I worked at a lumberyard for a bit, and sometimes we would deliver to a furniture maker that had almost no tools. We’re talking, maybe 4 stations with things like a thickness planer and table saw, and a cabinet the size of a dresser, and from that he made high end furniture. When he saw me eyeballing his setup he said, “Young man, knowledge is light to carry.” It’s been 23 years and I think about those words every time I pack a bag.
Put some strong magnets in the outside zipper pocket so when the flap is open and you're working out of it you can drop bolts/small bits or tools on there to keep them in place.
My veto backpack has a magnet built into it. But my MCT like he has doesn’t so I did the same thing and being an appliance technician i use it every time I work on something
Nice, a very well thought out kit. Possible a medium vice grip and a adjustable wrench. You could actually cut back on a couple of pliers, Will you have a electrical bag? Elevtrical Tape, tester, connectors, electrical wire, small roll of steel utility wire, etc. Thanks again for the video brother.
The point of the pliers (which is not just pliers) is to get rid of the vice grip and wrench. Removing the pliers would be a step backwards on usability.
+1 for the meter - even something SUPER basic and inexpensive just to check the battery, continuity, and verify good voltage from whatever A/C power source he uses when on his over-landing trips.
Doc, real nice kit. I would reduce the cobra count. Here are some additional tools I carry: Fid (if using synthetic winch rope), Exterior style valve stem install tool, Retaining ring pliers, Punch/drift (steel and brass), File, Wire brush, Inspection mirror, DMM or test light, Tire plug tool I'm betting you have a separate electrical kit, separate fluids kit, as well as separate consumables. Here are a few consumables I find are often forgotten about: Self fusing rescue tape, Epoxy sticks (tank weld, steelstik, etc), Stainless zip ties, Wago variety, Cotter pins, Bailing wire, Tube of RTV
I’m putting together a tool kit for my small travel trailer. It won’t be as extensive as yours, but still none the less comprehensive. A good, yet inexpensive breaker bar, is on my list. Thanks Doc for some thoughts to ponder! Like many, I’m looking forward to hitting the road! Hopefully without needing most of the tools. Drive carefully, & smile often!
Good video Doc. 11mm is the battery terminal on a Tacoma …. Just saying. OBD2 code reader with real time data. Tire plugs and compressor (probably have that somewhere else). I’d leave the torx key set behind and use bits, same for hex. 10mm hex is the most important for the drains. Spark plug socket. Is critical in case you get water in the engine. Some sort of locking pliers (which also do a nice job clamping off a soft brake line when you rip it off - tape the handle closed). I still don’t understand the mid-length sockets, but that’s your thing I know. 😂.
Great selection, Doc. Here are my additions/subtractions. Add: Electrical meter along with some crimp terminals and connectors, because you already have the stripper/crimper. Vise grips. Tire plug kit and a small compressor if you don't have one mounted under the hood. Adapter socket for the car jack - I have one of those crappy scissor jacks so I also carry a socket with a slot cut in the end that fits the jack handle attachment point, so I can use a driver to run the jack up and down. I like the dedicated #2Ph and the flat tip screwdrivers. I usually add one much longer flat blade to the stash. There always seems to be a use for it. Delete I can't think of a reason to have a level, so I would ditch that unless there is a specific use for it. The adjustable-foot pry bar makes the fixed one redundant. Thanks for another great video.
I'd add a magnetic sparkplug socket with a swivel bar. This is actually something you could fix out in the field. Might as well include a gap gauge. Not really something I've used in years but if you're remote, proper pregapped plugs may be harder to get. Maybe a battery terminal cleaner and jump starter. Maybe include files, a rat-tail and a small triangle file. I'd probably get a different telescoping magnet. I'd get one with an acrylic inspection mirror. Or just add an inspection mirror, maybe one with LED lighting. I'd add consumables like electrical tape, wire, some wire nuts, heat shrink and zip ties. I'd bring some loose hardware, maybe a few small bolts and nuts.
