WE ENCOUNTER A HECK OF A LOT OF TOOLS FOR THE TRAILSIDE IN OUR LINE OF WORK. NOT MANY MAKE THE GRADE. THESE ARE OUR SIX FAVOURITE MULTI-TOOLS AND (WHISPER IT) PUNCTURE REPAIR ITEMS THAT WE ACTUALLY CHOOSE TO USE.

THE POCKET PAL

CANNONDALE

10-IN-1MULTI-TOOL

Price: £21.99 From: Saddleback Functions: 2/2.5/3/4/5/6/ 8mm Allen, T25, Phillips #2, valve core tool.

For something so small and light it has a very useful array of tools, including a valve core remover/tightener and 8mm Allen key for pedals. It is very inoffensive to carry and to use – nice and flat with no sharp edges. And it’s light, making it a nice item to have in a trouser pocket or hip pocket on a pack. As a tool you won’t resent carrying, and that will get you out of many situations, it fits the bill.