Is a Swiss Army knife enough for camping, or do I need pliers?

It depends on trip style. Across the reviewers we read, ultralight backpackers and casual campers often find a Victorinox Huntsman-class knife (blade, scissors, saw, awl, screwdrivers) covers 90% of camp tasks at a fraction of the weight. Car campers and anyone doing gear repair, fishing, or vehicle work consistently prefer a plier-based multi-tool, where the pliers themselves are the headline feature.