If you're coming to Australia make sure to visit Sydney Tools there's no store in the world like it with such a huge range of tools in one warehouse that you can handle yourself
Great video, some might think being redundant on certain size sockets is overkill but as you know when things go wrong it’s always good to have that cushion than not. Lots of ideas here to spark even more ideas,and I like seeing the comments to see people’s suggestions as well. Hope you enjoy your adventures.👍⚡️
You may want to consider the Wera Koloss. I carry one as part of my tractor toolkit- having a hammer, 1/2” ratchet, and breaker all in one is handier than I imagined. My only fear is that the head might be too big for some of your applications. One of those tools that’s a little gimmicky, but I’ve fallen in love with.
Not enough tools imo. But to each their own. I carry 1 Milwaukee pack out 1/2 container with around 45lbs of tools all specif to the vehicle. I carry some extra duplicate sockets in case I brake one or lose it (it’s happened before).
I love my Veto MC. I use it professionally daily (HVAC tech) for the last 6 years. It’s as good as the day I bought it. People think Vetos are so expensive. It was $115 in 2017. So $115 divided by 6 years, is a little more than $19 a year. Buy (quality) once, cry once.
I've been traveling the southwest (this go round) going on 4 months in my very off-road capable (Agile Off-Road touched) van conversion. I decided to optimize my tool bag/roll so I can make it more user friendly. For years I have had all my tools in a very nice Atlas 45 tool roll. Over time I found that digging in the roll to find the variety of tools required daily for many odd jobs was a real PITA. (go to the plier zipout then the screwdriver zo then the knife zo etc) I decided to leave the less used tools in the roll and purchased a Veto Tool Pac XXL (hi-viz orange👍). I got the bigger bag because I had the room in my rig for it & so I could pac what I needed & not crowd things as much (even though I have-:) The XXL has turned out to be more of a camping/rig/project/maintenance bag where everything is easily accessible and if I don't need it or use it, it goes back in the roll. The heavier mechanic oriented tools stay in the roll the maintenance/project oriented tools live in the Veto. Now, when I have a project every thing from tools to tape (gorilla - electric- masking etc) to knives to files are 'ALL" in the "ONE" bag. After a while you get to know where they are and projects are now a pleasure rather than an effort in searching for the next tool you need, buried in some zipperd pouch in the roll. You asked what you are missing in your pac - from someone who is living it and has been doing long @$$ trips for many years. I would say your bag loadout "however pretty" is rather thin on real world stuff - HELL for starters U don't even have a junk drawer - WTF's with that!!!!
Hey Doc, thanks for the video. I really enjoy seeing what you take with you on trips. Did you consider a Malco Locking Pliers? Just a thought. Thanks again for all the great content you produce.
Cobras are dangerous snakes , haha , nice bunch of tools .3/8 ratchets are my favorites too. Replace the snap on 's with stahlwille and you got the europian version of this , def. over 2k in euro. Put a bumper sticker on the bag "Watch out, the cobra bites " !!!!! .
Combine your two saws into one folding saw that takes recip saw blades. Toughbuilt makes a nice one that comes with a case for additional blades. I would also add an electrical test/repair kit. Tester, some spare wire, heat shrink, electrical tape, solder seal connectors & a torch.
Id say add a cppl pair of 6 inch vice grips. I keep a pair in my pocket at all times and I can't tell you how many times I have used them in the junkyard pulling dashes apart and things when i forget a screwdriver or a certain socket
I would reduce the amount of pliers but you should have, add baby Cresent wrench a 5" or 4" vise grip both needle nose and regular ones. Thin down on the handle pry bars. Doubled end prybars are more multiple use. Depending on your personal applications, I love those multi-bit 26 in 1 handle screwdrivers. But in closing we are all tool nuts! We always seem to definitely take our favorites and as u know the available space goes from needed to comfort. Knife carriers are the same. I carry a leatherman with the extension, bits. A mini visegrip, mini knipex smooth pliers. But for a comfort reason a good folding knife or fixed blade. Most days it seems to be like "Batman Belt" 😂
Nice kit but with a bit too many redudant tools taking up valuable space (I would know). For my 1/4" rail, it's 7mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 13mm and 14mm. Koken Nut Grip 8mm and 10mm is a must... I get it. I'm constantly working on my kits, trying to be prepared for any and all contingencies within the subject. Having backup tools is important but not in the same bag/box.
