Hiking with an axe

Obviously, weight is a huge issue, since axes are inherently heavy.

• @Outdoors_on_the_Cheap believes the best option is a light axe head with a long handle. He prefers an axe weighing 1.0-1.5 lbs, and a handle length closer to 20-24 inches.
  • I don't think this combination exists from manufacturers, and indeed, he says he just replaces the handle with a longer one on his chosen axe head.
  • Somebody else in the comments says they think an axe head that weighs 1.5-2.0 lbs is better. *shrug*