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Friday, January 04, 2013

Q: Igloo Tools: Brooks Range Igloo 35 Folding Snow Saw

I want to build an igloo. What kind of tools do I need?

By: Question from: The Editors, Santa Fe, NM
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Brooks Range Igloo 35 Folding Snow Saw. Photo: Courtesy of Brooks Range

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May 25, 2013

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This U.S.-made 7-ounce folding saw features big, aggressive teeth along its 14-inch blade for building igloos or snow pits in a hurry. It folds down from 19 inches to 10, and you can buy a left-handed or right-handed version. ($50)

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