Fiskar Pruning Shears have become a foundation of my trail maintenance tool kit. Easy to tote in a pack or waist pack, and paired with a set of durable gloves and a compact folding saw, you can easily assist in keeping many of your favorite trails passable. Trails in the Pacific Northwest quickly can be […]
Can a Portable Shovel Function as a Trail Building Tool? Bacoeng 17 in 1 Folding Survival Shovel
When researching modular, easy to carry folding shovels, I came across the Bacoeng 17 in 1 Folding Shovel on Amazon.com. It’s one of many modular, easy to pack survival tools available online that fit into what’s often referred to as tactical survival shovels. Their small size is designed to fit into a bug-out bag, suitable […]
Rogue Hoe 70HRH Fire Hoe & Rake Combo Tool
The Rogue Hoe is a classic trail building workhorse, and we’ve been a fan of this tool since our IMBA days, when we were initially introduced to it. But if you want a tool that’s even more versatile, the Rogue Hoe 70HR 7″ Rake and Hoe Combo Tool ups the ante with the addition of […]
Bike Check: Tec-GNAR Custom Painted Nomad + GNAR Trail Tool
While getting prepped to ride the Captain Ahab Trail in Moab, Utah, we caught the sight of a custom painted Santa Cruz Nomad. Turns out it was the personal bike of Dustin Carlson, a custom bike painter based out of Price, Utah. And when you custom paint bikes, your personal ride not only can but […]
Inteletool Interchangeable Head Tool with Telescopic Handle
There aren’t a lot of options when it comes to portable trail building tools one can tote in a pack. While researching options for an easy-to-carry trail building tool, our search took us from modular survival shovels to combi tools to trunk shovels. The problem with these options: the handles are either too short or […]
Evoc Trail Builder Backpack
The Evoc Trail Builder backpack features an attachment system for carrying an ax, hammer, clippers, and chain saw, plus plenty of room for gear needed for a day in the woods cutting trail. Made of 1000D Cordura with a PU coating, it should hold up under regular use. Designed with the aid of chainsaw […]