@@projectpinehills Yeah, I can't quite figure it out myself. It may be something deeper in my account settings that I might've inadvertently changed. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
@@unitedstatesirie7431 I suppose it could be unintentionally released if it's crowded.. but I've heard people wrap a ziptie underneath the button to keep it from being depressed..
Awesome pouch! For scissors, maybe add the Klein 2100 electrician snips? For something smaller, the the Roxon M3 is the best folding scissors on the market. Unless you work on pretty rare bolt sizes, you can save some space on the sockets. The most common bolts are M5, M6, M7, M8, 3/8", 5/16" and 1/4". The following metric sockets fit all of those: 8, 10, 11, 13, 14. Your Makita metric set has all of those except the 14. The simplest thing would be to add a Klein 13/14 flip socket to the 13 hole in your seven-piece Makita metric set. To save even more space, you could cut off the 6 and the 7 holes, leaving you with the exact five sockets needed for the most common bolts: 8, 10, 11, 12, 13/14. 12 is pretty rare, and just along for the ride here. Klein also sells an 8/10 flip socket. So you could cut off the 8 hole and reduce that down to a four piece socket set that covers most situations: 10/8, 11, 12, 13/14.
After watching your video, I was bombarded by edc tool pouch videos. Yours is by far the best for my needs. I’m using this for my tractor toolkit. I don’t know how many times I’ve driven back to the shop over a small problem. Thanks for the great information.
I have something similar set up in my handyman kit using a maxpedition pocket organizer (almost identical pouch). the best part is they’re $35 and constantly on Bogo mix & match since they come in a bunch of sizes. I’ve used their micro organizer for nearly 4 years as a pocket organizer/wallet.
Love this package under 5 lbs! It's by far the best small loadout I've seen. I'm copying this one for me and my son. He is always fixing something on his '91 Volvo 240.
Great loadout, probably the best I've seen in such a small package. Thanks for putting links to all of the tools, I'll be adding some of these items to my EDC pouch.
Thanks for the feedback. I used this for several tasks and paid attention to what tools I had to run and get and made improvements. Thanks for watching! 👍
I love it. This is a man who uses his tools. From vertically storing them to organizing front to back. Seems like you’ve put in a ton of thought into this pouch. 👍👍
Anybody who carries Super 33 is a pro in my book. Working on a EDC small bag to put in my Veto EDC backpack. Lots of good stuff in this video. Got yourself a new sub. Good job on the video BTW.
I should have never found your page. I see the time and methodical process put into your pouch. Now I must go buy a pounch and start my own set. And since you asked, I'm an electrician and I like to carry jumpers and/or a U-shapped solid cable for shorting/trouble shooting. I keep them in a slim pouch where I have the exact same Aneng tester. Those little meters are so versatile.
This is one of the best tool videos I've watched so far. For someone putting together a tool kit, this is the ultimate video. I'll have to tag you when I finish putting mine together. I bought many of the exact same things, with a few changes. Great video. Thank you.
This is the only video out of all the EDC videos I have checked out over the past days that uses this small flashlight that is rectangular and has a magnet on the backside as opposed to on the bottom. Really a great find.
I feel that one thing missing from this great set of tools is a pair of standard 7WR vice grips. You absolutely need something that clamps and locks. The pliers wrench has done a good job of replacing the adjustable wrench,but nothing has made the trusty vice grip obsolete.
I think that's a good point and I thought about vice grips but I just don't use them that much. It's certainly something you could add though. Vice grips are one of those tools, when you need them, you need them. Thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching!
A micro socket set works great. Includes common sockets, torx bits, screw driver heads. Also a small vice grips has many uses. My edc bag is used for enduro dirt biking. So lot of survival stuff.
First time ever watching a video like this and I know this is going to be my next hobby. My wife is going to kill me 😂 well spoken and informative video sir!
