Tools

When it comes to survival, there are few items more critical to have at the ready than a knife, a flashlight, and a way to tell time without your smartphone. Our pals over at Everyday Carry assembled 10 ready-to-go gear combos for every budget and situation.

We dig the roughhewn look of BlackDog Iron Works‘ hand-forged steel bottle openers. They’ve got a wire-brushed finish, a sueded leather tassle, and are sealed with beeswax. They’re available with stamped personalization, making them perfect groomsmen’s gifts.

Gerber’s upcoming multitool gets its name from its full-size 0.25″ center driver, which has a magnetized tip that works with standard size bits. It also has a pair of needlenose pliers, a knife blade and more. Drops 11/1/16 for $89.

A smart update to the bungee cord, Onegee’s durable composite hooks can be moved along the length of the cord and grip tighter the more you pull, letting you adjust the bungee to the exact length you need – anywhere from 6″ to 72″. Works with plain rope too.

Designed by Nicholai Wiig Hansen, the BOB is an aluminum tool that can open five different types of cans and bottles. Use it to twist or pop open pull tabs,  vacuum lids, crown caps, beverage cans and twist caps.

Always be prepared (to eat) with this durable lightweight camping utensil, which combines a fork, spook, and knife in one. The fork has a serrated edge, while the spoon on back has a flat tip, making it perfect for digging out melons, ice cream, or other scoopy stuff.

You don’t have to be a truck driver to get value from this impressive tool, which combines an axe, hammer, nail puller, pry bar, spanner, and a tire chain hook in one. Has a fiberglass handle and shock-absorbing grip. It’s perfect for taking down zombies too.

We’ve seen lots of multitools, but the Talon features one of the smartest designs yet. It has 17 tools, one of which functions as a handle for a 1/4″ hex socket. It’s TSA-friendly, and built from a from a sturdy, lightweight composite that won’t scratch stuff in your pocket.

If you carry just one tool in your bag, let it be Vouke’s combination flashlight and bladed multitool. It’a got a bright CREE LED lamp, and six versatile blades for everything from fishing to cutting wood, opening bottles and cans, and tightening nuts and screws.

If you’ve never experienced geocaching, you’re missing out on a fantastic adventure, as you explore the world with your GPS in search of hidden containers filled with souvenirs. Everyday Carry provides a list of essential gear for your treasure hunting missions.

Outfit your kit with the latest and greatest gear, courtesy of our pals at Everyday Carry. Their latest selection includes some awesome tools, knives, a rugged timepiece, and places to carry them all. That Gamblemade Gatekeeper is the one carabiner to rule them all.

Wazoo Survival Gear’s smartly designed belt can pack a complete survival and utility kit in its band. It works as a money belt, and is available loaded with cords, zip ties, safety pins, bandages, trail markers, a compass, bottle opener, and much more.

There’s nothing worse than going out for a ride and having your bike break down on you. Be ready for anything with Swiss+Tech’s versatile bike tool, which packs a variety of drivers, wrenches, as well as specialized chain, spoke, and tire repair tools.

You never know when you’ll be stuck in an emergency where you need to call for help. Whether you’re lost in the woods, or being attacked by a gang of thugs, this super loud titanium whistle will draw attention to your situation. Works in wet or dry environments.

Nebo’s LED EDC provides an impromptu ambient light source anywhere you go. They’re cheap enough to leave attached to each of your bags, winter coats, and anywhere else you can clip a carabiner. Made from anodized aluminum, they’re both water and impact resistant.

Miller Knives walks us through the process of transforming an ordinary open-end wrench into a usable tomahawk. It takes many steps to flatten, reshape, and finish the metal, but the end result is quite impressive given where it started.

A handy stainless steel keychain tool that packs scissors with both straight and serrated edges, large and medium slotted screwdrivers, and a bottle opener. Hangs from a quick-release pin for ease of use.

The ultimate pocket multitool for Jeep fanatics. tacktikOwl’s stainless steel EDC offers Torx, hex, flathead, and philips drivers designed for taking off the Wrangler’s doors and roof, but versatile enough for other jobs.

An EDC tool for camping and outdoor living. While it works as a sturdy fork and spoon, inside, the Ka-Bar Spork conceals a serrated knife, perfect for cutting meat, as well as survival and self-defense. The spork and knife are made from a high-strength tactical polymer.

A pen that’s ready to come to your aid, whether through written word or action, the Double Duty Tactical Pen 1.5 offers both a Fisher Space Pen tip for writing, and sharp point for self-defense. Made from machined aluminum, with a knurled grip that works for holding either tool.

Striker says B.A.M.F.F. stands for “Broad Array Multi Flood Flashlight,” but we know what it really stands for. Either way, these badass lights offer dual CREE LEDs,the ability to cast both spot and flood lights at the same time, and 400, 600, or 800 lumens of brightness.

Want to know the latest and greatest gear for every adventure life has to throw at you? Head on over to Everyday Carry and check out their latest collection of top trends in the world of EDC. We absolutely love JHO’s “The Nug” knife, but sadly it’s sold out already.

5.11 Tactical’s lightweight tool is perfect for first responders, police officers, or anyone who ever faces emergencies. It cuts seatbelt webbing, can pry open doors and windows, and has an oxygen key. Comes with a rigid sheath for belt, boot, or MOLLE, and a breakaway neck chain.

A tiny bottle opener designed to provide enough leverage for you to open a bottle with one hand. The Throttle Opener is also magnetic so you can keep it handy on your grill, fridge, toolbox, or other metal surface. The final product will be made from die-cast aluminum.

An LED keychain light designed to look like a bullet casing. Offers 130 lumens of brightness, and is IPX-8 waterproof. While the two-toned brass and copper version is more authentic looking, it’s hard for us to resist anything made of titanium. Guess we’ll just have to buy both.