I just did this yesterday! One thing I had that you didn't was a folded up tarp, good to lay down if you break in mud. I will add electrical gear, good idea. And I want to add jb weld putty.
I like keeping the recovery ropes or anything that will get muddy in a tool bag or old gym bag. It helps keep the truck clean. The best thing about the toolbox is you can see when something is missing.
Trail tool organization has always been something people overlook! Two other things I like in my kit is a good magnet based flashlight and a sacrificial strap I'll use with mud recovery.
Great video...Tekton really does make great tools, I've swapped almost my full arsenal over to their stuff, and the fact that the cases are high quality and there's no misses in sets (unlike MOST other companies) is a huge bonus
I pulled someone out from the ledges on golden spike. Basically from the Golden Crack out with a kinetic rope. No matter how hard we tried, the rope was run over, multiple times. The rope came out with a few scuffs, but for the abuse, I was surprised. Definitely an awesome product,
Yessir, I got one of them action Packers to hold all of my making holes, stopping holes and patching holes kit for my vehicle. Its good quality and works well
Tech-t-on not Tech-t-en. Their based in Grand Rapids Michigan, close to where I live. Another great video Nate! Gave me some good ideas and things to look into while I continue to build out my JKU.
Based in Grand Rapids is good. Are they made there or are the ChiCom production? Off to check them out. Edit: website says mostly Taiwan and U.S manufacturer. 2% ChiCom. That’s decent. Off to spend some $.
dont get me wrong, i like tekton tools... But, i bought a tekton 24 wrench set in 2016 for $26, now they want like $200-$250 !!! Almost 1000% price increase when they started advertising through youtube :( they are nice tools and i was planning to buy more until i started looking at the current pricing
one part that i think is a must to always bring with you, is tyre stem valves. They can easily get pinched between a rock and your tyre and break. and thats it, no air in your tyre. They're small and take up no space. Must have!
I love the tote idea. been doing it for a few years now. Only difference is I mounted 2 pieces of flat stock to the bottom that stick out a few inches both front and back so I can unbolt the box and remove it without having to empty it. Just a slight variation but works well for me. Great content as always brother..
I agree those rubber made box’s are very handy I have one that rode in the bed of my ranger for years, they also double as an cooler if you line them with foam
Really appreciate the vids Nate, been wheelin for years but I can still learn something with your vids. The attention to detail and how you post all the helpful links in the description is awesome. Very excellent channel that deserves to be so much bigger.
Used a similar method to store tools in a plastic container. With all the bouncing, it tore the fender washers through the bottom of the container. I switched to aluminum flat stock over the bolts. Problem solved (for me).
good call, i was gonna go that regular route, maybe ill just use bigger sheet plates as washers to prevent the pull through. thanks for sharing your experience
Ditto I have as many boxes, milk crates, tool boxes and buckets in my truck, it makes life so easy to not dig through large containers of loose stuff where it multiplies the job setup and pack up times
Those rubber made containers are legit, I've had them in my truck bed for years of pool service and they last like no other. They also haven't changed the designs hardly at all over the years so built in stuff still works with new replacements.
I use the same rubbermaid container with my Polaris Ranger. It contains water pretty good when the top dips into the water when doing crossings. lol. Otherwise no complaints!
On the Rubbermaid tote, run a bead of RTV silicone in the channel of the lid and smooth it out with your finger to create a gasket then let it dry before closing it. This will help to minimize the amount of dust and some moisture out. I did that on a tote about 20 years ago and it still works great.
Good idea, I do the same thing except I cut wax paper strips and put them between the RTV and the box then put the lid on the box and snap it down. Pull the lid off the box the next day, remove the wax paper and you have a custom fit gasket.
Nothing worse than "yard saleing" all your gear when your looking for that one tool you know you packed. I enjoyed your set up back when you were using the ammo cans, this new set up is definitely more organized. Gives me motivation to organize my mess of a tool bag. Great video!
Great video! I use towels to back in between “stuff” in my storage boxes to keep things from moving around. I do this in my work truck boxes and it really keeps things together. When it comes to screw drivers I carry one Stanley ratcheting with multiple heads. Saves lots of room!
I made a “Jump Bag” that I keep between the front seats. If has a handful of tools you use 95% of the time. Phillips, flat head, 5-6 ratchet wrenches, knipex pliers, couple zip ties...
I use the d ring keepers to organize my extention cords, air lines, and welding leads. The air lines and extention cords are hung on the wall but all of the leads are all hung on my fabrication cart.
a game saver that i always bring with me and has got us off the trail in Moab twice now is a length of chain and some bolts long enough to bass through and cinch down with. ill bring several lengths of bolts and at least two two foot sections of chain... we have used these to hold a broken front axle up enough to get off the trail and for ripped off or weakened control arm mounts. wrap that chain around something and a hi-lift handle and crank down a few bolts to lock things in place. even though i have a premier power welder on board i still carry them. its just one of those things that proved worthy of a place in the oh-shit-kit years ago before the welder.
i know i've commented on this video before, but i recently purchased a pair of the step 22 bags. and one of them i have completely loaded with full sets of metric and standard sockets and wrenches, and let me tell you, that giant bag became significantly less giant when you end up with as many tools loaded into it as i have. i'm still experimenting with layouts and what goes where and what i'm going to be eliminating and adjusting but those bags are absolutely game changing for offroad tool storage. i'm still working on getting everything just right but with the sheer level of things i've rounded up that i need its hard to whittle it down very much at all. but those bags have made it absolutely 1000 times easier to access and organize things i need ready access to.
We use the space between the "front" and the "back" to fit a slim cooler to keep our drinks and food. We also have a growler filled with ice and water, usually in the footwell. The area between the "back" and the tailgate is for folding chairs and whatnot.
