Chainsaw backpack
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BostonBull
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Depends what type/size of saw you are using. I would imagine that a small saw like a 346, 260, MS200. Would be fine with a lanyard attached to a big camelback, like the Mule. Then theres plety of staorage for other things and you have water built in.
you want a PACKFRAME. you can customize it yourself to suit YOUR particular saw., and still have room left over for fuel, raingear, food etx.
Bolt a plywood or aluminum shelf onto the packframe, add securing strapings, maybe a small bag for tools, etc. You dont get the saw hitting your back, and it is very ventilated when hot out.
Bolt a plywood or aluminum shelf onto the packframe, add securing strapings, maybe a small bag for tools, etc. You dont get the saw hitting your back, and it is very ventilated when hot out.
A pack basket might be good for you. It would be quick to load and unload.
How about a chainsaw that mounts to your back with an actual muffler that quietens it down and a flexible driveshaft that comes around to a hand held bar.
Ian
Ian
mbopp
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I clear hiking trails at a Scout camp. I don't have it, but SRT-Tech has the solution - a frame with a shelf added and a pack to hold your tools, gas, oil, raingear, water ect.
I have an external frame backpack for the miscellaneous stuff. To carry the saw I have a 2" wide nylon belt (old seat belt) with adjusters and a buckle. This goes under the chainsaw handle & over my shoulder. I still carry the saw but the shoulder strap takes a lot of the weight out of my hands. I have a bar scabbard held on by a bunji cord to protect the chain and me. Fuel goes into some 1 qt Nalgene backpacker fuel bottles, bar oil into a large dish detergent bottle with a push cap.
The current saw is a Mac 655. I put a 16" bar on it but went back to the 20" bar so I don't have to stoop as far down. I took the dogs off for a bit more reach. Most of what I cut is on the ground. I'm running Oregon semi-chisel chain since it's easier to file on the trail if I dirt the chain.
Either I'm getting older or the saw is getting heavier. And to think I used to lug a Homelite Zip around that way! One local dealer is getting an early Shindaiwa order & is willing to cut a deal on a 488. Gotta look at the Husky 353 also. A Stihl is out - the local dealer is worthless.
I have an external frame backpack for the miscellaneous stuff. To carry the saw I have a 2" wide nylon belt (old seat belt) with adjusters and a buckle. This goes under the chainsaw handle & over my shoulder. I still carry the saw but the shoulder strap takes a lot of the weight out of my hands. I have a bar scabbard held on by a bunji cord to protect the chain and me. Fuel goes into some 1 qt Nalgene backpacker fuel bottles, bar oil into a large dish detergent bottle with a push cap.
The current saw is a Mac 655. I put a 16" bar on it but went back to the 20" bar so I don't have to stoop as far down. I took the dogs off for a bit more reach. Most of what I cut is on the ground. I'm running Oregon semi-chisel chain since it's easier to file on the trail if I dirt the chain.
Either I'm getting older or the saw is getting heavier. And to think I used to lug a Homelite Zip around that way! One local dealer is getting an early Shindaiwa order & is willing to cut a deal on a 488. Gotta look at the Husky 353 also. A Stihl is out - the local dealer is worthless.
This is one of the ones I know of. I have seen other s similar but do not remember the names.
http://www.forestry-suppliers.com/product_pages/View_Catalog_Page.asp?mi=2173
http://www.forestry-suppliers.com/product_pages/View_Catalog_Page.asp?mi=2173
WCS99no1
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Ostorm is another brand. http://www.ostrompacks.com/work.htm
Disclaimer: I'm not making any recommendations because I don't know anything about either one.
Good luck,
Joel
Disclaimer: I'm not making any recommendations because I don't know anything about either one.
Good luck,
Joel
WCS99no1
ArboristSite Operative
Glad I could help.
Also, while checking out the Stihl testimonials for another thread, I saw at the top a guy with a saw backpack like what you were looking for. The URL to his website is posted. Maybe it has a link to his e-mail and he can hook you up with more info.
http://www.stihlusa.com/information/info_testim_chainsaws.html
http://www.pinemountaintrail.org/index.html
Thanks,
Joel
Also, while checking out the Stihl testimonials for another thread, I saw at the top a guy with a saw backpack like what you were looking for. The URL to his website is posted. Maybe it has a link to his e-mail and he can hook you up with more info.
http://www.stihlusa.com/information/info_testim_chainsaws.html
http://www.pinemountaintrail.org/index.html
Thanks,
Joel
ehgauss
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WWII Army Surplus Rucksack
I used to haul my old Homelite XL12 with a 16" bar in an old WWII Army surplus rucksack. I used a good sheath to protect the blade, and to protect me from the blade, and carried fuel and bar oil in one quart plastic oil bottles and necessary tools, files, wedges, etc. thrown into the bottom of the bag. Also carried lunch (in a sealed plastic bag), a water bottle, gloves, goggles, insect repellent, and oh yeah, a roll of toilet paper all in a jumble in the bottom of the bag. Gene Gauss
I used to haul my old Homelite XL12 with a 16" bar in an old WWII Army surplus rucksack. I used a good sheath to protect the blade, and to protect me from the blade, and carried fuel and bar oil in one quart plastic oil bottles and necessary tools, files, wedges, etc. thrown into the bottom of the bag. Also carried lunch (in a sealed plastic bag), a water bottle, gloves, goggles, insect repellent, and oh yeah, a roll of toilet paper all in a jumble in the bottom of the bag. Gene Gauss
