r/canadaguns • u/Uncle_Ted_1942 • Jun 01 '26

Buy recommendations Good folding/backpacking guns?

I like spending time in the forest and I work (well, I would work, if there wasn’t a recent huge budget cut) in the forestry industry. With that in mind, I always considered getting a nice compact gun to stow away in my pack for peace of mind, ease of carrying, and maybe some spontaneous hunting.

I know of the Chippa Little/Double Badger, as well as the Mossberg Shockwave, Savage 24 and 42, and various other Turkish sloppers, but I was curious if there were any other options any of you would recommend?

New, used, antique, doesn’t matter much, just something nice that folds up compactly, but ideally stays in one piece. I have an old takedown Remington Model 10, but it breaks down into two pieces and takes a few minutes to put together which I find less convenient.

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u/EnggyAlex Alex's Homebrew Jun 01 '26

Cz600 trail Sig cross

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u/Iokua_CDN Jun 01 '26

I'll second the cz trail. Folded up its like 27 inches. 

I stuck  a single point sling on mine, carries really nice right under the  armpit, can bring it up  quick and shoot if I need, or extend the stock if I have more time.  Real slick

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u/CringeUsernameChoice Jun 01 '26

Came here to say I LOVE my Sig Cross in .308.

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u/Uncle_Ted_1942 Jun 02 '26

Oh yeah I’ve seen those, they’re pretty cool. I’ve heard good things about CZ guns (besides the whole political fiasco with them and Colt Canada)

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u/wanderinghunter1996 Jun 02 '26

I have a CZ trail and it's an awesome rifle for what you have in mind.