Lightest EDC Pocket Toolkit: 7 Tools, 14 Bits, 5 ¼ Ounces (148g)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 พ.ค. 2024
- I wanted to carry a knife, pliers, screwdriver + rachet with extra bits, tweezers, pen, and flashlight but the entire kit needed to be as light as Leatherman Skeletool (5.25oz - 148g), cost less than $125, and be low profile in my pocket. After months of research and testing, I've created a few different toolkits that can be carried in your wallet so it's super slim and functional. This is not a sponsored video, I purchased everything myself.
Victorinox Bantam - $25-30, 1oz (29g)
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CRKT CEO Compact Pocket Knife - $44, 1.6oz (45g)
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CIVIVI Lumi Small Pocket Knife - $50, 2oz (56g)
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Topeak Lite DX rachet kit - $30, 1oz (31g)
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Leatherman Bit Kit - $5, 1/3oz (12g) - per pack of 3 bits
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Knipex Cobra mini pliers - $26, 2oz (60g)
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Leatherman Style PS - $35, 1.6oz (45g)
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OHTO micro pen - $9, 0.1oz (3g)
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Olight i1R 2 EOS - $18, 0.5oz (24g)
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Victorinox SwissCard (scissors + tweezers)
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Victorinox replacement scissors - $9, 0.25oz (7g)
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Slip-N-Snip Folding Safety Scissors (mine were a knockoff, buy USA) - $13
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Fiskars Folding Scissors 4" - $7
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Victorinox replacement tweezers $4, 1g
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Bellroy Card Sleeve, Obsidian color - $55, 0.8oz (23g)
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Modern Carry Minimal Card Holder - $13
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50pack Zipper pulls - $7
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0:00 Intro
1:10 Bantam knife
2:41 Cobra pliers
3:18 Rachet
5:02 Bit kit storage
7:08 Scissors
8:40 Tweezers
9:04 Flashlight
10:16 Pen
11:12 Tool weight + price
11:58 Belkin card sleeve
13:36 Style PS
14:29 Modern Carry sleeve
15:00 Other wallets
15:32 Knife alternatives
16:35 Wrap up - วิทยาศาสตร์และเทคโนโลยี
This is possibly the only actually good EDC video I have ever watched. I wear shorts with ONE pocket, not cargo shorts. As the household handy man, who works on the occasional server for work, this is finally something that isn't miserable to carry. Epic job sir.
Awesome thanks! Being comfortable is more important than having some fancy titanium pry bar or pen. I’m working on a follow up now with lots of improvements
this is a VERY well-produced video. The video angles and shot was EXCELLENT, Very visionally pleasing to watch
Thanks so much, I had fun making this one. I’ve been tinkering with these pocket tool ideas for a few months. I have a problem…
@Todd Parker Sir, I think you find the Boker Plus Atlas quite appealing , or even the Atlas Multi, which include scissors
I just came down to the comments to say exactly what he said. Outstanding production quality!
Thanks, I really appreciated that!
@@todd.parker Are Knipex Cobra 4 inch pliers uncomfortable to hold in hand as they are so small ? I am asking this because I am confused between 4 inch and 5 inch version.
I like how you EDC was constructed from items you need in your daily life: no gimmicky tools
This is pure EDC content at its best. Informative, straight to the point, and well explained.
Other edc channels get way too caught up on whats cool, whats currently trending and lose their way over what EDC actually it.
Great stuff 👍
Oh yeah, I feel like other EDC channels would spend a decent chunk of the weight of this kit on a piece of titanium that does literally nothing besides being a piece of titanium and going for 200$+
EDC is a lifestyle though, so there is some value in having nice stuff.
"Nice?" If "nice" means "functional" then that makes sense.
Personally, I am much more concerned with the capabilities of my EDC than with impressing anyone with "nice" tools.
I am also less concerned about weight.
I just weighed all my EDC, which consists of a Leatherman Wave, a Vise-Grip Toolbox, their 2 leather belt pouches, a Select-a-Bit screwdriver with 16 bits, a Kershaw Filter AO knife, a Victorinox Champion Plus, a 25 ft/7.5 meter DollarTree tape measure, a Gerber Sportsman's Steel, a Knipex 125 mm Cobra and 125 mm smooth jaw "wrench," a Model S Eze-Lap diamond sharpener, a Chapman 1/4" hex ratchet, a 1/4" bit holder with a universal joint, all in a Gerber pouch, and a lanyard consisting of 60 feet of 2 mm Dyneema (500 lb break strength) which I crocheted into a 2 foot length with stainless mini biners at each end. All together my EDC is a bit over 4 lbs, but I can do more with it than most can. The Leatherman Wave has a Volty DC voltmeter substituted for the reversible screwdriver and the Victorinox Champion has a Firefly ferrocerium fire starter substituting for the toothpick.
Excellent kit. Mines almost complete. I can say after some trial and error, the correct straw size is 10mm and the correct heat shrink tube size is 3/8-3/16 12-4 AWG.
Thanks for measuring that, been meaning to
Thanks for this!
I've wanted this forever so happy you made a video on this, please make it a series🤩! The video is also produced in a way that is so exciting to watch and hits all important points!
