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"Victorinox Swiss Army Camper Combo - Great Stocking Stuffer"

The Victorinox Swiss Army Camper Pocket Knife with AA LED Flashlight is a great stocking stuffer. There are not too many negative things you can say about this item. The flashlight does feel relatively light-duty, and you may pay a small premium for the Victorinox / Swiss Army brand. But it's nicely packaged and is a no brainer as an extra holiday gift. The only real caveat I can add besides that is that hard-core campers would probably need a multi-tool with more features and longer tools than the included knife. So if you need this for serious camping, I probably don't have to tell you that you should be looking at larger multi-tools like the Leatherman Blast Multitool. Still, it's a pretty minor point because ultimately this is a very nice gift no matter what the marketing label is.


PROS:
+ Very nice gift set is a no-brainer as a stocking stuffer
+ LED flashlight runs on AA batteries, which is better than others that run on AAA
+ LED light will also last longer than traditional bulbs
+ Attractive display case makes for easy gift wrapping
+ The included mini-tools on the knife are great, especially the mini-saw
+ Nice large key ring allows easy attachment to keys or a carabineer
+ Rubber grip on flash light lets you keep your grip
+ Both items compact enough to easily fit in your pocket

CONS:
- The flashlight feels *light duty* relative to other Victorinox products
- Based upon the flashlight's feel, not sure how it would stand up to wet camping conditions
- The unit may not meet the needs of hardcore *campers* like a multi-tool
- Priced at a premium


I almost bought a similar set that was priced about the same but had a flashlight that required a AAA battery. I have rechargeable batteries in both sizes, but the AA is still more convenient since I always have more of them handy. That tipped the scales towards this set for me. Those who want to use the AAA flashlight can look at the Victorinox Swiss Army Soldier with AAA LED combo set.

The knife from this set is also very similar to the Victorinox Swiss Army Huntsman Pocket Knife model sans the mini-scissors. The most important tool included with this one and not with many other models is the mini-saw. This is the only thing that made me think one of the multi-tools might be better for camping, since the larger versions have mini-saws that are longer and more useful for cutting.

CONCLUSION

This is a very convenient set that is worth the small premium in price. The cons are relatively minor. As a gift or stocking stuffer, this is a no-brainer. I'm glad that nobody I know in real life reads my reviews so hopefully they will be surprised to find this in their stocking this holiday. You should check it out.

Enjoy.