Horseback Pack Saw?

[WyoHuntr]

What saws are you guys packing for clearing trail??? (Or mostly for when a damn tree drops across a previously open path). It's about time to start making my way into some new trails.

 

[Jason Snyder]

We used Oregon saws until we found an old crosscut at an estate sale.

 

[burrohiker]

Cut alot of logs with this one. Nice medium size.

Fanno Pack Saw with Leather Scabbard | Curved Trail Saw

Large Fanno pack saw with leather scabbard for your next camping trip. This curved trail saw features an efficient self-feed and self-cleaning tooth design.

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[mntnguide]

Silky Katanaboy is about as good as it gets if you're willing to spend the money. Cut damn near as good as a 2 man cross cut... otherwise just a saddle saw that cuts on the pull work pretty good. I had heard plenty of hype around the Katanaboy and now that I have one.. they are worth their weight in gold in the backcountry.... but all that being said, electric chainsaws really work great too

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[pbroski]

I have used Silky and Fanno. I prefer the Agawa Boreal 21.

 

[GreenNDark Timber]

Silky Katanaboy 500 is what we use when in wilderness areas. I keep in under the backseat of my truck the rest of the year and no longer even carry a chain saw. It's pretty impressive what they'll cut through.

 

[nickstone]

Depending on where I’m at I’ll either have a silky or one of these.

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[WyoHuntr]

Chainsaws are a no-go during the season. (Not allowed in some of the areas I hunt). I'd certainly sneak in my electric before season. But looking for something slimmer to throw in the pack.

 

[Weldor]

What about one of these. pretty small and quiet.

 

[doverpack12]

I have a silky katanaboy 500. Haven’t found a great way to pack it since the handle is a little thick high under the stirrup fender. Silky big boy fits in a cantle bag better but doesn’t compare at all on 8-10” plus trees

 

[Haulin'Ass Backcountry]

Silky Katanaboy is about as good as it gets if you're willing to spend the money. Cut damn near as good as a 2 man cross cut... otherwise just a saddle saw that cuts on the pull work pretty good. I had heard plenty of hype around the Katanaboy and now that I have one.. they are worth their weight in gold in the backcountry.... but all that being said, electric chainsaws really work great too

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I second this. The Silky Katanaboy is an awesome saw and well worth the investment if you are able to get one.

 

[Bogey1]

Silky Katanaboy is about as good as it gets if you're willing to spend the money. Cut damn near as good as a 2 man cross cut... otherwise just a saddle saw that cuts on the pull work pretty good. I had heard plenty of hype around the Katanaboy and now that I have one.. they are worth their weight in gold in the backcountry.... but all that being said, electric chainsaws really work great too

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Curious, how do you recommend to pack the Katanaboy?

 

[BBob]

Which size are you all using? 500, 650? Surely not the 1000 or are you?

 

[mntnguide]

Curious, how do you recommend to pack the Katanaboy?

I just tuck in under my lash ropes on my lead pack animal, if i think its going to be needed, so its right there and easy to access. Or ill just throw it in panniers if i have an easy sack load on an animal. Otherwise, i know people who have made scabbards for them in order to ride with them for clearing trail. But for me, I basically always have a pack animal, so im not going to tuck it under my leg if i can throw it under my lash rope on top my load easy enough.

Which size are you all using? 500, 650? Surely not the 1000 or are you?

I believe mine is the 500..cant remember off hand. but definitely not the 1000. If you are going to be clearing a lot of trail, and bigger trees, the larger 650 would probably be worth it. I dont have to clear much, so the smaller size for packing is my preference.

 

[WyoHuntr]

I went with the 19" Fanno. It did pretty well, while still fitting well on horse and in a pack saddle.