I love the action packers. Just be careful with that much weight. I have seen the fender washer still pull though. I ran a piece of 1” by .120 strap between the bolt holes on my Jeep for the trunk. Just a little added insurance for roll overs.
I used to ratchet strap my utility case down but now I'm going to bolt it down, thank for the tip. I use the "Bucket Boss" rollup tool pouches, very durable. Great video
I like your style. Don't usually watch many USA youtuber 4WD shows. You are down to earth with good ideas. Plus you aren't hyper excited about everything. I'm in Australia and have just bought new D-Max SX. Had 4WD before but not for a while. Won't be doing extreme stuff as being a bit old recovery of the vehicle, and my self for that matter, isn't in my to do list.
I need to get some of those keeper straps and small pouches. I've been using a combination of tool bags from CLC (1537 &1539) wrench rolls from ergodyne, and an atlas46 roll pouch for sockets mounted on rails. I usually end up overpacking tools because 90s jeeps like to use a random SAE size here and there, and the less time somebody else in the group spends fixing their junk means more trails that I get to ride.
Like how the video turned out. Glad you made it for us. I like the storage solutions. Interested to see how that Rubbermaid holds up. Had one crack in the winter... I like your tool setups, especially that bag holding the screwdrivers etc.
Excellent video sir. Have used that exact Rubbermaid box in the back of my pickup for more than a decade. I modified mine by replacing the hinge with a threaded rod which protrudes out both ends - and allows me to then attach hold downs to the hinge side of the box. I have a Warn 8000lb winch in mine actually - QD setup front and back of rig - along with the other gear. Have found a 24" bow saw is really handy when wind storms happen and one needs to cut the downed trees off the trail to get home. Thanks for the Flex Tape tip - will look for some next time I'm in our local Canadian Tire! Happy Easter and stay well.
I have a bunch of the action packers but haven't incorporated any of them into the jeep yet but they are nice! Also digging the tool rolls vs my giant toolbag that I can never find anything. So you might have just inspired me to redo my junk now. Thanks lol
One thing I didn't see in your bag with belts and hoses and zipties and tape, etc... was some hose clamps. I assume they're in there, but if not, a few sizes of hose clamps will always come in handy.
I would add the following (for people who 4x4 in Northern Michigan): DeWalt 60/20 volt battery electric chainsaw (I have used this numerous times to cut through blow downs on my way in before daylight, and on my way out after dark from the woods where I go hunting). Also, a portable/collapsible "Wyoming Saw" (for tree branches and a bone saw -- great for quartering a deer). Also a machete-like devise called a "Woodsman" (which is a good substitute for a heavy ax) -- I have used this on numerous occasions to clear brush from a trail I am trying to get through, where a chain saw is just to big for the job.
Milwaukee tool Packouts lock together. After market companies make feet for other brands of containers. Perhaps you could mount your action packer and be able to remove it if need. I.e. to move it to another vehicle of if you need room in the jeep for shopping etc.
Great guide to tools & recovery kit. It's always good to see how the other person do it, get some ideas for your own kit. Always appreciate you taking the effort to make these videos.
Something I like to do to stuff like this is glue velcro to the backside and possibly top so you can velcro a first aid kit to the outside, I have my drone back on velcro so it doesn't slide around, im a big fan of velcro and magnets awesome video like always bud 🤙
Great video Nate. I really appreciate that instead of making a custom fancy box. Which of course you can. You chose a cheap plastic rubber made box. Because it works. And going in to detail about leaving space left over for dirty equipment. Easily overlooked. Cheers
I run a dirt work company and we have the tekton socket sets (all 3) and the same wrench rolls in all the trucks - awesome stuff and we abuse the holy hell out of them. highly recommended
Spray the shop towels in the blow molded case with silicone spray. Helps with corrosion issues and you can wipe the tools down. Also, the blow molded case helps you make sure you've policed up all your sockets when using them.
Great points, brother. Always make great content. But I want to touch upon one thing. After 20+ years off roading, I’ve learned to NEVER use hard shackles from HomeDepot or Lowe’s, they are meant for static applications. So hoist an engine, heavy duty tie downs or anchoring heavy objects but as an off road use, they have and will bend even break, even saying they’re 10-20k rated, they really aren’t.
Steel Stick from JB Weld. I don't go anywhere without it. I've actually used it on other people's punctured crank case, punctured fuel tank, and random people flagging me down for things like a punctured radiator. Stuff is worth its weight in gold 🤙
I love that you are using a simple plastic tote. I think people over complicate things at times when something as simple and cheap as that tote will do the trick. 🤘
Excellent video, Nate! I love how you cover all aspects of off-roading. Gear is Very important, and keeping it from zinging around in a flop or rollover is even more important. Sometimes, a simple solution is best. I also use a tote to keep all my recovery gear/tools/parts clean, dry and in place. It's great that you bolted it down, with space fore and aft, and the well-thought out reasoning behind it. It's great seeing you build sliders and bumpers and such, as well as watching the rock-crawling videos, but this sort of video is needed as well. Thanks for another great video, keep 'em coming!!
You should always carry 2 metal shackles for the common occurrence where someone is stuck and their vehicle doesn't have rated recovery points on the front. You can use the two hard shackles and the tree saver strap as a "bridle" that will connect between the two tie points that all vehicles have on the front. Then you can snatch them out a lot more safely, since the load is split between those points using the bridle, and if one fails the second will prevent the whole snatch line slinging back. Strongly strongly recommend you include that second metal shackle in your kit mate! Great video and thanks for sharing
Also, for the same reason - you should include a hitch recovery point in your kit, both for your car or someone else's. Waaaaaaayyyy too many people who aren't familiar with performing recoveries use the tow ball to attach the snatch strap to. This is incredibly dangerous and literally kills multiple people each year
Awesome video! I’m used to having a full toolbox on my truck so great to see some ideas on how to consolidate for the jeep! Keep up the awesome content!
as I said on social media, I love seeing other peoples storage solutions, may not use it, but theres usually 1 little tidbit where you get a 'oh yeah, duh' moment lol. The storage I'm doing in my WJ is kinda unique, but the main and aux purposes for the jeep are too. my main tool carry/organize will be milwaukee pack outs, not cheap, but I use them at work and at home .. so can grab 2 snap in boxes and go. I really like the Tekton tools, but I've got so many sets right now I need to break/lose a bunch before I buy more LOL
Would love to hear more about why you decided to stop carrying a spare. I continue to carry one because of things that you have said in the past, and I can’t afford a power tank right now. Curious to hear your thoughts and to see if I should start saving for a tank.