I also keep an assortment of different types/sizes of screws, bolts and nuts and washers. It’s in a small zip lock bag. It’s always handy to have something to secure different things so also some steel wire and some different components for small electronics. So basically some items that most of the tools in the bag can use:)
Great video. I love that ratchet. I use a tool roll so I have larger versions of the knipex wrench and pliers. I have a Tool Check Plus which checks many of your boxes. I use one of those 7 in 1 Wera screwdrivers instead of the Klein which I have in my garage with my main set of tools. I do like that the Klein has another row of bits but the tool check plus has that covered. Great video. I also carry a Bahco folding saw and a pretty versatile K bar fixed blade. I have had to use the saw several times to deal with downed trees of all things that were blocking roads. I’m totally buying a small pry bar for my EDC roll. I also carry a truckers friend. Boy do I love that beast. I’ve used that a bunch of time when I’ve needed a heavy duty pry bar and for demo work. And it has a decent hammer head. It’s a beast and it’s always handy to have a cheap beast like on hand. Although I just looked, they aren’t so cheap anymore. Yikes. I love love love that pen. A bit pricey as plenty of lights and pens in my edc but it’s way cool. You should do an edc first aide video. I’ve got the mother of all first aide rolls in my car that I’ve spent years and years fitting out.
Thank you! You’ve given me a lot of good ideas that I will be checking out. I did buy another pry bar that’s in the video description now. Thanks for watching! 👍
Thanks for sending me here from your EDC 2.0 video. Great tool kit. Now I’ve added that multimeter to my Amazon wish list. Watching TH-cam is expensive! 😂
This is pretty well thought out. I don't think you need anything other than maybe a 6 or 7 inch mill smooth flat file. Same thing in round, triangle and knife shapes would open up a whole world of metal, wood and plastic shaping options in a small form factor, if you have the skills as well and expect to need to do some of that type work. I find that a cheap 2" "C" clamp fits in a kit like this nicely and makes a serviceable "vise" in a pinch. A small Vise Grip is almost as handy. Thanks for sharing your content.
Thanks for the loadout videos! I have a basic system where I have a few of the bucket buddies. One each for general maintenance, electrical, plumbing and drywall/masonry. Also a clear tote or two for consumables and bigger stuff... Electrical, plumbing, painting, drywall, PPE, etc. I'm working to put together a tool backpack and a smaller kit for my motorcycle. This is definitely helpful. I've tried a couple different tool rolls but I haven't really liked the organization options there.
That’s a good question. Three reasons. 1. The Knipex Pliers wrench can act as a sort of portable vise. 2. There are recessed locations where the pliers wrench can’t reach. 3. The pliers wrench can open a lot larger than the largest socket I have. Thanks for watching!
I did something similar to this but I used the Vanquest FTIM 6X9 ($40). The way the pouch opens makes it perfect for pulling out tools up to 7inch but I did have two 8inch in there as well. So I also wanted to hold a impact driver and got a small tactical sling bag for $20 and attached the FTIM to the front. Works perfect, it holds up to 6 10in or less and has pouch space for impact or whatever. Everything is about 15Ibs normally, up to 20 if I am adding impact or filling it up.
One of the best if not the best I’ve seen. The only thing I think is missing is a small simple multimeter that I could not do without. A nice to have that is missing is a stripper/crimper.
