For the ultra-minimalists that still like to be prepared we have the dirt cheap but very capable Gerber Shard. The Gerber Shard might not look like it can do much on the surface but it serves as an ultra compact, keychain sized 7-in-1 multitool. The Shard is made from a solid piece of steel and finished off with a flat black coating making the design ultra-simple (no springs to break). For tools the Shard features a Phillips head screwdriver, flathead screwdriver, wire stripper, pry bar, bottle opener as well as a lanyard hole.
The Gerber shard also has the distinction of being the only TSA compliant multi-tool on this list. The major drawback for this one is that it lacks any sort of sharpened blade meaning it can’t be used for a lot of cutting work. However, if you’re working with just opening boxes the shard will take care of that with a little bit of elbow grease. The Gerber shard is available for just $8 and comes in a handful of coating options.