Hardware for mounting axe and shovel to roof basket?
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alanymarce
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We never carry an axe; we do carry a panga/machete which fits into a drawer inside. If we were to carry an axe (to comply with a regulation somewhere) we'd take the smallest and lightest which would satisfy the rules and would keep it inside as well. We do carry a shovel (lightweight) and simply use an "octopus" to secure it, on top of the sand ladders.
Inyo_man
Don't piss down my back and tell me it's raining.
One less piece of gear to pack and carry.
However, I suppose you don't do much winter camping if this is the case. If you utilize all four seasons, you'd likely start carrying one in the chilly months.
Cheers
krick3tt
Adventurer
Like mentioned, Quick Fist, they come in various sizes and are fine for most round things. Don't degrade in the sun.
I stopped carrying an ax quite some time ago. I have a folding saw, a machete and sometimes a DeWalt battery chain (12 inch) saw for clearing the occasional downed tree. That stuff is carried inside out of the weather.
Since living in CO and traveling to most states with burn bans I have a propane campfire, seems the rangers now love me.
I stopped carrying an ax quite some time ago. I have a folding saw, a machete and sometimes a DeWalt battery chain (12 inch) saw for clearing the occasional downed tree. That stuff is carried inside out of the weather.
Since living in CO and traveling to most states with burn bans I have a propane campfire, seems the rangers now love me.
rnArmy
Adventurer
I am a big fan of the Quick Fists. I use them on my truck, TJ, and trailer for shovels and axes.
But check this out on my Willys' swing away spare tire carrier and how I mounted my axe. I took two 3/8" bolts, and bolted them to the carrier. Then I drilled two holes in the axe (does not compromise it), put a good couple coats of varnish in the exposed hole on the wooden handle, and attached it with some wing nuts. I drilled a hole in the ends of the bolts for a hitch pin.
You might be able to do something with this concept.
But check this out on my Willys' swing away spare tire carrier and how I mounted my axe. I took two 3/8" bolts, and bolted them to the carrier. Then I drilled two holes in the axe (does not compromise it), put a good couple coats of varnish in the exposed hole on the wooden handle, and attached it with some wing nuts. I drilled a hole in the ends of the bolts for a hitch pin.
You might be able to do something with this concept.
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