For me it is what to just dedicate to my Jeep for most likely needed. Flat tire first so 1/2 breaker bar, socket for lugs on it and trailer. And I assume any tool in a vehicle is subject to loss or theft so I go with decent but cheap. A flashlight, gloves, a Husky 7 in 1 driver, the Milwaukee knife and utility knife, and that is it. If I go afield then I consider if I need or want tools. I go for multitaskers and avoid duplicates unless I know I need it. The question is, can I fix that? Or what can be done to limp it out? In 20+ years I find its mostly a rattled loose screw or something that can be wired in place. Great inspiration in this kit though to tackle some serious repairs!
I say keep the 24", 1/2" drive breaker bar... yes it's a little bigger/heavier, but there's not much it won't bust loose. I'm not into over landing, but have one dedicated to my trunk, along with appropriate size lug sockets for myself, family & friends. However my breaker bar is a Koken 600mm (a dash under 24") knurled handle 4768N-600... very nice! (But doesn't do anything a long HF bar won't do.)
Leathetman crunch ( particularly for the vise grip and small size ) and Wera tool check : you'd be amazed how useful and strong that tiny ratchet is . Also a telescopic magnet in case you drop a bolt , nut , small screw etc .
Lots of redundancy there with the pliers and pry bars. I love quality tools, but this is a place where made in Taiwan makes sense. This kit will get dirty, damp and possibly walk away or get lost. Also look for more compact tools. Astro Nano sockets, one 3/8 ratchet, 1/2 extendable ratchet, smaller 35mm socket -don’t need deep well for axle nut, etc. Actually can’t think of ever needing deep well on the 4Runner. The Icon ratchet bit kit is probably the most used tool. Small roll of duct tape, glue, JB weld, gloves, rags. I have everything in a cheap black bag so it cannot be seen through the tinted windows. No need to advertise expensive tools. Is there any use for Torx keys on a Toyota? My old 4Runner doesn’t have any iirc.
Oh man, I've been here! I'm not going to tell you that you don't need all that, but I don't. I will say that you mentioned "a camper".Is it plumbed for water? If so you will want the tools and spare parts to work on it. I needed some 3/8" LLDPE tubing when a line I charged at sea level parted going over the Continental divide. Starting out I said "fuck it, I don't care what it weighs, I'm taking my tools" 20,000 miles later I was thinning the herd.
For my vehicle kit I have a pocket pry, a large demo screwdriver, and a pry bar around 16”-18”. Genuinely curious why so many small pry bars in this kit? It’s possible you have a larger pry bar where you keep the large breaker bar you showed at the beginning of the video.
So doc that tool bag has to be worth several thousand dollars. Do you take precautions or extra insurance on it when flying? I would be afraid it would never make it
That is not an overlanding tool kit. Way too many single purpose tools that likely will never be used, but it’s your choice. I just hope you have the replacement parts that you will need once you have torn your rig apart.
I think there's some room to compromise on the tools for other people. Besides, you would be surprised how often aftermarket tools and equipment uses inch fasteners. Doubly so for inch sizes that are just a smidge less than their metric counterparts. They work really well for worn and rusted metric bolt heads and for the small end of production tolerances. You've already got 1/4 and 3/8ths, I'd add 1/2, 5/8, and 3/4. I would add a magnetic parts tray, a clawed parts grabber and a magnetizer-demagnetizer. In other kits, would add 'self amalgamating silicone repair tape' it's really good stuff, a weatherproof wire crimp kit, a nice test light, small amount of stranded and solid wire (solid makes for better jumper wires in relay connectors or the like), a proper butane blowtorch with a soldering/hot air attachment and some solder (less for electric wire and more for repairing small metal parts) some soft or semi soft steel wire with a "haywire clamper" (small and lighter than hose clamps and wire is much more versatile), Some 1hour regular epoxy, an epoxy putty stick, an epoxy putty stick designed for fuel tanks (i know permatex makes it, it's a very different formula) and some tubes of quick cure RTV gasket maker silicone. A windshield bullseye repair kit and liquid tape (electrical) I know that's a lot of stuff, but it's the smallest, lightest, most complete get-out-of-a-jam you could get.
