Camping Equipment

Fast cutting pocket saw that cuts a 3'' diameter limb in under 10 seconds. Made of high strength heat treated steel and is coated for rust resistance. Saw is 28'' long with 124 bi directional cutting teeth. Can be used by 1 or 2 persons.

User Reviews about Supreme Prod. PS102 Pocket Chainsaw

I was attracted to this product for backpacking and camping. I camp at least once a month in Central Texas. I recently used it for a 2 night kayaking and camping trip. I compared this to several similar products and decided on this one because it is the only one that looked like the handles separated from the saw. I figured this would be good if I wanted to put long ropes on it for throwing in trees and cutting high limbs (which I've done with rope and a regular chain saw chain).

This started out as a great product. I love that it stores easily in the provided canister, which is also useful for keeping it oiled without getting oil all over your gear. The handles were sturdy and comfortable. I did about a dozen cuts through 2 - 5 inch logs without issue. The larger ones were a lot of work so we'd team up, one man on each end, pulling in tandem. Either way, it was a lot more efficient and easier than trying to use a hatchet.

The product is simple, a chain, two wire loops, and two handles. You thread the handles through the big hole in the loops and thread the small end of the loops through the chain. All the problems with this product begin with the loops. They are made to go on/come off easy so that you can put the chain in the storage canister. However, they come off too easy. As soon as you let off slack the loops would come loose from the chain. This was annoying when you were sawing, relaxed for a second, and tried to continue only to realize you were pulling on air. The biggest problem with the loops are that they are the weakest link. The larger hole in the loop is held with a weld. While sawing on our second night this weld broke on one of the loops. Unfortunately we had no suitable substitute with us, but at least we had enough wood for the night. It could have been the heat from doing a lot of cuts in a row that weakened the weld, but I expect this type of use to be acceptable. It lasted two nights and a little over a dozen cuts. Because of the way it's made, I can still use the parts and probably repair it with strong hooks instead of the loops. Still, I'm going to look at other products.

Pros:
- Canister to keep chain clean and oiled (can re-use the canister for other products)
- Breaks down small, can use different handles/ropes
- Cuts much easier than a hatchet

Cons:
- Handle loops disconnect easily from chain, constantly have to reset after cuts
- Weld on handle loops isn't strong enough, breaks rendering saw useless

Summary:

Skip this product unless they make stronger loops. Try other saws as will I. -- Works great...till it breaks

I bought this saw to remove several small (4" or less) branches hanging about 15' over an above-ground pool at my father-in-law's home. It did get the job done on 4 branches but it was pretty well worn out by then. I thought this saw had a built-in "curve" to prevent the saw from turning on it's side while aligning the teeth but it did not so when starting cut it would often turn on it's flat side and wore out the pins that hold each link together. I realize this saw was not advertised as an aerial saw but thought I would give it a try. It works well as a regular handheld chainsaw. -- OK

This camping item is INDISPENSABLE. I have used one of these on my camping trips for the past 15 years. It has never failed me, never needed sharpening. There is something supremely awesome about being able to go into the woods, finding a good-sized log, hauling it back to your camp and making your own firewood. Axes? Please. Axes are fine for splitting wood, but for cutting it into sections, this is the product that you'll want. It gives you a heck of a workout to boot. Really builds up your appetite and doesn't make you feel bad about eating 6 s'mores later that night. I'm going to buy a second one in case my first one ever breaks. The only problem with this product is that the plastic handles do not fit inside the can (the chain and metal hooks do), so I put the can and the handles inside a plastic bag so they don't get separated. A very minor inconvenience. This is truly one of the greatest products I have ever used. -- The greatest camping accessory in the history of mankind

This product is very well made and performed better than I expected. I highly recommend it. -- Exceeded my expectations

This compact handy little saw can be used for camping or yard work. It is much safer than an electric or gas operated chain saw or even an axe and cuts through small to medium branches and trees easily. Unlike a hand saw, this cuts easily forward and back. Only one caution; you are right in the path of whatever you cut, so prudence should be exercised in selecting the size and position of tree or branch you are cutting, and determining what you can handle falling by you (or on you) far more than consideration of what the saw can cut. -- Pocket Chain Saw As Advertised