I need to build a frame from branches, and a screw on my folding camp chair is a little loose. I fetch a saw and screwdriver from the car, only to discover back at camp that the screwdriver doesn't fit. Now I'm making another trip and searching again for a job that should take a minute.

I'd keep this palm-sized 20-in-1 tool in my pocket or belt pouch for everyday outdoor jobs. Its large scissors detach for cutting cord, straps and fabric. Pliers grip small parts, while the supplied bits fit matching screws; a knife opens packaging and a wood saw cuts small branches.

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The bottle opener, removable fire starter and whistle add useful backup. It's a way to carry several tools within reach, spend less time walking and rummaging, and get on with the day I came out to enjoy.