Love my Topeak Ratchet Rocket kit. For years now it’s been an essential for assembling and disassembling furniture! Totally worth it! 👍
I have been using my Leatherman skeletool for about 3 years now and man has it came in handy for 100s of uses. Carry it everyday. As it wears and is all scratched up. It just keeps on working. It’s the Glock of multi tools.
Production value is crazy good and the finished product is amazing! I love the Stretchy wallet idea, may start working on my own!
Such a well-done video! Truly inspiring, and I have modeled my own new kit after yours. One observation I've made after the fact though is that the Topeak ratchet is definitely the better option: I started with the Prestacycle ratchet before discovering that it's 21mm longer (and heavier too) than the Topeak one, so it sticks out rather obnoxiously even without a bit preinstalled.
Todd, this is the most appealing EDC kit I have seen. Thank you for the dilligent research and faithful testing!
Greetings from Alabama! I like the way you attacked a problem. You had a clear cut goal and worked your way toward elegant solutions via trial and error. Well done !
Probably the best instruction/information video I have ever seen. I wish you offered these for sale. Thank you.
Nice set up. I use those knipex around the house constantly and they punch way above their weight class. Got a stubborn shower head off the other day and was pleasantly surprised how well they worked
I didn't know I need one, but I do now.
Quality of the video is a cherry on top. Cheff's kiss.
I'm falling in love with this setup. Really great to carry all day, and sooo usefefull. Thanks.
Have really bought in to this idea. I ordered the knipex pliers and the wonderful victorinox bantam. Actually decided I didn’t need a ratchet so got the victorinox screwdriver set for the Swiss tools. Found a perfect Italian leather “key holder” that after some persuading is freed up inside. Deciding on scissor and torch options now. Thank you so much for putt8ng me on this path as I feel this will serve me very well for years to come. ❤
It's a shame Victorinox don't make a Bantam with scissors or indeed any other 84mm Vic with scissors, I'm sure they'd sell very well, but apparently the machine for making these broke and they are not replacing it. A Victorinox Classic is very light at 21g or 3/4 oz, and has small but very capable scissors, much better than the Leatherman Style PS/Squirt scissors you see here. The Classic SD in alox is even lighter and slimmer, but you lose the toothpick and tweezers. Another nice Victorinox which is very slim due to it's smooth alox scales is the 74mm Moneyclip, it has the same toolset as the Classic but all a bit bigger, especially the blade, and it only weighs 28g. I have the same torch as you see here, it's £15 if you are in the UK, I keep mine on my keychain, I recommend it.
Cool video - I was thinking of making a similar one myself. I have been a Swiss Army Knife fan for 50 years and prefer them to the Leatherman tools I have owned, accepting the lack of pliers. One tool I find indispensable on a mostly daily basis is a metal file. I like Vallorbe files which you buy without handles. They are a little long for a pocket EDC but so worth it for so many tasks.
After watching this, I had a blast redoing my carry. It's now based in a Chums Daily Carry Wallet. On the front are a couple bandages, some sheets of Rite in the Rain paper, and a couple quarters (for Aldi).
On the important side, I carry the Victorinox Bantam, a Leatherman PS with the 3D Bit Holder mod from eBay, the pen in the video, and a couple handy Leatherman bits in a piece of unshrunk heat shrink tubing. The pen is just a bit longish, but not enough to cause a problem. This kit is SO lightweight and convenient! Thanks for the inspiration, Todd!
(I like the Chums wallet so much I got one of the Surfshorts wallets to use as my normal wallet, after removing the keyring. Main credit card goes in that pocket, other non-cash stuff (like a Fresnel lens and a hedgehog metal comb/tool) goes in the window side, and cash in the last side.)
Great video! I also recommend the cadet to replace the bantam. I like the addition of the lanyard loop paired with a keysmart pocket clip. It keeps the knife well organized in your pocket. Thanks for the content!
Until I watched this video I had no idea the USB-C i1R-2-Pro was bigger than the micro USB I1R-2-EOS version. I bought the USB-C one awhile ago assuming everything was the same except the charging port. Really respect your incredible attention to detail and the thought you put into this.
Yeah, it’s a bummer. I hate micro usb but didn’t want something much bigger
@@todd.parker Yeah but the inconvenience of microUSB surely isn't worth an extra gram or two on the flashlight.
This is by far the best, and I do mean the BEST every day carry #EDC load out I have ever seen. Every part of this is amazing. The knipex and bit bundle is out of the world genius. Has inspired me to make my own and exactly what I need for work and personal use
So glad you liked it. I’m into being super efficient, good to see others also find it satisfying!
I agree… it’s superb.
I do nor like to put items on the coin pocket of the jeans as I end up losing them very fast 😭
Excellent tool kit 👍
You are the first one that I have watched that made sense. What to carry and how. Very good information video
Well done. Your utilization of the shrink wrap is simple brilliance.
Great video! I’m not a big edc person but have been watching videos of what people carry and I love how you keep price in mind! I was looking at knives and im dumbfounded at prices of knives lol
I know! So many EDC videos don’t seem to care about price or weight, just craftsmanship. Pretty stuff but no fun to carry
@@todd.parker Yes, I have been watching a few EDC videos. The stuff presented is beautiful, well made and mostly useless in a real situation. The items are more for show and bragging rights! I appreciate your choices, as they are actually could perform a task and not look ridiculous at the same time. I, personally, am not spending $800.00 on a pocket full of cool titanium toys
Oh wow, the sheer amount of tool inclusions you have in such a tiny overall portable package is tickling my brain JUST RIGHT! I love this so much.
