If you know about the Nordic Pocket Saw, you know it’s a classic survival tool from the frozen north, basically, a human-powered chain saw. This simple but effective tool consists of a 65cm length of chain made from heat treated high carbon steel with double-cutter teeth on every major link for easily cutting in both directions. Heavy duty nylon handles give you a solid, safe grip at all times. Weighing just 4.7 ounces, it’s super packable, too. Choose from three colors.

For high-tech teardowns and repairing your mobile & gaming devices, the Pro Tech Toolkit offers an impressive range of tech tools. It is a 64-bit screw driver set that includes everything from a Y000 bit for next-gen Apple products to the Gamebit for vintage game consoles. It includes various spudgers, a flex extender for the bit-driver, a knife, tweezers, reverse tweezers, and more.

YSMART is the world’s smallest EDC flashlight. It delivers 80-lumens of bright LED light, is completely waterproof, and has a magnetic base for hands-free use. How small? Picture a AA battery cut in half. It’s powered by 3 LR41 batteries and features a loop for handy keychain carry. A funded Kickstarter.

The Panasonic Any-Battery LED Flashlight solves an age-old problem: you need the flashlight but the batteries are dead. Hunt for batteries, wrong size. Then, you hunt for the candles. But with this thing, pretty much any standard alkaline or rechargeable batteries will work: Size D, C, AA or AAA. It delivers up to 86 hours of run-time and also functions as a lantern.

Made of solid, Grade 5 Titanium, the Ti EDC Wrench is a pocket-friendly adjustable tool optimized for everyday carry & versatile utility. It works with both standard (SAE) & metric bolts in 25 different sizes. It features a low-profile design, full grip handle, and ships free worldwide. A funded Kickstarter.

The Everyday Blade is the world’s smallest folding utility knife, one that fits 12 common types of razor sharp blades including #11 hobby blades. Roughly the size of a standard key, it makes it easy to bring an EDC blade with you everywhere. It offers simple & secure single handed opening & closing with a locking blade & integrated keyring loop. A funded Kickstarter.

The Leatherman Wave is the brand’s most popular multi-tool and this tried & true classic just got an update. The new Wave+ features stainless steel construction & all 18 functions of the original but now has redesigned pliers—with needle nose & regular plier function plus an integrated wirecutter and an upgraded sheath for better protection when not in use.

The credit card size SmartRuler fits right in your wallet, so you’ll always have a sweet little measuring device & multi-tool on hand. It’s an inch & metric ruler, protractor, smartphone stand, bottle opener, has circle templates, thickness gauge, plumb bob, hex bit driver, L square and lots more. Available in aluminum, 420c stainless and titanium and in 3 different colors. A funded Kickstarter.

If you’re like us and have a nice knife (or 5), you should also have the tools to keep them that way. The Knife Maintenance Tool from CRKT does it all. Designed by engineer Michael Stokes, this multi-function EDC tool gives you T6 & T8 Torx drivers, a Tungsten Carbide field sharpener, and a ceramic honing edge, so your CRKT & other knives will be sharp, tight & ready for action.

Versatile and durable, the Japanese Nata Tool is good at all types of jobs: Clearing brush, stripping bark, planking wood, & making kindling to name just a few. It features a 12-inch easy-sharpen blade, full stainless steel tang, and hardwood handles with a walnut finish. It weighs 2.25 pounds, so easy enough to throw in the pack & carry into the wild.

Using the RedLithium 9.0 battery pack instead of grimy gas, Milwaukee’s M18 Fuel blower has the power to clear from 15 ft, hits full throttle in under 1 second, and is up to 4 pounds lighter than competitors. It features a Powerstate brushless motor that delivers 450 CFM power and 120mph output. The blower features a variable speed trigger and high/low speed settings for increased control. You can also lock the trigger for steady, full blast power.

Lever Gear’s CLiP System gives you compact storage & tools in a tough, versatile EDC package. In addition to carrying small gear, the BitVault holds a range of hex nuts & works as a screwdriver. The other tool, the BitLight, adds a rechargeable LED flashlight to the device. Both are made of durable metal alloy and clip on to your keychain.

The Rover task light from Striker Concepts delivers 1200-lumens of bright LED light powered by rechargeable 4000mAh Li-Ion batteries. There are 4 modes: high, low, S.O.S., and strobe. It’s also lightweight and the light head rotates 180º for hands-free versatility at all angles.

There is no known correlation between strapping one of these to your SUV and actually needing it, let alone knowing how to use it. Regardless, the old school Hi-Lift bumper jack has become essential equipment & a merit badge for both would-be overlanders and actual off-roaders. This one is 48” and built of cast and stamped steel components. And when you’re high-centered on a boulder or stuck in the ditch, it will come in handy. Watch YouTube videos for instructions on use.

With a design that features an integrated, adjustable clamp, this work light from Klein Tools grabs on & holds tight to just about anything, giving you hands-free light to get the job done. The head rotates a full 360º and pivots up to 90º. Its dual-mode brightness delivers 250 lumens and 8-hour runtime. The light also stands up on its own.