How DANGEROUS are Chainsaw Chaps?

After my cousin nearly bled to death when his chainsaw kicked back on him and got him between his knee and thigh, I wore chaps when I used a chainsaw.

I do alot of solo chainsaw work , like you do ,with my 34 years on this earth I figured wearing chaps is better than dying in the woods, although I rather die In the woods than on the road, or a hospital!!

Here in Sweden almost everybody that's sawing uses chainsaw pants, chainsaw boots and helmet.

I like the inserts that get sewn into a regular pair of pants.

A great video! When you replace your worn-out chaps, perhaps you can do a demo of how chaps save your leg (or your life) by clogging the bar and stopping the chain. Your old chaps would be perfect for this.

63% of chainsaw injuries are to the left lower leg. Often to the upper foot and often involving the extensor tendon there. Know your stats and don't state personal opinion as fact. You need to be wearing high-top good leather boots or Kevlar protected cutting boots and chaps that go to the top of the foot at the front. About once a year as a faller I had a saw to leg cut. Always on the lower left and I was always saved by wearing total-length chaps. Total-length chaps also protect your lower legs from the constant beating of brush and limbs. Yes, once in a while the chaps' lower strap will get hung up on something. A minor price to pay for avoiding a surgical repair to the lower leg or losing the use of the extensor tendon and henceforth not being able to walk very well. ATGATT -- all the gear all the time.

Only an occasional weekend warrior with the saw, but I switched from chaps to pants last year and do not see myself going back.

I find chaps really uncomfortable. Give me a good pair of chainsaw trousers any day ! But I appreciate the explanation.

“High Water” is the way to go. Some tubers look like hockey goalies in the back yard cutting 6” limbs with a 12” battery saw. It’s best to be safe but geez man.

I use my worn out chaps for gardening when I'm on my hands and knees. It gives enough padding that the knees don't hurt.

Mr. Wilson, my wife and I think you are the greatest and we love your humor. I am 71, still cut six cords a year of oak and manzanita from our 20 acre ranch. Been here 25 years in El Dorado County, CA and I have done my fair share of felling, clearing brush and firewood. I thought I knew a lot till I start watching you. I have learned so much, things I never knew and some I had been doing wrong and why. It is a always a pleasure to watch you Thanks for all you, all the best to you. Chris

Never heard about chainsaw chaps before I saw them on Youtube a few years back. Here in Europe, we all wear chainsaw pants. I guess, they all have their strong points and weaknesses.

I wear chaps similar to yours during the summer months. In the cooler weather which is about 10 months out of the year here in Montana, I wear wrap around chaps or chainsaw pants.

Great video and that makes a lot of sense

I didn’t want to spend the money … but I picked up some clogger pants and man oh man…. Running them with suspenders so much more comfortable and less chance of snag and such. Really enjoying and learning from your videos ! Thank you

my biggest complaint about chaps is the manufacturers seem to think people who use them have soda straws for legs. if you have to have something bulky under them, you ain't getting them fastened.

Im not a logger and dont know much about it i do remodeling for a living but i ran across your videos and i must say i really enjoy watching them and the way you carry yourself its real nice to watch a video on someone whos just normal too many people just over exaggerated by the way they act you remind me of the essential craftsman

Another great video. For the weekend warriors it might have been nice to explain how the chaps actually work by binding the chain. Pants or chaps either they can save your life.

Risk assessment and mitigation decisions ... now that's using your noodle the proper way ..... bravo Sir!

good to be stick aware. lot of people don't think about how deadly a simple fall can be in the wrong conditions. I love it when the branch slaps you across the face, I have faster than light squint reflexes LOL,.