Glad you liked it. I'm really happy with this setup.
About the bandaids, i allways put in my EDCs a bigger bandaid stripe, the type that is like 10cm long and you can cut off from it vertically any size bandaids you want since you allready got the scissors.
Awesome set up and thank you for sharing it with all of the helpful details.
Excellent video. Another option to carry everything is a bolder wallet. They make them in many sizes and they are all good. Thanks
Although minimal weight is not my highest priority, this kit, in the last iteration with the PS, looks to fit my use case nicely. The only change I'd make is adding some small zip ties, maybe a "band aid" or two, and swapping the Bantam for a pry tool. I always carry a "dedicated" knife, and I keep a P38 can opener on my keychain.
I like the other two kits as well. Very well thought out.
Simply outstanding! I’ve been slowly putting together a titanium edc kit. Slowly because titanium stuff is expensive. Your system is an amazing solution to the price of a titanium kit. Thanks so much for the multitude of creative ideas and high quality production quality of your video. I’m subscribing!
Awesome! Thank you!
Spooky how I’ve been thinking about this, but only that. I haven’t done any online searches for anything in particular. Perhaps, this ultra light EDC toolkit is the natural evolution of all the pocket stuff I’ve acquired so far.
Brilliantly done! I was surprised by the production quality of your video. You found so many cool items that I never knew about. Love the Style PS suggestion as well. I’ll check out your other vids.
Awesome kit you've built here! It's going to give people some really great ideas on some lightweight options!
Thanks Jason!
Update: Yes, I know about the Victorinox Compact, Cybertool, Pioneer, etc. but none of them were worth the extra weight/cost to get scissors. It's simpler, sure but not as optimized for the toolset I need. Thanks for all the recs!
I forgot to add overlays with the weights of everything in grams so. I’ve added weights of all the tools in both ounces and grams in the video description. I’m a huge fan of metric and did all my research and calculations in grams but ended up using ounces for my US audience. Let’s admit it, metric is superior.
Was going to say: my only criticism (as a fellow US person) was that I don't really have a mental model for oz in this range but I do for g...
You’ve put together a really nicely thought out kit, and a well-produced video 🙂 I carry the Cybertool M (5g heavier than your kit) which covers everything except the torch, albeit not as well 😄
Super helpful video, especially the ratchet set, thanks for the heads up.
Todd, this is beautiful video with nice details. pure. thank you
Great little tool kit! I like your presentation, and the way you explained your decisions and edc philosophy.
One major upgrade that I would humbly suggest is exchanging BofA for a local credit union. I made the swap more than a decade ago and have been very happy. Tt was a nice way to trade the negative aspects of giant multinational corporations for a member owned organization that provides better service at a better price and puts my money to work locally. YMMV.
Thanks for putting this video together, I could see you put a lot of thought into this to Kit.
I have been caring a dedicated pair of pliers and a dedicated pair of scissors for many years it’s just something I’ve always done. I never really focused on minimizing the weight as much as you did but I just found that the utility is hard to beat.
In the last couple of years it feels like the entire world has caught onto something that I’ve been doing for 20 years and it’s kind of exciting to see your entire generation of people start to discover something that you’ve always been doing.
On the subject of the Swiss army knife, I’ve been carrying a Victorinox alox farmer for probably 20 years and have never damaged the blade yet. I’m pretty hard on a knife and that’s not the only knife I carry admittedly… But these Victorinox knives are actually a lot tougher than people give them credit for. Obviously that blade is not a pry bar but neither is the blade on any of the other knives you mentioned.
I find that if you are using it as intended, as a knife to cut things that a Swiss army knife like the bantam or my farmer will do just fine for anything you would want to cut. I cut rope and cardboard and rubber and saplings and all sorts of stuff with it I’ve used it for carving and it’s still able to shave hair with just a few strokes on a sharpening stone.
I don’t really worry that much about absolute minimalization of weight, I probably should but I don’t. Probably because I’m constantly trying out new gear and switching things out so that makes it tough. I probably own six or seven different small pair of pliers and three or four different small ratchets. I own several small adjustable wrenches and number of pocket knives and small drivers etc. and they just get swapped in and out all the time because I enjoy variety.
One thing I carry that I never leave home without and I never see anybody else carrying one, it doesn’t weigh very much and I just keep it in the coin pocket on my pants or the watchpocket you might call it is a small tape measure. I just find myself using it all the time to see if things that I want to buy will fit in the car or maybe if they’re going to fit in my house in a certain spot… You just can’t imagine how many times you’re “like let me measure that” recently I also started playing around with carrying a pocket caliper, I’m not sure that’s something long-term that will stay with me but the tape measure for sure will, that’s something I’ve carried for 20 years.
Only very recently have I tried the knipex Pliers, I would say they’re pretty nifty… It is nice that they’re a little bit lighter weight but they’re really expensive for what they are. I’m not sure I bought mine but I wouldn’t say that if you own some other high-quality pocket-size pliers that it’s necessarily worth spending 2 to 3 times as much to go out and get them unless you’re just a mini tool enthusiast like me. Even I resisted it for years just based on the outrageous cost.
