KEYCHAIN SURVIVAL TOOLS

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Whistle while you work: this set of tiny tools will get you out of many a tiny jam.

Photograph by Bob Scott

Whether you’re facing a parachute drop into the High Sierras or a jammed button on your mobile, some handy keychain gizmo can be there for you.

By Bob Scott

Although my daily routine doesn’t include as many parachute drops as it probably should, I still like to be prepared. Here’s what’s keeping my keys company.

Lighting

Whether reading a menu at your local diner or coping with a blackout in a high-rise office, a reliable light is a must.

LRI’s Photon (photonlight.com) series are probably the best-known keychain lights ...

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