Want to Surprise a Minimalist? Get Them a Leatherman Multi-Tool

You know how people love receiving presents? Well, not minimalists. It’s not always easy to understand the devotion to the “less is more” life motto, because, let’s be honest, most of us usually prefer the “just in case” one and pile up things we think we might use in the future. Depending on the level of minimalism one has reached, you may expect to go through different scenarios when you decide to surprise them with a present (even during their birthdays). For instance, some could accept your present only to give it to someone else later (the regifter), or the extreme cases when they refuse to receive your present upfront (the brutalist).

Hurt feelings are inevitable, but with time you could get get used to the fact you always have to give them a heads up when buying them something or give up on ever managing to surprise them. If you’re dealing with a minimalist, or you are one, great news is there is still hope in reviving the essence of presents. Since bulky things are out of the question, it’s a no-brainer compact items are the ideal option, and this is where Leatherman multi-tools come to the rescue. In case you’re wondering if you’re pushing it too far, you could go for the Leatherman Carabiner.

As a relatively small multi-tool, the Leatherman Carabiner is pretty mighty. While it’s meant to serve as a key organiser, it’s also the perfect bottle opener and has a hex driver, as well as an additional hole for accessories, measuring only 2-1/2″ x 1-1/4″ and weighing 22gr; no matter the stowage need, this power clip can do it all. Best of all it’s made of stainless steel, which means it’s very durable, so you can expect it to serve for years to come and can easily be stored and attached to the belt loop or backpack so there’d be no need to worry about ever losing keys again.

When the minimalist case allows for some more freedom, the Leatherman Surge is an option worthy of consideration – not as small as the Carabiner, but still compact enough. Consisting of 21 tools in one, from the needlenose and regular pliers, saw, awl, electrical crimper, serrated knife and blade exchanger, regular, stranded and hard wire cutter, to bottle opener and a large bit-driver, the Surge is the reliable multi-tool to come in handy in a number of situations. Whichever choice you make, you can be sure they’re the kinds of tools we could call the minimalist tools. Faith in presents is restored once again!