Thanks for all the ideas!
was a very interesting and entertaining watch... its true that everyone has their own needs and everyones edc would look different...but its cool to see the thought process behind how your one was put together... 👍👍
I’m eagerly waiting for the next kit. I really loved this video.
The best micro kit I have seen on TH-cam so far. Great job ! and at a reasonable price too :)
Wow, thanks!
Awesome video! I have exactly the same Knipex Cobra pliers and wallet. In my case, I have the Victorinox Compact SAK which includes a combo tool, scissors, blade, pen, nail file, hook, toothpick, corkscrew and tweezers. Instead of the Leatherman bits and standalone ratchet driver I have the Victorinox’s equivalent from the Swiss Tool which is also a ratchet driver with extension bar incorporated which also comes with bits. Please keep up the amazing content creation. Regards from Mattoon, IL.
Well done. You kept the functionality and jetsoned the weight & bulk!
Excellent tool kit. A ton of functionality in a small package. Well done. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks! 👍
My favorite EDC minimalist pen is the Stow Away Space Pen, from Fisher Space Pen👍 (about $17)! It's aluminum, and is 3.9" closed, 5.13" open, and its only .25" wide, which is just fractionally larger than the Fisher pressurized ink cartridge itself. It weighs .2oz. The famous pressurized ink cartridge writes upside dow, under water, through grease, in -30˚F -> +250˚F, in the vacuum of space, and lasts many times longer than regular inc cartridges. This is paraphrased from the info that comes with the pen, but I've carried one larger Space Pen version for 20+ years (the same pen!), and I've done all the things it claims to do, (except for that outer space and +250˚F thing 😜👍) and its' never skipped a beat!
I enjoyed this video so much! What a unique take on EDC!
Thanks! Yeah, seemed like a vide that needed to exist so I made it
Man that was perfect!
I was looking for ages on a good and ultralight multitool for bikepacking, but never was happy with what´s on the market. I actualy never thought about splitting it into different Parts, because I thought it would weight much more.
This is a great benchmark to work with, in the next few weeks! Thanks!
No need for an extra light on my rides but a corkscrew will be added for sure ;D
Really helpful video. As a backpacker, weight and volume are both critical. I am not ultra-light as I want the ability to fix broken gear in the field. I've carried a Leatherman for years but started seeing EDC content and realized having the pliers and screw driver on same tool was very limiting.
Great research. And I think the pocket optimization including wallet and key(s) is really the capacity you should aim for. No holster, no bulk. Great!
Totally agree!
Finally the Victorinox Bantam Alox gets some love in a review… i edc one for years now in the coin pocket of my jeans and bought it as birthday present for many friends. Regarding the ratchet I also carry a one by Victorinox sometimes that looks quite similar to the one you mentioned. Great channel by the way! The video was also very well done. Subscribed before it was finished 👍
Thanks for subscribing. The Bantam is a gem. With the Victorinox, do you have to take the bit out and flip it over to change directions? I also heard the bits fall through if you apply pressure. It was on my list until I heard stuff like that.
@@todd.parker you are right, it needs an additional piece to function and you also have to take it out to change directions. So it does not fit your requirements. I have that and some bits in the holster of my spirit multi tool (quite nice alternative to leathermans by the way) so the size did not matter so much… your recommendation seems the better fit then. Unfortunately I do not get all of the items in Germany where I live 🙂
Wow. I am literally gonna buy all of these. That is a bloody impressive little kit.
The leatherman style ps is discontinue from what I can see, but knipex are good.
Absolutely mind blowing !!!
Thank you 🤍
Great little kit👍 Definately high quality in a compact size for real world carry ability and capability for most people that don't want to weigh their pockets down or carry around a pouch or bag.
Exactly. I don’t like feeling any tools in my pocket so I really had to get creative
Love it
You might consider heat shrink wrapping that Victorinox pen and seeing if the ergo is any better. Add in a shrink tube cap and a small pen clip (scavenged from another pen or just a piece of spring steel), and I think it might do the job. Might want to rough up the outside of the pen with fine sandpaper for better grip
Good ideas!
this is such an awesome little video. so many edc videos are goofy but this is just shows practical ways to package your stuff. might be impractical to make this pack exactly but the spirit of this goal is awesome
I appreciate that!
Strong focus on the things that matter most to me and probably a lot of people, actual real world use small tools, weight or size or carry ability which all kind of go together and lastly but also of equal importance keeping price/budget in mind or a piece of the discussion. Great video Todd.
So glad you liked it. Those are all the key factors to my in EDC and they’re not given enough consideration in a lot of videos
Lots of nice tools here, I EDC most of these myself. The problem I see with setting up a kit in this manner is that once you pull one of the larger tools out, everything loses its retention in the kit. I go with a larger pack that sits on my belt so every tool has individual retention, even the bits. Not having to pull the pack out of a pocket also goes a long way when you are crawling around somewhere and need to access a single tool.
For sure, that's the tradeoff. I have to do more digging but didn't want too much weight or need to cary it on my hip. If I used these a lot more, I'd probably go your route.
@@todd.parker Hey Todd. This sounds like something the EDC rack design from Earthling EDC could solve, there’s a video of it on his channel and I believe the design is free to 3D print.
