A good hatchet is a hatchet that is durable, easy to handle, and comes at a fair price tag. The best camping hatchet is often used for much more than chopping and splitting firewood. Its blade should be sharp and thin enough to allow you to skin a fish or cut some game meat. Some of the most versatile models also come with ferro rods for easier starting of a camp fire. Furthermore, it should also be compact and lightweight, for easier transport.