Any one tried any of these. Looking for something along these lines.

Im not a huge fan of the rounded ends on the blackburn tool but open to feedback or recommendations.

these will not be used anywhere other than the trail

FixIT Stick I found fragile and generally crap, bits fell off, T part rounded off.Junk, basically.

Is this any lighter than carrying a classic park tool?

But also… most of the serious long distance racer types I know tend to just carry pro grade loose Allen keys in a small pouch. Realistically you need a 4mm/5mm and maybe a couple of others depending on how your bike is built. Lighter, better quality and less more dextrous to use!

Blackburn Big Switch Multi Tool looks neat especially as it has a chain breaker.

i have been using:
https://www.topeak.com/global/en/products/mini-tools/1075-ratchet-rocket-lite-dx

neat little kit, though no breaker

I had the switch – the rounded ends make it almost totally unuseable and I threw it away after killing a couple of bolts.

I’m generally a fan of rounded allen keys but Its one of a long list of blackburn products that have disappointed to the extent I would never buy anything from the brand again.

Ratchet rocket.

Its so bloody useful i grab it for car work aswell.

I use the topeak alien 2. Perhaps overkill for most but it does have a chain breaker and it has saved my ass a couple of times with it’s variety of tools…

Interesting. the rounded hex was a concern and appears to be a weak point.

also good idea about normal hex keys

I’ve been happy enough with my Topeak Hexus something. Paid about £12 delivered and it has all the usual size Allen keys on it plus some Torx bits, a chain tool and 2 tyre levers. So cheap I bought 2 so both the mtb bag and road bike bag have one in.

I wouldn’t use it for home maintenance (got some nice Wera Allen leysnetc for that) but it’s done the job on the trail so far.

As far as minimalist tools go, I really like this

That is a nice tool Honuorable George… ordered!

I’ve had one of those Park Tools for nigh-on 20 years – the accuracy of the forging isn’t too good so the small Allen keys are pretty useless, plus the flat screw-driver blade on the end means there’s lots of tight spaces it won’t fit. It’s one redeeming feature is the combination hex-spanners, particularly if you have a rack / mudguards.

I have two sets of Fix It Sticks. One in my Fabric Keg and the other I actually use in the ‘workshop’. My first set must be seven or so years old and still going strong. Also have a Ratchet Rocket but find the sticks less fiddly to use.