>>1000695How long a trip? What do you want the axe for?
I have one, and it's on the heavy side with a 1kg head. I'd carry it, but there's also something to be said for a lighter head on a long haft, sorta like the GB Small Forest Axe. Depends on if you prefer the heavier axe and don't mind carrying the extra weight.
Quality control on the Husky carpenter's axes is also not as good as they were a couple years ago. I sent mine back for an exchange because the eye was forged too large at the bottom and the heel was overground. Check out the amazon reviews.
I've handled older models of the same axe and the fit and finish is much better. Edge geometry is still good however, and hopefully the heat treat is also still good.
