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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." You can’t very well bring your tool chest everywhere. And if you need a screwdriver or scissors on the go ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Home Depot's smaller tools can also be real lifesavers in emergencies and situations where full-size options aren't feasible. You wouldn't ...

Harbor Freight got its start as a mail order reseller of liquidated and returned tools, but the company has grown to become a go-to chain of brick and mortar shops for DIYers, professional fixers, and ...

Carabiners are cool. They’ve been around since — well, we’re not sure. The history is murky. Sometime between the late 1800s and the 1930s, carabiners were invented by someone, somewhere, and they’ve ...

Nothing ruins a vacation faster than having to surrender a beloved pocket knife or bladed multi-tool to the TSA before you even board your flight. Alas, this calamity happens so often, the TSA finds ...

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Joe Jackson, Outside online's Gear Guy, never thought that the ten years he spent as a raft guide, outdoor retail employee, and vagabond would turn into a career. New perk: Easily find new routes and ...

Nearly everyone has use for some type of multi-tool, but most people don’t want or need to carry a full-sized plier tool around on their belt. EDC multi tools occupy an interesting role that must ...

Multi-tools aren't just for backcountry adventurers or over-prepared disaster theorists. Practically anyone can benefit from having a knife blade, screwdriver, and pliers within easy reach. Instead of ...