For a test light, the lisle ones are probably the best. The 28800 has a LCD voltage readout, red positive led, green negative led _and_ has a button activated load test (albeit 800 mA). The only test light more sophisticated is Power Probe brand, IMO you'd like Lisle much better for overlanding. I have the 24550, which only has the red positive and green negative led. The brightness of the led is related to voltage, so you can get a rough idea of it. The ground clip is a regular alligator clip, albeit a nice one. The cord doesn't feel like silicone, but it is supple. It has a full size ergonomic screwdriver style handle and really nice strain relief. It has a really sharp and strong probe, looks like blued spring steel. Lisle's picture of the 28800 looks like a pretty 'meh' lathe turned probe, although it is insulated 2/3rds up the length of it. it has a larger ground clip, although I wouldn't call it nicer. Everything else looks the same.
I’m wondering why you changed your overlanding philosophy. It used to be extremely minimalist and weight saving. This time you don’t care about weight and have duplicates and even some triplicates (screwdrivers)
I worked at a lumberyard for a bit, and sometimes we would deliver to a furniture maker that had almost no tools. We’re talking, maybe 4 stations with things like a thickness planer and table saw, and a cabinet the size of a dresser, and from that he made high end furniture. When he saw me eyeballing his setup he said, “Young man, knowledge is light to carry.” It’s been 23 years and I think about those words every time I pack a bag.
Doc, can we see a walkaround of your overlanding rig? I'd love to see it and I bet a lot of other LBT fans would, too. Thanks for the consideration!
I just came across this channel and my wallet is trembling 😂
Yep this channel is horrible for your wallet but so much fun
Put some strong magnets in the outside zipper pocket so when the flap is open and you're working out of it you can drop bolts/small bits or tools on there to keep them in place.
My veto backpack has a magnet built into it. But my MCT like he has doesn’t so I did the same thing and being an appliance technician i use it every time I work on something
One bag dedicated head lamp. Or two:)
Nice, a very well thought out kit.
Possible a medium vice grip and a adjustable wrench. You could actually cut back on a couple of pliers,
Will you have a electrical bag? Elevtrical Tape, tester, connectors, electrical wire, small roll of steel utility wire, etc.
Thanks again for the video brother.
The point of the pliers (which is not just pliers) is to get rid of the vice grip and wrench. Removing the pliers would be a step backwards on usability.
An inspection mirror might be something to add
Need a separate pry-bar bag
Since you anticipate the possibility of having to cut, strip, and crimp wires; perhaps a basic meter/tester and a few crimp connectors.
+1 for the meter - even something SUPER basic and inexpensive just to check the battery, continuity, and verify good voltage from whatever A/C power source he uses when on his over-landing trips.
Doc, real nice kit. I would reduce the cobra count. Here are some additional tools I carry:
Fid (if using synthetic winch rope), Exterior style valve stem install tool, Retaining ring pliers, Punch/drift (steel and brass), File, Wire brush, Inspection mirror, DMM or test light, Tire plug tool
I'm betting you have a separate electrical kit, separate fluids kit, as well as separate consumables. Here are a few consumables I find are often forgotten about: Self fusing rescue tape, Epoxy sticks (tank weld, steelstik, etc), Stainless zip ties, Wago variety, Cotter pins, Bailing wire, Tube of RTV
Nice set, i would add the magnifying glass as well.
