Sure, you can bring a multi-tool with a fold-out saw, but if you’re going to use one more than once or twice at camp, might as well pack a dedicated saw to get the job done right. Since a full-sized carpentry saw will likely be too big to squeeze in your pack, a folding saw will likely serve you better. Gerber has a really good one in the form of the Freescape Camp Saw.
Sporting a design that folds flat, it’s able to compact to a 13.8-inch stick that you can simply strap on the outside of your pack, making for very convenient transport. The blade is fully protected during transport, too, so it shouldn’t take any damage even if you bump into hard surfaces during a hike.
Meant to function like a regular 12-inch hand saw, the Gerber Freescape Camp Saw comes with the same profile, hand positions, and cutting ergonomics as the one you keep in the workshop. It also requires no disassembly during folding, so everything stays intact the whole time. That way, unfolding the tool nets you a ready-to-use hand saw, allowing you to get cracking at cutting up those tree branches you’re collecting for the shelter in no time.
It accepts standard 12-inch blades, so you can easily pack a replacement in case you encounter any trouble, with four pivot points on the saw, ensuring it can handle thick wood while using the blade’s entire length. Features include bright green accents that make it easy to spot in a gear bag, a grippy rubber handle, and a solid steel frame.
Available now, the Gerber Freescape Camp Saw is priced at $44.