To date, I have taken this multitool on four backpacking trips in Michigan; overnighters at Pinckney Recreation Area, the Jordan River Pathway and the Manistee River Trail, and a twelve-night trip to Isle Royale National Park. I've used the tool at work and at home, when I needed to tighten a screw or make a quick repair.

The only features I used on the trail were the knife, scissors, wood saw, and the file. The knife was used to chop vegetables on my overnighters and to open food packages, the saw to cut some wood for a campfire, and the scissors and file helped me to keep my fingernails and toenails under control on my Isle Royale Trip.

Although my use of the Spirit has been rather limited in the backcountry, it was still good to have this tool in the event I needed it for a field repair of my gear. I could probably find a lighter multitool that does all the tasks I typically need for a trip, but I'm the type of person who would rather be over-prepared than get rid of a few (or even several) ounces.

The use I've had of the tool at home and at work would justify the cost of the tool if I were to purchase it. I always keep it in my purse, so I never have to worry about rummaging around in the toolbox for what I need. At this point in my use of the Spirit, all the tools open easily enough and are not too loose. Despite getting knocked around a bit and a few 3' (1 m) drops to the ground, the lock release spring has remained safely in place, and the tool itself is not the worse for wear. The knife, scissors, file, and wood saw perform as well as when I first started using the tool.