{"id":2495,"date":"2021-09-20T05:54:38","date_gmt":"2021-09-20T05:54:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ultimatesurvivalspace.com\/?p=859"},"modified":"2022-03-25T10:48:03","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:48:03","slug":"what-is-the-use-of-a-multi-purpose-tool-in-a-survival-kit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/craftofmanhood.com\/what-is-the-use-of-a-multi-purpose-tool-in-a-survival-kit\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is The Use Of A Multi-Purpose Tool In A Survival Kit?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
When you\u2019ve spent as much time outdoors as I have, you quickly learn that you can\u2019t do without a decent multi-purpose tool in your survival kit. When it comes to emergencies in the outdoors, the multi-purpose tool is your friend. It might even save your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Multipurpose survival tools are designed to give maximum functionality in a small a footprint as possible. As well as traditional knives and openers, these may include pliers, scissors, saws, and more. Their portability and multiple functions make them incredibly useful in survival situations.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether it\u2019s the classic Swiss Army Knife or Leatherman or any one of the many modern high-tech multi-purpose tools out there, this piece of gear is a must for every survival kit. From starting a fire to building a shelter and fixing your backpack, this is the most valuable piece of outdoor equipment in any adventurer\u2019s backpack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are countless uses for any multi-purpose tool, but the range of benefits will differ depending on your needs and which device you buy. There are old-school multi-purpose tools with valuable elements, but the newer versions take this to the next level. Here\u2019s what you should have on your multi-purpose tool<\/p>\n\n\n\n Knives are an essential part of any multi-purpose tool, and most devices contain a range of small but useful blades. From gutting fish, slicing jerky, and chopping veg to stripping loose bark and cutting rope or vine, a small collection of good quality blades on your multi-purpose is all you need. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Multitool blades, as functional as they are, are not designed for chopping wood. You might scrape away wet bark and get some small pieces as a fire starter, but if it\u2019s the more prominent pieces you need, you\u2019ll want a sawing blade. Not big, but big enough and built to last. If you need to create a shelter using the available materials, this tool will make that a whole lot easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Imagine, after a full day trekking, you arrive at your overnight camping spot only to realize you don\u2019t have a can or bottle opener? Your canned dessert, now inaccessible. And let\u2019s not forget those cold beers you have been drooling over for the better part of nine hours. Lugging a bunch of treats and food along only to find you don\u2019t have the right gear to open them is both annoying and a waste of much-needed energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When it comes to survival in the wilderness, fire is your number one priority. From scaring off predators to keeping warm and signaling for help, you need to start a fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have left your lighter and matches behind, or they got wet, a magnifying glass will help you start a fire as long as the sun is shining. Flint, which is included in many multi-purpose tools, can help you create a fire in any condition, but best to practice beforehand. You don\u2019t want to test out your fire-starting skills for the first time in the middle of a storm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cutting tools other than your blades and a saw are also critical. From cutting off clothes in a medical emergency to cutting bandages and fixing a backpack, tarp, or item of clothing, decent hardy scissors are crucial. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Tweezers are essential on any multi-purpose tool worth its survival rating. Very useful for retrieving splinters and also makes a handy compass when your GPS runs flat. Find a small leaf and a puddle or use some water. Break the tweezer in half; you only need one side; run it against your hair or on a wool shirt and place it on the leaf. It will rotate to a north-south position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You might think I\u2019m overstating the case for the multi-purpose tool, but you would be wrong. There are countless stories of people who swear their devices saved their life in one way or another. There are even more stories of how useful the multi-purpose tool is. Once you know, you\u2019ll understand why you should never leave it behind. Not just for your outdoor adventures, but always.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>What are the Most Important Uses of a Multi-Purpose Tool?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Slice and Dice with a Range of Knives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Build a Shelter using a Saw<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Open that Beer Bottle and can of Baked Beans with no Fuss<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Start a Fire with Flint or Magnifying glass<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Use Cutters\/ Scissors for Medical Emergencies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Use Tweezers as a Compass<\/h3>\n\n\n\n