& when would a magnifying glass be used while camping??? _ hell I don't even need one at home!!!
I’m putting together a tool kit for my small travel trailer.
It won’t be as extensive as yours, but still none the less comprehensive.
A good, yet inexpensive breaker bar, is on my list.
Thanks Doc for some thoughts to ponder!
Like many, I’m looking forward to hitting the road!
Hopefully without needing most of the tools.
Drive carefully, & smile often!
This is my favorite kind of content, please do more!
Wow, you have an entire shop in that bag!
Good video Doc. 11mm is the battery terminal on a Tacoma …. Just saying. OBD2 code reader with real time data. Tire plugs and compressor (probably have that somewhere else). I’d leave the torx key set behind and use bits, same for hex. 10mm hex is the most important for the drains. Spark plug socket. Is critical in case you get water in the engine. Some sort of locking pliers (which also do a nice job clamping off a soft brake line when you rip it off - tape the handle closed). I still don’t understand the mid-length sockets, but that’s your thing I know. 😂.
I would think more lighting and some clamps or vise grips.
Great selection, Doc. Here are my additions/subtractions.
Add: Electrical meter along with some crimp terminals and connectors, because you already have the stripper/crimper. Vise grips. Tire plug kit and a small compressor if you don't have one mounted under the hood. Adapter socket for the car jack - I have one of those crappy scissor jacks so I also carry a socket with a slot cut in the end that fits the jack handle attachment point, so I can use a driver to run the jack up and down. I like the dedicated #2Ph and the flat tip screwdrivers. I usually add one much longer flat blade to the stash. There always seems to be a use for it.
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I can't think of a reason to have a level, so I would ditch that unless there is a specific use for it. The adjustable-foot pry bar makes the fixed one redundant.
Thanks for another great video.
Thank you for the perspective!
Great video. I really enjoyed it.
I'd add a magnetic sparkplug socket with a swivel bar. This is actually something you could fix out in the field. Might as well include a gap gauge. Not really something I've used in years but if you're remote, proper pregapped plugs may be harder to get.
Maybe a battery terminal cleaner and jump starter. Maybe include files, a rat-tail and a small triangle file. I'd probably get a different telescoping magnet. I'd get one with an acrylic inspection mirror. Or just add an inspection mirror, maybe one with LED lighting.
I'd add consumables like electrical tape, wire, some wire nuts, heat shrink and zip ties. I'd bring some loose hardware, maybe a few small bolts and nuts.
Maybe add one of those hand pump air shims like the Win-bag, for those times when you need to wedge something like a window.
I have the exact same orange bag. Love it.
If you're coming to Australia make sure to visit Sydney Tools there's no store in the world like it with such a huge range of tools in one warehouse that you can handle yourself
Great video! Would love to see other videos on your recovery gear and consumables.
Well thought tools for the bag
Way too many ratchets and pliers! Very nice video!
Conjunto lindo de ferramentas, Snap-on é coisa de outro mundo,amo elas!
What about a good cold chisel for shearing fasteners you can’t saw? Also a couple of punches for driving out pins?
Add a koken 1/4" extra long springy driver extension with the knurling, I been using mine like crazy to avoid using different tool combos.
Great video, some might think being redundant on certain size sockets is overkill but as you know when things go wrong it’s always good to have that cushion than not. Lots of ideas here to spark even more ideas,and I like seeing the comments to see people’s suggestions as well. Hope you enjoy your adventures.👍⚡️
Looks good, some kind of pin punch and a couple circlip pliers is all I can see missing.
You may want to consider the Wera Koloss. I carry one as part of my tractor toolkit- having a hammer, 1/2” ratchet, and breaker all in one is handier than I imagined. My only fear is that the head might be too big for some of your applications. One of those tools that’s a little gimmicky, but I’ve fallen in love with.
Not enough tools imo. But to each their own. I carry 1 Milwaukee pack out 1/2 container with around 45lbs of tools all specif to the vehicle. I carry some extra duplicate sockets in case I brake one or lose it (it’s happened before).