@@projectpinehills My mistake! I missed that meter the first time through. That thing is pretty cool. Tough call between strippers and long nose. I find myself using strippers more often personally but long nose would probably be more generally useful
Not a bad set up. If you find it a bit bulky to carry, I'd recommend a veto pro pac mb with a sling strap. It's easy to carry and you swing it round to access tools without taking it off. You'd probably want to add a tool roll though to keep items a little more organised. I prefer slight smaller tools that fit in my pockets, mostly for quick repair, or a least removing covers and diagnosing faults before going back for spares and my tool box. Over 18 years on the tools I've constantly tweaked my set up, as I add to it, then try to reduce it down to the essentials, refining it. My current work day EDC is: - Amprobe DM78C pocket meter with A7 notepad refill in the case - Open O'pen Pro Titanium - Facom R1PICO 1/4″ Drive Flexi Ratchet Set Keys: - Knipex Small Control Cabinet Key 00 11 02 - Carbocage Keycage Key organiser - Nite Ize S-Biner Micro Maxpedition Micro containing: - Knipex Cobra 125mm chrome - Knipex Pliers Wrench 125mm chrome - Leatherman Skeletool KBX pocket knife - Knipex 110mm diagonal side cutters - Asahi Lightool 8 x 10 wrench - Ashi Lightool 10 x 13 wrench (custom) - Teng 4in power grip long nose pliers - Klein Tools 4 in 1 pocket Screwdriver 32614 - Snap-on 5” straight mini pocket pry bar PBMS5 - Moore and Wright 70mm Miniature Vernier Caliper - Yato flat diamond need file (cut down to fit) - ABUS Titalium 30mm padlock - 100mm stainless cable ties x 2 - 100mm cable ties x 6 - M3 tap case with 2 x 500mA, 1A and 2A fuses - Festo 6mm inline connector and blank - Wago inline connector - 200mm of insulated wire - Electrical insulation tape on flat card Currently testing - Tsunoda MNK-100 mini side cutters (Alternative to Knipex 110 cutters) - Vessel 220 USB +plus electric screwdriver
Very similar to several small bags I have for the car, backpack, etc. I feel like we are brothers from another mother. Some comments: 1. The only Snap-On tools I own are the pliers you show (I have 2 small, 2 large). One of the few Snap-On tools worth the price IMO. 2. I always carry a few wraps of Gorilla Tape around an old credit card. 3. I carry a couple pairs of nitrile gloves and band-aids, as they don’t take up much room and come in super handy.
Thanks, all great feedback. I'm going to make those additions because none of those items take up much space as you mention. Band aids are always something you don't think about until you need them! Thanks for watching and please consider subscribing if you haven't!
The only things I have on my tool list misssing from yours are a toothbrush, titanium drill bits, drill guide, knipex twin grips and cobolt cutters, carpenters pencil and a mirror. I realize these cant all fit in the vanquest. This helps me understand how compact this set up can be. I do love the milwaukee 48-22-5506 tape measure and the railer magmat minis though. Also the wiha microbit adapter 75802. I am waiting for the icon long nose slip joint pliers in 7". The 10" snapon ones from your review look a biit mega for my needs.
I absolutely love it ❤ the tools are not micro and extremely useful The only thing I would add if there was room is the Knipex bolt cutters 😢 I just don’t see a Way to fit them in there they’re about a half inch longer than the cobras and the pliers wrench best tool loadout I’ve seen yet for the size and I’ve pretty much seen them all. I’m addicted to videos like this nice work man. Epic you’re a legend. 😊
Thanks, I hope you subscribed! lol I've used this tool pouch even when I have larger tool bags to ensure it has what it needs for typical jobs. Yeah Knipex Cobolts would be nice. I'll check and see if they fit. Thanks for watching! 👍
Very Nice. You mentioned wire, I'd suggest 24" or more of bare or insulated copper wire (some old romex core), formed into a shape to fit around the outside of the back pockets, plus some safety wire prepared and stored the same way on the other side. I like a set of small needlenose vicegrips (with a wirecutter!), a 6" curved and straight hemostat, some superglue, and a few bandaids. Also, I'd recommend wrapping a couple of feet of quality duct tape around your lighter, and a few feet of paracord. You can add some additional paracord as cobra-knot tied over the handle like a military-style bracelet. A stainless pocket ruler/depth gauge/straightedge takes almost no space, and while we're at it, cut down a pair of chopsticks to fit for lunch, and fine, insulated manipulation.
@@projectpinehills The cool thing about the vicegrips, hemostats, superglue and paracord is they do double-duty as first aid items. If you have a really bad bleed, the vicegrips can function as a large hemostat, superglue can close a clean cut nicely, paracord can make a sling or a tourniquet, duct tape can hold a dressing in place, etc.
That's a fairly capable set of tools. Appreciate that you didn't just decide you needed to completely go nuts with all the "EDC fad" products necessarily. You've got the Knipex tools-but they're in a tool pouch and they genuinely are very useful tools if you have a use for them. But I also see you're using stuff from Klein and relatively cheap (but very effective) Makita sockets. The only thing that sounds gimmicky to me is the Olight pen, but actually it's probably a good idea in poor lighting. Just about everything else was … it fits, it's a useful tool, and it's good value for the money. Sounds like a win to me!
