Camping Gear & Outdoor Equipment

I think even James Bond carries one of these. The Leatherman Skeletool camping multi-tool has been voted the best camping gear tool of 2008. When you take a close look at it you can see why. Leatherman has managed to cram a multitude of handy tools all into one tight compact unit that is easy to use. The Skeletool comes with a straight and serrated edged blade which are coated in Tungsten DLC which protects the blades and allows you to keep them razor sharp for a long time. The built-in needle nose pliers work as if they are a regular full-sized pair. This multi-tool is fitted with a carbon grip for ultimate control and a clip that can be used as a bottle opener.

The Skeletool is also equipped with a basic screwdriver set for those unfortunate occasions when your flashlight batteries die and you need to replace them. Imagine you had a flashlight and new batteries but no screwdriver to open it up. Don’t be caught unprepared in the woods, i could think of many scenarios where this tool would come in handy and i always make sure i grab this when i’m packing my camping gear for an outing. One thing that should be mentioned is the weight of this multi-tool. It won’t weigh you down because  of the choice of metals used and that has always been a big drawback with most outdoor camping tools. We are always looking for a way to lighten the load and Leatherman has pulled through.