Here’s a MetaEfficient Keyring. It’s a collection of lightweight, mini-tools suitable for carrying on a keyring.
The keyring contains the following elements:
- The LD01 Flashlight by Fenix (powered by a hybrid rechargeable AAA battery)
- The folding waterproof Inka Pen
- The 6-in-1 Key Ring Tool by Swiss+Tech
- An Emergency Cash Holder by Cash Can
Here are the details of the MetaEfficient Keyring elements:
The LD01 Keyring Flashlight by Fenix
Why It Was Chosen
The Fenix LD01 is the brightest keyring-sized flashlight that runs on a standard AAA battery. This means it can be powered by a hybrid rechargeable AAA battery. It produces 80 lumens of light on its highest setting.
The Fenix LD01 uses a Cree Q5 LED as its light source, and the lens is made of toughened, anti-reflective glass. It weighs 1.6 ounces, and it is “IPX-8 water proof” meaning it is suitable for continuous submersion.
The flashlight is RoHS compliant (meaning it does not contain non-toxic heavy metals or flame retardants).
It’s available for $35 from Amazon.
The Inka Pen
- The Inka: A Waterproof Keyring-Sized Pen
Why It Was Chosen
The Inka Pen is a keyring sized ball-point that can be used quickly as a half-sized pen, or unfolded into a full-sized pen. Using a pressurized ink cartridge, the Inka Pen is waterproof and write at any altitude or temperature. It’s made in the U.S. and has a lifetime warranty.
The “6-in-1 Key Ring Tool” by Swiss Tech
- A Keyring-Sized Multitool by Swiss Tech
Why It Was Chosen
The “6-in-1 Key Ring Tool” is a keyring-sized multitool by Swiss Tech. It contains the following:
- straight knife blade
- a serrated cutting surface
- a micro-sized screwdriver
- a Phillips screwdriver
- an eyeglass screwdriver
- bottle opener
The tool weighs 0.5 oz. Given its size, it’s pretty basic, its handy when you have nothing else available, but not suitable for everyday tasks.
The Mini Cash Can
Why It Was Chosen
The Mini Cash Can is an emergency cash holder than fits on your keyring. You can secret a single bill inside this stealthy container. If you forget your wallet, you have the cash inside as a back-up. The Cash Can’s assembly cannot accidentally come apart as long as the keyring is through the hole. The container is waterproof.
I actually found a little difficult to fit a bill inside the Mini Can — the larger Mini II might be a better choice.
LED keychains are a great tool to have and use. They are bright, last a long time, and lightweight. LED lights have come a long way since the early days, and now we can see LED lights in so many places including businesses, electronic, and even flashlights. However, I’ve also seen some other cool keyring tools like a really neat Flash Key that was in the shape of a real key and fit on a keyring. I thought it was really a key, but when the person stuck it into my computer I was shocked. It looked really cool and worked well.
Army’s Greatest Invention Ever: The “P38”
http://www.georgia-outfitters.com/page52.shtml
List of P-38 Uses By Steve Wilson, MSG
Proponent NCO, Dept of the Army
Office of the Chief of Chaplains, The Pentagon
1. Can Opener
2. Seam Ripper
3. Screwdriver
4. Clean Fingernails
5. Cut Fishing Line
6. Open Paint Cans
7. Window Scraper
8. Scrape Around Floor Corners
9. Digging
10. Clean Out Groove on Tupperware lids
11. Reach in and Clean Out Small Cracks
12. Scrape Around Edge of Boots
13. Bottle Opener
14. Gut Fish (in the field)
15. Scale Fish (in the field)
16. Test for ‘Doneness’ When Baking on a Camp Fire
17. Prying Items
18. Strip Wire
19. Scrape Pans in the Field
20. Lift Key on Flip Top Cans
21. Chisel
22. Barter
23. Marking Tool
24. Deflating Tires
25. Clean Sole of Boot/Shoe
26. Pick Teeth
27. Measurement
28. Striking Flint
29. Stirring Coffee
30. Puncturing Plastic Coating
31. Knocking on Doors
32. Morse Code
33. Box Cutter
34. Opening Letters
35. Write Emergency Messages
36. Scratch an Itch
37. Save as a Souvenir
38. Rip Off Rank for On-the-Spot Promotions