Reddit reviews Gerber 30-000469 Dime Mini Multi-Tool, Black
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Sturdy stainless steel constructionCompact, lightweight size fits perfectly in pocket - a daily companion for any task10 tools: Needle nose spring-loaded pliers, Wire cutter, Fine edge blade, Retail package opener, Scissors, Medium flat driver, Crosshead driver, Bottle opener, Tweezers, FileConvenient, easily accessible butterfly openingOverall length: 4.25 inches, Closed Length: 2.75 inches
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Sure here my take on your kit.
Much of your gear, is old school, thus real heavy, like things wrapped or made in leather. Seek to lighten up. Replace some with multiple usage instead of single use when possible.
You will increase your mileage with less efforts by reducing bulk and weight.
I love the pipes, I bring a few cigars myself. I like smoking stogies late at night by camp fire. Helps with bugs.
I would replace the 2 flasks with a single 3L water bladder.
Carry a box of Aquatabs, water filtering is not always enough. (Viruses in some context) and to cleanup/purify your water bladder.
The plastic spork (mine broke in the middle of a meal) with a titanium spork (exta long so it fits nicely inside those meal bags without burning or contaminating your meal on inserting your dirty camping fingers into your meal at each shovel full).
Substitute those meal bags with oatmeal and dehydrated fruit for breakfasts and lentils and rice, mixed with dehydrated mushrooms and vegetables for most meals. Made fresh at each site by simply boiling it in water with some seasoning, and is much healthier and low sodium and no preservative. It's less weight, more compact and each meal costing under $1.50 or less.
You can use Red Lentil, yellow or black , add rice, third of a cup of two colors around 1/2 cup total, add dehydrated veggies, shopped shiitake mushrooms or your favored dehydrated and chopped mushroom etc... Salt, pepper, etc, Fill water to the 500 ML mark, boil and voilà. You wont be able to find a cheaper yet healthy meal packed smaller, lighter and higher energy in any other way. This is a time proven recipe.
You can keep one or two envelope meals for when too tired to prep a real meal...
Add some energy bars, or protein bars for lunches, do not stop to eat, simply hike while munching on those, and you will never be hungry during hikes. Drink more fluids than usual.
You need a hat. (helps prevent heat exhaustion and heat stroke). Practice hat on in the sunlight, and hat off in the shades. It makes wearing a hat more bearable and reduces moisture loss.
You need bug repellent, and a facial bug net (depending on when and where, black flies can be a real issue).
Those simple meals should be complemented with "Electrolytes" boosters on hikes where you sweat profusely on hot days to replace fluids and other essential chemicals your body needs. Your sweat expresses chemicals that deplete your electrolytes and can make you sick to your stomach even though you hydrate, as water alone doest replace depleted body salts.
You have too many knives, you only need one. I substituted 3 of mine with a single mini multi tool and Light my fire knife which is so light my mini multi tool is actually heavier. You can sometimes find fully functional super mini multi tools in dollar stores for under $5.00 you really don't need anything more...
You need some para-cord (550 Lbs test). Great for surviving unexpected events or If only to repair shoe laces, hang food bags away from bears on a 15 foot branch or use as an line to secure a tent or tarp for day use on rainy days.
You need a small hiker's saw, with plastic handle (ultra light yet functional).
Ditch those gripless shoes and get real hikers, they provide real grip on slick even wet dirt, synthetics are ultra light, they breathe and you wont have any blisters. These look bloody uncomfortable for genuine long mileage hiking.
Get some carbon fiber hiking poles. (Costco has great robust light weight units for under $30.00)
Ditch the Kindle and learn mindfulness meditation. After all you are in deep wilderness in nature, learn to enjoy it...
