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So long as I can't get out and do much hiking, I figured I'd get on it and post some gear reviews. 
Gerber Crucial Tool
I first saw the Crucial on a canyoneering trip back in September 2010. One of the guys I was with had it and I knew I had to have one. It's basically a miniature, but still very capable, multi-tool with a really nice blade.
The standard Gerber Crucial Tool has the following eight functions:
V-cut wire cutter, large 1/2-Inch serrated blade, cross head screwdriver, bottle opener, medium flat driver, pocket clip, and carabineer clip
I liked it so much that I've given the Crucial to at least 3 or 4 people now as thank you gifts. But for some reason, I never ordered one for myself. I wanted one, but it's hard to justify buying a new multi-tool when you have a perfectly good one, even if it's twice as heavy.
So finally, this past Christmas, my wife bought me one. I have only had the chance to take it out on two trips now but I can definitely say that I love it. I'm especially looking forward to backpacking with it since it's only 5 ounces.
Now for the pics. Take note, the Crucial I have is the Crucial with Strap Cutter and it came in a package with the Evo Knife. The strap cutter takes the place of the carabiner clip on the regular crucial. I think it's a definite upgrade and I like the all black design too. The standard Crucial comes in green or silver.
The strap cutter:
This is the Evo Knife that came with my Crucial:
I highly recommend this.
Gerber Crucial Tool
I first saw the Crucial on a canyoneering trip back in September 2010. One of the guys I was with had it and I knew I had to have one. It's basically a miniature, but still very capable, multi-tool with a really nice blade.
The standard Gerber Crucial Tool has the following eight functions:
V-cut wire cutter, large 1/2-Inch serrated blade, cross head screwdriver, bottle opener, medium flat driver, pocket clip, and carabineer clip
I liked it so much that I've given the Crucial to at least 3 or 4 people now as thank you gifts. But for some reason, I never ordered one for myself. I wanted one, but it's hard to justify buying a new multi-tool when you have a perfectly good one, even if it's twice as heavy.
So finally, this past Christmas, my wife bought me one. I have only had the chance to take it out on two trips now but I can definitely say that I love it. I'm especially looking forward to backpacking with it since it's only 5 ounces.
Now for the pics. Take note, the Crucial I have is the Crucial with Strap Cutter and it came in a package with the Evo Knife. The strap cutter takes the place of the carabiner clip on the regular crucial. I think it's a definite upgrade and I like the all black design too. The standard Crucial comes in green or silver.
The strap cutter:
This is the Evo Knife that came with my Crucial:
I highly recommend this.