With this rig it was pretty simple. It always get trailered so I keep it in the truck. I reduced weight, opened up space and always have it near by. The rigs I don't trailer will have their own spare mounted to the vehicle 👍
@@DirtLifestyle That makes a lot of sense. My Jeep is my daily, and it’s how I get to and from the trail. I hadn’t considered that you have a trailer to get to the trail with. That makes a lot of sense!
Nice! Love the builds. This however, was straight practical. Thanks for the tree saver comments. Two clevises for bumpers is good. Love my soft shackles also. Soft shackles and winch line have a minimum bend radius and the sharp edge of a bumper mount is usually not that radius. Clevises are close to that radius for some lines. Love the tool rolls.
I like segregating my tools in bags. wrenches in one, sockets in another, and narrowing the ones you carry to the ones you know you will use makes it so much more convenient! For 20 years I was always doing breaks or something under the hood or whatever for my mom's different cars, and I finally had to buy a box to put them in but I just had them tossed in. It finally got so full that the little plastic see through toolbox started cracking after 20+ years lol. I threw them in my trunk and was adding to them for tools my cars needed hahaha. Now I try to be a lot more organized with things, but I still have a bag of tools behind the seat of my truck and a small socket set with metric and standard sockets, and another small case with different bits: flat, phillips, torque, square and a handle that will accommodate them for utilization. I have a set of tools that will remove an inline fuel filter from back 20 years ago, and haven't used it for probably 13 years lol but it's there if I need it. It fits behind the seat and it has adjustable wrenches of different sizes, adjustable pliers, open end and boxed in wrenches, extensions. If I don't have the tool to fix something, I would be surprised. Because I've added to it since all the tools for different things I've worked on for my vehicles and my mom's, so It has accumulated a lot of tools, small and large. I'm pretty big on tools or geek out as you say lol. I watched this about a month ago and saw it come back up again on suggested videos and thought I would watch it again because I've added a Harbor Freight "viking 12 volt Jump Starter" with 1700 Peak AMPS. It has a 150 psi compressor with adjustable pressure settings and stuck it behind the passenger seat, so I would have a jump if I need it and no one is around and a means of airing my tires up since watching this video. I need to add a toolbox to the back I can lock up for items that only make sense to have access to back there like a lockout kit for those moments of absent mindedness when I'm hurrying and and lock myself out, which doesn't happen too often lol I think my last lockout was 7 years ago and my more recent a month ago when it started raining and I was trying to hurry and go into work to beat the rain and had been working 7 12 hour shifts on a turnaround and was zombied fied after a couple weeks driving an hour and a half each way, in my defense lol; actually I need to get a good flat repair kit now and throw into my bag, which I was reminded of when I saw your kit, but it also made me remember maybe adding a seat belt cutter. I actually got that idea from Brad, who said he added one to his kit because he had to use a knife to cut someone out one time, and he brought up a good point that a seatbelt cutter is way safer to use, being no chance of accidentally cutting someone in the process of freeing them from their vehicle! I also need to add a kinetic tow rope and soft shackle and a regular tow strap and a hard shackle. those are things I want to add to what I have in my truck, and I really need to figure out how to mount a winch to my truck somewhere. I have been thinking front but I may resort to the rear somewhere. I could weld my own bumper together back there, and it needs some weight back there anyway and that would be a good way of adding 2 or 3 hundred pounds. It's so light back there that it is easy to lose traction! Great video. More things to keep in mind to add to what I haul around with me in my truck. Things we have control of are things that can save us hundreds on a tow company. People that are on one of the trails, such as in Moab, I hear that it's in the thousands, ouch, but anyway, if I can have some basic things with me, that's all the better. Your video just reminds me of some things I still need to get!
Really wish there was a "tool kit" that only had the sockets and what not that you will need for your model of Jeep. One for a YJ, TJ, JK,.... no extra bits and what not. That would help keep the, "why do I have this?", down to a min. pffft!!!! Crack lighter..... Hahahaha
First and only set of metric wrenches I've bought is Tekton, great quality wrenches! I'm glad to see they have tool rolls, those are definitely on my list now
Interesting your favourite piece of recovery gear is your kinetic rope and winch. For me I would have to say it is my max tracks , it get me out of the majority of the sticky situations doesn’t require a secondary vehicle or a anchor point yeah I would have to say my traction boards are my number one piece of recovery gear.
great set up, i have done almost the exact same thing with bags, rolls and a plastic bin to store them in... the only difference is i like to keep my bin mobile between the taco and the jeep depending on what we're doing or where we're going i just use the same tool set up for both because i'm never wheeling/road tripping both at the same time. thanks for the run down!
I am overwhelmingly interested in anything Nate has to say. You might want to check out Blue Ridge Overland for their tool bag. And I have become a Tekton fan. Some pliers, screwdrivers and other stuff is USA made. Great quality for the price.
