Using a Machete

[warriorboy10]

Have been doing a fair bit of bushwhacking the last few years and looking at buying a machete. Not sure if it would be beneficial or a waste of energy swinging and slashing as trying to navigate through the thick cover.
Anyone using a machete and are they beneficial to have while bushwhacking?

[buckbrush]

Not for me. I tried it a few times when I was young and didn't get too far before getting tired out. I also had a few close calls from it glancing off of tree's and untargeted branches.

[raw outdoors]

I have one it’s ok for some small stuff but our trees in Alberta are pretty tough if you don’t hit them right at the joint they just swing down and back up and smack your face.

[obsessed1]

Try a bill hook. It well bite into the wellies better than a machete. I prefer an axe generally our just go around the tree

[warriorboy10]

My thoughts have been confirmed, I will continue to walk around and if possible through. Thanks!

[NewGuard84]

I picked up a machete many years ago and although it sees limited use it still has a place in my hunting truck. There are a variety of uses beyond clearing branches and some decent ones are reasonably priced.