What Sets It Apart
Seven years of use across car camping, AT section hikes, and family outdoor trips. The pliers handle snapped pole segments, stripped bolts on camp furniture, and improvised cooking tasks — the range of real campsite fixes it covers is broad. The scissors are sharp enough to cut moleskin cleanly on trail. The saw works on small branches for kindling.
18 tools, 25-year warranty, fixes everything — the multi-tool that earns its weight every trip
Who This Is For
The Leatherman Wave+ is right for: car campers and family campers who need gear repair capability, AT section hikers who want a multi-function tool for unexpected situations, and anyone who has ever been stuck without the right tool at camp.
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How It Compares
Common Questions
Is the Leatherman Wave+ worth $110?
Yes, for the right user. At $110 for 18 tools and a 25-year warranty, it costs about $6 per tool with a guarantee that it will be replaced or repaired free if anything fails. For car campers and hikers who need gear repair capability, the Wave+ pays for itself the first time it saves a trip.
What is the difference between Leatherman Wave and Wave+?
The Wave+ adds a replaceable wire cutter and replaceable hard-wire cutter over the original Wave. The blades and most tools are identical. The + designation is minor — the replaceable cutters matter if you do electrical work; for camping, the original Wave and Wave+ are functionally equivalent.
Is the Leatherman Wave+ TSA approved?
No. Multi-tools with blades are prohibited in airplane carry-on luggage by TSA. Check it in your checked bag or ship it to your destination. For travel, consider a knife-only or scissors-only option in carry-on.
Does the Leatherman Wave+ come with a sheath?
Yes — it includes a nylon belt sheath and a bit kit with four double-sided driver bits. The sheath clips to a belt loop. Aftermarket leather sheaths are also available for a more refined carry.
