Should I get a multi tool?

[Fezman92]

I know that some EMTs have multi tools in addition to Raptors. I’m wonder your thoughts.

 

[DesertMedic66]

I have one in my bag. It stays there until I have needed it which isn’t very often but times have occurred.

I carry another one with me on my flight vest.

 

[Fezman92]

Anything specific?

 

[DrParasite]

absolutely. I recommend this one:

or this one:

some people love their multitools; I've had three over my career, and two have since been lost or discarded. personally, I don't see the attracting of carrying one; the 3rd ones stays in my duty belt, and I can't think of the last time I actually pulled it out, let alone used it.

If you want to spend the money on one, go nuts. it's your money

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[NomadicMedic]

I carry one that I've had for years. I broke the screwdriver recently and sent it in to Leatherman for repair. I'm getting a leatherman Wave to replace it.

If you DO decide to buy a multitool, sign up for Leatherman PRO. Do NOT ever pay full price for that stuff. https://www.leatherman.com/pro.html

 

[DesertMedic66]

Pretty much any leatherman will do perfect. Never had any issues with any of mine.

 

[CCCSD]

Or just wang on it with your reflex hammer...

 

[Tigger]

Carried a wave for years on my belt, but with raptors plus a knife I had essentially stopped using it. I kept leaving at the station and didn't have it for mountain bike rides where I actually used it, so now it lives in my sick red mountain bike fanny pack.

 

[NomadicMedic]

Seems like the day I needed it, I didn’t have it. I just started to carry it all the time to fully insure I’d never need it.

 

[MackTheKnife]

I have a Core and an OHT. Use them semi-frequently. They're useful.

 

[ffemt8978]

I have a Core and an OHT. Use them semi-frequently. They're useful.

They're useful when you don't have the appropriate tool available. I carried a basic Leatherman every day and pretty much only used the pliers on the O2 tank when we couldn't find the wrench.