Best Multi-Use Tools for Bug Out Bags?

[BlueSkyWanderer]

Trying to narrow down the most dependable multi-use tools for a bug out bag. I’m leaning toward a good quality multitool, but I’ve seen folks recommend a hatchet or folding saw as well. For those who’ve field-tested their gear, which tool has actually gotten the most real-world use in a bug out scenario? Open to recommendations for models or brands that hold up under stress and won’t let you down.

 

[BlueSkyWanderer]

Leatherman Wave+ has been the most reliable multitool for me—solid pliers, sharp blades, and the screwdrivers haven’t failed after years of actual use. But honestly, when I’ve been in the woods, a lightweight folding saw (

 

[StarlitNavigator]

Swiss Army Farmer model’s been my MVP—good saw, blade, awl, plus tweezers for splinters. Anyone found a multitool with a truly decent saw for thicker branches?

 

[CrimsonWren145]

Leatherman Wave+ has held up for me too, but honestly nothing beats a Silky PocketBoy for branches and firewood—worth the extra few ounces if you ask me. Anyone ever had a multitool saw break?

 

[EchoTangoFox]

Really agree on the Silky saw—those teeth cut faster and smoother than anything I’ve ever had on a multitool. Tried using the saw on my old Wave and it honestly struggled with anything more than a thumb-thick stick. Multitools are great for small jobs, but a dedicated folding saw earns its keep fast,

 

[OrbitJazz21]

No multitool saw has ever come close to a real folding saw in my hands, especially when you need firewood or shelter materials. Silky PocketBoy is seriously impressive for its weight; carried one on a few remote music retreats and it ate through downed limbs way faster than expected. Leatherman Wave+ is still my daily ride for all the small fixes, but for serious woodwork, nothing beats a dedicated saw. Anyone find a good compact hatchet that’s not just dead extra weight?