Nearly two years ago, I started carrying a flashlight, pocket knife, and lighter around with me day-to-day. This was largely a result of the bus trip, where I took to carrying a flashlight around with me to better see vegetable oil. I also carried a lighter around with me, so I could light our propane stove. I noticed that just having these tools available to me presented a host of opportunities to use them. After the trip I got a good pocket knife/multi-tool, that has been solely responsible for fixing several minor (yet incapacitating) bus repairs. I use each of these once a day on average, often just lending them to someone else who needs a good tool. It sets me up for jokes about being a boy scout and always prepared and all, but Christmas has come and I’m vindicated.
As of right now, my uncle and girlfriend both have the same flashlight and knife, and my dad just sports the knife for now. I’m glad people can still realize the value in a good tool.