thanks for your response.   see below.
Crosscut or Chainsaw?  
> > crosscut - working in federally designated wilderness areas - no mechanization allowed
Bucking or Felling?
> > bucking
Clearing or thinning?
> > clearing trails
Wilderness, remote or driveup?
> > wilderness - no chainsaws.  sometimes need to pack in 5 + miles.  if lucky drive near. 
Are you limited to the B 24"?
> > yes, sir.  other sawyers accompany - some Cs
Mostly, how much are you moving and how far must you haul it before starting to work?
> > carrying 2 plastic bucking wedges + 2 aluminum bucking wedges for placing across the kerf + 4 oz bottle saw lube + 2 14" wooden handles + first aid kit.  backpack on back with poss axe attached + carrying 6' saw.
Thanks.
> > thank you!
Respectfully,
Jerry