Living in the Adirondacks is absolutely amazing, but it takes careful planning and preparation. While seasonal visitors only have to worry about hiking and camping gear, permanent residents need a variety of tools for property and home maintenance, as well as specific equipment for remote living and winter weather.
If you’re considering buying land in the Adirondacks, here are 14 essential tools you’ll need to maintain your property and home, and ensure your year-round safety and comfort.
14 Must-Haves Tools for Adirondack Living
In addition to the below list of essential tools and gear, we also recommend stocking up on candles, batteries, lanterns or headlamps, and keeping an emergency food and water supply for anyone living on land in the Adirondacks.
Chainsaw – for felling trees, clearing fallen limbs, and cutting firewood.
Pruning Saw – for trimming smaller limbs and maintaining trails.
Pick Mattock – for breaking through tough, rocky Adirondack soil and severing roots.
Axe & Maul – for splitting firewood, especially if you have a fireplace or wood stove.
Hand-Operated Winch – for pulling logs or rocks that are too heavy to move manually.
Cordless Drill & Impact Driver – for building and repairing fences, sheds and other structures.
Hand Tools – including a socket wrench set and various screwdrivers and pliers for general repairs.
Leather Gloves – for protecting your hands during heavy work.
Utility Vehicle or Trailer – for hauling debris, firewood, and other materials around your property.
Snow Removal Equipment – including a pickup truck or ATV with a plow – or a heavy-duty snowblower – a durable snow shovel, a roof rake to prevent ice dams, and a snow brush and ice scraper for your vehicles.
Crampons & Snowshoes – for added traction in icy conditions or steep terrain, and when walking across deep snow.
Generator – for keeping your home powered in the event of a power outage.
Carbon Monoxide Detector – to detect and alert you to dangerous levels of CO, especially if you use a generator, wood stove or other fuel-burning appliances.
Reliable 4×4 or AWD Vehicle – (with snow tires) for navigating remote, snow-covered and icy roads.
Buying Land in the Adirondacks
If you’re ready to make the move to the Adirondacks, consider these practical tips for transitioning to Adirondack life, learn how to choose the right location, and contact Adirondack Mountain Land for the perfect piece of property to make your own. We have a variety of Adirondack land for sale, including large acreage lots, waterfront property, homesteading land, and much more.
Browse our Adirondack land listings, contact us, or call 518-624-6055 and let our experienced team help you with your search.