Bernard is known for bringing everyday carry out of obscurity and into the mainstream, having been published or featured in various publications such as GQ, TIME Magazine, The New York Times, VICE, HYPEBEAST, Outside, and many others. He has also played a part in curating, designing, and developing digital and physical products, resulting in successful crowdfunding projects or limited edition collaboration products with established softgoods brands. He stays on the pulse of the EDC industry by attending trade shows, participating in online interest communities, and actively engaging with fellow gear enthusiasts on social media. The Leatherman Wave+ brings heaps of value to the Leatherman line-up. Leatherman takes 90% of what makes the Charge so impressive and sells it for 60% of the cost. What you get is the Wave+ and an excellent value. The Leatherman Wingman is even less expensive, by a significant margin, but has fewer features and is made with lesser quality materials (though most users may not notice the weight savings of steel vs. titanium casing). For a full-featured tool, the Wave+ is the bargain shopper's choice. It’s a personal choice. The biggest differentiating factor is whether you prefer plier-style tools or something more like the Swiss Army Knife.

I liked the fact that it came with replacement rods for the fire starter, though finding additional ones might pose a challenge. Weighing 1.1 oz, it’s not the lightest tool, but it’s not a burden either. It’s the kind of tool that sparks conversation around the campfire, with its cool factor being undeniable. Limited Screwdriver Functionality: The flathead screwdriver is too broad for smaller screws and too shallow for larger ones. If you like EDC and you’re DIY’er you can probably open a beer with a wet piece of cardboard – hell, we can, but still, the feeling of opening a bottle of beer with a well-crafted piece of metal with massive leverage just feels great. The opener doubles as a lever and with the integrated fork design, it grabs nails more easily. “ This gives you a pretty large carabiner that’s very useful. Unfortunately the design of the carabiner was one of the only bright spots with the Crucial. The design of the handles makes them downright uncomfortable when trying to use the pliers and many of the other tools have only marginal usefulness. A multi-tool that optimizes ergonomics and portability by reducing the tool set to the most important ones for daily use and carry

SOG multi-tools and knives have a deep history of use by Naval Special Forces such as the SEALs. Which is better Victorinox or Leatherman?

For the best multi tool with carabiner we had to go with the Leatherman Skeletool. It fits the bill perfectly, with a large carabiner and targeted tools that nonetheless fulfill a wide variety of use cases. Its lightweight and high-quality manufacturing definitely counted in its favor as well. So, rather than struggling to find that flashlight, or those Phillips or Flat headed screwdrivers, why not invest in a keychain or even carabiner multitool and you’ll never be caught short again. It may not be a life or death situation, but you’ll be able to carry out those pesky jobs around the house. That’s not to say, there’s not carabiner and keychain multitools out there that won’t help you in a life or death situation. Fire starters, utility knives and glass breakers can all be found in some of the best multi tools listed above. Bottle opener: These are almost always included on every multi-tool, and for a good reason. A bottle opener is one of the most valuable features of an everyday carry multi-tool. Carabiners exist in many different types, shapes, and sizes due to their versatile nature. Some might be more suited for EDC as a hanging point for your keys and gear. Others were designed as tools of paramount importance when climbing. Below, we’ll show you the characteristics you should consider when purchasing a carabiner. Use CaseThe Leatherman Hail is the snowboarder’s answer to the Jam. It’s also bundled with the Style PS and gives you five different snowboard specific tools. It’s 3.8 in long and easy to clip just about anywhere. It includes tools like: Can opener: Whether camping in the woods or in an emergency survival situation, being able to open canned foods can mean the difference between life and death. The carabiner bottle opener combo is actually one of our favorite features of the Skeletool. It’s the main feature of one entire handle and is substantially larger than those found on similar tools. The bottle opener works really well and we found it easy to attach the Skeletool to a belt loop, bag, or to clip your keys to. The few tools it includes — an upgraded steel blade, good pliers, screwdrivers, and a bottle opener — are the most often used, and this tool gets these right. But that's it; if you're seeking all the tools possible, you'll be let down with this stripped-down modal. Of the remaining tools, though, our biggest complaint is with the bit driver. With the Skeletool CX, even more than with other models, Leatherman could have easily included a standard 1/4" bit driver. Still, we have tested this model for over three years, and it has slowly grown on us. Thus, the Skeletool is our top recommendation for a portable, daily multi-tool to leave clipped on your person at all times. Most of these tools come standard but not every model includes the carabiner. It doubles as a bottle opener and has a really interesting design. Instead of being built into the body of the tool it actually folds out like a knife or saw blade.

The MUT is extremely robust and well made. The individual tools do exactly what they’re designed for and many are built to be replaced. The wire cutters, cutting hook, and all the punches and scrapers are easy to replace with nothing but an allen wrench.For such a potentially dangerous activity, your gear needs to have certifications, ensuring that the carabiner will be strong enough to hold your weight or more in the event of a mishap. On the spine of every certified carabiner, there will be a CE and/or UIAA icon.

To avoid that situation altogether, here are some of the best TSA-friendly tools that you can take with you on your next trip.NOTE:These products are meant to carry an assortment of your gear. The original climbing carabiners inspired some designs, but not all of them are rated to bear heavy loads. Review your requirements before buying and ensure you’re using the right carabiner for the job.