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Sure you could. Just as I 'could' drag two complete climbing systems around the tree with me all the time. We just pick and choose what we use and how we do things. And that is how it should be.

I have had nothing but good luck with the Stihl 150, Mick. A large part of what I like about it is how smooth it cuts.

Yeah there is... a sharp MS 150. Cuts just as smooth as a large tooth silky but faster and with less effort.

Regarding carrying extra stuff on your climbing harness for those JIC situations, I'm not a fan. In my opinion it leads to a slack job site analysis. Take the time needed to assess what is needed and climb with that. It doesn't matter how big and strong you are, you will be a better climber...

Like a hot knife through butter when the rope is taut. Climbers are way to complacent about waving a handsaw around in a tree. At least with a chainsaw, you have two hands on it most times.

Hmm... i wasn't thinking of things like foot or knee ascenders. I put those on almost always.

Stihl MS 150, Kyle.

I have found that it is faster and overall less effort to use a chainsaw for all my cutting, even the small stuff. If it was easier to use a handsaw, I would use that.

Well, I do have a chainsaw. If you are not going to be using a handsaw why carry one? If I need something, the ground is not that far away and easy to get to.

We learn by doing. Are you still having cuts trap your chainsaw?

Most of my climbing career was done from on a tail tied system. That is, a prusic tied with the end of your climbing line. No friction saver, no heat resistant hitch cords. You can hit the ground as fast as you want or dare, even with that. We used to 'heat streak' our lines all the time when...

Too far from reality for me give that serious consideration.

Generally, no. I of course will bring up all kinds of stuff as is needed, but I don't carry a hand as a standard part of my climbing setup.

Climbing line, lanyard, two spare carabiners, rope grab, chainsaw. Why would you need a figure 8 for a fast descent?