Anyways thank you so much for putting this video together, I really enjoyed it!
That EDC idea is new to me and I just don’t get it. Say I was a handy person I would bring a professional tool box with me. Being just an ordinary guy it maybe happened to me 2 or 3 times in my life when I would need all that stuff. Maybe Swiss knife as the exception. But I would never carry all that stuff around every day on the off change I might need it in the distant future. But I guess its more a hobby thing. So fair enough
I agree with you; I also don't see the point of carrying that stuff as a primary EDC layer. If you need those tools on a daily basis, you should carry the proper ones; otherwise, relegate them to a secondary or tertiary EDC layer.
However, as a homeowner, I do see the value in including a screwdriver in my EDC. My kids' toys frequently run out of batteries, and many require a Philips screwdriver to access the battery compartment. Additionally, things around the house often come loose, and without an easily accessible screwdriver, I tend to delay fixing them, which leads to forgetfulness. Since 99% of these screws are Philips head, a regular Philips screwdriver usually suffices. On the rare occasion that a different head is needed, I simply retrieve the necessary tool from my toolbox.
Excellent video. Great cinematography and a great list of tools. Thanks so much for your hard work!
Many thanks! I really went down the rabbit hole on this one but it was a lot of fun to research
Wow cool video. That's a lot of capability in such a lightweight configuration--well done!
Nice set up--especially given your parameters. I was particularly impressed with some of your more ingenious carry methods. You've given me some things to consider for sure.
The Topeak ratchet can be found at some auto parts stores as a stand-alone item under a different brand (the name escapes me now, sorry) for about US$14-15.
Thanks for the tip! I can’t find it online but maybe I need to go to O’Reillys in person
@@todd.parker O'Reilly's is where I got mine. You will probably need to poke around a little. Sometimes they move stuff like this to the endcaps. Good hunting!
I have one in each car and in my garage toolbox and junk drawer in my house. Way more useful for getting into tight places and driving screws into wood in places you can't reach with a drill. I Just bought one at O'Reilly's yesterday for my new job. Cost is now around $19 now.
Awesome video! For a 1/4 bit driver/rachet, I’ve found the Fix-it-Sticks locking rachet T handle to be the best there is out there in terms of versatility, size, and durability. Breaks down super small, each part can be used individually for tight areas, and when used all together it can put down just about as much torque as my full sized hand tools.
Glad you liked the video. Good call on the Fix-it-sticks. Their kits are super expensive but the T handle rachet is a cool design. I like how the rachet is at the top of the T for lots of torque and control. Here’s a link if anyone is curious: store.fixitsticks.com/products/ratcheting-t-way-wrench
can you confirm that the leatherman bits works with the fix-it-sticks?
@@jasper5945 They do not. Normal 1/4 bits only.
Has anyone found a cheaper one? 30s a rip
@@AlmostEli Yep! www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/power-torque-tools/tools---equipment/hand-tools/screwdrivers/drive-bits-star-bits/8b81caa6a353/power-torque-9-piece-1-4-inch-drive-two-way-key-bit-keychain-set/ptt0/gm4315
Well done! I Just bought the Keysmart nano torch. Very small and light
Wow you have put so much thought in the setup. Thank you for make bg this video.
Thanks a lot for the inspiration! Best EDC carry I've seen so far. To my suprise most of the tools I had already, but the gamechanger is to put it together in such a tight package to have it with you all the time. Made some personal modifications with a custom "Bantam X" with scissors and full size bent tweezers, because of many ticks here with my dogs. No need for a light so this is replaced by band aid, pain relief and eyedrops. Also added a foldable mini scalpel and blank business cards for notes. Biggest challenge was to get the modern carry sleeve here in germany. Plan to exchange the Topeak ratchet to the 711L EDC ratchet for a better fit with the leatherman bits, but at the moment not available anywhere.
Great video! I wish it hadn't appeared in my recommended when I got home after a 13 hour shift because now I have to write a long comment. Like you & many others in the EDC community the Knipex Cobra XS have drawn me away from carrying a pliers based multitool. Plus I'm in the UK where we cant EDC locking blades so that limits me further. I work as a chef in a pub kitchen so at work I need quick one handed deployment for knife, pliers and even torch (flashlight). Today I carried my Cobra XS in my coin pocket (they're cool enough to let me wear jeans at work), with a Sypderco Urban clipped to the outer pocket for quick and easy one handed deployment, it's compact and light enough not to bother me during the gymnastics I have to do during a busy service. It's for quickly opening packages, I hate having to use an 8 inch Santoku knife for that! The Cobra XS is really useful too for grabbing hot things if I don't have a cloth or just one and I need to grab with 2 hands. My torch (flashlight) is the same as yours, Olight i1R 2 EOS, on a Nightize S-biner connected to another S-biner with my keys clipped on my back beltloop so I can quickly detach and use without taking my entire bunch of keys off. I had to use it this morning, I was first in and had to go down to the cellar and find the lightswitch with it, as I only started on Wednesday and didn't know where it was. Other times I drop something under a fridge and use the Olight. I don't have my phone in my pocket at work. To top that combo off I have a knockoff Geekey on my keychain which is a bottle opener and screwdriver, I've used both at work too. That's a minimalist Skeletool type setup. Sometimes I need drivers and Allens too as I ride a mountain bike and sourced a very slim blacked out bike multitool with Allens and drivers, some Dutch brand but it's probably made in China but so far so good. Okay this setup is already over the $125 (£105) budget though but it's very good. I like to have scissors too so I bought a Victorinox Moneyclip for those and secondary blade taking me further over budget lol.