I was trying to make this practical, something that you would want to use. It would be interesting to see new small tool pouches that have vertical tool storage that close come out in the market. Thanks for posting!
Those pliers are the only snap-on tool that I own and they're so useful, great quality as well! Love the edc setup man! I might need to swap some tools in my personal edc toolkit and add a small tape measure as well!
I have a similar loadout in my EDC pouch...but I have some redundancy. I also have noted some items you have that I am going to replace my items with. This was very well thought out and I can honestly say I am proud of my loadout as well, now, given that I see some similarities! Well done, Sir - i am a new sub now also after this video and multiple on the Klein tools you have done - which I am a fan.
The only thing I would add maybe is some common 1/4” sockets like 3/16, 1/4,5/16 and 3/8. Maybe 10mm too. I run across them a lot in my line of work. Also wrap the lighter with some Gorilla tape. Great kit! It really gave me some good ideas to add.
Cool video,excellent kit, great tools, love some Knipex pliers , (love the 4" & 6" irwin vice -grips also ) I like the little ratchets, personally i will never have a use case for them though.
@@projectpinehills Forsure, If i had literally any reason, id pick a set up, I do like the Stubby ratchets though & have used those plenty, usually 3/8 though
Awesome setup. I think the only thing I would change is swap the Snap-on pliers for a Knipex electrical installation pliers for wire stripping, cutting and crimpling needs. The Snap-on pliers is a great tool but I could get by with the just pliers wrench, cobra and the electrical pliers.
That’s a good point. I had thought about making do with the Knipex as well. I keep hearing about the Knipex installation pliers, I’m going to have to check them out.
I would agree. Installation pliers give more functionality IMHO. And I would rather compromise without the slip joints rather than compromise wire stripping tasks.
My EDC is a 12 drawer Craftsman toolbox. Yup. Put backpack straps on it and voila......ready to tear down a V8 engine at any moment. I've included a full set of Roybi 18+ power tools with 6 batteries and 2 solar chargers.
Nice to see some useful full size tools in this EDC compared to the many not so useful micro tools you see in most other EDCs. Not much duplication which is great too! I would definitely check out Titan pry bars in place of the one you listed. It doesn't have the multi functions but if you need to actually pry you won't have to fear it breaking. They also have quite a sharp edge on the one side if you needed a metal scraper in some instances. I was surprised at their quality. You have me thinking on that plastic razor scraper its an interesting piece. I can't imagine this getting much better if you did a 4.0 and I can see the specific items tailored to your needs so you can tell it's been used. Definitely appreciate the links. I will certainly be grabbing up a couple of these for my kit. Subbed. Thanks!
Thanks for the feedback. The Titian pry bars are a great suggestion, I've added them to the video description. They are flatter and 7 1/4" and definitely would work. Thanks for subbing, very much appreciated!
Cool. You should checkout a 4140 pry tool. It's very compact, strong and comes to a very thin edge. Also, a set of 1/4" hex drive nut setters is another affordable compact option for hex head fasteners.
Excellent video and a very well thought out kit. I personally would have included a leatherman surge clone, (for having a saw that takes jigsaw blades) in the place of the knife and the pry bar. And also you would have and a larger cutter
It's almost scary the similarities between your bag and mine. Same pouch, and many of the same tools including brands! A few differences.....I carry a pen sized precision oiler to lube things when needed, some cheap small diamond files, a pin vise and drill bits up to 1/8" (for pilot holes or small drilling tasks). I love that Snap On needle nose pliers, but in mine I carry a 4" vise grip with needle nose tips. Thought that would double to hold things when combined with other tools.
That's interesting they are so similar. I always like to hear other ideas. I all our ideas. I'll have to check the items you mentioned. I like the locking long nose pliers idea. Thanks for watching!
Thank you, good sir! Your videos are very well done! I appreciate you sharing your knowledge and opinions quite a bit, and youve turned me on to some great tools! For That Japanese ratcheting ball end screwdriver you recently reviewed has become my current favorite. I love that thing!
Firstly, great video. Great suggestions for efficient tools and no repetitiveness in monologue. Inspired me to add some items to my collection. Secondly, I have been searching for a hammer option to this size and type of “essential tool kit” style carry. Do you have any suggestions?