Links to the amazon pages for each product for easy access:
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You're out 52c of your own money and have a full EDC :)
You could possibly save some weight with a couple little things like the spade, multitool, headlamp etc.
http://www.amazon.com/Gerber-Dime-Multi-Tool-Black-30-000469/dp/B006M9NIDO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1457458207&sr=8-1&keywords=gerber+dime
~ 2.3 oz saves 5.4 oz at $16
http://gossamergear.com/deuce-of-spades.html
~ .17 oz saves about 4.2 oz at $20
http://www.amazon.com/Petzl-e-LITE-26-Lumens/dp/B008AUBOTS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1457458402&sr=8-1&keywords=petzl+e-lite
~ 1oz saves 1.2 oz at $30
No cost
Leave the wallet at home
saves 4oz
Don't take as much hand sanitizer. Put in a smaller dropper bottle
saves ~ 1.7 oz
Total saves about 16.5 oz or just over a pound for $66.
Otherwise if you want a big ticket item maybe the pack would be a good upgrade. http://www.zpacks.com/backpacks/arc_blast.shtml is 21oz at $325. But you might want to sort out your final tent before your pack so that you know your pack is the right size for your gear. tarptent.com has light weight tents for 2 people for under $300 like the squall 2 at a total of 34oz. that would save you about 30oz.
If you are OK with buying brand new, a few popular options here are some suggestions with Amazon (USA) links:
There are many other popular "solid state" keychain tools like the Shard out there, but I did not want to list out many of those.
The core material EDC, to me would be knife, light and cellphone. But cool keychain gidgets are really nice too.
So I'd say if you have a knife, a good flashlight would be next, then a backup knife and light (one is none, two is one). I like a multi-tool or SAK for my backup knife, and a keychain light for my backup torch.
(In case you're curious, after that I start considering footwear, gloves, hats and other clothing.)
(Sorry, I'm feeling a bit lazy, so you'll have to live with bare links.)
This one is pretty popular for keychain use: www.amazon.com/iTP-A3-EOS-Flashlight--Upgrade/dp/B006K5C2EG/
Fenix has single AA and 123 powered lights that are well regarded and compact:
AA: http://www.amazon.com/Fenix-E11-Compact-Lumen-Flashlight/dp/B005GW8UC2
CR123: www.amazon.com/Fenix-Compact-140-Lumen-Flashlight/dp/B005CWRB44
There are a lot of other brands worthy of consideration too, of course (Fourseven's mini, Jetbeam, Klarus, Zebra, just to name a few).
There are also a lot of much larger but more capable flashlights out there.
Keychain stuff is always nice:
I use these sliver grippers way more than I thought I would. The convenience of always having them around is unparalleled: http://www.amazon.com/UNCLE-BILLS-SLIVER-GRIPPER-TWEEZER/dp/B001KMSUA4
I've been thinking of getting this, I'm a little leery about that much stuff for so little cost though: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003A5E5IK
I love this style of keyring, but it's way cheaper on eBay: http://www.amazon.com/Vigilant-Gear-Aircraft-Cable-Ring/dp/B006ZSP1PA
Little one-piece keychain tools have become really popular, and I really like having a little prying and screwing tool always present.
The Gerber Shard is cheap but probably at least worth what you pay for it: http://www.amazon.com/Gerber-22-01769-Shard-Keychain-Tool/dp/B002ZK45IQ
This one has a bit more functionality, and is made of the magically delicious titanium: http://www.amazon.com/Schrade-Chain-Tool-Seatbelt-Cutter/dp/B004PQJ1QO
Keychain multi-tools can be good.
Here's one from Gerber: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006M9NIDO
Supposedly the build quality isn't as good as Leatherman's though: http://www.amazon.com/Leatherman-64010101K-Micra-Multi-tool/dp/B000JCN0FG
I'd also recommend looking for a glow in the dark lanyard.
A pen you can EDC is another "you're surprised how often you use it" item. I have an Inka and it's definitely alright, though a bit fiddly: http://www.amazon.com/Nite-Ize-Inc-Inka-Pen/dp/B001E6R6EM/
The biggest competitor is the classic Fisher Bullet Space Pen: http://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Space-Pen-Bullet-400B/dp/B000WGD13U
Something to write on is nice. I'm a real child of the digital age, but I still like having an analog recording medium on me. I prefer Pentalic's pocket size books to Moleskine's. They're a little thicker, but they have a flexible cover, and are usually cheaper. Here's one: http://www.amazon.com/Pentalic-Travelers-Sketch-3-Inch-4-Inch/dp/B0025TZ35Q but I don't know if it's ruled or grid or what. I also prefer a bright color cover to make it easy to spot.