I love my Veto MC. I use it professionally daily (HVAC tech) for the last 6 years. It’s as good as the day I bought it.
People think Vetos are so expensive. It was $115 in 2017. So $115 divided by 6 years, is a little more than $19 a year. Buy (quality) once, cry once.
I've been traveling the southwest (this go round) going on 4 months in my very off-road capable (Agile Off-Road touched) van conversion. I decided to optimize my tool bag/roll so I can make it more user friendly.
For years I have had all my tools in a very nice Atlas 45 tool roll. Over time I found that digging in the roll to find the variety of tools required daily for many odd jobs was a real PITA. (go to the plier zipout then the screwdriver zo then the knife zo etc) I decided to leave the less used tools in the roll and purchased a Veto Tool Pac XXL (hi-viz orange👍). I got the bigger bag because I had the room in my rig for it & so I could pac what I needed & not crowd things as much (even though I have-:)
The XXL has turned out to be more of a camping/rig/project/maintenance bag where everything is easily accessible and if I don't need it or use it, it goes back in the roll. The heavier mechanic oriented tools stay in the roll the maintenance/project oriented tools live in the Veto.
Now, when I have a project every thing from tools to tape (gorilla - electric- masking etc) to knives to files are 'ALL" in the "ONE" bag. After a while you get to know where they are and projects are now a pleasure rather than an effort in searching for the next tool you need, buried in some zipperd pouch in the roll.
You asked what you are missing in your pac - from someone who is living it and has been doing long @$$ trips for many years. I would say your bag loadout "however pretty" is rather thin on real world stuff - HELL for starters U don't even have a junk drawer - WTF's with that!!!!
I would add test light/small multimeter. Good setup 👍👍👍
Vise grips
pointless with the Knipex adjustable pliers as they are not as versatile.
Why do many cobras and pry bars?
Hey Doc, thanks for the video. I really enjoy seeing what you take with you on trips. Did you consider a Malco Locking Pliers? Just a thought. Thanks again for all the great content you produce.
As a challenge, can you put them back in exactly the same place the 2nd time around without much thought on them. I bet not
Multimeter. Also many said this in the 1/4" hex video. The locking bit holder extentions by dewalt are the samensize head as magnetic bit holders.
For an overlander kit like that, do you bring gloves or eye pro? I keep gloves in every vehicle now, just for the unexpected flat tire or whatever.
Cobras are dangerous snakes , haha , nice bunch of tools .3/8 ratchets are my favorites too. Replace the snap on 's with stahlwille and you got the europian version of this , def. over 2k in euro. Put a bumper sticker on the bag "Watch out, the cobra bites " !!!!! .
Combine your two saws into one folding saw that takes recip saw blades. Toughbuilt makes a nice one that comes with a case for additional blades. I would also add an electrical test/repair kit. Tester, some spare wire, heat shrink, electrical tape, solder seal connectors & a torch.
Add some linemans
Love your videos 😊
Id say add a cppl pair of 6 inch vice grips. I keep a pair in my pocket at all times and I can't tell you how many times I have used them in the junkyard pulling dashes apart and things when i forget a screwdriver or a certain socket
I would reduce the amount of pliers but you should have, add baby Cresent wrench a 5" or 4" vise grip both needle nose and regular ones. Thin down on the handle pry bars. Doubled end prybars are more multiple use. Depending on your personal applications, I love those multi-bit 26 in 1 handle screwdrivers. But in closing we are all tool nuts! We always seem to definitely take our favorites and as u know the available space goes from needed to comfort. Knife carriers are the same. I carry a leatherman with the extension, bits. A mini visegrip, mini knipex smooth pliers. But for a comfort reason a good folding knife or fixed blade. Most days it seems to be like "Batman Belt" 😂
Nice kit but with a bit too many redudant tools taking up valuable space (I would know). For my 1/4" rail, it's 7mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 13mm and 14mm. Koken Nut Grip 8mm and 10mm is a must... I get it. I'm constantly working on my kits, trying to be prepared for any and all contingencies within the subject. Having backup tools is important but not in the same bag/box.