It really makes me happy to see another person use tekton,ive had the same 3/8'ths tool kit for about 2 years and man ive been happy ever since,i had some Snap-On tools......cough cough* Crap-On tools i've always went through some ratchets using the good ole cheater bar but with tektons i have not broken a single one and im super happy with their ratchets on some of their other tools like their impact sockets pliers and the good ole torque wrench and ect.but yeah cant wait to see nate use the heck out of em :D
If you cut a piece of cardboard to fit the inside shape of the socket set, it will keep them in place, and quiet, too. Can even double it up if one isn't thick enough 👍
Recommendation for the distribution plate brainstorming; look up different ways to use a “figure 8” that’s used in tree work. Commonly used as a lowering device, but I use them for different scenarios all the time.
Best wishes to you and the Family this holiday weekend! I usually use ammo cans and heavy duty totes to carry my supplies. The totes I use have holes for locks, but haven't really needed them yet. I really like the idea of the rubbermaid tote and locking systems. Yeah, I tend to weigh down my Samurai with too much tools that stresses out my vehicle even more so. Will take those tools you mention to help narrow down what I need to bring. Like to see what the professionals generally bring on the trail, so the info is super helpful! I also use those nutcerts as well for a lot of things. They're definitely useful when mounting parts! Thanks.
Check out the Ernst twist lock socket rails, you can move all those tekton sockets to 4 socket rails and then put them in the pockets of your bag. I do this with an atlas 46 yorktown tool roll. Tekton is a great bang for the buck and tool rolls are the way to go for offroad.
I've got a set of tekton 1/2 inch impact sockets and extensions. Came with a decent ratchet and I absolutely love them. I've been running a blow molded Craftsman tool set for years. IMO the tool sets in cases is the only way to go.
Tekton is a nice budget tool. Their warranty is great and easy to redeem. If you're not looking to spend a fortune on tools and want good quality, I recommend them.
The steel shackles are nice when the recovery point has sharp corners that you don't want to run a soft shackle through. Get a couple axle straps with smooth rounded rings so they don't cut into synthetic fibers. They are great when the soft shackle isn't long enough or you can use 2 with a tree saver strap to make a V-bridle when pulling from the axle or wherever, granted you can do this with just soft shackles, but again sometimes you need extra length. Get ones long enough you can wrap through a wheel if you need to pull a wheel with a winch. Also they can be used to wrap a ratchet strap on itself. The best way I've found to store paracord is a ziplock bag. Make sure its not tangled, then just shove it in like loading a rope bag. Close the ziplock bag but leave a little of the paracord's end hanging out. When you need cord, just pull it from the end without opening the bag. It also keeps the cord bundle from getting tangled with other stuff around it.
This is something I really need to do.... get more recovery gear, bring tools, bring spare parts. And I really like the idea of using that action packer. I have an lj and wonder if I could fit it in long ways on one side of tub and fit a cooler long ways on the other side.
Nice reminder that I’m in no way prepared to take my jeep off road! Here I am thinking I got my winch and tow strap I’m ready to get out. Now to fit an entire repair shop in the back of the TJ ugh.
Highly recommend X-treme Tape. Silicone tape that bonds to itself and creates a perfect seal. I've used it to repair a split CV boot on my Tacoma, and it lasted for over 500 miles after that. Never had to, but I can see it being used for rad hoses etc.
I’m sure someone has commented by now but I’ve always heard Tekton pronounced Tek-ton (ton). Nice recovery kit review. The only thing I’d add-paint metal stuff like the clevis’ and hooks with fluorescent orange paint-seems like that’s the kind of thing I always lay down in the dirt or grass or even leave hanging on someone else’s vehicle and forget or lose, if it’s bright orange I’m more likely to see it. Thanks.
When I rode 4-wheelers and SXSs a lot all over the place I had setups like this, but often thought about building a sliding cabinet in my small gooseneck horse trailer nose that would have compartments to fit the individual bags. Just an idea for you for the back of your Jeep
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Calls butane torch, "crack lighter", says he's from Tacoma. That checks out😆😆😆 Great stuff Nate!!
Lol #tacomalife
Facts
That went right over my head... Wondered what he was talking about.
Hey in all fairness that's more Spanaway now.
So fucking funny, although, if it's from tacoma, it's probably more of a meth lighter
You don't need to ask us Nate, if you can make a video on it, we want to see it 😁👍
Lol thanks Joe 👊
Truth right there!
I like to have a bit of thick wire and/or some regular bailing wire incase something needs to be tied up or bound together.
I just did this yesterday! One thing I had that you didn't was a folded up tarp, good to lay down if you break in mud. I will add electrical gear, good idea. And I want to add jb weld putty.
Tarp is a good suggestion for sure 👍
I bought one of the heavy green army tarps instead of those cheap plastic ones and I keep it in the toolbox
I like keeping the recovery ropes or anything that will get muddy in a tool bag or old gym bag. It helps keep the truck clean.
The best thing about the toolbox is you can see when something is missing.
LoL "Can't wait to try these tools on the trail..." Never seen someone excited to break down on a trail.
Just messin' with ya Nate!
Lol
Thought the same thing! Along with, “Guess I don’t want to wheel with this guy” 😆
He's probably used to it. I mean, it is a Jeep. lol
Trail tool organization has always been something people overlook!
Two other things I like in my kit is a good magnet based flashlight and a sacrificial strap I'll use with mud recovery.
Soo weird I had another Nate sighting on video upload day!
I saw the giant Dirt Lifestyle windshield banner on the Jeep headed south on a trailer!
Sometimes the simplest solutions can be the greatest! Easy removal and easy cleanup without anything permanent in the way! I like it!
Great video...Tekton really does make great tools, I've swapped almost my full arsenal over to their stuff, and the fact that the cases are high quality and there's no misses in sets (unlike MOST other companies) is a huge bonus
Love their tools. Just worked on my Ford OBS and TJ with them today.
I love geekin’ out over gear and tires and tools. Go Zags!
