Gear

Multi-tool

Multi-tool.

A practical repair tool (Leatherman and similar) that typically combines a knife, scissors, pliers, a tin opener and a screwdriver in one. Choose according to your needs and weight.

A multi-tool such as a Leatherman and similar can be handy on a trip. It gives you plenty of options for repairing and fixing equipment along the way.

Such tools typically have, as a minimum, a knife, scissors, pliers (combined wire cutters and gripping pliers), a tin opener and a screwdriver. Some have a good deal more than this.

The more tools that are built in, the heavier the implement becomes. Consider what you will actually use it for — and how much weight you are willing to carry.