5k...=related&pos=6
Gerber makes a similar one.
The classic sven saw in action.
yeah, they are so alike I'm almost convinced they are made by the same manufacturer.
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