If you are heading out on a wild camping trip where the need to build shelters and fires is a must then you would be missing a trick if you didn’t take camping saw with you.
The best camping saws will help you cut down branches, cut up dried logs for the fire, and can even give you the ability to saw down a whole tree. Being able to get the wood you want when you need it makes camping a lot easier.
But, finding the best camping saw for your needs isn’t so easy as there are loads of types of camping saws out there. Plus you never know how they are going to perform until you have started using them.
At A Glance: Our Top 3 Camping Saws
Not to worry, I have gathered up all the best camping saws on the market so you can find the right camping saw for your outdoor adventure needs.
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The Nordic Pocket Saw is one of the best camping saws around in my opinion. It is actually a pocket chainsaw which means it comes with a chainsaw blade that is attached to two handles.
To use it, you simply put the chainsaw around the branch or tree and start pulling one handle and then the other. The chainsaw will then cut through your branch or tree in lightning-quick time!
Pocket chainsaws are great for cutting down trees and branches but they can be a little tough to use when splitting branches into smaller chunks for example.
One of the best things about these pocket chainsaws is how portable they are. This pocket chainsaw comes in a protective case that can literally fit in your pocket and weighs just 4.7 ounces. You can add it to your camping pack without even knowing about it!
The blade on this pocket chainsaw is super sharp, durable and cuts exceptionally well. The handles are also comfy to use and grippy when wet so you can use it safely. The only downside is that it can be a little hard to get going at first but after that it is easy.
Another of the best camping saws around is the Bahco Laplander Folding Camp Saw. Unlike a pocket chainsaw, this is a folding saw that has a blade that folds into the handle. This makes it very compact, light, and portable for camping.
The blade is 7.5 inches long and it is a curved blade for better cutting efficiency. The teeth are super sharp and the folding saw comes with a low friction rust preventive coating to ensure it lasts and makes cutting easy.
When the blade opens it is held secure by the safety lock which means you can saw without worrying about the blade closing. The locking mechanism is very reliable so there is nothing to worry about.
The 2-component plastic handle also adds a safety feature as it is very grippy and comfortable to saw with so you won’t slip and hurt yourself.
Overall this is a fantastic folding saw, the only issue is the blade can get stuck and bend, but replaceable blades are readily available, so you can even carry spare.
The Corona Razortooth Folding Pruning Saw is awesome camping saw for anyone shopping on a budget but who wants some great cutting power at the same time!
This is also a folding saw with a larger 10-inch blade that folds into the handle. This means you can store it in your pack with ease and since it weighs just 0.8 lbs, you will barely notice it is there.
The blade is made from quality chrome and features six teeth per inch, and all the teeth are impulse hardened for longevity. The blade is also curved which, combined with the secure grip makes cutting as easy as possible.
The blade will also lock securely when deployed for safety and the grippy handle ensures you can cut without slipping, even when it is wet.
Overall, this is excellent camping saw that is very affordable, the only thing to be aware of is that the blade can dull quite fast and might need replacing quicker than other folding saws.
The Sven-Saw Collapsible Bow Saw looks a bit like a hacksaw but it folds up into itself which makes it incredibly portable. Weighing less than 1lb and folding down to 17.38 x 1.5 x 0.62 inches, you can slip it in the side of your camping pack with ease.
It takes about 10 seconds to unfold and set up and then you can use the long 15-inch blade of the camping saw to chop through branches with ease. The blade is made from durable Swedish steel so it cuts well and the teeth are super sharp.
When setup, the blade is locked in place for safe cutting and the tough non-slip aluminum handle makes cutting easy. Being made from steel and aluminum, this is one tough camping saw that will last for years.
The only downside to this folding saw is that it is limited to 4-inch branches, which is great for camping or chopping logs, but it is not for cutting whole trees down like pocket chainsaws.
The Gerber Freescape Camp Saw is another folding saw that also looks like a hacksaw. It too folds into itself and does so without having to remove any parts so is very easy to set up.
When stored, it is very streamlined at 17 x 5.5 x 1.2 inches and weighing just 1lb, is incredibly portable for all camping adventures.
The blade is quite long at 12 inches for efficient cutting, is super sharp, will cut large branches with ease, and is durable too. You can also find replacement blades very easily too! Once in place, the blade is locked for easy but safe cutting and the handle is grippy too.
This is a great folding saw for cutting larger diameter branches too and the only issue it has is that the blade hook can fall out quite easily, so do not lose it.
The Opinel Folding Saw is one of the more beautiful camping saws as it has a stunning beechwood handle and uses high-quality carbon steel. This gives it a great look and it is very practical camping saw too.
It comes with an 8-inch blade with double and super sharp teeth which means you can cut through wood very quickly. It is super durability built and is made to last forever, although you may need to replace the blade now and then.
