Victorinox Cadet Alox vs Camper
2 tools, measured the same way from the same sources. 12 of 23 rows read the same on all of them; the ones that differ are what follows. A rust value is the better one in that row, grey is the worse, and a dash means we have not verified the field rather than that the tool lacks it.
The Cadet Alox weighs 46 g (1.6 oz) and the Camper 74 g (2.6 oz), so the Cadet Alox is 28 g lighter, 38% less. By the manufacturers' own counts, the Cadet Alox carries 9 tools and the Camper 13.
Specifications last verified 2026-09-30.
Where they differ
Size and weight
The Cadet Alox weighs 46 g (1.6 oz) and the Camper 74 g (2.6 oz), so the Cadet Alox is 28 g lighter, 38% less. Folded, the Cadet Alox is 84 mm (3.31 in) long and the Camper 91 mm (3.58 in). The Cadet Alox is the slimmer in the pocket: 8 mm thick against 18 mm for the Camper.
Sources: Cadet Alox: victorinox.com (checked 2026-08-26), Camper: victorinox.com (checked 2026-08-26)
Tools
By the manufacturers' own counts, the Cadet Alox carries 9 tools and the Camper 13. Only the Cadet Alox has nail file and nail cleaner. Only the Camper has small blade, corkscrew, reamer / punch, wood saw, tweezers and toothpick.
Sources: Cadet Alox: victorinox.com (checked 2026-08-26), Camper: victorinox.com (checked 2026-08-26)
What they share
Both carry plain-edge knife, can opener, flathead screwdriver, bottle opener, wire stripper, key ring.
Questions
Which is better, the Cadet Alox or the Camper?
Neither leads in every measured field, so it depends on the use. Choose the Cadet Alox if weight matters (it is 28 g lighter) or you need a tool only it carries (nail file and nail cleaner). Choose the Camper if you need a tool only it carries (small blade, corkscrew, reamer / punch, wood saw and 2 more).
Which is lighter, the Cadet Alox or the Camper?
The Cadet Alox, at 46 g against 74 g for the Camper, by the manufacturers' published weights.