The only thing that concerns me is how are you gonna use dimple dies on that plastic box?😂😂👍
Lol amazing
Nate: I've got flex seal
My kid from 3 rooms away: "I SAWED THIS BOAT IN HALFFFFF"
Lol
"THAT'S A LOT OF DAMAGE"
I pulled someone out from the ledges on golden spike. Basically from the Golden Crack out with a kinetic rope. No matter how hard we tried, the rope was run over, multiple times. The rope came out with a few scuffs, but for the abuse, I was surprised. Definitely an awesome product,
Yessir, I got one of them action Packers to hold all of my making holes, stopping holes and patching holes kit for my vehicle. Its good quality and works well
Tech-t-on not Tech-t-en. Their based in Grand Rapids Michigan, close to where I live. Another great video Nate! Gave me some good ideas and things to look into while I continue to build out my JKU.
Based in Grand Rapids is good. Are they made there or are the ChiCom production? Off to check them out. Edit: website says mostly Taiwan and U.S manufacturer. 2% ChiCom. That’s decent. Off to spend some $.
I’ve been looking at the tekton tools and yankum ropes lately. Probably the next gear I will get for my ride!
dont get me wrong, i like tekton tools... But, i bought a tekton 24 wrench set in 2016 for $26, now they want like $200-$250 !!!
Almost 1000% price increase when they started advertising through youtube :(
they are nice tools and i was planning to buy more until i started looking at the current pricing
one part that i think is a must to always bring with you, is tyre stem valves. They can easily get pinched between a rock and your tyre and break. and thats it, no air in your tyre. They're small and take up no space. Must have!
I love the tote idea. been doing it for a few years now. Only difference is I mounted 2 pieces of flat stock to the bottom that stick out a few inches both front and back so I can unbolt the box and remove it without having to empty it. Just a slight variation but works well for me. Great content as always brother..
I agree those rubber made box’s are very handy I have one that rode in the bed of my ranger for years, they also double as an cooler if you line them with foam
Really appreciate the vids Nate, been wheelin for years but I can still learn something with your vids. The attention to detail and how you post all the helpful links in the description is awesome. Very excellent channel that deserves to be so much bigger.
Like what to call a pocket sized butane torch...
And those Tekton screwdrivers are made in the USA. As are a bunch of their other tools
Used a similar method to store tools in a plastic container. With all the bouncing, it tore the fender washers through the bottom of the container. I switched to aluminum flat stock over the bolts. Problem solved (for me).
good call, i was gonna go that regular route, maybe ill just use bigger sheet plates as washers to prevent the pull through. thanks for sharing your experience
Damn right, I’m a general contractor, if I’m not organized it just makes it stressful and it takes a lot longer
Ditto I have as many boxes, milk crates, tool boxes and buckets in my truck, it makes life so easy to not dig through large containers of loose stuff where it multiplies the job setup and pack up times
Those rubber made containers are legit, I've had them in my truck bed for years of pool service and they last like no other. They also haven't changed the designs hardly at all over the years so built in stuff still works with new replacements.
I use the same rubbermaid container with my Polaris Ranger. It contains water pretty good when the top dips into the water when doing crossings. lol. Otherwise no complaints!
I finally stared doing the same thing with a plastic tub, but yours is way better. Thank you for this video!
On the Rubbermaid tote, run a bead of RTV silicone in the channel of the lid and smooth it out with your finger to create a gasket then let it dry before closing it. This will help to minimize the amount of dust and some moisture out. I did that on a tote about 20 years ago and it still works great.
Good idea, I do the same thing except I cut wax paper strips and put them between the RTV and the box then put the lid on the box and snap it down. Pull the lid off the box the next day, remove the wax paper and you have a custom fit gasket.
Nate, check out Atlas 46 they have some cool tool rolls and all USA made.
I have started using ammo boxes they come in different sizes and are sealed from the elements
JKU owner here, and I love my Smittybilt tool cab for the back of my Jeep. Holds all my trail gear, and locks for when I’m in the not so safe areas.
Hi Nate! Find a right size plastic window box planters for your muddy items, helps with clean up and water control.
Nothing worse than "yard saleing" all your gear when your looking for that one tool you know you packed. I enjoyed your set up back when you were using the ammo cans, this new set up is definitely more organized. Gives me motivation to organize my mess of a tool bag. Great video!
Nate look at Milwaukee pack out, I have a big box mounted on top of my drawer system using their base plate
Great video! I use towels to back in between “stuff” in my storage boxes to keep things from moving around. I do this in my work truck boxes and it really keeps things together. When it comes to screw drivers I carry one Stanley ratcheting with multiple heads. Saves lots of room!
I made a “Jump Bag” that I keep between the front seats. If has a handful of tools you use 95% of the time. Phillips, flat head, 5-6 ratchet wrenches, knipex pliers, couple zip ties...
I use the d ring keepers to organize my extention cords, air lines, and welding leads. The air lines and extention cords are hung on the wall but all of the leads are all hung on my fabrication cart.
a game saver that i always bring with me and has got us off the trail in Moab twice now is a length of chain and some bolts long enough to bass through and cinch down with. ill bring several lengths of bolts and at least two two foot sections of chain... we have used these to hold a broken front axle up enough to get off the trail and for ripped off or weakened control arm mounts. wrap that chain around something and a hi-lift handle and crank down a few bolts to lock things in place.
even though i have a premier power welder on board i still carry them. its just one of those things that proved worthy of a place in the oh-shit-kit years ago before the welder.
i know i've commented on this video before, but i recently purchased a pair of the step 22 bags. and one of them i have completely loaded with full sets of metric and standard sockets and wrenches, and let me tell you, that giant bag became significantly less giant when you end up with as many tools loaded into it as i have. i'm still experimenting with layouts and what goes where and what i'm going to be eliminating and adjusting but those bags are absolutely game changing for offroad tool storage. i'm still working on getting everything just right but with the sheer level of things i've rounded up that i need its hard to whittle it down very much at all. but those bags have made it absolutely 1000 times easier to access and organize things i need ready access to.