The blade locks when opened and the handle is lovely in your hand as you cut, so it is very safe and lovely camping saw to use.
The only cons are that it is more expensive than the other camping saws and the bend can catch during use causing it to bend.
The Silky Bigboy 360 Folding Saw is the most expensive of all the folding saws featured in this article and this is due to the materials used to make it. The blade is top quality high carbon steel and the handle is built to last for years.
It has a 14.2-inch blade with 6 teeth per inch which makes cutting highly efficient, more so than other folding saws. The blade locks in place and the handle stays put in your hand so you can cut large branches with this with ease.
The saw blade folds into the handle making it very compact and it is light for portability too. The only downside is how expensive it is.
The Croc Survival Pocket Chainsaw is one of the more compact camping saws on the market that will cut wood with ease. It is ideal for cutting down large branches and will even cut down a whole tree if you want to.
It comes with its own protective carry case with a high carbon steel blade attached to two handles. It is so small when packed away you can keep it in your pocket and it weighs just 8 ounces – perfect for camping or putting in a survival pack.
The blade is 26 inches long and is bi-directional so you can get through green or dry wood very quickly. The saw blades are super tough and long-lasting too, plus provide excellent cutting power.
The only downside to this camping saw is that it can be hard to get going on the initial pull stroke otherwise it is excellent.
The Irwin Combi Saw is a fixed blade saw that looks like a hack saw. It comes with both a hacksaw blade and a wood cutting blade so you can use it in your workshop at home too.
This is an incredibly tough saw that simply won’t die and comes with a limited lifetime warranty. The saw’s blade is replaceable too so you can always have a fresh sharp blade when you need one!
It also features a no-slip for safe cutting but the problem is that the saw isn’t very portable since it doesn’t pack down or fold. You would have to use it for car camping or have it lashed onto the outside of your pack when hiking.
The Homyall Limb Rope Saw is another excellent pocket chainsaw which means it is highly portable, packable, and great at cutting heavy branches and trees with maximum efficiency.
It comes with a very long 48-inch blade that features 62 carbon steel teeth, so for every pull, you are getting excellent cutting power. The blade also has teeth on both sides so you can cut away without worrying about setting it up correctly.
It is super safe and easy to use plus it comes in its own handy carry case. The only downside is that it can get stuck mid-cut and removing it isn’t so easy, so it is best to keep a solid stroke going and not to stop if you can.
Overall, it is a very affordable, durable, and portable camping saw that is great to have with you in outdoors.
We have featured 3 different types of camping saws in the article and choosing the right type is key to ensuring you get the right camping saw for you.
Folding saws are perfect for chopping smaller branches and logs for the fire but they can not handle heavy tasks so easily. Pocket chainsaws are a different ball game and can work their way through whole trees if you want them to.
You want your blade to be made of quality steel, to be super sharp, and easily replaceable. This will ensure it will last a long time, cut very efficiently, and when you need to, you can add a fresh new one.
Handles need to be comfy and very grumpy so you can cut without causing pain to your hands and to avoid any accidents with the saw, particularly when it is wet. Rubber, plastic, wood, and metal are all excellent materials for handles.
It is important that your blade locks in place (outside of chainsaws) as this ensures that it will not fold down on you while you are cutting. Many accidents occur without a blade lock, so make sure the saw you choose has one.
The key to a good camping saw is portability. All the camping saws featured are super portable bar the fixed blade option. They pack down very small and are super light to add to your pack.
The Nordic Pocket Saw is a pocket chainsaw that folds up neatly into its own carry case that fits in your pocket and weighs just under 5 ounces. This makes it incredibly portable and being a chainsaw, excellent at chopping down large branches and even entire trees.
The blade is very sharp, has double-edged teeth, and is made from super tough high carbon steel. The handles are great too as they are both comfortable and grippy when wet. It is the perfect camping saw when it comes to portability and doing some heavy cutting.
The best all-around camping saw is the Bahco Laplander Folding Camp Saw. This folding saw is light, packable, durable, and cuts very well. It features a solid blade with great teeth that chops through branches and logs with ease plus a grippy and comfortable handle that makes sawing wood even easier.
The locking mechanism is super reliable too so you can lock the blade for safety. Overall, this is the best folding saw around, and awesome value too.
The best camping saw, if you are shopping on a budget, is the Corona Razortooth Folding Pruning Saw. Being a folding saw, the long 10-inch blade folds into the handle making it very easy to store in your pack, and it is super lightweight to boot!
The blade is curved and sharp for easy cutting and it comes with a safety lock plus a comfy grippy handle to make cutting as easy as possible. It is great for small to medium size branches and thus awesome for camping.