Why a Good Pack Saw is Your Best Friend in the Woods
I honestly wouldn't dream of heading into the backcountry without a reliable pack saw tucked into the side pocket of my rucksack. It's one of those tools that you don't realize you need until you're staring at a fallen log blocking your trail or trying to process enough firewood to survive a damp, chilly night. For years, I was a die-hard axe guy, thinking that swinging steel was the only "real" way to handle wood in the wild. But after one too many close calls with a slippery handle and a lot of wasted energy, I made the switch. ...