For me it is what to just dedicate to my Jeep for most likely needed. Flat tire first so 1/2 breaker bar, socket for lugs on it and trailer. And I assume any tool in a vehicle is subject to loss or theft so I go with decent but cheap. A flashlight, gloves, a Husky 7 in 1 driver, the Milwaukee knife and utility knife, and that is it. If I go afield then I consider if I need or want tools. I go for multitaskers and avoid duplicates unless I know I need it. The question is, can I fix that? Or what can be done to limp it out? In 20+ years I find its mostly a rattled loose screw or something that can be wired in place. Great inspiration in this kit though to tackle some serious repairs!
I remember doing this as a kid when i got my first little toolbag for Christmas.
Except my belt didn't match with my bag,,, hehe
I say keep the 24", 1/2" drive breaker bar... yes it's a little bigger/heavier, but there's not much it won't bust loose.
I'm not into over landing, but have one dedicated to my trunk, along with appropriate size lug sockets for myself, family & friends.
However my breaker bar is a Koken 600mm (a dash under 24") knurled handle 4768N-600... very nice! (But doesn't do anything a long HF bar won't do.)
Leathetman crunch ( particularly for the vise grip and small size ) and Wera tool check : you'd be amazed how useful and strong that tiny ratchet is .
Also a telescopic magnet in case you drop a bolt , nut , small screw etc .
He had a telescopic magnet. cheers.
Weight is ALWAYS an issue. In the military, every time something gets lighter they just add more crap on you. WEIGHT IS ALWAYS AN ISSUE.
Lots of redundancy there with the pliers and pry bars. I love quality tools, but this is a place where made in Taiwan makes sense. This kit will get dirty, damp and possibly walk away or get lost.
Also look for more compact tools. Astro Nano sockets, one 3/8 ratchet, 1/2 extendable ratchet, smaller 35mm socket -don’t need deep well for axle nut, etc. Actually can’t think of ever needing deep well on the 4Runner. The Icon ratchet bit kit is probably the most used tool.
Small roll of duct tape, glue, JB weld, gloves, rags.
I have everything in a cheap black bag so it cannot be seen through the tinted windows. No need to advertise expensive tools.
Is there any use for Torx keys on a Toyota? My old 4Runner doesn’t have any iirc.
I can’t believe Knipex twingrips didn’t make the cut
Well done, well thought out. Seems like a lot of duplication for a travel kit. Care to give a total cost for the kit? Most of the items look new...
Nice tools nice (and super expencive Bag) , but aint this too heavy for transfer?
Great tools and bag setup. Is that a DeepSea on the wrist?
Duct tape and vise grips.
Either 21 or 22mm four way wrenches would be a good addition too
Also, perhaps a stubby,THIN jaw , wide mouth adjustable wrench like the channel lock code blue.
Thats a great kit. Legit question, I know your focus was on size not weight but curious if you have weighed that kit and if so, what it weighed in at.
Need to add Zip Ties, electrical tape, small roll of electrical wire, small multi meter and some baleing wire
Oh man, I've been here! I'm not going to tell you that you don't need all that, but I don't. I will say that you mentioned "a camper".Is it plumbed for water? If so you will want the tools and spare parts to work on it. I needed some 3/8" LLDPE tubing when a line I charged at sea level parted going over the Continental divide. Starting out I said "fuck it, I don't care what it weighs, I'm taking my tools" 20,000 miles later I was thinning the herd.
For my vehicle kit I have a pocket pry, a large demo screwdriver, and a pry bar around 16”-18”. Genuinely curious why so many small pry bars in this kit? It’s possible you have a larger pry bar where you keep the large breaker bar you showed at the beginning of the video.
Zebralight headlight - AA battery version.
Looks like a nice kit, but that bag looks brand new. Is this a kit "I should/plan to carry" or "I have carried/needed" ?
