How many people have multi-tools in their bug-out-bag and what kind?

C0untZer0 · December 8, 2015 at 01:50 AM

I did Todd's bug-out-bag exercise and to keep costs down I got a pretty cheap mutli-tool to throw in the bag, which I'm not sure is even usable. I think Todd bought a Home-Depot Husky multi-tool which got some pretty bad reviews. I've been thinking of getting a better multi-tool but I've also been wondering what other people are doing.

soundguy · December 8, 2015 at 01:54 AM

My primary BOB is my pockets... My Leatherman Flair is goes with me everywhere, and I have two spares. The corkscrew and cocktail fork actually come in very handy every so often.

I have a bunch of other multi tools I have collected... All stashed in appropriate places.

tkroenlein · December 8, 2015 at 02:04 AM

Dang you C0ountZer0. Now I have to unpack my bag.

Trevis · December 8, 2015 at 02:06 AM

Leatherman wave, with the bit kits. It's awesome, and I use it every day.

Jeff Johnson · December 8, 2015 at 02:10 AM

Leatherman sidekick. My bob is also my everyday carry bag- maxpedition Malaga gear slinger.

rmart · December 8, 2015 at 02:25 AM

Original Leatherman PST and an original Victorinox ALOX Swiss Army Knife. (The Swiss make such great weapons that they never have had to fight a war. Everyone is afraid to go up against them...).

I like them for EDC use because they do everything I NEED them to do in a pinch and are yet very pocketable. Remember the old saying, you use a pistol to fight your way to your rifle? I look at these tools as a desperate measure to fight my way to a real knife/screwdriver/pliers, etc.

Frank · December 8, 2015 at 02:57 AM

Scheels had the Leatherman Rev on sale for $14.99 on Black Friday. I wish I had picked up a couple more of them.

Bubbacs · December 8, 2015 at 03:32 AM

@C0untZer0

Please share this "Todd b-o-b excersise" you speak of!?!?!?

tkroenlein · December 8, 2015 at 03:49 AM

@C0untZer0

Please share this "Todd b-o-b excersise" you speak of!?!?!?

http://illinoiscarry.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=30684&hl=%22bug+out+bag+exercise%22

Here ya go.

C0untZer0 · December 8, 2015 at 04:44 AM

Its archived now.

Ludvik83 · December 8, 2015 at 05:13 AM

Leatherman wave.

Been meaning to get the bits, and reading this just reminded me. Hello Christmas gift!

ChicagoRonin70 · December 8, 2015 at 06:34 AM

I actually need to get myself a top-of-the-line multitool this year. I've been using some cheap ones that I got from American Science & Surplus 10 years ago for 5 bucks, and they've worked fine, but I really need to upgrade to an end-all-be-all model, preferably something with a bit kit and such. I'm looking at Leatherman and Gerber ones, and I have no problem going well over a hundred bucks for one.

I'd love some recommendations, as well.

Skorpius · December 8, 2015 at 07:04 AM

Leatherman Charge TTi with bit kits and bit driver extender.

wtr100 · December 8, 2015 at 11:54 AM

cheap china mart special

luckydawg13 · December 8, 2015 at 12:11 PM

Leatherman wave, with the bit kits. It's awesome, and I use it every day.

+ 1 I bought the Wave when they first came out

patriot1776 · December 8, 2015 at 12:34 PM

Leatherman wave, with the bit kits. It's awesome, and I use it every day.

+ 1 love that thing and you can't beat quality .

Draal · December 8, 2015 at 12:42 PM

Timely topic as I am searching for one as well.

TRJ · December 8, 2015 at 01:43 PM

I have one from Eddie Bauer and one from Stanley tools. Both are cheap, but for light duty stuff seem to be functional. A multi tool isn't ever going to be the best at anything, which makes an expensive one a hard to justify purchase. I have real tools that are far better at an intended function. I don't have a bug out bag so much as a get home bag. Since the point of a get home bag is to get home, I don't anticipate having to build a shack in the woods with a multi tool.

