Up next Custom Off-Road Excellence: The 2021 Ford Bronco First Edition Published on June 20, 2025 Author Jerry Tsai Share article Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Mail 0 Essential Compact Gear to Keep Close The Latest Compact Tools For Those On The Go Keeping compact tools in your pocket can be useful for countless situations, whether you’re on the trail, on the job or unwinding by the campfire. We’ve gathered a selection of the latest pocket-sized gear that can assist you with whatever tasks that may come your way. o1. SOG / Ultra XR Overall Length: 6.4 in. Closed Length: 3.6 in. Blade Length: 2.8 in. Blade Material: CRYO S35VN Handle Material: Carbon Fiber Weight: 1.2 oz. MSRP: $130 Subscribe to our weekly newsletter sogknives.com o2. 5.11 / Outpost Chrono Watch Diameter: 44mm stainless steel case with IP finish Water Resistance: 100m / 330ft. / 10ATM Band: 22mm webbing MSRP: $120 511tactical.com o3. 5.11 / Rapid PL 1AA Max Lumens: 190 (AA batt.) / 330 (14500 batt.) Modes: High / Low / Strobe Battery Type: AA (1, included) or 14500 (not included) Weight: 2.53 oz. MSRP: $35 511tactical.com o4. SureFire / Stiletto Pro Max Lumens: 1,000 Modes: High / Medium / Low / Strobe Battery Type: Lithium polymer rechargeable (integrated) Weight: 4 oz. MSRP: $229 surefire.com o5. Petzl / e+LITE Emergency Headlamp Max Lumens: 40 Beam Pattern: Flood Battery Type: 2 lithium CR2032 batteries (included) Weight: 0.9 oz. MSRP: $30 petzl.com o6. CRKT / Facet Overall Length: 7.69 in. Closed Length: 4.32 in. Blade Length: 3.37 in. Blade Material: D2 Handle Material: Stainless Steel Weight: 3.9 oz. MSRP: $60 crkt.com
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