On days off it's generally a Victorinox Climber with black plus scales and pocket clip with the Cobra rather than my Spyderco as I don't need rapid deployment. If I'm going further afield into nature I switch the Climber for a Victorinox Farmer X.
I looked at the LM Style PS but I'm not going to buy one because the scissors spring on my Squirt PS4 broke so I don't carry it any more and even before it broke I found them pretty poor, too much blade play to cut threads or thin plastic, and no good for cutting paracord or cardboard either.
Finally the pen, working in a kitchen having a pocket pen is a must as the communal pens just disappear. I bought a German made ''Online'' ballpoint on Amazon a while back, it's only just over 2 inches long, with a pocket clip, and made from some kind of metal although not stainless. Cost about the equivalent of 5 USD. On days off I have the pen in my Vic Climber for very occasional emergency use.
Most of the above are made in Europe high quality items. I mix and match as I have a lot of other gear but recently those are my most common EDC combos.
Altogether not cheap but te
Thanks for the details on your EDC. I love those S-binders too. You know, my Style PS scissor spring is broken too! I just noticed it when shooting this. Luckily Leatherman has a lifetime guarantee so I just need to mail it back.
@@todd.parker I would have sent my Squirt in under warrantly too but according to LM's website they send you a Micra back not a Squirt. I may still do it though actually as the Micra isn't bad.
Unfortunately, Leatherman has a 25 year warranty. It's Victorinox that has the lifetime warranty.@@todd.parker
I'm definitely going to use your concepts in my setup! Earthling EDC has a cool card band design that is very intriguing as well. I think my ideal configuration will end up being some sort of a mashup of his approach and yours.
Very Informative, Thoughtfully Researched and Tested! Plus One on the High Quality of your Production!
You should try the Victorinox Compact! 🔥
Probably the best EDC pocket knife (from Victorinox, besides the smaller classic). Pretty hard to come by though.
It has everything you need, including scissors, a pen and small fine screwdriver for glasses and it's only 2 layers thicc!
I'm carrying one for more than 10 years now with black scales. Pretty and pretty useful without extra unnecessary tools.
To heavy and no one needs that hook or a corkscrew daily. The pen is to small to use.
Exactly.
@@dasgoldspielzeug4269 "To heavy and no one needs that hook or a corkscrew daily. The pen is to small to use." spoken like a person with very soft hands that is afraid of putting in actual physical work.
@Horde334 oh, how big and strong you are. Impressive!
@@Horde334 Talk to your shrink.
That's awesome! Good price point, amazing weight reduction. Knipex are great. I gotta edc a good-sized flashlight & a couple full size pens. The SAK Bantam driver tool clicks at 90° for leverage as does the large screwdriver on the Tinker, which I just picked up. SAK has spare tweezers you can get, inexpensive. Niteize makes prytool with ratchet.There are scissors on the Lighter bro, their small. A walletninja makes a great ice scraper. Lanyards with beads are a great addition on knives & flashlights. I do carry a Viperade type pouch for stuff & a Chums pouch for tiny stuff. Grimsworkshop makes alot of great wallet tool cards. I don't worry about weight, I distribute edc around in different pockets.
Sweet set up! And great job on the video! Thank you!
Veryy cool video. One of the best put together edcs i have seen in a long time, and in a really small size and weight too. Amazing, and really made me think about buying all the things mentioned.
Nice kit, a Victorinox Cybertool has almost the same loadout just without the ratchet and with smaller pliers but all in one =D
God rec. You’re right this is probably the closest thing in a Victorinox and it’s only a bit heavier if you get the medium size. It looked very thick so I didn’t seem very pocketable. Good choice if you want an all in one but my setup is thinner and has more tools I need (flashlight, rachet, 10 more bits).
@@todd.parker I bought the "Prestacycle" ratchet recently and it's an amazing piece to have in a small toolkit with the T-grip functionality.
@@kgbhui yeah, I mentioned that one in the video. I probably would have bought that if I saw it first. The extra leverage/reach is cool
Great video, the kit you’ve put together is awesome. But for my personal use cases I’d make quite a few changes…
1. Ditch the SAK and get a proper pocket knife with a pocket clip, and carry it independently from the rest of the kit. There are SO many times when being able to quickly retrieve, deploy and close a knife with one hand is too convenient to pass up. I carry the Bugout which is an amazing knife under 2 ounces but yes it is unfortunately pretty pricy. Another benefit of this is that you can leave the knife at home if you’re going on a plane without altering your kit.
2. I would ditch the bits/ratchet. If I biked as you do I probably wouldn’t, but I don’t so I barely ever find a need for that stuff outside of my home, where I already have tools for those jobs in my closet.
3. I would ditch the mini flashlight and once again get a larger one with a clip on it. I think mini flashlights are really bad in these setups for a number of reasons. For one, digging around for a flashlight inside of a kit with other tools is annoying in the dark. Two, you’re more likely to drop it because it’s so tiny. Three, underwhelming output/battery life. Four, a pocket flashlight with a clip not only fits in your pocket, but many have a two-way pocket clip that also attaches to the brim of a hat for hands-free use.
