PSA: That little pocket tool finally earned its keep on a city trip

I always thought my camping multi-tool was just for the woods. Then a zipper broke on my bag in a hotel lobby. I used the pliers to fix the pull, and the file to smooth a sharp edge on a chair. It saved a morning of hassle and changed my mind on what 'essential gear' means.

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wren9831mo ago

Honestly that just sounds like carrying extra weight for imaginary problems. Most hotels have basic tools at the front desk if you really need pliers. A chair with a sharp edge is a safety issue they should fix, not you. Carrying metal through city security or into events is asking for trouble and a pocket knife does 90% of those jobs anyway.

aarona961mo ago

My pliers are for my imaginary friends, Sean.

campbell.sean1mo ago

Used to think that was camping gear too, but now it never leaves my pocket.