Nice job IA woodsman--very sensible, and makes a lot of sense. Thanks for presenting. I'm not that far from you and have been on your webisite and am hoping to take a class from you.
The energy expended carrying in the larger tools is quickly made up when you begin your wood processing, especially if you're hiking in to one location and staying put for a while. For serious winter camping, I agree that you should have both an axe and a saw--depending on either one, especially the saw, 100% is risky--saws are great at what they do, but more delicate and prone to becoming stuck more so than an axe--bend the blade and they don't work so well anymore.
I've got the same bucksaw in 18". From L.L. Bean. You really can't beat it for how compact and lightweight it is. I live in Maine and can attest, time and effort saved in extreme conditions is MORE than worth it. And a long handled hatchet for splitting wood and driving stakes and such.
Great Video (as always) and a great subject, thanks for covering winter camping or survival. I live in Michigan lots of wet cold then dry cold conditions both can be very challenging thanks again
I agree with you about having an axe AND a saw whenever possible. I also agree with you about using an axe not a hatchet. I think most of what you put forth in the vid is right on the mark. I look forward to more.
Very nice Terry. I'm attempting to refurbish an old axe. Lots of rust , some bad nicks and needs a completely new handle but it should be great once I'm done. It currently has a 24" handle on it and I'm thinking of putting a 20" on for easier packing and to make it more user friendly. Anyway, I look forward to the rest of the series.
Nice job IA woodsman--very sensible, and makes a lot of sense. Thanks for presenting. I'm not that far from you and have been on your webisite and am hoping to take a class from you.
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The energy expended carrying in the larger tools is quickly made up when you begin your wood processing, especially if you're hiking in to one location and staying put for a while. For serious winter camping, I agree that you should have both an axe and a saw--depending on either one, especially the saw, 100% is risky--saws are great at what they do, but more delicate and prone to becoming stuck more so than an axe--bend the blade and they don't work so well anymore.
wcropp1 1 year ago
I've got the same bucksaw in 18". From L.L. Bean. You really can't beat it for how compact and lightweight it is. I live in Maine and can attest, time and effort saved in extreme conditions is MORE than worth it. And a long handled hatchet for splitting wood and driving stakes and such.
rvlqcitizen 1 year ago
looking forward too the rest of the series
BW8971 1 year ago
Awesome vid! Thank you ! ~Les
lesview 1 year ago
Great Video (as always) and a great subject, thanks for covering winter camping or survival. I live in Michigan lots of wet cold then dry cold conditions both can be very challenging thanks again
n8zcx 1 year ago
I agree with you about having an axe AND a saw whenever possible. I also agree with you about using an axe not a hatchet. I think most of what you put forth in the vid is right on the mark. I look forward to more.
hoosierarcher 1 year ago
Great Job Brother.....
AMS
kingtut1964 1 year ago
great info, Thanks
dragonflyhiker 1 year ago
Can't argue with those choices! Great set up, I look forward to the rest of the series!
tsnakes1 1 year ago
Whole trunks burns best and hottest :3
HomoGnosticus 1 year ago
Great idea for a series of videos. Looking forward to the rest to come.
nextexhale 1 year ago
Great video.
faolbushcraft 1 year ago
great vid looking forward to the rest of the series, cheers for sharing, stay warm ahnd have a safe and Happy New Year bro.
TheDishD 1 year ago
like you said, experience shows what works, when your cold and need fire wood, dinky little saws just wont make you happy
beast12101 1 year ago
Very nice Terry. I'm attempting to refurbish an old axe. Lots of rust , some bad nicks and needs a completely new handle but it should be great once I'm done. It currently has a 24" handle on it and I'm thinking of putting a 20" on for easier packing and to make it more user friendly. Anyway, I look forward to the rest of the series.
Nate
CdnLifeguard71 1 year ago
TrailMaster has the 18" and 24" version of the saw. Why did you get the 24" version?
mrsdjsdj 1 year ago
@mrsdjsdj Bigger saw cuts bigger wood. Bigger wood burns hotter and longer.
iawoodsman 1 year ago 7
Been doing a lot of winter camping and agree 100 percent. Good video, great information. Looking forward to the next one.
MrBillypoe 1 year ago
that's a shiny buck-saw , you have to put some duracoat on it ☻☺☻
gagalmg 1 year ago
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JayWayze 1 year ago
Great start to the winter camping series. Unfortunately I have no place close to me where I can winter camp :(
Tacticalgearhead 1 year ago