More frivolous purchases, stuff you don't need..

[SpydieNut]

DoubleSix said:

omgus said:

SpydieNut said:

omgus said:

Nanook said:

Sure, the first one you buy is.

The second, third and fourth ones though, are a bit frivolous.

That i can identify with.

ok, i agree and am looking at hennie.com right now - but i have a question. which *one* should i start with (accepting i may get more later) - the most useful day to day, smaller rather than massive would be good, and value for money as a 3rd consideration.

suggestions please

Choose the one that looks best.

You will end up with more so it doesn't really matter where you start.

Wave is the one that outsells all others in range and always had done, the BMW 3 Series of the Multitool world.

Would love a Ti one...

Thanks guys - I agree, the Ti Charge looks

[bucks]

To slightly against the frivolous bit of this thread but is there a good alternative to a leatherman? They are a little on the rich side for me at the minute

[giblet]

I'm still using a cheapo one I got from Muji many years ago. Keep meaning to buy a proper one as they are so damn handy.

[ClockworkCupcake]

bucks said:

To slightly against the frivolous bit of this thread but is there a good alternative to a leatherman? They are a little on the rich side for me at the minute

Gerber do some good stuff.

I have this one, which I got in an Amazon Lightning Deal about 2 years ago. I've been very happy with it.




https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001R93IQQ

[Athlon]

Skeletool is a cracker and if you buy the carbon fibre one it fits this thread perfectly!

[Salesy]

toasty said:

...when, of course, every man, woman and child also needs one of these in their lives.

Good luck with that, Mine went back for repair 3 times and still does not work properly. The batteries can't handle the vibrations and end up popping the spot welds on the bottom.

Best to buy the Fein Multimaster

[wseed]

Mr Roper said:

dtmpower said:

Mr Roper said:

Ok, perhaps not massively frivolous and it could be argued that I do need it.....Anyway, just bought the Secrid card RFID card protector.

I bought it because It has a cool lever operated card release mechanism that fans the cards out for easy pickings.

Who doesn't like levers??

Link please

http://www.penshop.co.uk/products/secrid/sv3923496000-secrid-wallets-card-protector-silver/?nosto=searchpage-nosto-1


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKW9JUzvJeo

I have the slimwallet version as I couldn't do without a place for cash and extra cards. I'd originally bought the double one but it was just too thick for me so I gave it to my dad. I added a velcro sticky pad as there's no closure on the slimwallet fortunately a self adhesive velcro dot doesn't even look like an after market addition. The leather isn't too tough as it's so thin for it you look after (I don't use it in pockets with keys and change) it it will be fine. You'll find them cheaper on Amazon.

[bingybongy]

bucks said:

To slightly against the frivolous bit of this thread but is there a good alternative to a leatherman? They are a little on the rich side for me at the minute

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ganzo-Multi-Plier-Stainless-Carbide/dp/B00ESZ0VDY

My Leathermans are great, but this is the one I take to work every day. I've used it nearly every day for months and it is very good.

[rambo19]

bucks said:

To slightly against the frivolous bit of this thread but is there a good alternative to a leatherman? They are a little on the rich side for me at the minute

I have a 'true utilty' multitool, had it for about 10 yrs and has been superb.


http://www.trueutility.com/collections/all-product...

[bucks]

Cheers all, might take a punt on the wingman and see how it goes

https://www.leatherman.com/wingman-11.html

If it gets a lot use I can upgrade in the future and leave that one in the car

[Mr Roper]

Mr Roper said:

Ok, perhaps not massively frivolous and it could be argued that I do need it.....Anyway, just bought the Secrid card RFID card protector.

I bought it because It has a cool lever operated card release mechanism that fans the cards out for easy pickings.

Who doesn't like levers??

Quite nifty.....




Thin, sleek design..Holds 6 cards, yeah...I quite like it.

[ukfan]

iPad Air refurbished off of eBay. An inadvertent drunk purchase. Was going to sell it but haven't used my laptop in 2 weeks

[Oscarmac]

giblet said:

filski666 said:

Thanks - that looks good, but doesn't seem as insulated as the Roccbox, plus it doesn't have the adaptability of gas or wood burners included, so I am thinking the Roccbox is still the way forward..

I can't seem to find any concrete information on a release date or delivery times for the Roccbox. I'm tempted by one but don't want to wait several months for delivery

I was on the preorder list for one of these. Placed my order on release day and was told sometime in June for delivery. Haven't checked the website or Facebook page for a while but might be more info on there. It looks like they took quite a few preorders so if you ordered now I think you would have to wait a bit longer.

[weeboot]

£27.50 burning a hole in the form of an Amazon Voucher.
Suggestions please!

[filski666]

Oscarmac said:

giblet said:

filski666 said:

Thanks - that looks good, but doesn't seem as insulated as the Roccbox, plus it doesn't have the adaptability of gas or wood burners included, so I am thinking the Roccbox is still the way forward..

I can't seem to find any concrete information on a release date or delivery times for the Roccbox. I'm tempted by one but don't want to wait several months for delivery

I was on the preorder list for one of these. Placed my order on release day and was told sometime in June for delivery. Haven't checked the website or Facebook page for a while but might be more info on there. It looks like they took quite a few preorders so if you ordered now I think you would have to wait a bit longer.

They are quoting July '16 for orders now - hope it isn't too much after that or will miss all the summer!

[ClockworkCupcake]

Not a frivolous purchase as such, but my 2nd Generation Motorola Moto G bricked itself tonight, and Amazon have a Deal of the Day running on the Wileyfox Swift today for £99.99, so new phone arrives tomorrow. Yay!

[FailHere]

Not sure if this counts, it's arriving on Wednesday, I certainly don't need it


I think I can make use of it as a side-table to put my drink on

[hidetheelephants]

Larry Olivier said:

Is it safe?

[ClockworkCupcake]

FailHere said:

Not sure if this counts, it's arriving on Wednesday, I certainly don't need it
(pic)

I think I can make use of it as a side-table to put my drink on

I have absolutely no idea what that is, but I want it.

[Justayellowbadge]

It looks like a steampunk trouser press for white Jean wearers.