Okay, here's what I've got:
back left pocket: mini Bic lighter, Sebertool M4 tool in rubberized pouch
front left pocket: Keys- home and car on 2 separatable rings, Carmex and white Photon III leashed to home keys
front right pocket: Emereson CQC-7 waved tanto, Victorinox Signature II, nail clippers in mini leather pouch, 5 pack of gum
back right pocket: wallet & change
Phone on belt pouch

In attache case or in coat pockets, cargo pants/shorts pockets as circumstances dictate:
-New Sun G3 gear pouch with Cybertool 34, contact rewetting drops, hard business card case w/ cards- I got room for more stuff in here!
-4.25"x3.5" nylon pouch with first aid kit similar to Doug's as described here.

What I'd like to add:
-Can anyone confirm if a Carmex tube would fit in this?
http://www.bisonbelts.com/Catalog/capsule_with_compass_1564626.htm
(It would give me a compass)
-a p38 can opener
-a whistle (already have an Ultimate Survival Jet Scream, but it's pretty big...)
-Sparky firestarter for back-up fire
-I may try carrying a handkerchief

I live and work in DFW, Texas. I am more likely to be taking my computer apart than fixing an engine, so the Cybertool makes more sense. Am I really missing out not having a big pliers like a Leatherman Wave or similar?

When I play outside I take along the Ultimate Survival Deluxe tool kit, a Gerber folding saw and other stuff, so I don't feel like I am hurting for a saw, which is pretty much all the Leatherman offers that I don't already carry. Let me know what you think I need!

I'm not a computer wiz but when i had to replace my HD on my laptop i needed pliers-they are very useful-for a small tool with pliers try the leatherman squirt!

Mark

I am always surprised at how much I actually use my Leatherman Wave, so I always recommend it for briefcase or pouch carry in an EDC rig. I also have a SOG Crossgrip and a Swisstech Utilikey as a backup. Probably a little much. Plus yet another Utilikey and the allen wrenches for my Sebenza and TID-mounted Surefire E2E.

I really like the design of the SOG powerplier tools, but they are not as comprehensive as the Wave. My "doomsday" (as in earthquake or similar) kit has an Emerson Mini CQC7A and a SOG Mini Deluxe Power Plier. Unlike the Wave and the Sebenza, they can be maintained with ordinary tools. All the electrics (radio, flashlights) in the doomsday kit run on AA batteries.

I feel the same about my Wave, use it for something every day and loan it to someone once or twice a week. One guy forgot and left it on the counter, and of course I hasseled him about it for a week or so <img src="images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />. Thats when I decided that sometime I am going to buy another for the vehicle kit as a spare/backup. I've got the tool adapter and have been buying various packages of bits to fit to build a mini took kit around it.

I was hoping to talk myself out of "needing" a Wave. You guys aren't helping! I guess it might be worth adding after all...

is there anywhere to put the adaptor on a sheath? is it worth buying?

Thanks

Mark

I use my add-on kit very rarely. It really depends upon how many things you think you need to screw, I guess. <img src="images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

The kit comes in a goofy plastic box you can clip to your belt next to your sheath.

Thaanks-useful to know!
Mark

You can´t expect people in a forum like this to talk you out of aquiring a fine piece of equippment. But let´s try anyway.
Be adviced that having those tools is sort of adictive. Once you have one, you´ll devellop an urge to use it instead of asking for help. That way you´re going to miss opportunities to leave work to other people <img src="images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />. Even worse you can´t idle while waiting for the people with the tools. I never needed one of those Waves. Well, at least until I aquired one <img src="images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />. Now it´s probably the most frequently used tool I have <img src="images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />. That deprived me of excuses to buy a couple of other tools <img src="images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />.

My wave came in a leather sheath that also houses the tool adapter. This is a good sheath with a bit of spare room. I have added a Hot Spark and a couple of commonly used hex wrenches to it.

I think the Leatherman tool adapter is very useful. You can use it either attached to the tool or separately. I have added few bits that are specific to my normal uses. I recommend the adapter.

I added a slip of plastic across the belt cuts to prevent the Wave file from rubbing on my belt.

Mine came with a small plastic holder that hald the adapter and a few bits. I've been trying to find a small softsided zipper case similar in size to a pda case where I can put in some small 1/4" drive sockers (have the hex to square adapter already) I have been looking in every store for a racheting screwdriver that I can cut the rachet part off and add to the tool adapter, would make it a lot nicer when you angle the adapter like a rachet. I'm trying to make it my tool of choice for small stuff, say laptop hinges, if I need to disassemble a radio/cb/whatever, fix a light switch, computers, etc. Mostly small indoor stuff where you have all different type screws and such. This can be my toolkit when a family member says can you install this cd-rom drive for me, things like that.

Take a look at ski binding tools, snow board tools or bike tools at REI or Campmor. I have also seen similar tools at the checkout at Home Depot and the like.

I have a small ratchet driver like this one, but smaller. I am not sure if you could remove the ratchet drive for the tool adapter but maybe.




REI tool

"That deprived me of excuses to buy a couple of other tools . " Don't you have that backwards. Having tools means that there is always justification for one more tool. After you buy one Leatherman you will need the tool adapter, another Leatherman for just in case, a good flashlight (Arc LS) to carry with your Leatherman, you get the idea. But Max you are right about not needing a Leatherman until you have one. For me toting a Leatherman just saves me steps, i don't have to go looking for a screwdriver, pliers, or file when i need one which is often.

Eugene,

My adapter for my Supertool came in a leather case. My son's adapter for his Wave came in the plastic case. However, you can separately buy from Leatherman either the leather or ballistic nylon case for your adapter.

John

That remark was meant to be a little tongue in cheek. I don´t need to justify buying a tool when I want it. Because of its small bulk and weight (at least compared to a full size tool set) I always have one of my multitools with me. It helped me on occasions where getting other tools was out of question (e. .g. bicycle tours or fishing tours).

I'm looking for a case slightly larger than that as I want to add in extra bits. It won't be a belt carry rather something I keep in my laptop bag or whatever else I carry.

That looks close, I might have to order one and try. I plan to drelem away all the plastic and either replace the end of the wave adapter or simply weld a small hex top on so it will fit in the adapter as is. I have found a couple that looked like they would work at the checkout lines, but they are usually cheap in price and quality. I'm wanting to find good quality similar to the wave itsself

No implications were intended Max, i doubt that many people on this board that would need justification to buy a new tool. I know i certainly don't.

I decided to scrap the Cybertool 34 and get a Wave last week after all the posts and an "assemby required" project that needed bigger pliers than what I had on hand! It's surprisinglty not much larger than the Cybertool- .5" or so- and the liner-locking blades rock. I've also added a bandana to the back left pocket. Thanks.