Continuing on the writing stuff matter, a sharpie and/or a metallic (ink) sharpie are nice to have. You can get sharpies with stainless steel cases too, which feel nicer to hold, and you're a little less likely to forget somewhere.
Black (dozen): http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00006IFEP
Stainless Steel: http://www.amazon.com/Sharpie-Stainless-Permanent-Marker-1747388/dp/B001V9LQLG
Metallic: http://www.amazon.com/Sanford-39108PP-Metallic-Sharpie-Permanent/dp/B00119QWCO
I think everybody should carry some sort of bandanna. I carry an off-brand buff (tubular bandanna) and an olive drab shemagh.
I like to carry a small baggie of what I call MacGuyver goods. Paracord (bound up in a hanayawa right now), some gorilla tape and electrical tape wrapped around a card, super glue, a sewing kit, zip ties, twist ties, rubber bands, safety pins, binder clips, and a few 1 quart ziplock freezer bags. (Like hell I'm finding links for all of those.)
Yet another "surprising how useful it turns out to be" item is a small mirror: http://www.amazon.com/Coghlans-Featherweight-Mirror/dp/B0047QV44O/
Whistles are useful for warning people of fire or danger, or calling for help, so I like to carry one: http://www.amazon.com/Fox-40-Whistle-Breakaway-Lanyard/dp/B00544UJC6
A monocular is fun to have on your person. This particular model is really great because of its super low minimum focusing distance, which lets you use it as a sort of loupe. In regular mode it's good for looking for house numbers or your car in a parking lot, that sort of thing: http://www.amazon.com/Brunton-Echo-7x18-Pocket-Scope/dp/B000FKMTBS
I think that's all I could come up with off the top of my head.
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At the moment I'm running:
TEC Centipede - Titanium ruler that's about 8.5cm in length. I measure things irregularly, but not enough to warrant a full tape measure which will take up more pocket space. Feels super well made.
Leatherman Micra - Just got it, and I'm torn on how much I like it. Whilst beefy, the scissors sometimes flex whilst cutting thicker items (so it goes between the blades laterally). I've never had this problem with my Classic SD, and may end up moving up to a 74mm Victorinox like the Executive for the sake of the bigger scissors.
Boker Vox Access Tool - Titanium prybar with a carbide glass breaker on the end. I've come from the SD Titanium Prybar which was bloody useless for nail pulling due to the groove literally being a 'V' without any guiding for nails, and the edge of the bottle opener kept digging into my hand when I used it. Although for it's follies, the tip lip is very thin (yet sturdy) and can get between thinner crevices than the VAT; I also drove in a couple of nails with the SD, and in seeing if I could unscrew a half in one with the VAT, I chipped the guiding groove for the nail puller (not severely, but it was kind of disheartening as I literally just bought it and didn't think it was much of a stress test).
Kershaw Pub - Technically this isn't on my keys, as I put it in the 'snuff pocket' in my jeans, it's beefier than the VAT for box opening, and the blade is about the same size as a Stanley blade. It's a bit of a different design and great for fidgeting. Not so great for fidgeting when people see you, but fun all the same.
I've currently retired:
The SD Ti Prybar - See above, a great little prybar, hampered by a frankly stupid decision to put a bottle opener on it. NOT EVERYTHING NEEDS A BOTTLE OPENER.
Victorinox Classic SD - A present which I absolutely love, however I'm in the pursuit for something 'beefier', although the scissors on this are second to none for all the little odd jobs I've had over the years.
Uncle Bills Sliver Grippers - Brilliant tweezers for splinters, however the first day I put them on my keys, and then sat on my keys, I hadn't put them in the holder right and they stabbed me in the arse. These tweezers have never been on my keys since.
Resqme Car Escape tool - Had it on the keychain, realised I'd only ever use it in the car, and now I keep it in the glovebox as I have the glass breaker on the VAT.
