In the event that you must implement your bug out plan, you never really know what you might encounter. Each piece of equipment you put in your kit adds weight and needs to be scrutinized. A heavy-duty multi-tool, is by it’s very nature, heavy but it’s worth it.

A good multi-tool is essential, you can’t carry a toolbox in your bug out bag but you can get close with the right multi-tool.

Best Multi-Tool For Your Bug Out Bag

My favorite multi-tool for bug out bags is the LEATHERMAN SURGE (check it out here) The Surge is one of the most robust multi-tools made by Leatherman. The heavy-duty pliers are only matched by the performance of an actual pair of pliers.

Specs and Features

  • Weight – 12.5oz
  • Closed Length – 4.5″
  • 3.1″ 420HC Knife Blade
  • 3.1″ 420HC Serrated Knife
  • Needlenose Pliers
  • Replaceable Wire Cutters
  • Electrical Crimper
  • Wire Stripper
  • Saw
  • Spring Action Scissors
  • Awl With Thread Loop
  • Can Opener
  • Bottle Opener
  • Wood/Metal File
  • Diamond Coated File
  • Blade Exchanger
  • Ruler
  • Large Bit Driver
  • Small and Large Flat Blade Screwdrivers

Best EDC Multi-Tool

My favorite EDC multi-tool is the LEATHERMAN CHARGE+ TTi (check it out here) If I could only have one multi-tool it would be the Charge+ TTi. It’s one of the finest multi-tools made today and has the tools that I use the most.

The features that make the Charge a great EDC multi-tool:

  • One Hand Opening Knife Blades
  • Removeable Pocket Clip
  • Plus a Wide Variety Useful Tools

USEFUL TOOLS

  • Needle-nose Pliers
  • Regular Pliers
  • Replaceable 154CM Wire Cutters
  • Replaceable 154CM Hard-Wire Cutters
  • Crimper
  • Standard 2.9″ S30V Stainless Steel Knife
  • Serrated 2.9″ Sheepsfoot 420HC Stainless Steel Knife with Cutting Hook
  • Scissors
  • Saw
  • File
  • Cutting Hook
  • Large Bit Driver with Bits
  • Small Bit Driver
  • Large Flat Blade Screwdriver
  • Wire Stripper
  • Can/Bottle Opener

For The Minimalist

There’s always that one person who doesn’t need much and even if they had the opportunity for more they wouldn’t take it. Leatherman makes a multi-tool for them the LEATHERMAN SKELELTOOL CX (check it out here)

The Skeletool CX is a high-quality multi-tool for the minimalist, it has the basics to keep it small and lightweight but it gets the job done.

Specs and Features

  • 2.6″ Locking 154CM Knife Blade
  • Weight – 5oz
  • Replaceable Pocket Clip
  • Needle Nose Pliers
  • Wire Cutters
  • Bit Driver
  • Carabiner/Bottle Opener
  • In Handle Bit Storage