Sometimes you find yourself out and about and wishing you had some simple tools on yourself for easy tasks. Or maybe you’re traveling or gone for the day and just wish you could fit a bit more in your pocket to be able to get more stuff done. This is why Swiss Army Knives have become so popular, but although they have a ton of abilities, Swiss Army Knives are still pretty large and a bit more difficult to carry as they don’t fit in a pocket – or at least most don’t.
This is where the PocketMonkey by Zootility comes in extremely handy. This handy little device is super small and can fit into a space as small as your wallet, about the same width as a credit card. It has a shocking 12 functions and it’s perfect for every day life or for travel.
The PocketMonkey is made from heat-treated stainless steel so it won’t bend, break, rust or do anything else that other tools might. It’s incredibly sturdy and hardy, meaning it’s totally reliable.
So what are some of the things this tiny device can do? For starters it can act as a bottle opener, which is great when you’re traveling or if you misplace your usual one around the house, but it can also act as three kinds of screwdrivers; from flat to Philips to Micro. This is perfect because you never know when you might need a screwdriver—for anything from your glasses to your suitcase. The PocketMonkey can also be used as a letter opener, door latch slip, straightedge, ruler, hex wrench and even an orange peeler.
This is an incredible range of ability for such a tiny device that is really no larger than a credit card. Sure, it doesn’t do anything massive like cut through thick fabric, but it’s more than enough for every day needs.
These are only its official 12 functions, there’s even more you can use the PocketMonkey for if you’re creative. Some people have used it for opening boxes, releasing zip ties, scraping ice, tying fishing line and even sculpting clay.
What makes this even more amazing is it’s actually TSA-compliant. Unlike Swiss Army Knives, which you aren’t allowed to carry in hand luggage, the PocketMonkey is allowed through airport security so you can carry it even when you aren’t checking a bag. There aren’t many devices out there like that.
There are two versions, the basic and the deluxe, and the basic is only $10 and the deluxe only $2 more. For such a small aount of money, this device can take you far and it’s the perfect daily stand in for your Swiss Army Knife. It’ll be one of the best things you spend under $20 on.