Leatherman Squirt PS4 - An absolutely fantastic multitool let down by a shit pair of scissors which have a lot of play between the blades. It results in a lot of rough cuts and ultimately spoils a perfect out of the box multi-tool. In the pursuit of better scissors and a lighter set of keys, I've currently retired this fantastic piece of kit.
Leatherman Brewzer - I absolutely loved this little prybar, but it broke in half when I tried to get a little shelf stud out of a bookcase, and it just shattered my confidence in the product to the point that I can't be bothered sending it in under warranty, as I know I'd never use it again.
Gerber Dime - I bought this at the same time as the Squirt PS4 because I couldn't decide between them. After taking them both out of the packing and comparing them side by side one after the other, it was instantly obvious that the Leatherman was just the better fit, so this was retired pretty much instantly and was gifted within an hour.
True Utility Keytool - First keytool I ever had and it was great for years! Practically invisible and as I only used it for the file, the mini screwdriver, and the thread cutter, it was fantastic. Never had an issue with the quality, and never had the need to take it off the key it was on, I only stopped carrying it because I don't use the type of key it works with anymore, and don't want to carry it round for the sake of it when I have so many other options. Great little buy though.
I'm probably going to buy:
Victorinox Manager - This is pretty much the best multitool for what I really need, and it has a pen. It's just 58mm and I really want a larger pair of scissors, however it has all the tools I've used recently, and it has a pen!
Another Prybar. As soon as I find a beefy titanium 80mm~ straight prybar which doesn't have a bottle opener on it, and instead has another useful purpose I'm going to get it. Hell, even if it doesn't have a secondary purpose I'll probably get it as well.
I just got the gerber “dime” I like it so far. Gerber Dime Multi-Tool, Black [30-000469] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006M9NIDO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_XomnDbERXHC6J
For the same price but for greater utility, better performance, more ease of use, better safety, not looking like a weirdo or idiot, and so forth:
A cheap actual tool set if you need stuff for home or workplace to share-
https://www.amazon.com/Cartman-Orange-39-Piece-Tool-Set/dp/B00RF9J8DY/
If you want a hammer and axe for camping and home use-
https://www.amazon.com/Estwing-Riggers-Axe-Hatchet-Reduction/dp/B00DT0OSF6/
Light drywall cutting and nailing alternative-
https://www.amazon.com/Westward-6DWK4-Drywall-Hammer-Steel/dp/B004V06TOQ/
If you want the actual tool capabilities of the multitool part but not the weight-
https://www.amazon.com/SWITCHEDGE-Tools-Crimson-Pocket-Knife/dp/B0103JS8H4/
Better multitool for everything-
https://www.amazon.com/Gerber-Dime-Multi-Tool-Black-30-000469/dp/B006M9NIDO/
From left to right:
and underneath it all is a plain cotton handkerchief that is very necessary when you're a sweaty person in a hot climate for most of the year and then for sinus allergies in the fall
Leatherman Skeletool is a great item, which you should be able to get in that range. I got the upgraded Skeletool CX for under that from r/knife_swap.
If you want smaller try the Leatherman Style or Gerber Dime . The Style comes with scissor main tool or pliers.
Full size I’d suggest the Leatherman Wingman .
I like getting the small things as gifts. Things I misplace or might not grab myself.
Gerber Dime Multi-Tool, Black [30-000469] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006M9NIDO/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_pvcBxb58D4MMB
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Pick some. That flashlight rocks my socks, but I have all of these things.
Left pocket:
(http://www.amazon.com/Gerber-30-000469-Dime-Mirco-Black/dp/B006M9NIDO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1376866627&sr=8-1&keywords=gerber+dime))
Right pocket:
(edit: apologies for the blurry photo)
May I suggest the Gerber Dime? I have both this one and the Squirt PS4, and I keep coming back to the Dime. The clamshell opener, tweezers and superior bottle opener have won me over.
http://www.amazon.com/Gerber-30-000469-Dime-Multi-Tool/dp/B006M9NIDO
I came back from backpacking through Greece, Bulgaria and Turkey (6 weeks) at the end of July/beginning of June-- Osprey 70 Pack, was my main, and their Daylite pack for lots of smaller trips where I would leave my main pack. This is something like my fifth backpacking trip but this one was more beach and hiking intense so my gear was tailored to it. I also needed to invest in a new pack, which is why I got the Osprey 70 (on sale!)
