Northwest Hiking

If you’re into survival gear, you may have seen the countless multi-tools available to you through camping stores and backpacking outfitters and gear suppliers like REI. If you aren’t, but still hike, you should at least have some sort of tool for survival situations. Usually, when I mention multi-tools, most people think “Leatherman!” Although these are wonderful tools, a multi-tool in a survival situation means so much more. In a time and place where you life hangs in the balance, it is absolutely essential you are prepared with the proper equipment.

I personally use this multi-tool because it is cheaper than that of most name brand tools, but still offers you a down to earth survival multi-tool that you can use in a practical manner. Some of the key features are:

• 5x magnifying glass (doubles as an emergency ignition source in sunny weather)
• Water-tight match compartment (your real ignition source)
• Mirror (essential as a signaling device if stranded)
• Whistle (very loud to make easy locating of your whereabouts)
• LED Light (life-saver in the dark or as a low-light signaler)
• Compass (that’s no-brainer there)
• Thermometer (more of a convenience)

The only problem with this particular product is the lack of a knife on it. Of course, most likely you would want a larger hunting or pocket knife with you, but for those looking for an all-in-one, this won’t quite cut it. Over all, I have to give this a 4/5 stars. I used it several times in situations where it was greatly needed, and it always outperformed my other tools. Just remember to get a knife to complete it. Happy trails!

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