Multi tool for save a dive + travel

[Wheeler925]

I'm looking for a multi tool for the save a dive kit. Wondering what you guys have found? Preferably something safe to have in carry-on luggage. Ideally it'll have at least the two allen keys I need and two wrench sizes, I think 5/32" and 9/16"(my notes might be wrong).
This tool or similar, for example

 

[rongoodman]

Why do you need to be able to carry it on?

 

[Wheeler925]

Why do you need to be able to carry it on?

I don't always want to have to check a bag. Realistically, probably will, but don't want my tool to be the limiting factor

 

[BoundForElsewhere]

you'll never get on an airplane leaving Mexico with any sort of tool. I have lost a few stainless adjustable wrenches and finally gave up.

 

[Wheeler925]

you'll never get on an airplane leaving Mexico with any sort of tool. I have lost a few stainless adjustable wrenches and finally gave up.

That's depressing

 

[happy-diver]

Well I'm on a month or two long trip, a few dives already and all I brought was a compressor and booster

No tools or spare gear, so not depressing at all...

 

[tursiops]

I'm looking for a multi tool for the save a dive kit. Wondering what you guys have found? Preferably something safe to have in carry-on luggage. Ideally it'll have at least the two allen keys I need and two wrench sizes, I think 5/32" and 9/16"(my notes might be wrong).
This tool or similar, for example

Not a chance you'll be allowed anything like that in carry-on.

 

[davehicks]

you'll never get on an airplane leaving Mexico with any sort of tool. I have lost a few stainless adjustable wrenches and finally gave up.

They have taken my 3-inch allen wrench set and warned me over an extension cord!

 

[BoundForElsewhere]

these days I just finger-tighten my regs and hoses. that way, if I have to do any minor fiddling, no biggie.

and before you ask, no, that doesn't cause errant bubbles.

 

[davehicks]

I'm looking for a multi tool for the save a dive kit. Wondering what you guys have found? Preferably something safe to have in carry-on luggage. Ideally it'll have at least the two allen keys I need and two wrench sizes, I think 5/32" and 9/16"(my notes might be wrong).
This tool or similar, for example

I wrote an article a few years ago with some suggestions for Multi-tools and other items. Check it out below.

The multi-tool I have in the kit is below. It cost $45 in 2021 now $85 in 2025!!!

Gerber MultiTool with Pliers (MP400)​

A good multi-tool provides the functionality of several different tools. The most useful function in this MultiTool is needle nose pilers. A basic needle nose plier may be cheaper, but you will need to add flat and phillips head screwdrivers.​

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Info Thread 'Build your own Save a Dive Kit'

Oct 6, 2021

Build your own Save a Dive Kit*​

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by Dave Hicks
From the Marker Buoy Dive Club October 2021 issue:

What’s that hissing noise??? Where are those bubbles coming from??? My dive computer is dead!!!

We’ve all experienced this situation on a dive excursion. You are all kitted up and ready to go and some piece of gear goes sideways. You have a loose hose on your 1st stage regulator blowing out air. The O-ring has failed or vanished from your tank. Your dry glove was attacked and holed by an urchin or barnacle. These issues can easily range from annoying to showstoppers.

It’s...

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