Basically, a pocket flashlight with a clip is just better in every way and worth carrying separately IMO. I personally use and love the Streamlight Microstream.
4. I would add in a mini external battery pack, like Nitecore’s new 5,000 mAh battery that is very small and includes a two-way USB-C port. With this I’d pair a Charge X multi-pronged mini cable. This setup would allow me to charge my phone, flashlight and more. This is definitely more so for my use cases since I often wish I could get a little more juice into my phone or Kindle on the go…less tool-oriented and more tech oriented. I’m not 100% sure this would fit but I think it maybe could.
5. I also use the Style PS, it’s a fantastic little tool. Mine is modded with a little 3D-printed part that holds Leatherman bits. I still barely ever use it as a driver, but the bits add a good bit (lol) of extra versatility.
6. I’d carry a couple band-aids and maybe an alcohol wipe. Takes up basically 0 space and there have been numerous occasions where I wish I’d had that stuff available.
I think it’s fun to see what you can pack into a really small kit, but remember that some stuff just becomes infinitely better and more usable (in my humble opinion) if you’re willing to carry it separately. You’re going to have extra space in your pockets anyway, use some of it for a couple of proper standalone tools. Just my 2 cents.
Nice write up! I also carry a slim battery pack and tiny charge cable. They’re by far my most used items, and I’ve stopped carrying a bit driver to make space for them. I try to toss a small bit driver set in my travel bag just in case, but my EDC pocket carry deserves the things I truly use everyday.
In addition to a few small bandaids, I have some small nylon repair patches, bit of tape, and some cordage - nice being able to repair gear in addition to bandage humans!
Nice write up! I also carry a slim battery pack and tiny charge cable. They’re by far my most used items, and I’ve stopped carrying a bit driver to make space for them. I try to toss a small bit driver set in my travel bag just in case, but my EDC pocket carry deserves the things I truly use everyday.
In addition to a few small bandaids, I have some small nylon repair patches, bit of tape, and some cordage - nice being able to repair gear in addition to bandage humans!
Thanks for the video. The best production on EDC
Has been said before but I want to emphasize it again: Your production quality and the narration of the video make it pleasing above all else but it is at its core very informative and overall well-rounded! Love the little video game sound effects! :) Thank you, people like you make youtube worthwhile.
Wow, thank you!
You might look at a switch to a victorinox compact knife. It would eliminate the need for the tweezers, scissors, and pen.(It also adds a small file, a hook and a straight pin. It is 2.6 oz This is what i use in my small pocket kit. similar to yours but I use a small net bag. I also use the 2 piece ratchet you showed. i also recommend an old credit card with a bit of 1" gaffer's tape or duct tape. as an addition. Good reviews out their on the compact. For additional versatility I add the Knipex smallest pliers wrench. A little more weight but comes in handy too.
The gaffers tape is a fantastic idea. I always wrap some around my walking stick. It has come in handy a lot.
The pen in the swisstool is not very useful. He talks about that around the 11 minute mark. It might be better than nothing in a pinch though.
Good tip on carrying some gaffers tape. Love that stuff. I spend days pouring over the Victorinox site and past models on eBay trying to find the perfect mix of tools. I just feel like most SAKs have too many random tools I don’t need. The Compact is a good one but I personally don’t need the corkscrew, hook, and pen (I found a much better one). I really wish they made a Bantan X Alox with scissors - that would be perfect.
@todd.parker I keep the smallest Victorinox Alox in my pocket. It is really amazing how much smaller the alox knives are compared to the normal ones. Plus they are more durable. The small alox is great as a prybar to open bottles, can’t really do that with the plastic sides.
Now imagine if you lost your wallet ...
I know!
imagine you lost your thumbs for typing dumb sh*t
Or imagine if he lost his POCKET! 😲😲😲😲
So what?
Gotta find the smallest AirTag or use the air card
Bantam is amazing, fits to wallet perfectly 👍
Awesome kit, sir!
This is excellent work on the video and the setup you put together. It's a shame that Victorinox doesn't make anything with the 84mm scissors anymore cause an 84mm Golfer = Bantom with a second layer that is the scissors would be perfect for you and many many others.
Also, you can get a screwdriver + ratchet that looks and functions exactly like the Topeak one at O'Reilly Autoparts for like $19 - Part # GM4315
Thank you so much for the model number. I’ve had a few people mention this but I couldn't find it on their site but here it is: www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/power-torque-tools/tools---equipment/hand-tools/screwdrivers/drive-bits-star-bits/8b81caa6a353/power-torque-9-piece-1-4-inch-drive-two-way-key-bit-keychain-set/ptt0/gm4315
@@todd.parker Absolutely, Sir. I know it took me a long time to find it when I heard about it several years ago. I have one of the Topeaks too and would like a couple more but not at almost twice the price or more then the automotive one. I kneed to get one of the ones from Oreilly and physically compare them.
Thanks. Actually bought the o'reilly one.
@@todd.parker Got an update on this one; we have several O'Reilly Autoparts in town and I had a $20 in my wallet yesterday so I got one of the tools above from there.