Can please make a video about Allen keys what brand is better and if t handle are a better choice
I'd include a Olight Swivel Pro and a headlamp (which I expect is already included in your camping gear)
You could literally lighten up on pliers. ;-)
Do you also pack primary wire and fuses and hardware / fasteners too for your over lander kit?
Fala mestre,essas bags são lindas e funcionais,infelizmente pra mim aqui no Brasil se torna muito alto o custo delas😢
I guess snap on tools are cheap in the U.S.A. As that kit from the U.K would cost more than a month over landing in Europe!
The only thing I would add is a cheater pipe. It can be useful with the ratchets and L keys
Whats the part number on that double side pick
Wire and wire connectors
Squeeze an M12 driver in!? Cracking load out.
I have one in my Overloading bag.
Anyone else thinking about the retail value of this kit..?
So doc that tool bag has to be worth several thousand dollars. Do you take precautions or extra insurance on it when flying? I would be afraid it would never make it
That’s a lot of crap to be carrying around lol
Why a 250 and 300 cobra?
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That is not an overlanding tool kit. Way too many single purpose tools that likely will never be used, but it’s your choice. I just hope you have the replacement parts that you will need once you have torn your rig apart.
Come and say g'day or maybe i'll run it to you when you're in Oz!
T-rex duct tape?
I think there's some room to compromise on the tools for other people. Besides, you would be surprised how often aftermarket tools and equipment uses inch fasteners. Doubly so for inch sizes that are just a smidge less than their metric counterparts. They work really well for worn and rusted metric bolt heads and for the small end of production tolerances. You've already got 1/4 and 3/8ths, I'd add 1/2, 5/8, and 3/4.
I would add a magnetic parts tray, a clawed parts grabber and a magnetizer-demagnetizer.
In other kits, would add 'self amalgamating silicone repair tape' it's really good stuff, a weatherproof wire crimp kit, a nice test light, small amount of stranded and solid wire (solid makes for better jumper wires in relay connectors or the like), a proper butane blowtorch with a soldering/hot air attachment and some solder (less for electric wire and more for repairing small metal parts) some soft or semi soft steel wire with a "haywire clamper" (small and lighter than hose clamps and wire is much more versatile), Some 1hour regular epoxy, an epoxy putty stick, an epoxy putty stick designed for fuel tanks (i know permatex makes it, it's a very different formula) and some tubes of quick cure RTV gasket maker silicone. A windshield bullseye repair kit and liquid tape (electrical)
I know that's a lot of stuff, but it's the smallest, lightest, most complete get-out-of-a-jam you could get.
For a test light, the lisle ones are probably the best. The 28800 has a LCD voltage readout, red positive led, green negative led _and_ has a button activated load test (albeit 800 mA). The only test light more sophisticated is Power Probe brand, IMO you'd like Lisle much better for overlanding.
I have the 24550, which only has the red positive and green negative led. The brightness of the led is related to voltage, so you can get a rough idea of it. The ground clip is a regular alligator clip, albeit a nice one. The cord doesn't feel like silicone, but it is supple. It has a full size ergonomic screwdriver style handle and really nice strain relief. It has a really sharp and strong probe, looks like blued spring steel. Lisle's picture of the 28800 looks like a pretty 'meh' lathe turned probe, although it is insulated 2/3rds up the length of it. it has a larger ground clip, although I wouldn't call it nicer. Everything else looks the same.
Lots of ratchets, maybe too many. All top quality tools, no consideration of theft during travel?
No kidding. Taiwan tools for the truck.
I’m wondering why you changed your overlanding philosophy. It used to be extremely minimalist and weight saving. This time you don’t care about weight and have duplicates and even some triplicates (screwdrivers)
I like, the Orange One. 🧡 .... 🤯
How much, did that one cost. $500?
And that's the budget one...and then it got stolen by a smoker. 🚬 🤡 ....🤺🎒🛠️
Closer to 200