Suggest you look at Knipex TwinGrip pliers (82 01 200) for your kit. They are 8" but if they fit would be a good complement to your Snap-On slip joint pliers. If you've ever had to grab a nut or bolt straight-on there is nothing like the TwinGrip pliers (I've owned Vampliers but they were not comparable in performance).
love this thoughtful load out - especially with the vertical orientation - I wanted to size up on the Vanquest, but the larger ones for whatever reason have the right side go horizontal. If you were to swap out the Klein for a ratcheting handle which one would you pick? The new Klein 32500HDRT seems great, but you lose the bit storage in the handle, as well as the adjustable length shank which I like as well. The Wera seems like a good option for that then?
@chuckdeez810 went with it because the shaft collapses and it has bit storage in the handle. I think the PB Swiss pocket insider is also a great option. I want a screwdriver that I can quickly put into use.
I’m just curious what you all use all these tools on. I’m a finance dork and am down the rabbit hole of EDC kits. This is a very impressive build out, but I’d never use it. What on earth do the rest of you do with this stuff? Truly curious.
LOve it :) I bought the bag, I like it. I think I need to get a pair of those snap on needle nose or similar tool. I also have the Vim ratchet you showed, and I love it. For awhile it was sold out. What size neo magnet did you use in your bag?
😁Haha, I had the same thought. I’ve already had some changes I will try from the comments. No it means it will probably be the final video on the subject. Thanks for watching!
Replace a faucet, replace an electrical receptacle, switch, light fixture, replace a car battery, replace a small engine carburetor, assemble new furniture. I'll add a list of things I've made myself use it for when I had a full too bag, to the video description. Thanks for watching!
@@projectpinehills Maybe the Victorinox Ranger because you have a lot of handy tools(for precision) în a small package. The most usefull that I don't see în your kit would be: Scissors, Tweesers, File(for wood, metal, nails etc), saw(very good for wood or plastic), large blade(for the things that you can't cut with your utility blade), Reamer(punch) and the other tools that come with it. A lot of good tools packed în a small space with the Victorinox...but maybe you have it în your pocket😁 Just my opinion. Anyways, cool kit!!!
no I havent, it's just everytime I see a video of EDC i think of the music festival...and I was bored so I decided to make the bad joke lol@@projectpinehills
The multimeter is the ANENG A3008. Here is a link to it: amzn.to/3rfOgj7 I have a video about it here: th-cam.com/video/xp6Dg5SYF9k/w-d-xo.htmlsi=T_6b3yDpS7o5ouux
Sir i assume you work in a construction trade if that's you daily tool usage 👍🏽 But for the regular civilian that's a lot of useless crap, i clearly doubt any person would even use a 1/4 of that😮 Great tool set just not for everyone 👍🏽
Great quote to remember "Begin with the end in mind". What is the purpose of this EDC? To get home? Grid-down? To fix your vehicle? Bugout? To get to a Bug-In location? In a grid-down scenario, you may want to add small bolt cutters, and a 4-Way Sillcock Key Set for Valves, Faucets, and Spigots to obtain clean water.
third and final loadout.... lol... you clearly know what you're doing, but since you obviously love tools as much as i do, you have to know that it's eternally evolving. sub'd
@@projectpinehills i don't think I ever needed anything imperial. Everything is in metric in any country i went apart from us, and in any equipment. I'm an industrial automation engineer and i travel a lot, only needed to use imperial once and the people on site had the necessary tools since it's a pain to checkout tools when flying i usually ask the customer to have the tools ready. However i always carry a small toolbox with me and it has that toolset which is small and high quality compared to almost any other brand. German tools are the best by far.
This is what I have been looking for. It may cost me $500, but I'm going to build this exact same pouch.
That’s good to hear. Links are in the description of the video. Thanks for watching!
Use the Klein precision screw driver with about 20 bits in the handle
One of the more elegant and well thought out small loadouts I've seen..
Why did your username change?
@@projectpinehills Yeah, I can't quite figure it out myself. It may be something deeper in my account settings that I might've inadvertently changed. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
@@ralphdoid I didn't know the butane evaporates out of the BIC lighters.
