Essential tools to carry; pole saw.

If a bypass was already created due to fallen trees, we are instructed to block that bypass with the timber we clear from the trail. This prevents the trail/road from deviating to the bypass and looking like a valid route.

Kayteg1 wrote:
Clearing the path is necessary disturbance, but again, the way I have seen it in CA parks, they make it minimal.
Meaning cut section of the tree is put on the shoulder and left there. Not sure if that would be legal to take it for firewood.
Meaning they never move whole tree,

I believe that's how its done everywhere.

If the tree was dead and you took it for your campfire rather than collecting it to take home I doubt that any of the agencies here in Utah would care.

Clearing the path is necessary disturbance, but again, the way I have seen it in CA parks, they make it minimal.
Meaning cut section of the tree is put on the shoulder and left there. Not sure if that would be legal to take it for firewood.
Meaning they never move whole tree,

Kayteg1 wrote:

specta wrote:
I missed the post where someone thought it was wrong to remove a fallen tree from a road.

That definitely depends on the location.
Even we usually stay at campgrounds, we are good hikers and do 5 miles hikes in parks.
State and Federal parks generally don't allow any disturbance.
Whenever a tree falls on the trail, rangers will cut passage and leave the tree on shoulders they way it has fallen.

Clearing a path/trail/road is not disturbance.

What other way is there??? Why would anyone move the section of tree that isn't on the trail/road once the part blocking the trail/road was removed? And where would they move it to?

Maybe I missed what you're trying to say.

Grit dog wrote:


Or, the short version. City boys, stay in the RV parks and complain about the neighbors rope lights causing your camping experience to be diminished, and back country folks, be glad you’re not camped next to the city boys.

I hate rope lights. LOL :B





The trees in this picture that I posed earlier were placed there over the trail by local environmentalists. :M

I hate them too. :B

^ No, it’s just people talking around the subject and spinning the context so their opinion sounds more righteous than the next person’s in line.
While possible that the “city campers” have no concept of what the back country campers speak of, and think the BC campers are out filming the next Ax Men episode, it’s not probable at all, since folks like you actually posted pictures for the reading comprehension challenged members.
Now, after being made to look a fool, the only other recourse besides admit that you were mistaken (which may already be known, there are plenty that will argue the Sky isn’t blue simply for their own entertainment...), is to continue putting forth even more preposterous statements in an attempt to preserve ones self worth.

Or, the short version. City boys, stay in the RV parks and complain about the neighbors rope lights causing your camping experience to be diminished, and back country folks, be glad you’re not camped next to the city boys.

I missed the post where someone thought it was wrong to remove a fallen tree from a road.

stevenal wrote:
So far, this style of saw has served us well.

+100. I've done a lot of road rehab with mine.

And I carry one of these too for the bigger jobs.



No batteries or extra gas. The saws get recharged after use with this.

https://www.crownwineandspirits.com/jose-cuervo-golden-margarita-ready-to-drink-1-75l/

And speaking of cutting limbs and downed trees, it's part of boondocking. The USFS, BLM, and state forestry don't go out and clean up roads. It's ok for us to do it as users. We aren't clearcutting or logging.

The last thing I want to have happen is to drive some place and have a tree or branch fall across behind me that I cannot remove.

deltabravo wrote:
Not really sure why some of the posts about cutting a tree off a forest service road are getting taken out of context.

Cutting the tree out making the road passable again is better than blazing a trail around the downed tree, which causes resource damage.

And that happens alot from those that don't carry a chainsaw..That downed tree itself is a resource,firewood for you and whomever is just cruising the roads for easy firewood..It never last long but the ruts around,last forever..

I was down at the end of the road at the Whitewater ranch on the Salmon river hunting the skirts of the wilderness..A winding very steep road with sharp corners..Coming out there was a huge yellowpine(Ponderosa pine) that the wind knocked over across the road..Over 3 feet across and all I had was a 16" Stihl..I went all away around(360 degrees) with the 16" bar and it would not budge...I had to hook up a chain and jerk it to break it through, twice to get by..I now carry one of my larger saws when I can...

The point is always be prepared and have the tools with you to get you back home when things just happen..

G-Dog wrote:
Love you too buddy! Wish we had a kissy lips emoji.

Oh My..That explains alot!Laffin

OK, back on point...essential tools to carry?..a pole saw was the original post. Why? I'm giving the info from my experiences..don't get caught off guard when you go deep off road... you need to be prepared. Carry all the saws you can, want to, or own...the road can have many obstacles in or out...it is that simple.

I agree with this 100%..The problem though on this forum not everyone heads out into the wild blues of the mountains on unmaintaned forest service roads..Anything can happen and usually does at some point and a truck camper is very limited in what you can carry extra,especially the new ones without access to the wheel wells...

There is the hitch extension I use alot when my UTV trailer is not in tow...The wheel wells are stuffed with the little extra's one might need to get out of a tight spot..Chains/straps/winches/axes/jacks/kitty litter/shovels and Mountain House foods when you just can't make it out..It happens..Had to walk out more than once usually from poor judgement or lack of equipment..

Oh well,with a TC it ain't that bad to be stuck way back in if your prepared..:)