For EDC I always have a Benchmade knife on me, and a flashlight and those two things get frequent use. I'm always near a Swiss Army knife (car, desk, house) and that sees a bit of use for manicure stuff once or twice a week. The multi tools just sit in the bag.

C0untZer0 · December 8, 2015 at 02:14 PM

I'm embarrassed now at what I purchased. It's easier to say China-Mart than to actually admit I bought a Sheffield. The main reason I purchased the el-cheapo Sheffield though was that I was trying to stay under 200 bucks and I didn't prioritize the multi-tool.

Its so crappy I'm wondering if it can even be used at all or if it will break on first use. If that's the case then its just taking up space and adding dead weight to my pack.

TyGuy · December 8, 2015 at 03:18 PM

I have a Gerber mostly cause I tend to break my tools.

Tip · December 8, 2015 at 03:26 PM

A couple by Leatherman (the original and a later one), a couple of cheap knockoffs, one Gerber and one by SOG.

The SOG I carry, the Leathermans I pack, the knockoffs are trade bait and the Gerber an emergency reserve.

DD123 · December 8, 2015 at 03:34 PM

I need to get a better multi tool. I have an el cheapo from Lowe's I think. It really becomes apparent how crappy it is when you have to use it.

Time to add something else to my amazon wishlist lol.

RECarry · December 8, 2015 at 03:50 PM

My first Leatherman Wave, over ten years ago, had a problem with a sticking tool release. The company replaced it with a new one, no questions asked. The quality of the steel seems pretty good also, having put some serious leverage on the driver bits over the years.

DD123 · December 8, 2015 at 04:00 PM

My first Leatherman Wave, over ten years ago, had a problem with a sticking tool release. The company replaced it with a new one, no questions asked. The quality of the steel seems pretty good also, having put some serious leverage on the driver bits over the years.

Wow, that right there is a huge selling point. I've had my share of cheap Chinese crap multitools over the years and actually had one where the screw I was trying to remove, stripped the screwdriver LOL. I looked at it and couldn't believe what I was seeing. I'm not sure what kind of metal they used, but obviously it wasn't a good one.

DoYouFeelLucky · December 8, 2015 at 04:43 PM

I have several Leatherman multi-tools, not sure of the models. I keep one in the BOB, one in the saddle-bag of the motorcycle, and one in the truck.

Scotty425 · December 8, 2015 at 05:11 PM

I actually need to get myself a top-of-the-line multitool this year. I've been using some cheap ones that I got from American Science & Surplus 10 years ago for 5 bucks, and they've worked fine, but I really need to upgrade to an end-all-be-all model, preferably something with a bit kit and such. I'm looking at Leatherman and Gerber ones, and I have no problem going well over a hundred bucks for one.

I'd love some recommendations, as well.

Get a Leatherman Surge with the bit kit and extender or a Leatherman Supertool 300 and pair it with the Micra.

mrmagloo · December 8, 2015 at 05:38 PM

I have an old Leatherman, don't know what model, but it's nice and I've had it forever. I did get a Gerber last year for Christmas and it's pretty nice. For half the cost, I was impressed.

mullet man · December 8, 2015 at 06:05 PM

Supertool 300 for me.

ChicagoRonin70 · December 8, 2015 at 07:22 PM

I actually need to get myself a top-of-the-line multitool this year. I've been using some cheap ones that I got from American Science & Surplus 10 years ago for 5 bucks, and they've worked fine, but I really need to upgrade to an end-all-be-all model, preferably something with a bit kit and such. I'm looking at Leatherman and Gerber ones, and I have no problem going well over a hundred bucks for one.

I'd love some recommendations, as well.
Get a Leatherman Surge with the bit kit and extender or a Leatherman Supertool 300 and pair it with the Micra.

I just did a comparison with the Charge TTI, Charge ALX, and Surge, and from what I am seeing the Surge is the best combo for the money, along with that bit kit and extender you mentioned. I think I will be getting that.

Thanks!

C0untZer0 · December 8, 2015 at 09:51 PM

Won't a regular 1/4" bit extender fit the Surge?

Leatherman's bits and bit extender are expensive

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