We use the space between the "front" and the "back" to fit a slim cooler to keep our drinks and food. We also have a growler filled with ice and water, usually in the footwell. The area between the "back" and the tailgate is for folding chairs and whatnot.
I use a tote also. On tote and cooler I mounted SeaSense Hatch Lift Springs to open lids. Marine grade reduces chance of rust so far.
I love the action packers. Just be careful with that much weight. I have seen the fender washer still pull though. I ran a piece of 1” by .120 strap between the bolt holes on my Jeep for the trunk. Just a little added insurance for roll overs.
Sometimes simple and fast is the best way to go. I think I'm going to copy this idea for my TJ.
I used to ratchet strap my utility case down but now I'm going to bolt it down, thank for the tip. I use the "Bucket Boss" rollup tool pouches, very durable. Great video
I like your style. Don't usually watch many USA youtuber 4WD shows. You are down to earth with good ideas. Plus you aren't hyper excited about everything. I'm in Australia and have just bought new D-Max SX. Had 4WD before but not for a while. Won't be doing extreme stuff as being a bit old recovery of the vehicle, and my self for that matter, isn't in my to do list.
I need to get some of those keeper straps and small pouches. I've been using a combination of tool bags from CLC (1537 &1539) wrench rolls from ergodyne, and an atlas46 roll pouch for sockets mounted on rails. I usually end up overpacking tools because 90s jeeps like to use a random SAE size here and there, and the less time somebody else in the group spends fixing their junk means more trails that I get to ride.
Like how the video turned out. Glad you made it for us. I like the storage solutions. Interested to see how that Rubbermaid holds up. Had one crack in the winter... I like your tool setups, especially that bag holding the screwdrivers etc.
Excellent video sir. Have used that exact Rubbermaid box in the back of my pickup for more than a decade. I modified mine by replacing the hinge with a threaded rod which protrudes out both ends - and allows me to then attach hold downs to the hinge side of the box. I have a Warn 8000lb winch in mine actually - QD setup front and back of rig - along with the other gear. Have found a 24" bow saw is really handy when wind storms happen and one needs to cut the downed trees off the trail to get home. Thanks for the Flex Tape tip - will look for some next time I'm in our local Canadian Tire! Happy Easter and stay well.
As many "prepper" videos as I watch, you're right there with the best of them regarding your level of preparedness. Rock on brother!
I have a bunch of the action packers but haven't incorporated any of them into the jeep yet but they are nice! Also digging the tool rolls vs my giant toolbag that I can never find anything. So you might have just inspired me to redo my junk now. Thanks lol
Dude these tool rolls are a game changer 🤘
One thing I didn't see in your bag with belts and hoses and zipties and tape, etc... was some hose clamps. I assume they're in there, but if not, a few sizes of hose clamps will always come in handy.
Love the kit, very well thought out. Hope you don’t need it, but excited you have it. Thanks for the upload.
That was me at the gas station in Moab with the green ZR2 having a fanboy moment 😂 I hope you had as much fun as I did this year!
I would add the following (for people who 4x4 in Northern Michigan): DeWalt 60/20 volt battery electric chainsaw (I have used this numerous times to cut through blow downs on my way in before daylight, and on my way out after dark from the woods where I go hunting). Also, a portable/collapsible "Wyoming Saw" (for tree branches and a bone saw -- great for quartering a deer). Also a machete-like devise called a "Woodsman" (which is a good substitute for a heavy ax) -- I have used this on numerous occasions to clear brush from a trail I am trying to get through, where a chain saw is just to big for the job.
Milwaukee tool Packouts lock together. After market companies make feet for other brands of containers. Perhaps you could mount your action packer and be able to remove it if need. I.e. to move it to another vehicle of if you need room in the jeep for shopping etc.
I had like 12 of these on my work van. Great tool boxes 👍
I made a cardboard cut out across my made in the USA Craftsman set to help Jeep Deming Place Antrim rattling.
If you have dual battery carry a welder cables and rods and able to stick weld on the trail using the batterys
Great guide to tools & recovery kit. It's always good to see how the other person do it, get some ideas for your own kit. Always appreciate you taking the effort to make these videos.
Something I like to do to stuff like this is glue velcro to the backside and possibly top so you can velcro a first aid kit to the outside, I have my drone back on velcro so it doesn't slide around, im a big fan of velcro and magnets awesome video like always bud 🤙
Great video Nate.
I really appreciate that instead of making a custom fancy box. Which of course you can. You chose a cheap plastic rubber made box. Because it works. And going in to detail about leaving space left over for dirty equipment. Easily overlooked.
Cheers
I run a dirt work company and we have the tekton socket sets (all 3) and the same wrench rolls in all the trucks - awesome stuff and we abuse the holy hell out of them. highly recommended
You are a very well prepared man
Spray the shop towels in the blow molded case with silicone spray. Helps with corrosion issues and you can wipe the tools down.
Also, the blow molded case helps you make sure you've policed up all your sockets when using them.
Great points, brother. Always make great content. But I want to touch upon one thing. After 20+ years off roading, I’ve learned to NEVER use hard shackles from HomeDepot or Lowe’s, they are meant for static applications. So hoist an engine, heavy duty tie downs or anchoring heavy objects but as an off road use, they have and will bend even break, even saying they’re 10-20k rated, they really aren’t.
When are you going to get back to the most powerful tdi build? Jeep truck build?
Steel Stick from JB Weld. I don't go anywhere without it. I've actually used it on other people's punctured crank case, punctured fuel tank, and random people flagging me down for things like a punctured radiator. Stuff is worth its weight in gold 🤙
Comparing Carhart Denim to Yoga Pants!! Hilarious!! That's a visual that makes the point. Too funny.
