Tools of the trade
Come the day you try to repair some sandals or need to survive in the great
outdoors, you’ll be glad you packed a multitool*, but which one’s for you?
easy rider
CRANK BROTHERS MULTI-19
£30
crankbrothers.com
Pity the cyclist who carries no means
of repairing their ride on the move.
As the name suggests, this deluxe
gizmo boasts 19 tools, including a
wodge of Allen keys, wrenches, two
screwdrivers and even a gizmo to
repair a chain in a pickle. The hardy
implements are made of high-tensile
steel with a satin finish and won’t
round off once you apply some welly
to loosen recalcitrant bolts.
scout’s honour
GERBER SUSPENSION
£44
gerbergear.com
Once you open these spring loaded
needle-nose pliers, it’s obvious this
is quality kit. There are 12 stainless-
steel tools, including a corkscrew,
knife and three screwdrivers. While
the blades are a bit short, they’re
tough and lockable, making this a
truly capable camping ally that can
be dissembled to clean if gunged up.
craft master
LEATHERMAN CHARGE TTI
£150
leatherman.com
This versatile device can tackle an
astonishing array of tasks: its brutal
little saw can chomp a tree stump
almost its own width, the file is
diamond coated, there’s a wire
stripper and you can add on optional
extra tools. Though pricey, it has 19
tools and comes with a 25-year
warranty. A class act.
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*NOT FOR CARRY-ON – ENSURE YOU CHECK INTO THE HOLD
playing partner
VICTORINOX GOLFTOOL
£25
victorinox.com
Anyone trying to poke a flimsy tee
into firm ground will love having
one of these in their golf bag. In
addition to the tee punch, its 10 tools
include a removable ball marker,
turf repairer, plus sharp prong for
scraping mud from the grooves on
your club heads. The overall quality
is impeccable and the price is right.
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