i have used the s6 for camping and then i have just a machete but the s6 kicks the machete's butt. its good to have a good chopper just because if you need to get a tree down use the chopper rather than something small. even if you have a crapy walmart knive or something its good to have a chopper just to take with you. If you could find one i would go with the DF i think that would be more of what you are looking for.