While the garage is where our beloved tools live, obviously we can’t take them with us everywhere we may need them—on the trails in the truck, ATV, bike, on foot, at the campsite, on fishing trips… you get the point. That’s where multi-tools come in. Oftentimes considered gimmicky, these all-in-one portable toolboxes could mean the difference between getting home as scheduled or not.
While it’s been around for a while, the Leatherman Tread is new to us and we think it’s pretty cool.
Weighing in at about 10.5 ounces and available in black or stainless steel, the tough-looking Tread puts 29 micro-tools in the palm of your hand… or at least around your wrist.
With its unique design of interchangeable links, the Tread’s tools include:
- #1-2 Phillips
- 1/4″ box wrench
- 3/16″ screwdriver
- 6mm hex drive
- 1/4″ hex drive
- oxygen tank wrench
- 3/16″ hex drive
- 1/8″ hex drive
- 3/16″ box wrench
- 3/32″ hex drive
- 3/32″ screwdriver
- 1/8″ flat screwdriver
- 4mm hex drive
- 8mm box wrench
- 3mm hex drive
- 5/16″ screwdriver
- 3/8″ box wrench
- 1/4″ flat screwdriver
- #1 Phillips
- 6mm box wrench
- #2 Phillips
- carbide glass breaker
- pick/sim card tool
- cutting hook
- 1/4″ socket drive
- bottle opener
- #2 square drive
Optionally available are ChronoLinks Leatherman Tread Watch Adapters ranging from 18mm to 38mm to accommodate almost any watch, including the Apple Watch. Just be aware that using the actual tools may cause damage to your watch.
Water and corrosion resistant, TSA approved (or at least OK to fly with), and just cool looking, the Leatherman Tread would make a great gift for the adventurer in your life.Here’s a promo video from Leatherman giving us a tour of the Tread:
How do you adjust it for fitting?
Hi Troy – From what we read on various forums, people remove whatever tool/link they’ll be less likely to use. It seems that many have removed the oxygen tank wrench to make it fit their wrists.
Cool but man it’s expensive!!