DeWalt's cordless power tools have earned them a lot of fans, and its oscillating tool should hit their expectations. Here's how to get started with one.

DeWalt's cordless power tools have earned them a lot of fans, and its oscillating tool should hit their expectations. Here's how to get started with one.

The position of the tool’s handle to the head can also vary. Oscillating multi tools with a handle and head that are inline are ideal for general use.

The best multi tools are the ones you carry and use—a lot. Every person has their own unique preferences and needs, so it’s impossible to pick one single product as the best multi tool for everyone.

A multi-tool’s main features, such as pliers and knives, should be robust enough for use in almost any situation. All tools should lock, and scissors and pliers should, ideally, be spring-loaded.

The Bosch Starlock multi-tool interface introduces a convenient tool-less design to the oscillating tool category.

With picks from Leatherman, Victorinox and Gerber, these are the best multi tools to buy right now for survival, hiking, and camping.