I wasn't trying to challenge your response, as stated, I am learning this process myself and am open to ideas.
I see the bolt cutters as something primarily used to cut a fence or lock (that seemed to be Teti's purpose too, because he said "just in case a need to gain entry.") So, that would be the best item for that purpose, but it seems kind of heavy if it doesn't serve other purposes as well.
It seems that he had various items already to accomplish most of those other tasks that you listed (hacksaw and multitool in the 2nd pouch/pocket of the bag for the limbs and ferro rod, for example).
I keep one of the short crow bars in my tool box to use for most of those cases. A crowbar can get into most every thing.
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