Originally Posted By: JBMat
Wilderness, or out camping with items that can break?

I'm specifically thinking about a tool for when I'm actually out hiking or backpacking.

If I'm car camping, or just out in a more remote setting with my vehicle, I'd have access to some basic full-sized tools in my vehicle so what I carry wouldn't be the be all & end all.

Originally Posted By: JBMat
Better to have them and not need them ...

Yes and no. I have a limited amount of room & weight carrying capacity when I'm out & about so I want to choose my tools wisely.
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