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07/04/2026
Mobility
isn’t just about four-wheel drive. It’s about removing obstacles that stop you from getting where you need to go.
Over the last year alone, I’ve had to clear downed trees from roads at least three different times. None of these were deep in the backcountry. They were on normal roads after storms and high winds. One time I didn’t have a chainsaw with me, and what should have taken a few minutes turned into a much longer recovery using only a winch.
That experience changed how I think about mobility.
A chainsaw isn’t about cutting firewood. It’s about keeping routes open, reaching your family, getting home, evacuating when necessary, or helping someone else who’s stranded behind a fallen tree.
The question isn’t whether you’ll use one every weekend. The question is whether you’ll wish you had one the day your only route is blocked.
I’m not a chainsaw expert, which is exactly why I want to learn from people who are.
What are you running?
• Gas or battery?
• What brand has earned your trust?
• What size bar do you recommend for a vehicle recovery kit?
• If you could only own one saw for preparedness and mobility, what would it be?
I’d like to put together a series of real-world reviews on the Fieldcraft Outpost YouTube channel and test the saws you recommend in practical mobility scenarios.
Drop your recommendations below. I want to know what actually works—not what the marketing says.
FIELDCRAFT OUTPOST SITREP
WILDFIRE SEASON IS ALREADY AHEAD OF SCHEDULE
News for the Domestic Prepper
If you’re waiting until you see smoke on the horizon, you’re already behind.
According to national wildfire data, more than 1.8 million acres have already burned across the United States this year. That’s roughly 194% above the 10-year average for this point in the season. The number of wildfires reported nationwide is also running approximately 150% above average.
This isn’t a prediction.
It’s already happening.
The combination of drought, heat, heavy fuel loads, and expanding development into fire-prone areas has created conditions where fires are moving faster, burning hotter, and threatening more communities than ever before.
What should you do now?
1. Identify multiple evacuation routes from your home and community.
2. Build a 72-hour go kit for every family member.
3. Back up important documents and store copies in a waterproof container.
4. Maintain at least a half tank of fuel in every vehicle.
5. Create a communication plan for your family if cell service fails.
6. Clear dead vegetation and establish defensible space around your home.
7. Leave early if conditions begin to deteriorate.
Most families don’t fail because they lack equipment.
They fail because they waited too long to act.
Preparedness isn’t paranoia.
It’s recognizing patterns before they become emergencies.
This year’s wildfire season is already sending a clear message.
Pay attention.
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