I threw a machete under the seat for smaller things but would like a small saw to throw in that could handle a small (12-20"?) tree that might be down.
I was thinking of a medium sized bow saw or maybe a pruning saw? What do you guys carry?
If I know I will need it I will bring the chainsaw but I am thinking of something small enough to leave in the jeep all the time. When we take the kids there isn't much room for a chainsaw.
I carry a an aev/silky big boy saw it freaking works great it always amazes me how fast it will rip thru a 20" log. Fits along side my drivers seat so easy to get to. My buddy has the katana aev and it is really bad ass. I watched him almost cut his fingers off with it but that story is for another time. I will say thank god for duct tape.
Looks like those both cut on the pull stroke and are best suited for overhead pruning. A good trail saw for removing a downed tree will cut on the push stroke or in both directions so you can use your body weight rather than only muscle strength.
Last SAW I carried was the M-249 variety. lol Although I doubt you get get a license to carry one in your vehicle, on the other hand it will rip through a tree like a buzz saw.
I carry a simple 21" bow saw. Faster and smaller than an axe. I haven't figured out why people carry axes on their Jeep except for decoration. Though, I also have a hatchet to knock limbs off before sawing up the fallen tree. I keep that hidden because it is nice.
In national parks you can get in big trouble for a concealed weapon charge. I don't know about other states but in Virginia, a hidden Bowie, dirk, Machete or similar scary knife is also a concealed weapon and it matters not if you have a concealed "handgun" permit.
Read your state laws. You may find it to be a non-issue or you may find a hatchet or axe to be an accepted alternative. A $20 folding Corona handsaw from Lowes works great up to about 8" hardwood. For $50, google Silky Big Boy saw.
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