This Swiss Army Multitool Is Built for Travelers (Yes, It Can Get Through TSA)
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Most pocket knife and multitool carriers have had a negotiation at airport security after forgetting to leave their EDC behind or stash it in their checked luggage. And that negotiation always ends badly: With TSA throwing away your prized multitool. If you want to avoid this dreaded scenario, especially when you're en route to a backpacking destination, fishing trip, or camping adventure, look no further than the Swiss Army Jetsetter, a multitool designed specifically for travelers. After testing countless multitools for the Men's Journal Tool Awards, I gave the Jetsetter the title of best travel multitool. Here's how it makes it past TSA in carry-ons, and what you can rely on it for.
What Makes the Swiss Army Jetsetter the Best Travel Multitool
Air travel is a tough scenario for preparedness junkies. TSA will strip you of basically any tool of any use before you board and regulations at your destination can limit even what you put in checked bags.
Enter the Swiss Army Jetsetter, one of the few Swiss Army Knives that doesn’t include an actual knife blade. It’s TSA-friendly, but keep in mind that rules can be open to interpretation in the security process. The lack of a blade is a necessary but obvious bummer, but the scissors work well and are better than nothing in terms of a cutting tool. Tweezers, toothpick, and multi-purpose driver, stripper, and bottle opener round out the toolset for an airport-ready option that’s surprisingly useful despite its limitations.
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Swiss Army Jetsetter Specs
General Specs
- Functions: 7 tools
- Closed length: ~58 mm (2.25–2.3 in)
- Width: ~20 mm
- Height/thickness: ~9 mm
- Weight: ~22 g (0.8 oz)
- Handle material: ABS/Cellidor scales
- Country of origin: Switzerland
- Warranty: Victorinox lifetime warranty
Tools Included
- Scissors
- Bottle opener
- Magnetic Phillips screwdriver (0/1)
- Wire stripper (integrated into combo tool)
- Tweezers
- Toothpick
- Key ring attachment
Design & Build Notes
- Bladeless design specifically created for travel and restricted areas.
- Compact 58 mm keychain size, similar to other small Swiss Army tools.
- Lightweight enough for EDC keychain carry.
- Classic Victorinox construction and materials.
Why You Should Trust Me
I’m a lifelong camper based at 10,000 feet in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. I spend at least a month in a tent each year and have camped in snow pits above 14,000 feet and on the beach in the tropics. I’m familiar with what makes a truly useful, durable multitool that’ll stand the test of time and help you out in all kinds of outdoor scenarios.