Leatherman CX (Verdict: useful!)

In keeping with the theme of uncluttered weekend bags, we think we have found a new summer necessity, Leatherman Freestyle CX. This handheld wonder tool features not only an ever useful (and incredibly sharp) locking pocketknife, but also needlenose pliers, regular pliers, wire cutters, and hard-wire cutters. While you may be wondering why you would need pliers, we’d like to remind you that nothing is worse than a rainy night with a dead TV. Now, we’re not saying that you actually will know how to fix a TV just by buying the Freestyle CX, but we do think that you’ll at least stand a chance of saving the day, and helping reconnect the DVD player to the TV with a broken wire by having the CX tucked away in your bag. And, in case you’re still not convinced you need it, did we happen to mention that it has a belt clip—who doesn’t love stuff on his belt!?!