Taking a Chainsaw WA/NT/QLD

Tim,

I carry a chain saw all the time in the vehicle. There is a spot for it in the back and if I take it out it will upset the rest of the packing of the vehicle.

Do you need one, probably not, the wood is so hard that it will destroy a chain very quick. I have found that all you need for a camp fire is what you can carry and break up by hand.

Wayne

Gday,
If youve got plenty of room....why not. I usually do.
Cheers

Well I have just started to carry mine all the time now its permentaly in the back under the false floor as you never know when you will need it as we did coming down the great devide west of Port Macquarie after a Storm ripped through and we had to crawl through fallen trees for some 25km often stopping and moving some with patrol NOT FUN with 20ft caravan on back..

So mine is now onboard all the time not gettin dust on in the shed.
djpatrol

Serail Killers Haha ha ha

umm No and dont know anyone that does. Might see the sense in the high country and tracks that need logs cut off them otherwise waste of space and weight

I just carry a bow saw. Cost about $15 from Bunnings. It is good for firewood, and a hell of a lot easier than an axe. Keep in mind if you go this way that there are two types of blades. One for dry wood and one for wet or "green" wood. Get the right blade and they are so easy.

Mind you if you have to shift a fallen tree they would be hard work, but in 12 years of bush bashing I have not yet seen one in my path.

Jack

I have carried one in the past but don't bother now. I certainly USED it, but I didn't really NEED it. Firewood is usually breakable by jumping on it or smashing it on the ground. The weight of the saw, 2 stroke, tools and safety gear are rarely justified. Think how much beer you could fit in the space saved.

Gaday Tim. In those area's the chance of requiring a chainsaw is very unlikely & in some parks against the law to use one. (To stop people cutting down habitat) The quality of the wood for cooking or staying warm only requires small branches anyway. A drag chain to pull a log in & a small bow saw or axe is more than enough. You will no doubt be carrying more than enough other junk to fill the car without something you don't really NEED.
Cheers Craig.............

Here we go again , Im forced to become the "devils" advocate once again ,, do you NEED a chainsaw ?? NO !!!!!!, is a chainsaw worthwhile when out travelling/ camping ???? yep, u betcha , as long as YOU have the room ,the knowhow to use senseibly and dont have a fuel drama IE: my cruiser is diesel but my boat motor is 2st as is my genny so Im realy not carrying any extra ,
spell check on EO has died today for whatever so take as read.

Chain saws not permitted in CALM (DEC) managed parks here in WA.

A chainsaw is a bit like old "bum nose" Karl Malden used to suggest about the American Express card.

"Don't leave home without it".

Apart from producing wonderful fires, I've benn stuck on tracks that you simply couldn't reverse out of in less than 4 hours due to a fallen tree. The pidddly little $160 Talon chainsaw has paid its way over and over again.

Tim

I have never taken a chainsaw and have never needed one. It doesn't mean I won't need one someday.

My boss (the wife) takes everything including the kitchen sink. There is not room to put a chainsaw even if I wanted to.

Tjilpi

Never needed a chainsaw in those areas. We carry a bowsaw but rarely use it. If you have a big log for the fire, burn it in the middle, and break in half.