The eternal dilemma of space in the backpack
When I prepare and pack for a good weekend out in nature, there is always a priority on what to bring.
Do you know that feeling?
Should you choose the saw or the axe? Before this turns into too much of a religious debate, the answer comes like a message from heaven.
Do you know that feeling?
Should you choose the saw or the axe? Before this turns into too much of a religious debate, the answer comes like a message from heaven.
This is where the "Swiss Army axe" comes into the picture
... Or let's just stick to its official name - The Multi-axe.
A multi-axe solves many of the challenges that can arise in nature:
A multi-axe solves many of the challenges that can arise in nature:
- You simply get more space for other things in your pack.
- Built-in saw in the handle. Functionality has really been considered.
- You only need one tool when gathering firewood for the fire.
- The Robens multi-axe even has a firesteel in the axe head protector, which means you have EVERYTHING for the fire in one.
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PS. I have both the multi-axes and the good, classic long-handled axes in the store here. They still definitely have their place when chopping larger firewood for cooking and when space is not a factor.
