Camping with a Chainsaw? - Keeping Tools Organised

That’s where tough canvas gear comes in. If you’re heading out bush, camping off-grid, or just tackling a bit of work on the property, keeping your chainsaw and hand tools properly packed isn’t just smart — it’s essential.

A range of chainsaw bags from Underkover Australia ready to use when camping

Most People Store Their Chainsaw Wrong

You’ve probably seen it before: someone throws their chainsaw on the back tray, no case, no padding, just a few bungies keeping it from flying out. By the time they get to camp, the bar is scratched, the chain has gone blunt from rattling around, and half the thing is covered in red dust.

Even worse? That same chainsaw is then dumped next to a swaying tent full of kids and dogs. Sharp edges, oily bits, exposed moving parts — it’s an accident waiting to happen.

Tools aren’t much better. They usually live in a plastic tub that never stays shut, or get stuffed into a milk crate. Wrenches disappear, pliers rust, and screwdrivers end up stabbing holes in the canvas tent bag.

There’s a better way to do it.

Australian Canvas: The Old-School Solution That Still Works Best

Canvas gear bags — the real-deal, Aussie-made kind — are built for this exact life. Heavy-duty zips, thick waterproofed canvas, double-stitched seams, reinforced bases. They're not flashy, but they’ll outlast just about anything you throw at them.

Close-up of Underkover's canvas chainsaw bag in the field, surrounded by saws and logs

At Underkover, we make a canvas chainsaw bag that’s all about keeping your saw secure and ready to go. It fits most standard-size saws with room to spare for gloves and a file. The marine carpet base protects the chainsaw whilst also absorbing small oil leaks, and the tough canvas outer keeps out water, dust, and that ever-present fine grit that loves to ruin machinery.

The tool rolls? They’re just as handy. You unbuckle them, roll them out, and everything’s there — each spanner, wrench, and blade in its place. Fold them back up, strap them down, and you’re sorted. No more rummaging through crates looking for a lost 10mm.

Underkover Spanner roll laid out with engine parts and tools, perfect for roadside or campsite repairs

Real-World Use on the Tracks and at Camp

Let’s say you’re out at remote campsite, but branches are down after a storm and the trail in is tight. You hop out, grab the chainsaw from your neatly stashed canvas bag in the canopy, and you’re clearing the path in minutes.

No dust inside the engine. No gunk in the teeth. No mess in the car. And when you’re done? It goes straight back in the bag, zipped up, clean and safe.

Or maybe you need to do a little bush mechanics at the campsite. Everything you need is in one handy canvas storage roll.

Tool roll in action under the bonnet - every tool in its place, ready for whatever the bush throws at you

It’s the kind of convenience that saves time, saves gear, and keeps you focused on the good stuff — not finding that missing socket in the dark.

A Few Handy Tips

Keep a spare rag in your chainsaw bag - you WILL use it!
Store sharp tools in individual pockets where possible.
Have a few cable ties of varying sizes in your tool bag.
Organise your storage by task — one roll for tools, one bag for camp kitchen gear, one bag for maintenance.

Don’t Let Your Tools Let You Down

There’s a reason experienced campers and bushies always talk about gear prep. The better you pack it, the better your trip. Your chainsaw and tools are workhorses — treat them well and they’ll repay you tenfold.

So next time you’re packing for the weekend, don’t just chuck your tools in a crate. Give them a proper home. One that’ll last as long as the memories you’re making out there.

Need proper gear storage?
Check out our Canvas Chainsaw Bag , Tool Roll & Spanner Roll — built tough, made local, and ready for anything.