Discover the Incredible Usefulness of the Smallest of the Leatherman Tools, the Micra and the Squirt
Adventure racers, Appalachian Trail hikers and ultramarathon trail runners have discovered the incredible usefulness-to-weight ratio of the littlest of the Leatherman Tools, the Micra and the Squirt.
And they’re not the only ones—athletes and outdoor people of all types have come to rely on Leatherman tools to cope with all kinds of outdoor tasks both routine and emergency.
How do these Leatherman tools come in handy? Well, first, they’re very light weight, so they’re not a burden to carry. You can toss them in your backpack, clip them to your sports bottle carrier, or just put them in your pocket.
Adventure racers use the Micra Leatherman tool to:
Remove splinters with the tweezer attachment.
Repair canoes and kayaks on the go with the 4 different screwdrivers attachments.
Cut open freeze-dried camping food with the scissors attachment.
Cut rope with the Leatherman knife.
Measure coordinates on maps with the built-in Leatherman ruler.
Open beer to celebrate after finishing, using the bottle opener attachment.
Appalachian Trail hikers have even more uses for Leatherman tools. They’ve used the Squirt Leatherman tool to:
Carve beautiful faces into deadfall wood—the Zytel® Contoured Handle Grips of the Squirt Leatherman tool make holding it comfortable for hours.
Fix glasses with the special Leatherman tools eyeglass screwdriver attachement.
Fix metal frame backpacks using the Leatherman tools pliers, needle-nose pliers, and wire cutters.
Open icy-cold bottles of fresh Maine root beer with the bottle opener.
Ultramarathon trail runners who charge up steep, rocky mountain trails, grab a few hours of sleep under a space blanket, then dart nimbly downhill, use the Leatherman tools Micra to:
Keep toenails from becoming damages with the Leatherman tools nail file and trimmer.
Trim oversized race numbers to a small size with the scissors.
Fix the camper shell on their truck with the screwdrivers.
And adventure racers, Appalachian Trail hikers, and ultramarathon trail runners are by no means the only outdoor types who make use of the ultimate versatility of Leatherman tools.
Mountain bikers find the extra bits included in the Leatherman Charge Xti wonderful for fixing bikes in the outback—Leatherman tools have been used to tighten brakes, loosen cables, install night lighting, put on panniers for carrying supplies, and more.
Whitewater kayakers who brave the rough and wild waters of the Grand Canyon love the Leatherman Surge. They use the saw blades to cut branches at campsites and the screwdrivers to fix their boats.
Rafter love the Leatherman tools Surge awl with a thread loop for on-the-go raft patching and repair, and they’re great for fixing torn tents, too.
You’ll find more Leatherman tools out on rivers and lakes than you can imagine. Seasoned outdoor people have found that it doesn’t pay to go cheap on tools—imitation Leatherman tools fall apart, rust, or break quickly.
Rock climbers carry a Leatherman tools Wave and use the diamond-coated file to smooth down rough rope anchor edges. The serrated knife cuts through rope like nothing else this portable.
Hunters and fishermen are big fans of the Leatherman Charge Xti because of the immense versatility it has for fish, skinning deer, or trimming fishhooks just right. You can saw through branches and whittle an arrow for your bow-hunting pleasure all with one handy tool.
Ranchers in Texas are wild about the Leatherman tools Surge because it delivers more squeezing force with less effort so you can keep a firm grip and cut barbed wire and baling wire.
Leatherman tools are a terrific gift idea for the outdoor person on your gift list, because there’s a Leatherman for every outdoor person.
Raymond Dubé is an avid outdoorsman who relies on sturdy equipment. He is also the operator of the LeathermanPlace.com website. He counts in his arsenal of outdoor equipment a fine Leatherman Blast from Leatherman Tools.
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