Originally Posted by
asmac
Multitools are nice but I ended better off going over my bike and getting the necessary individual allen keys (or other wrenches). Those plus a small chain tool and tire levers are about all that's needed. They work better, there's not many of them and they are no heavier/bigger than a multitool.
I used to do this, but started riding with a couple dozen kids a few times a week and had to quickly adapt. If i were still riding only alone or with adults, i would keep doing your way- its simple and lacks waste.