Bow saw vs pocket chainsaw for tipi tent wood

[freediver111]

Pretty simple question, but I have a couple backpack hunts in October and plan to use my tipi and wood stove. What do you use to cut firewood? I’ve never used a pocket chainsaw, but if that’s better than a portable bow saw I would be game to try it. If the bow saw is a better mouse trap, that’s what I’ll get.
Thanks.


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[Deplorable77]

Out of your two options, the Bow saw. The pocket chain saws are too slow, and the cable type don't last.
I prefer to use a 13" hand pruning saw from Samurai. Been using them for years, cut through a few skulls and still razor sharp.
Stihl has a couple smaller offerings but not as good quality.

 

[Sccritterkiller]

I use a folding jab saw...bi metal blade for bone and wood blade for wood. Works perfect for my wood stove in my tipi.

 

[wooduckman]

A little pricey, but I highly recommend the Boreal 21 saw. Works awesome for both wood and game/bones with the interchangeable blades. https://agawacanyoninc.com/collecti...annodized-frame-goldfinch-yellow-nylon-handle

 

[swehrman]

Silky Gomboy folding saw.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0014CC5I8

-- Scott

 

[psirus7]

A small silky or just a knife you can baton with will serve you well if weight is a factor.

 

[Corvus Corax]

Silky folding saws are very nice (pocket boy or gomboy for backpacking). The Ichiban Samurai is very good as well I keep one in the truck. The Sven folding saws are a nice compact option as well. I’m not a fan of the pocket chainsaws.

 

[rayporter]

a 21 in sven has been my stand by for 30 yrs. if i were to buy another it would be bob destrude or the boreal.

i can also recommend the little dandy but it does not fold up.

 

[bigjohn]

The Silky Katanboy 650 can cut some serious wood. It weighs in at just a little over 2lbs so it may be a bit heavy for a serious pack trip.

 

[Deplorable77]

Here's a few of the ones I've tried. The Samurai is what I feel like is the best balance between weight/performance/longevity.
The silky big boy is what I take dirtbike riding.
The stihl was too shot to be practical in the field, so it just hangs around the shed.

 

[Whtail101]

A little pricey, but I highly recommend the Boreal 21 saw. Works awesome for both wood and game/bones with the interchangeable blades. https://agawacanyoninc.com/collecti...annodized-frame-goldfinch-yellow-nylon-handle

I went this way as well. It packs down pretty well considering.

 

[Ross]

Get one of these weighs next to nothing and will cut bone if needed silky f180

 

[sneaky]

Bob Dustrude Quick Buck saw.

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[thinhorn_AK]

Wyoming saw.

 

[rcook10]

Check out sven saws. Grew up horse packing with them, made for great, compact, lightweight trail clearing saws.

 

[Rokwiia]

Bob Dustrude's Buck Saw. It allows you to use both hands while sawing.

 

[Jeremyc_1999]

Silky Gomboy folding saw.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0014CC5I8

-- Scott

I second this option. It is what I use and it works great

 

[Tbone58]

I use a Wyoming saw. I don’t know the weight of it but it packs down into a small pouch

 

[Artanis95]

Silky gomboy, select a size don't look back.

 

[hodgeman]

Wyoming saw- comes with a wood and a bone blade.