An Axe - Seriously?

[teotwaki]

Jack sez:

 

[southpier]

I have reconsidered and now have determined both axe & shovel to be indispensable pieces of kit.

http://jeepdraw.com/John_Barton2-AXES.html

http://jeepdraw.com/John_Barton1_Shovels.html

 

[craig333]

Got a little surprise on the pay check (back pay) and really wanted the Gransfors but I could never mount one of those on the outside of the camper. I'm sure the Fiskars will do just fine and I won't cry if its stolen.

 

[ripperj]

As ridiculous as an idea as it seems , the High Lift multi tool thingy is pretty nice. Two piece metal handle with stout shovel blade, axe, sledgehammer and pick/hoe (madox?)
The shovel is nice to use, but could be a bit longer handle. I’m going to weld up a tee handle for it


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[ripperj]

https://www.amazon.com/Hi-Lift-Jack-HA-500-Handle-All-Multi-Purpose/dp/B0017TB9Q2


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[Happy Joe]

Not thinking that I am Paul Bunyan or a part of a Monty Python lumberjack skit...
I have not (in more than 50 years) needed an ax camping (or even limbing dropped trees).
However, since some one thought they needed my USGI Mini pick mattock more than I; a replacement had to be resurrected from long term storage...
In the vehicle now is a mini USGI combination mattock ax (matt-ax) as now a part of my mini pioneer tool kit/rack (along with the trifold shovel and the Svensaw.) ..
http://olive-drab.com/od_mvg_pioneer_tools.php
While the full sized tools are easier to use, I don't need them often enough to justify the space/weight.
I don't ever expect to ever use the ax part but the mattock and shovel are handy for cleaning out fire pits.

Enjoy!

 

[Motafinga]

Personally my chainsaw and shovel are among the only things in my kit that get used nearly every time I'm out. I haven't paid for firewood in years because of the saw and I don't camp near toilets or carry one so.... I do have a small hatchet for splitting or making kindling though

 

[charlieaarons]

It is a deadly weapon that will make it across any border.

 

[Lucky j]

It is a deadly weapon that will make it across any border.

Witch one? The machete, the axe, the pix axe, the chain saw, the bread knife, the crow bar, some would even throw the high lift jacj in there! So many to chose from. Hummm?

 

[HAFICON]

Well my ax rides right next my shovel on my rack, great for splitting wood, hammering or breaking ice seeing how we only get a couple months of warm weather here.

 

[NatersXJ6]

It is a deadly weapon that will make it across any border.

So are peanuts! They even allow them on airplanes!

 

[Desert Dan]

The Fireside Friend by Estwing is handy to have while camping.

 

[The Raven]

I use a small Gransfors Bruks for cutting small firewood. I also have a small saw but the axe works better. Great weapon too if needed.

 

[Tex68w]

I don't carry an axe, but I do carry a hatchet and a chainsaw. IMHO this is the absolute best hatchet money can buy under $100 and that isn't fully hand made.

https://www.husqvarna.com/us/accessories/axes/hatchet/576926401/

 

[the deputy]

Axe is handy, but makes for exhausting work here in Michigan. You get into the big woods camping and a wind storm developes overnight...you may cut through the first few trees with ease...but after about twenty or so...and your arms will be wishing they were holding a chainsaw. For those that don't carry a chainsaw, best time to wheel/explore is in the fall, after the bear hunters have cleared most/all of the trails (while running their hounds).

Sure you can probably travel some of the major trails year round, but for the trails less traveled...you'll be turning around a lot. And, in my opinion...that's not what I'm out there for. Backtracking/turning around is painful to the "get-where-l-intended-to-go" mindset.

Brian.