Essential to have machette/axe?

[MEJ]

So how many of you guys believe that you should always have a good machette/axe on your multi day trips or just use bigger blades? I know its about personal opinion but any personal input is helpful. (reason being to see if i should pack a BK2 and ESEE izula or ESEE RC3 or Kabar Kukri?)

 

[1066vik]

either of those and a folding saw and you should be golden.

 

[foxx]

It's up to each person, their planned activities, and other variables. I've been on multi-day trips with only a Leatherman, firewood was drug into the fire, I had a tent and a stove.
One time my buddy knocked my pack down a hill. I got it back, but all my gear was in the pack, I could have been left with not even a knife.
I like to keep some essentials on me at all times, and depending on the environment, I feel better with either a machete, large blade, or a hatchet.
I'd also be good to just have the BK-2 and a smaller knife. The BK-2 can chop, baton, pry, and make other tools, shelter, and cut through rabid lawnmowers. It's not an axe or machete, which have their place, but for backpacking it's a great all rounder.

 

[Skimo]

It's up to each person, their planned activities, and other variables. * SNIP*

This is the correct answer.:thumbup:

 

[Wharn]

It sounds like you need a smatchet. On a more serious note I always liked to carry my small Gransfors hatchet whenever I would go hiking. Whenever I do overnight camping that doesn't require a long hike I take a machete with me.

 

[Foilist]

I just ordered a Condor golok thinking that it would be a good all-a rounder for machete and hatchet work. We shall see whe it arrives.

 

[FortyTwoBlades]

I always take a good machete with me when out in the woods. :thumbup:

 

[Myal]

My machete come with me , regardless , I just like it a lot .
Even if I dont NEED it , ill play around with it anyway .

 

[whetrock]

The Condor Golok IMO would make a fine camping/outdoor blade it has a ton of chopping power yet the blade is still thin enough for more delicate task also the 1075 Carbon steel is pretty tough and edge retention is decent for a machete.