This article was produced in partnership with Leatherman.

With the holidays just around the bend, and new quarantine measures putting outdoor exploration at the forefront of our collective minds, it’s time to think about nailing down the perfect gift for your loved ones. Whether you’re designing gift plans for a first chair to last call in-bounds hustler or a beat-the-sunrise backcountry skinner, Portland, Oregon’s Leatherman has a multi-tool expertly suited for their mission and any task that might arise along the way. Backed by a bulletproof 25-year warranty, here are five Leatherman gift ideas for the ripper in your life.

WAve

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Wave+

Tools: 18
Weight: 8.5 ounces
Closed Length: 4 inches
Blade: 2.9 inches
Price: $99.95

Leatherman’s all-time best selling multi-tool, the Wave+ is a bonafide workhorse. Available in black or stainless steel, this powerhouse packs 18 all-locking features—like needlenose and regular pliers, a pair of knives, two sets of wirecutters, a saw, a diamond-coated file and more!—in its 4 inch frame. With many features outside accessible and one-hand operable,the Wave+ is an easy go-to in tight situations.

Free k2

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Free K2

Tools: 8
Weight: 4.9 ounces
Closed Length: 4.5 inches
Blade: 3.3 inches
Price: $79.95

Featuring a 3.3 inch 420 HC blade alongside a trio of screwdrivers, a pry tool and more, Leatherman’s Free K2 puts the essentials in your pocket. (Or clipped on your belt!) Available in four different colorways, you can lace one up for each member of the crew!

Leatherman

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Clean Contact Carabiner

Weight: 2.55 ounces
Length: 3.5 inches
Price: $24.95

A tool perfect for the pandemic era. The Clean Contact Carabiner is made from antimicrobial 260 brass and designed to press buttons and keypads, open doors and more, helping to minimize contact with high-touch surfaces. Built to effortlessly attach to a keyring or secure in your pocket, the Clean Contact Carabiner is a must-have for navigating busy public spaces during these precarious times.

Leatherman

Leatherman

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Micra

Tools: 8
Weight: 4.9 ounces
Closed Length: 4.5 inches
Blade: 3.3 inches
Price: $79.95

The Micra is a fierce little tool that punches well above it’s weight! This 1.8 ounce machine holds 10 tools and has become a fan favorite thanks to its incredible spring-action scissors, personal care features like tweezers and a nail file, and portable versatility. The Micra easily attaches to a keychain—so light you will forget it’s there, so clutch you’ll be thankful it is.

Free T4

Free T4

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Free T4

Tools: 8
Weight: 4.9 ounces
Closed Length: 4.5 inches
Blade: 3.3 inches
Price: $79.95

The Free T4 strikes a perfect middle ground between some of the more stripped down and straightforward tools like the Free K2 and dynamic transformers like the Wave+. This popular multi-tool packs 12 tools handy in common scenarios, on mountain and off. The Free T4’s universal practicality has established its rightful designation as an ideal everyday problem solver.

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