It's basically Identical to ToPeak model. Only difference I can see is just the finish. ToPeak has had edges of the groves in the handle softened a bit and it appears a little more mat colored but that's about it. I don't have a small precision scale to measure weight so yeah.. I personally feel like ToPeak purchased the tools from the same manufacturer as O'Reilly's "Power Torque" did, polished it more and changed an additional $15+ for it.
The Bits on the ToPeak are marked as S2 tool steel and the O'Reilly's aren't but personally I'd rather have the cheaper tool and buy the better bits myself or use the better ones I already have.
On a side note, with the ToPeak being designed for a Bicycle tool the bits are matched for that purpose. The Bits for with the O'Reilly are more generalized with 3 of your most common Phillips, 1 flathead marked SL 5, and then 3 hex head bits 4/5/6. The part I like the most about the bit set is the 1/4 inch Socket adapter (because Automotive) that comes with it.
Well, hope this helps a bit.
I figured it was worth a shot considering the online reviews and if I decide I don’t need/want it I can gift it to my Father for Father's day lol, he's a DIY Tinkerer as well with a hell of a lot more skill and knowledge as I do so he might like it.
@@korgan7779 Thanks for the details. I haven't had a chance to check out the O'Reilly version but it definitely seems like a better buy. Thanks for telling me about it!
What a terrible video! It made me buy stuff i don’t need but definitely want 😁😉. Keep up the great work 👍
Yeaaah, sorry. At least these are pretty affordable.
Same 😭 thought my kit was complete, but had to pickup at least 3 of these shown to add more utility. Great video, thanks!
Great video!
I assembled a similar EDC featherweight kit.
I use the Leatherman PS with an add-on. A pummel/ Leatherman bit holder made via a 3-D printer (found it on Etsy). I keep a double-sided Phillips-slot bit in the pummel and i can carry additional Leatherman bits if needed.
Shaved a few ounces if the ratchet isn't a requirement.
Cheers!
Love it! This is the best I've seen. I did one for a 'Tiny EDC' kit, but this is something else entirely!
Awesome! Thank you! You have a lot of cool videos too
Cheers @@todd.parker !
Finally an EDC video that brings some new ideas to the table, nice work.
Thanks!
Amazing video- well considered details throughout!
I like the Victorinox ratchet and extender. I customised a Victorinox manager with Titanium scales to effectively become an Alox rambler which is great utility to size. I put the pen from the manager in my wallet and can nestle it in the bottle opener of the Rambler to become a full size pen.
Great video! 📹
A lot of useful lightweight edc kit information! 👍
Great video!
I got a lot of ideas here to think about in my own EDC!
Spectacular video and kit! Thanks for putting it together and sharing it.
Thanks so much!
I really like your ratchet/screw driver solution.
One of the best edc vids out there. You've given so many ideas. I pocket carry a victorinox Swiss champ, which has basically all of my bases covered for EDC tool needs. It's got your pen, tweezers, scissors, Pliers, knives as well as numerous other very useful tools. It may be a tad bulky for some, but I just love the damn thing and I get joy every time I use it.
Cool, glad you like your EDC too. I’ve been carrying a cybertool S recently and really like the bit driver
Wow! Yeah, what everyone else is saying. Just a very concise, informative video that goes through your thought process and offers comparison between options. I'm off to see what else is on your channel.
Yes! I love the mindset here. True creativity. And your priorities surrounding weight/bulk are spot on for men's edc. I have been liking the EverRatchet Clip Ratcheting Keychain Multitool/Prybar for a lightweight bit driver solution. I rubber banded a double headed 1/4" hex shank micro screwdriver bit to it and carry in my watch pocket.
Thanks for mentioning the EverRatchet. Just checked it out. It seems super useful! If you have the space, I have a question about it: do you think one could use it with a bit extender to get more reach?
Thanks again.
@@zazeechmoreno I just tested with a BOSCH ITBH601 6" magnetic bit holder from my toolbox. Worked fine as it's the same 1/4" hex as any standard bit. The cool part was that as it is hex almost all the way down, you can slide the Everratchet down the shank and let the now protruding extender press into your palm, applying more downforce than you'd get with just your thumb on top of the small bit. Plus, you can pinch the part below to keep it from withdrawing out of the ratchet, which you have to watch when just using the integrated short bit. I think the turning motion is more natural like that too. I'd be hard pressed to carry the extension, but it seems to have some advantages beyond just the reach factor, which was good too.
Nice idea!
@@todd.parker thanks so much for this video. I've been deep in the rabbit hole of ratchets and pliers since seeing it! The Cobra XS is on my list, and now I'm searching for a ratchet driver solution that can use Leatherman bits in the "long" position ..
@@zazeechmoreno if you find one, let me know! The Victorinox rachet might but I don’t like that you need to flip the rachet over and move the bit to change directions
Very well done! Love the thought process and delivery
Highly impressed with your research and efficiency. Great video! Thank you...
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching
You killed me... have most of this, close call between the pliers wrench and the toothed version. You got me on the pen, ordered right from the link, as if I don't have enough pens. Great video!
Nice! Thanks for watching
I've had one of those baby olights on my truck keys for over 3 years. It holds up very well.
Excellent video. In information. In contents. In pace. In problem solving.
Best EDC video I’ve seen. Good finds too. You’re the third video I have watched that has had those cobra pliers, and now I want too
Thanks 👍