I love that you are using a simple plastic tote. I think people over complicate things at times when something as simple and cheap as that tote will do the trick. 🤘
Excellent video, Nate! I love how you cover all aspects of off-roading. Gear is Very important, and keeping it from zinging around in a flop or rollover is even more important. Sometimes, a simple solution is best. I also use a tote to keep all my recovery gear/tools/parts clean, dry and in place. It's great that you bolted it down, with space fore and aft, and the well-thought out reasoning behind it. It's great seeing you build sliders and bumpers and such, as well as watching the rock-crawling videos, but this sort of video is needed as well. Thanks for another great video, keep 'em coming!!
You should always carry 2 metal shackles for the common occurrence where someone is stuck and their vehicle doesn't have rated recovery points on the front. You can use the two hard shackles and the tree saver strap as a "bridle" that will connect between the two tie points that all vehicles have on the front. Then you can snatch them out a lot more safely, since the load is split between those points using the bridle, and if one fails the second will prevent the whole snatch line slinging back. Strongly strongly recommend you include that second metal shackle in your kit mate! Great video and thanks for sharing
Also, for the same reason - you should include a hitch recovery point in your kit, both for your car or someone else's. Waaaaaaayyyy too many people who aren't familiar with performing recoveries use the tow ball to attach the snatch strap to. This is incredibly dangerous and literally kills multiple people each year
Awesome video! I’m used to having a full toolbox on my truck so great to see some ideas on how to consolidate for the jeep! Keep up the awesome content!
Thanks for the insight. I’m going to put together a similar goody box. I just happen to have a couple pelican boxes that’ll work perfect! Rock on!
as I said on social media, I love seeing other peoples storage solutions, may not use it, but theres usually 1 little tidbit where you get a 'oh yeah, duh' moment lol. The storage I'm doing in my WJ is kinda unique, but the main and aux purposes for the jeep are too. my main tool carry/organize will be milwaukee pack outs, not cheap, but I use them at work and at home .. so can grab 2 snap in boxes and go. I really like the Tekton tools, but I've got so many sets right now I need to break/lose a bunch before I buy more LOL
Would love to hear more about why you decided to stop carrying a spare. I continue to carry one because of things that you have said in the past, and I can’t afford a power tank right now. Curious to hear your thoughts and to see if I should start saving for a tank.
With this rig it was pretty simple. It always get trailered so I keep it in the truck. I reduced weight, opened up space and always have it near by. The rigs I don't trailer will have their own spare mounted to the vehicle 👍
@@DirtLifestyle That makes a lot of sense. My Jeep is my daily, and it’s how I get to and from the trail. I hadn’t considered that you have a trailer to get to the trail with. That makes a lot of sense!
I was coming here to ask the same question since Nate has always been a big supporter of carrying a spare. Was curious of why the change.
Gear nerd here too! Good vid brother!
Keep it simple! Always a good plan.
Nice! Love the builds. This however, was straight practical. Thanks for the tree saver comments. Two clevises for bumpers is good. Love my soft shackles also. Soft shackles and winch line have a minimum bend radius and the sharp edge of a bumper mount is usually not that radius. Clevises are close to that radius for some lines. Love the tool rolls.
I like segregating my tools in bags. wrenches in one, sockets in another, and narrowing the ones you carry to the ones you know you will use makes it so much more convenient! For 20 years I was always doing breaks or something under the hood or whatever for my mom's different cars, and I finally had to buy a box to put them in but I just had them tossed in. It finally got so full that the little plastic see through toolbox started cracking after 20+ years lol. I threw them in my trunk and was adding to them for tools my cars needed hahaha. Now I try to be a lot more organized with things, but I still have a bag of tools behind the seat of my truck and a small socket set with metric and standard sockets, and another small case with different bits: flat, phillips, torque, square and a handle that will accommodate them for utilization. I have a set of tools that will remove an inline fuel filter from back 20 years ago, and haven't used it for probably 13 years lol but it's there if I need it. It fits behind the seat and it has adjustable wrenches of different sizes, adjustable pliers, open end and boxed in wrenches, extensions. If I don't have the tool to fix something, I would be surprised. Because I've added to it since all the tools for different things I've worked on for my vehicles and my mom's, so It has accumulated a lot of tools, small and large. I'm pretty big on tools or geek out as you say lol. I watched this about a month ago and saw it come back up again on suggested videos and thought I would watch it again because I've added a Harbor Freight "viking 12 volt Jump Starter" with 1700 Peak AMPS. It has a 150 psi compressor with adjustable pressure settings and stuck it behind the passenger seat, so I would have a jump if I need it and no one is around and a means of airing my tires up since watching this video. I need to add a toolbox to the back I can lock up for items that only make sense to have access to back there like a lockout kit for those moments of absent mindedness when I'm hurrying and and lock myself out, which doesn't happen too often lol I think my last lockout was 7 years ago and my more recent a month ago when it started raining and I was trying to hurry and go into work to beat the rain and had been working 7 12 hour shifts on a turnaround and was zombied fied after a couple weeks driving an hour and a half each way, in my defense lol; actually I need to get a good flat repair kit now and throw into my bag, which I was reminded of when I saw your kit, but it also made me remember maybe adding a seat belt cutter. I actually got that idea from Brad, who said he added one to his kit because he had to use a knife to cut someone out one time, and he brought up a good point that a seatbelt cutter is way safer to use, being no chance of accidentally cutting someone in the process of freeing them from their vehicle! I also need to add a kinetic tow rope and soft shackle and a regular tow strap and a hard shackle. those are things I want to add to what I have in my truck, and I really need to figure out how to mount a winch to my truck somewhere. I have been thinking front but I may resort to the rear somewhere. I could weld my own bumper together back there, and it needs some weight back there anyway and that would be a good way of adding 2 or 3 hundred pounds. It's so light back there that it is easy to lose traction! Great video. More things to keep in mind to add to what I haul around with me in my truck. Things we have control of are things that can save us hundreds on a tow company. People that are on one of the trails, such as in Moab, I hear that it's in the thousands, ouch, but anyway, if I can have some basic things with me, that's all the better. Your video just reminds me of some things I still need to get!
