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Gerber Dual Force

The Dual Force isn’t one of those multitools that will help you survive on a desert island, it’s been designed for real work. There are no fancy accessories like scissors or a tin opener, instead you get a bunch of no-nonsense tools…

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SoftTIE DL

We all know that cable ties are useful things to have, both around the house and in the car, but what has always annoyed me about them is that they’re single use, and a bit too rigid.  Wouldn’t it be better if someone could invent something….

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Robens Multi Axe

If you spend enough time outside you will most likely end up buying yourself an axe of some size, then a small foldable saw and more than likely a fire steel for when you run out of lighter fluid.

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Leatherman Signal Multitool

"Seriously, how many multitools does someone need before it becomes something of an obsession?"

That was the question Muddy Madam posed when my new Leatherman Signal arrived at Muddy Towers. To be honest, I don’t know the answer to…

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Mora Companion Knife 860

I explained that I wanted a good, dependable general purpose camp knife, a knife that can easily cut rope, feather branches, slice food and so on.  I didn’t want anything fancy or ridiculously expensive either as I have a bad habit of losing things!

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Leatherman Wave Multitool

A while back I wrote a couple of group product reviews on multitools, one for the now defunct Land Rover World magazine, and later for Practical Caravan and it’s sister magazine, Practical Motorhome.  Out of the 6 or so Multitools that I put to work, there were 2 that stood out, one of which was the Leatherman Wave……

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Gerber Dime 12 Tool Multi-pliers

I like multi-tools! I am one of those women who gets on with stuff; if there is a screw that needs screwing or wood that needs chopping I'll grab the necessary tools and go for it. I have my own metal tool box, with…..

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Bear Grylls Survival Bracelet by Gerber

The Bear Grylls survival series of products are not your usual 'lets slap a celebrity name on our normal products' type of thing. Bear is very involved in the design process of all the items in his range, after all, with his face all over the packaging, he doesn't want to be associated with any old guff…

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Gerber Steady Multi-tool

The Gerber Steady may not have as many tools, and it might be a bit chunkier than other multi-tools on the market, but it does have a neat trick up its sleeve…

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Gerber Crucial Multi-tool

Although small in size it packed a punch and felt very well built.  It has a belt clip as well as a folding carabiner and all its tools are lockable and on the outside….

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