I am thinking about asking for a new camp saw for Christmas. Can anyone recommend some good ones?

I like the looks of the Sawvivor. Anyone have any experience with this saw.

Thanks, Joe

i have a gerber saw its inexpesive ,light ,small, and works wonderful ....
you can buy it any where galyans,gander mountain,or order it from the cabellas catalog..
good luck

I own a Sven Saw, and I love it. It's light, folds small, is very tough, and very sharp. I bought it last year, I compared it to the sawvivor and the gerber saw but felt the Sven Saw was more what I was looking for.

JC, Our outfitter sets us up with the sawvivor and we love it. Hope you got it. Jeff

I own the sawvivor and it has given me 4 quality years on 2 blades. The original blade is still ok but I just wanted a good sharp one for last season. Very light weight and durable. My only complaint with it is the foam grip on the handle is getting a little worn, but 4 solid years is nothing to complain about.

the Sawvivor rules! i totally recomend it. i have used it for a few years of frequent camping and hunting and it hasnt let me down. i also own a more compact gerber that i can wear on my belt, it has also been a very good saw.

The Swen saw gets my vote. It has been with me on seven bwca trips, eight camping trips, and most ever time I cross country ski.

We use the Sawvivor a lot at our shop. The only problem we sometimes have is the cushion of foam on the handle sometimes gets torn/worn.

But of course, ours are in rental and used a lot!

I'm a Sven Saw guy, too. Had it for years and it's still sharp and cutting as much as I want.

I've seen the Sawvivor but haven't used it. Obviously, with the split decision here (similar results have been found elsewhere), either one will work well and make you happy with your purchase.

Look at the weight, length of blade, compactibility and price - you'll make the decision that is right for you.

Good luck.

I am also a Sven Saw fan. I've been going to the BW for 20+ years and have never used anything else. I love how it folds into itself to form a very nice protective carrying case.

I've used all of the above saws. Last year I bought one of these http://www.trailblazerproducts.com/Takedownsaw/takedownsaw.asp
This is the best saw for back packing you wil ever own.
Good Luck
QPassage

Anyone ever use a Wyoming Saw?

I had a Wyoming 2 saw and loved it. It came with a pouch that you could put on as a belt and was very packable. We went up mid May one year and used that saw to go through several 6-9" trees since we were some of the first over the trails that year. I was very glad I had a bigger saw and not of those folding ones.

Sadly it was stolen... and this time I bought a Gerber saw of the same type. I have not used it yet.

Does anyone own a Piragis camp saw? I think this saw would be easy to make myself. If anyone has one I would like to see some more pictures to get a better idea how to construct one.
http://www.boundarywaterscatalog.com/browse.cfm/4,5573.htm

I prefer a bow saw -- usually 30". Sometimes on a short trip or backpacking I will take a 21" or 24", but in the Quetico or on true wilderness trips, the 30' is much handier. I've got a Schmidt packsaw, but don't like it because the blade is only 21". I make a sheath for the blade by cutting a groove in a 1x2, and tying it around the blade with a cord, like this:

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b28/Canoekev/Quetico%2004/P1010214.jpg

About that Piragis saw. I made one last year using a couple pieces of oak, a short length of 1/2" conduit, a threaded bar, some wingnuts, and a replactment bow saw blade from Fleet Farm. Total cost was about $6.00. I've got a couple of pics of it in my gallery. any other questions, email me.

I use a Corona folding pruning saw. This saw has been buzzing through wood for 16 years now and still going strong. You can get them at better quality garden centers.

Tried them all out over the years, save your money and go down to the local home depot and just buy a short hand saw. The one I have now is by Irvin tools its 18-20 inches long and lays flat on the bottom of my Granite gear superior one pack with plenty of room to spare not sure on weight but its light, I solo aloft so weight is always critical to me. When you use a good carpenters saw like this cutting wood is easier saves time has a rigid blade that wont bend, and gives you plenty of extra time to do the funnier things. Cost is cheap $5.00, cant go wrong every tripping partner I had along has taken there folding saw and retired them, believe me I have three of them and never want to use them again.

I've had a Sawvivor for about 10 years now and I think it's a geat little saw. Light and very packable. I know the foam handles wear out, but as much as I use a saw, I'm fine with it. I hardly ever saw wood unless there's no easy wood available. Personally I think a little hatchet is more important. Especially when it's been raining.

I tried the Sawvivor saw Joe. I didn't like it at all. I found the blade to be too flimsy. I bought a 12 inch bow saw at my local hardware store for only a few bucks. It's lightweight, rugged, and can take a beating. It also packs well in my Superior One pack. All I do is pack an extra blade (just in case...), but I have yet to break one.
Good Luck!