Gear and gadgets: Nordic walkers find multitools to be handy

A reviewer of multitools recommended a Leatherman-brand multitool.

Main point: “Take my trusty Leatherman Free P4. I chose this one for three reasons: it has all the tools I need, the wire cutters are user-replaceable so I don’t need to warranty the tool to get them fixed, and it comes with a long 25-year warranty.”

More about it:

• Warranty: “I’ve managed to break a few blades and even the pliers. But each time, the issue was dealt with promptly and to my complete satisfaction.”
• Repairability: “…these parts need to be user-replaceable.”

Why it matters: “…the last thing you want to rely on in an emergency is a cheap tool!”

No doubt the reviewer earns a commission if you buy a multitool through the links, so don’t be afraid to support him.

Why would Nordic walkers need multitools?

• If you’re walking in nature, you may need to clear some small obstacles.
• You may need to do some #NordicWalking pole repairs.
• You may need to make some fixes to other gear.
• Tweezers, if part of the system, are useful for getting to small irritants.

In short, you don’t need the multitool for big tasks but for keeping poles functional, fixing gear on the fly, handling small injuries, and solving trail annoyances. It turns an interrupted walk into a smooth one.

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