Best SwissTool for Camping?

Leatherman123 · **on:** June 20, 2008, 05:59:54 PM

Well, I am going camping in late July. So, I have decided I am going to take a SwissTool along with a Mora, SAKs, Cold Steel machete and an axe.. Which model ( RS, STD.) do you think would be best for camping? I have already ruled the X out because I like a serrated blade.. Thanks

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #1 on:** June 20, 2008, 06:30:22 PM

Quote from: Leatherman123 on June 20, 2008, 05:59:54 PM

Well, I am going camping in late July. So, I have decided I am going to take a SwissTool along with a Mora, SAKs, Cold Steel machete and an axe.. Which model ( RS, STD.) do you think would be best for camping? I have already ruled the X out because I like a serrated blade.. Thanks

The Standard would be best, as a file could well prove useful for field repairs

Leatherman123 · **Reply #2 on:** June 20, 2008, 06:51:42 PM

Yeah, and I can carry a Climber to supplement it!

Benner · **Reply #3 on:** June 20, 2008, 06:53:23 PM

Quote from: Leatherman123 on June 20, 2008, 05:59:54 PM

Well, I am going camping in late July. So, I have decided I am going to take a SwissTool along with a Mora, SAKs, Cold Steel machete and an axe.. Which model ( RS, STD.) do you think would be best for camping? I have already ruled the X out because I like a serrated blade.. Thanks

Hang on, hang on! No Surge?! Is the love affair over?

I'm for the standard as well.

Leatherman123 · **Reply #4 on:** June 20, 2008, 06:58:32 PM

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The Standard would be best, as a file could well prove useful for field repairs Smiley

Examples?

Leatherman123 · **Reply #5 on:** June 20, 2008, 06:59:28 PM

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Hang on, hang on! No Surge?! Is the love affair over? Grin

I'm for the standard as well.

Naw, I just want to test the SwissTool! I'll have a SURGE in my glove box for emergencies!

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #6 on:** June 20, 2008, 07:01:30 PM

Quote from: Leatherman123 on June 20, 2008, 06:58:32 PM

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The Standard would be best, as a file could well prove useful for field repairs Smiley

Examples?

Mending rucksack frame's, de-burring equipment, it might even be usefull if you damage you cooker

, certainly to my mind it's ''potentially'' more useful than scissors.

Leatherman123 · **Reply #7 on:** June 20, 2008, 07:50:56 PM

Yeah, and you can cut metal.. I think that's more important than being able to cut string and bandages with scissors!

ringzero · **Reply #8 on:** June 20, 2008, 08:23:04 PM

Quote from: micky d on June 20, 2008, 07:01:30 PM

Quote from: Leatherman123 on June 20, 2008, 06:58:32 PM
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The Standard would be best, as a file could well prove useful for field repairs Smiley

Examples?

Mending rucksack frame's, de-burring equipment, it might even be usefull if you damage you cooker , certainly to my mind it's ''potentially'' more useful than scissors.

Scissors tasks can be accomplished with a knife blade - perhaps not conveniently, but a knife blade should be able to complete the task.

File tasks can usually only be accomplished with a file - no other implement on a multi is suitable for cutting and shaping metal.

Pack frames and tent poles are usually aluminum - actually fairly easy to cut, shape, and smooth with a multi's file.

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Leatherman123 · **Reply #9 on:** June 20, 2008, 08:28:05 PM

Yeah, and the file works SO well when you strike it on a magnesium fire starter! I believe Def pointed this out.. Thanks Def!

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #10 on:** June 20, 2008, 10:09:10 PM

Quote from: Leatherman123 on June 20, 2008, 08:28:05 PM

Yeah, and the file works SO well when you strike it on a magnesium fire starter! I believe Def pointed this out.. Thanks Def!

The back off the saw's just as good imo

Dunc · **Reply #11 on:** June 21, 2008, 10:39:07 AM

I'd go with a std Swisstool and a Climber .And a Spirit and a RS and a Soldier and a Swisschamp and a Hunter and a Classic etc. etc .

Dunc

jock1 · **Reply #12 on:** June 21, 2008, 06:33:49 PM

I have only got the std swisstool but have found when paired with a climber it done everything I needed.

Abstraction · **Reply #13 on:** June 22, 2008, 10:32:53 AM

I bought a Swisstool X and a Spirit S for hiking/camping and i rarely need to reach into my bag for the full size X, i couldn't do without the plain blade on the S but the serated blade is useful for cutting rope - i never really have use for scissors while im hiking but if i do i have some on my SAK anyway.

Dunc · **Reply #14 on:** June 22, 2008, 05:00:49 PM

I think the std Swisstool is the best all round model . I only carry the RS because of the curved belt cutter for rescue/first aid although I find the scissors very handy BUT that can be taken care of by EDCing a SAK ( Climber ) along side .I like to have two blades on my multitool .

Dunc

Leatherman123 · **Reply #15 on:** June 22, 2008, 05:02:47 PM

So, you are like me- you would love it if they put the rescue blade on the Standard? Oh, I find that a Standard SwissTool and a Micra work well together!

Dunc · **Reply #16 on:** June 22, 2008, 05:43:38 PM

I havnt been camping for about 18 years

But on the 9th of July I'm camping at the UK multitool meet up

(I'll be the one whose tent falls over and stove blows up

) and will be taking all my multitools and SAKs

Dunc

Leatherman123 · **Reply #17 on:** June 22, 2008, 05:50:54 PM

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