Expedition Master III
Depending on your trail preferences, you can modify your load-out to better suit your expected destination. If you do a lot of trails like the photo, it would probably be a good idea to carry one. In more open country a shovel/hand saw/bucksaw would be more reasonable. The Expedition Overland crew made a quick reach chain-saw bracket, that attached to their trailer fender. A pretty slick idea for continuous use. Not for unsupervised stowage, as it would develop LEGS Another, but more complicated and slow method, is a 2-ton 'come-along' with straps/chain which could be used in lieu of a winch. A High-Lift Jack can work as a hand winch also, but is even slower to set up and use. BUT THESE DO WORK!!Here are a couple of ideas. I like a flat fender design..less stress i think. That first one is very similar to a ATV-KOLPIN DESIGN called a chain-saw bucket. You use friction and bungee straps to secure it. The Aluminum one on the ATV is sweet, and opens a lot of design possibilities. Good Luck.I have been DEEP into National Forest, along narrow ridge lines, and come across many situations like this:
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So, I wonder what I would have done if that tree was not already handled by someone. In fact, there have been situations where I have had to turn around, but it hasn't been on a very narrow section so I was ok. I am often pulling my XVenture XV-3 trailer, so if I come up on a down tree, on a narrow pass, that is not going to be a pleasant situation.
What do you all do to combat the situation of fallen trees? Silky Saw? Chainsaw? Turn Around?