Camp Saws · #10
Pocket Saw Premium
Nordic Pocket Saw
#10
Pocket Saw Premium
Nordic Pocket Saw
Gear
Why it made the list
A chain saw in the literal sense — a bi-directional chain with leather handles that packs to the size of a fist. Not fast, but nothing else this capable weighs five ounces.
Pros
- Almost weightless and tiny
- Cuts limbs well above head height with a cord
- Nothing rigid to break
Cons
- Slower and more tiring than a blade
- Chain can bind in soft green wood
Best uses
- Emergency and survival kits
- Ultralight thru-hiking
- Packrafting and bike touring
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