I do have one of the small folding saws, but I'm only willing to take off just so many limbs...if a tree has more than a couple larger than 2 inches in diameter, it just isn't worth the time it takes to saw through all of them. That and I prefer to leave some cover on the tree below me if I can. Either I'll find a different tree that is going to be less of a hassle, or I'll put up a hang-on. The strap-on steps go on quickly, and you can position them so that you leave a good portion of the limbs still on the tree for cover.