Are you looking for the best log splitter for camping?
Something that’s lightweight and portable but also great at splitting wood?
Well you’ve come to the right place because that’s exactly what I’ll be going over in this post.
So let’s get straight into it!
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Best Overall |
Central Machinery Splitter |
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Kindling Cracker |
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Speed Force Splitter |
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Timber Tuff TMW-11 |
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Central Machinery Splitter – Best Overall
- 8 inch wide by 18 inch long
- 10 ton hydraulic jack powered
- 87 pounds weight
8 inch diameter splitting capacity
The 10 ton hydraulic power of the Central Machinery Splitter, saves you from the back breaking task of splitting logs. The 8 inch width capacity of this premium splitter, will have you camping in style, without spending hours preparing firewood.
Even though it’s a manually operated unit, it works surprisingly fast, thanks to incorporation of a short stroke and a long stroke arm. Easy positioning of up to 18 inch long logs will have you splitting a month’s worth of firewood and kindling in no time.
Portable
At 87 pounds, the Central Machinery splitter can be uncomfortable to carry long distances. The lever arms are easily removable to make the unit more convenient to carry. The base has been designed in such a way that you can work almost anywhere, even on uneven terrain.
Unlike many other splitters, the Central Machinery’s integrated log bed ensures quick operation on any surface, and saves you the trouble of having to set up or find a suitable flat log.
Rear wheels means you can easily position or drag the unit to where you want to operate it.
Reliable
The Central Machinery Splitter incorporates a solid steel frame with the proven technology of hydraulic jacks. A conveniently placed hand wheel ensures that you can easily release pressure from the hydraulic system should the need arise. The same hand knob will return the ram to its starting position for quick repeated use.
Warranty and Repair
The unit comes with a 90 day warranty. The manufacturers also stock the full range of replacement parts that you could need to repair any part of the hydraulic jack.
Kindling Cracker
- 6.5 inch diameter wood, up to 12 inches long
- Manually powered
- 10 pounds
6.5 inch diameter splitting capacity
The Kindling Cracker is the ideal tool to help you safely split logs for kindling. The sturdy steel frame adds stability to ensure hassle free operation.
Once your log is inserted into the opening, you can easily split logs down to any size you want. This will benefit you during camping as you can split thick logs once or continue splitting until your kindling is as thin as you want.
Portable
At a mere 10 pounds, the Kindling Cracker is highly portable. You could easily attach it to a rucksack or carry it in hand. It is also small enough to easily fit into a crate or other camping supply packaging.
Due to the small size, you can carry it with you when you go to collect firewood and process your logs where you find them, keeping your campsite neat.
Reliable
Because the Kindling Cracker has no moving parts, it is virtually maintenance free. The steel cast frame will ensure many years of hassle free log splitting. This splitter has the added advantage that it doesn’t need to be razor sharp for efficient operation. You can also easily sharpen the splitting edge with a flat hand file.
Warranty and Repair
This Australian manufactured splitter comes with a 5 year warranty, proving the amount of faith the manufacturers have in their product. The sturdy steel frame won’t easily break during normal operation, so spare parts and fixing your splitter will never be an issue.
Speed Force Splitter
- 12 Inch Splitting Capacity
- Manually powered
- 23 pounds
12 inch Diameter Splitting Capacity
The Speed Force Splitter packs a whopping 14 ton of splitting force, ensuring that firewood preparation won’t take up all your time while camping. The splitter can retract to a height of 55 inches, but it’s recommended that you work with maximum 16 inch logs.
With the strike hammer integrated into the splitter, this unit will save you money and also sidestep the need to bring an extra hammer along.
Portable
The Speed Force is more portable than it looks. The parts fit together easily and it’s quick to assemble. The manufacturers supply the necessary drill bit for drilling the pilot hole for the guide, but you could also use a manually operated auger for remote camping locations.
At 23 pounds, including the weight of the strike hammer, this unit can be conveniently carried to wherever you want to split your wood. It can also be installed temporarily at a central location, like close to where you are camping, for the duration of your trip.
Reliable
The Speed Force Splitter doesn’t have moving parts in the traditional sense of the word, which greatly increases reliability. The parts that do move slide across each other, and therefore cannot break. Ensure that the surfaces remain clean to limit wear and tear.
The Speed Force Splitter works quicker and safer than a handheld axe.
The manufacturer further backs this quality product with a two year warranty.
Timber Tuff TMW-11
- 12 inch splitting capacity
- Manually powered
- 13.7 pounds
12 Inch Diameter Splitting Capacity
The Timber Tuff has an 8.8 pound integrated sliding hammer to ensure hassle free log splitting. The unique design ensures that the sliding hammer is always part of the assembly. This added convenience means you are carrying a single unit that won’t need any assembly.
The Timber Tuff has a 3 inch wide splitting hammer head ensuring versatility when it comes to splitting logs and kindling.
Portable
Look no further than the Timber Tuff for ultra portability. Weighing in at less than 14 pounds, and with the entire unit a mere 33 inches long, you can easily transport the splitter. The design ensures that it can also be easily stored out of the way when not in use.
Reliable
The Timber Tuff’s design ensures reliability and also ease of operation. This splitter consists basically of an ultra hard splitting wedge and a sliding handle that fits like a tube over the splitter wedge.
So there isn’t really anything that can break or require maintenance and repair. The hardened wedge requires minimal sharpening.
Warranty and Repair
A one year warranty ensures peace of mind when purchasing. With the hammer integrated into the handle, there isn’t really much that can break or go wrong with the Timber Tuff that could require parts or repair.
Conclusion
What’s the best log splitter for camping? The best log splitter for camping is the Central Machinery Splitter. It splits 8 inches wide by 18 inch long logs, has a 10 ton hydraulic jack, and weighs 87 pounds/39.4kg.
Hope you found what you were looking for in this post.
Happy splitting!
– Adam