Put a shop towel in each of your bags to quiet their rattling. Plus then you have a bright colored mat to out things on as you take them on and off
Really wish there was a "tool kit" that only had the sockets and what not that you will need for your model of Jeep. One for a YJ, TJ, JK,.... no extra bits and what not. That would help keep the, "why do I have this?", down to a min.
pffft!!!! Crack lighter..... Hahahaha
Lol
First and only set of metric wrenches I've bought is Tekton, great quality wrenches! I'm glad to see they have tool rolls, those are definitely on my list now
Interesting your favourite piece of recovery gear is your kinetic rope and winch. For me I would have to say it is my max tracks , it get me out of the majority of the sticky situations doesn’t require a secondary vehicle or a anchor point yeah I would have to say my traction boards are my number one piece of recovery gear.
great set up, i have done almost the exact same thing with bags, rolls and a plastic bin to store them in... the only difference is i like to keep my bin mobile between the taco and the jeep depending on what we're doing or where we're going i just use the same tool set up for both because i'm never wheeling/road tripping both at the same time. thanks for the run down!
I am overwhelmingly interested in anything Nate has to say. You might want to check out Blue Ridge Overland for their tool bag. And I have become a Tekton fan. Some pliers, screwdrivers and other stuff is USA made. Great quality for the price.
Thanks for watching brother 👊
It really makes me happy to see another person use tekton,ive had the same 3/8'ths tool kit for about 2 years and man ive been happy ever since,i had some Snap-On tools......cough cough* Crap-On tools i've always went through some ratchets using the good ole cheater bar but with tektons i have not broken a single one and im super happy with their ratchets on some of their other tools like their impact sockets pliers and the good ole torque wrench and ect.but yeah cant wait to see nate use the heck out of em :D
If you cut a piece of cardboard to fit the inside shape of the socket set, it will keep them in place, and quiet, too. Can even double it up if one isn't thick enough 👍
Recommendation for the distribution plate brainstorming; look up different ways to use a “figure 8” that’s used in tree work. Commonly used as a lowering device, but I use them for different scenarios all the time.
Best wishes to you and the Family this holiday weekend! I usually use ammo cans and heavy duty totes to carry my supplies. The totes I use have holes for locks, but haven't really needed them yet. I really like the idea of the rubbermaid tote and locking systems. Yeah, I tend to weigh down my Samurai with too much tools that stresses out my vehicle even more so. Will take those tools you mention to help narrow down what I need to bring. Like to see what the professionals generally bring on the trail, so the info is super helpful! I also use those nutcerts as well for a lot of things. They're definitely useful when mounting parts! Thanks.
Check out the Ernst twist lock socket rails, you can move all those tekton sockets to 4 socket rails and then put them in the pockets of your bag. I do this with an atlas 46 yorktown tool roll. Tekton is a great bang for the buck and tool rolls are the way to go for offroad.
I've got a set of tekton 1/2 inch impact sockets and extensions. Came with a decent ratchet and I absolutely love them. I've been running a blow molded Craftsman tool set for years. IMO the tool sets in cases is the only way to go.
Tekton is a nice budget tool. Their warranty is great and easy to redeem. If you're not looking to spend a fortune on tools and want good quality, I recommend them.
The steel shackles are nice when the recovery point has sharp corners that you don't want to run a soft shackle through. Get a couple axle straps with smooth rounded rings so they don't cut into synthetic fibers. They are great when the soft shackle isn't long enough or you can use 2 with a tree saver strap to make a V-bridle when pulling from the axle or wherever, granted you can do this with just soft shackles, but again sometimes you need extra length. Get ones long enough you can wrap through a wheel if you need to pull a wheel with a winch. Also they can be used to wrap a ratchet strap on itself. The best way I've found to store paracord is a ziplock bag. Make sure its not tangled, then just shove it in like loading a rope bag. Close the ziplock bag but leave a little of the paracord's end hanging out. When you need cord, just pull it from the end without opening the bag. It also keeps the cord bundle from getting tangled with other stuff around it.
I'm my Cherokee daily driver I use the plastic tote as it's simple easy and somewhat organized.
This is something I really need to do.... get more recovery gear, bring tools, bring spare parts. And I really like the idea of using that action packer. I have an lj and wonder if I could fit it in long ways on one side of tub and fit a cooler long ways on the other side.
Nice reminder that I’m in no way prepared to take my jeep off road! Here I am thinking I got my winch and tow strap I’m ready to get out. Now to fit an entire repair shop in the back of the TJ ugh.
You said, you've been wheelin for 15 or 16 years. I can tell by the step stool next to the tail gate. I got one too. LOL
Lol it's a must
Highly recommend X-treme Tape. Silicone tape that bonds to itself and creates a perfect seal. I've used it to repair a split CV boot on my Tacoma, and it lasted for over 500 miles after that. Never had to, but I can see it being used for rad hoses etc.
I’m sure someone has commented by now but I’ve always heard Tekton pronounced Tek-ton (ton). Nice recovery kit review. The only thing I’d add-paint metal stuff like the clevis’ and hooks with fluorescent orange paint-seems like that’s the kind of thing I always lay down in the dirt or grass or even leave hanging on someone else’s vehicle and forget or lose, if it’s bright orange I’m more likely to see it. Thanks.
Flex seal is awesome I love the tape and the quarts of paint they’re legit even if it’s soaked it’ll do the job
I definitely need to sit down and do this. Keep up the good work always look forward to the next video. Like the variations of videos to
When I rode 4-wheelers and SXSs a lot all over the place I had setups like this, but often thought about building a sliding cabinet in my small gooseneck horse trailer nose that would have compartments to fit the individual bags. Just an idea for you for the back of your Jeep