The Super Tool 300 is built for the tinkerer that has a variety of interests. The 19-tool build has an ergonomic design with a comfortable grip that melds with your hand. Extra-long blades will make you second guess the need for a standalone pocket knife at all. And you get three of them—a knife, serrated knife and saw all made from tough 420HC steel. The two pliers are also large, making it easier to tackle bolts or dig into tight places, and the wire cutters are removable for easy sharpening. And that 9-inch ruler isn’t just good for measuring, it comes in handy for tracing straight lines too.
No jack-of-all-trades toolbox is complete without a headlamp. Biolite’s 200 is compact while still delivering a bright light, so you see the details of the project at hand. A multi-piece socket set comes in handy for replacing spark plugs and pegs on your kid’s BMX bike. Keep a fresh can of penetrating oil within reach to help loosen joints and cranky old bolts.
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Refresh Your Emergency Prep Toolbox
If the last few years has taught us anything, it’s that you need to be prepared. That means you need to make sure your emergency box is up to date. Let’s start with the box itself, which shouldn’t be a box at all, but a bag you can carry easily in case you need to leave your home. The 5.11 Tactical RUSH 24 has 24 liters of space, good organization, and a burly build that can handle a beating.
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Leatherman Surge
Now stuff that bag with essentials, starting with the comprehensive Surge. It’s a handle-everything multitool loaded with 21 different tools including the requisite extra-large scissors and a full-size knife blade. All of the tools lock in place and are designed to be used with one hand. This way, you can keep your other one free for multi-tasking. Plus, the blades are accessible from the outside, so you can get to them quickly. The can-opener is there when you need it and the awl and thread loop might do the trick if you need to repair clothes.
