My old Leatherman broke during a camping trip in the Cascades, and I had to use a cheap gas station multi-tool for the rest of the week. It was a total nightmare.

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Honestly that "cheap gas station multi-tool" line hits home. I read a whole forum thread once where a guy's pliers snapped trying to fix a tent pole, left him in a real bind. Those bargain bin tools feel okay in your hand but the steel is just garbage. It's crazy how you don't realize how much you rely on a good tool until it's gone and you're stuck with junk. Tbh that's the kind of thing that makes me double check my gear before any trip now. Just not worth the risk when you're out in the middle of nowhere.

the_wesley2d ago

My buddy's cheap screwdriver stripped out in a rainstorm.