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    Brett Peugh
    BPL Member

    @bpeugh

    Locale: Midwest

    For some reason I have toenails that tend to grow in these freakish spurts, sometimes when I am out for quite a few days. I was wondering if anyone has found a lighter weigh to cut your nails other than nail clippers and using scissors. Ripping them off really is not an option anymore.

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    Mark Hurd
    BPL Member

    @markhurd

    Locale: Willamette Valley

    Brett,

    I take one of those stiff foam backed emery boards and file my toenails every morning before I put on my trail runners. Takes a minute and you're done. You can find them in the cosmetic section of most grocery or drugstores. Wt is about 5-7 gms. Sand paper would also work if your squeamish about the beauty section.

    -Mark

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    todd
    BPL Member

    @funnymo

    Locale: SE USA

    While not lighter in & of itself, it is light, and multi-use: a Gerber nail clip w/ knife & scissors. I can't find them anymore, but I bought mine on ebay. The knife blade sucks, the scissors are just ok, and the nail clippers are great. All in a very small package.

    Todd

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    Dave Heiss
    BPL Member

    @daveheiss

    Locale: Pacific Northwest

    Campmor has these (called the Wenger Swiss Clipper) for $22.99. Scissors, Knife, Nail File, Clippers, Toothpick, and Tweezers in a 1.3oz package. Probably more useful than carrying regular nail clippers and a separate knife.

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    Pamela Wyant
    Member

    @riverrunner

    The tiny scissors from my Victorinox Swiss Army Classic work just fine for trimming my toenails on trail. I trim just a bit at a time. The knife also has a file. For versatility, it's hard to beat the weight.

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    Paul Tree
    Member

    @paul_tree

    Locale: Wowwww

    if they are available, a small rough rock takes down nails quickly, especially if slightly soft from being in boots.

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