Bar Scabbard suggestions

[cookies]

I own one 18" stihl bar cover, seems to stay on pretty good in the back of the truck or behind the seat.
I'd like to get a 28" and a couple 20"
to my eye other brands appear to fit into a case and the stihls do not require a case to lock on
im looking for others experiences using other brands of scabbards, or if I should just get more of the same.

 

[Bob Hedgecutter]

I have the newer shape Stihl versions from about 14 to 36 inch- over here they are all the same price- regardless of length.
As you say, the centre section grabs the bar and the outer flares accommodate the chain. Less likely to chain shave on removal, seem thicker more durable plastic than other offerings- but not totally scar proof.
I own many saws from other makers- but most all of them travel wearing Stihl scabbards.

 

[sundance]

My non-Stihl saws all wear Stihl scabbards. I like 'em.

 

[Gabriel]

My old McCulloch uses two courses of delicately trimmed cardboard from an amazon box, held together with precisely placed wraps of generic duct tape. When it has run it's course it doubles as kindling for the burn barrel. Cardboard soaked in bar oil and saw dust is an awesome fire starter.

 

[muddy42]

Or make some out of PVC pipe, which can be moulded with a heat gun to fit any bar.