How to choose multitul: a brief walkthrough

Layfhakera readers are already familiar with Multitools. Recall that multitul - it is an essential tool that can help you out in the most unexpected situations. By choosing multitool must be approached carefully and thoughtfully - acquiring a "not his" supertul, you can not taste the charm of its use. Here are some simple tips to help you choose the appropriate multitul.

Step 1. Meet the compact multitool

Imagine you are walking along the beach, enjoy life and the sun, and in the most beautiful moment of your sunglasses suddenly falls screw. Do not worry, your multitool has all possibilities to deal with this misunderstanding. Although stop minute. What multitul? You should have left it at home, because just imagine: it weighs as much as two pounds, and besides, no pockets in your bathing suit.

Moral: multitul stand you in good stead only if you are willing to wear it with. Of course, cool, when you have 27 tools "in one bottle", but if it is not an instrument of hourly when you use from it a little. The first step towards acquiring multitool - find out what supertul you can always take with you, without feeling any discomfort. Fortunately, in this case, there are several options.

Multitool keychain: the main advantage - compact size. Carry it with no difficulty. The most versatile example is Leatherman Squirt PS4.

Pocket multitool: larger and heavier than his "brelochny brother", but still fits in a pants pocket or purse. Clippers, scissors, pliers, a saw - this is not a complete set of tools included in the pocket multitool. Compact and versatile - that's what best describes this tool. The brightest representative of the "pocket" of the family - leatherman Juice.

Multitool on a shoestring: This tandem of a file, screwdriver, awl, and not only. The main advantage of such a multitool - ring that helps to reliably secure the multitool on a shoestring. It is very help you out if you have to work in an awkward position. Moreover, now you will not lose your multi-tool. Thus a convenient and reliable multitool is SOG, B61 PowerLock.

Step 2. We find out what we need multitul

Do you want to repair the bike? Fix the glasses? Establish a mechanism to watch? Make a list of "repairs" that you want to perform, as well as list the extraordinary situation in which your multitool can help. Do not deviate from the plan, when you come to the store: you only need one supertul who can best meet your needs above.

Step 3. Compare multitul and the usual tools

It is important to determine for yourself whether you need multitul as a means of self-defense, as a fashionable and beautiful attribute or as an indispensable tool in everyday life multifunctional. In the first and second cases, the choice is obvious - multitul competition. He, no doubt, is less terrifying than the saw in the right hand, a hunting knife in the left and opener for beer in his mouth. He is an excellent means of self-defense in case of emergency.

Multitool is also indispensable for motorcyclists and cyclists, hiking, fishing, in the country. The list is long.

But if you are doing large-scale engineering works, in this case multitul inferior to "grandfather" the suitcase with the tools. Remember that Multitools are a kind of "ambulance" and help in emergency situations in the field, but it is not a tool for everyday laborious work in the studio.

Step 4. We avoid low-quality goods

Unfortunately, not all manufacturers with a clear conscience to fit equipment multitool. Some auxiliary tools as part of Multitools are so low quality that they are virtually useless. A prime example is a flashlight that many users report its extremely low power. And make sure they're at it, as a rule, where one night on the way deaf, and in addition with a broken car.

There are two ways out of this situation. First, discard the false savings and buy a functioning flashlight, which will be a great "free" addition to your multitool. Option Two: to buy brand-name multi-tools, manufacturers who value quality and reputation of its products.

Step 5. Multitools study the market and choose the one that suits us

There is a huge variety of multi-tools, here are a few examples.

leatherman MUT — the ideal tool for people who are not indifferent to small arms. It has an impressive bundle, which makes it indispensable in many situations.

leatherman Micra - a very curious multitool, multifunction, despite its small size. Can be used as a manicure set: has in its arsenal a nail file and tweezers.

leatherman Skeletool — It is known for its attractive design and ease of actively used by athletes.

leatherman Kick - excellent like hikers and cyclists: belay ring allows you to securely lock the tool, for example, on the strap of the backpack.

Of course, words alone can not convey all the functionality multitool. To fully understand their usefulness, it is necessary to use at least once superinstrumentom own. Or maybe you already have experience with multitool? Share it in the comments.