A dependable penknife or multitool is an essential piece of kit for travels abroad. The ability to cut a rope, fix something with your screwdriver and open a bottle of wine all with one tool is a key part of being an indispensable travelling partner.
Indispensable Travel Tools
There are a variety of designs which you can choose from for different applications, but commonly they will all have a knife, bottle opener, screwdriver, and keyring loop. Once you return home it’s also very practical both on camping trips and around the house.
A word of advice from experience - be sure to pack it in the hold of the plane rather than let it knock about in your hand luggage by mistake!