My pack was much bigger than I needed (I knew that from the onset having experience backpacking for several months already) but I enjoy the idea of having extra space if I needed it. Seriously, scope a pack out for a few weeks/months and look for sales, they will eventually come and you can snag something half off at least.
Basically a weeks worth of shirts, socks and underwear -- I have travel soap and a REI clothesline that I can use to wash anything I need. A pair of chinos and either dark jeans/chinos -- and a pair of shorts or two. A tank-top/swimsuit should be on your list, as well as flip flops.
For shoes, this trip I was mostly hiking so I took some hiking shoes (not boots because I still had times when I wouldn't be hiking), some thin converse and my flip flops. More than adequate for what I needed. Also, either a microfiber quick-dry towel or a cheap beach towel you can pick up most places.
THE BEST THING I CAN RECOMMEND (in addition to rolling clothes) is getting some stuff sacks to keep things organized! If you prefer cubes they make those too which are easier to transition into rolling shirts, and are easier to fit into traditional suit cases.
For the love of gaybros, get yourself a multitool right now if you don't have one. Something small that is easy to fly with, and has exactly what you need. I used to have a Victorinox Swiss Army Knife that I would use, but I recently got a Gerber Dime which I absolutely love. I spent a while in REI picking a new one out, and you know what... this was the most comfortable one for me to use; its tiny but folds out to a good size, and felt sturdier than some of the (much more) expensive ones. No Regrets with Gerber gear.
If you travel to cold climates sweaters (I got passed down a cashmere sweater by my dad that is unassuming and keeps me really warm, but has the benefit of being incredibly light and thin), I'd pack a sweater, a light jacket thats decently water proof, and an outer shell/completely waterproof/wind jacket. I have patagonia gear for that which is incredibly lightweight and amazing. They also make up 90% of my daily rain gear when It rains, so investing in some good stuff isn't just for trips.
Lightweight bag/rain cover is pretty good since I was planning on being outside a lot, but if you're going to be in hostels and so on -- you might not need one.
Go with the absolute tiniest toiletry kit you can. and get a small first aid kit. Seriously, you never know what will happen. Chap stick, bandaids, a small tube of moisturizer because traveling can make your skin go crazy, tylenol/pain relief.
Here are some things to look at.
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Great! That's super helpful. Looks like as far as knives go, your best bet is to stick with knives that don't lock OR require two hands to open. Since you're a minor I'd abide by both actually, and stick to a two-hand open knife without a blade lock. Fortunately, that's fairly common on multitools that are great for EDC.
My favorite small multitool is the Leatherman Squirt PS4. A more budget-friendly alternative would be a Gerber Dime. Each of these are a fantastic EDC multitool. The Leatherman is especially capable. I use mine all the time. If those won't work for you, you can't go wrong with a Victorinox Swiss army knife and I think they're availible pretty much everywhere.
As far as a flashlight goes, I suggest one that's USB Rechargeable. That makes it really easy to recharge and always have plenty of battery. The most EDC frieldly USB rechargeable light I know of is the Streamlight Microstream USB.
I don't know if those are availible in Germany or what they cost over there, but that should give you some ideas.
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House key
Gerber Dime Multi-Tool, Black [30-000469] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006M9NIDO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_gvDoYJLF2Mhvl
(If traveling Gerber Dime Multi-Tool Travel, Bladeless [31-002777] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TBF5JC4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_SkE1gAGkchC9B)
DIY keychain pen http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-BIC-Keychain-Pen/?amp_page=true
Spyderco Native Lightweight plain edge
Old monogrammed money clip
Chapstick
Amazon and
Gerber
I would be interested to know your thoughts. Ive had it on 4 trips so far and its worked great.
edit: Seems the reviews are tough on the pliers holding up with use. I use them to pull fishhooks which is pretty light work
this is what I have, love it http://www.amazon.com/Gerber-30-000469-Dime-Mirco-Black/dp/B006M9NIDO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1368219851&sr=8-1&keywords=gerber+dime