@@unitedstatesirie7431 I suppose it could be unintentionally released if it's crowded.. but I've heard people wrap a ziptie underneath the button to keep it from being depressed..
Butane evaporates out of the zippo lighters. BIC lighters are sealed and have a much longer shelf life.
No joke I’ve watched this video probably 30 times! I love these kind of videos and this one is great!
Thanks and thanks for watching! 👍
Awesome pouch! For scissors, maybe add the Klein 2100 electrician snips? For something smaller, the the Roxon M3 is the best folding scissors on the market.
Unless you work on pretty rare bolt sizes, you can save some space on the sockets. The most common bolts are M5, M6, M7, M8, 3/8", 5/16" and 1/4". The following metric sockets fit all of those: 8, 10, 11, 13, 14. Your Makita metric set has all of those except the 14. The simplest thing would be to add a Klein 13/14 flip socket to the 13 hole in your seven-piece Makita metric set.
To save even more space, you could cut off the 6 and the 7 holes, leaving you with the exact five sockets needed for the most common bolts: 8, 10, 11, 12, 13/14. 12 is pretty rare, and just along for the ride here.
Klein also sells an 8/10 flip socket. So you could cut off the 8 hole and reduce that down to a four piece socket set that covers most situations: 10/8, 11, 12, 13/14.
I like those scissors and the reducing the socket count. I’m going to follow up on that. Thanks for posting! 👍
After watching your video, I was bombarded by edc tool pouch videos. Yours is by far the best for my needs. I’m using this for my tractor toolkit. I don’t know how many times I’ve driven back to the shop over a small problem. Thanks for the great information.
Thanks, I really appreciate the feedback. Thanks for watching!
Absolutely the best edc pouch I've ever seen bravo!
Thanks for the feedback, consider subscribing and thank you for watching! 👍
I have something similar set up in my handyman kit using a maxpedition pocket organizer (almost identical pouch). the best part is they’re $35 and constantly on Bogo mix & match since they come in a bunch of sizes. I’ve used their micro organizer for nearly 4 years as a pocket organizer/wallet.
That’s a nice option as well. Thanks for posting! 👍
Love this package under 5 lbs! It's by far the best small loadout I've seen. I'm copying this one for me and my son. He is always fixing something on his '91 Volvo 240.
Thanks and thanks for watching! 👍
Great loadout, probably the best I've seen in such a small package. Thanks for putting links to all of the tools, I'll be adding some of these items to my EDC pouch.
Thanks for the feedback. I used this for several tasks and paid attention to what tools I had to run and get and made improvements. Thanks for watching! 👍
First time on your channel: One of the best and realist EDC videos. Just enough wording and finally a clear concise list.
Really liked it!
Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated. I did put some effort into this. Thanks for watching!
I love it. This is a man who uses his tools. From vertically storing them to organizing front to back. Seems like you’ve put in a ton of thought into this pouch. 👍👍
Thanks and thanks for watching! 👍
Anybody who carries Super 33 is a pro in my book. Working on a EDC small bag to put in my Veto EDC backpack. Lots of good stuff in this video. Got yourself a new sub. Good job on the video BTW.
Hey, thanks - I really appreciate the feedback and the sub!! Thanks for watching! 👍
I should have never found your page. I see the time and methodical process put into your pouch. Now I must go buy a pounch and start my own set.
And since you asked, I'm an electrician and I like to carry jumpers and/or a U-shapped solid cable for shorting/trouble shooting. I keep them in a slim pouch where I have the exact same Aneng tester. Those little meters are so versatile.
Thanks and thanks for watching! Jumpers are a great idea.
This is one of the best tool videos I've watched so far. For someone putting together a tool kit, this is the ultimate video. I'll have to tag you when I finish putting mine together. I bought many of the exact same things, with a few changes. Great video. Thank you.
Thanks for the feedback. I’ve found I use the 7 1/4 inch Knipex pliers in my larger bag. They are a very handy size. Thanks for watching!
This is the only video out of all the EDC videos I have checked out over the past days that uses this small flashlight that is rectangular and has a magnet on the backside as opposed to on the bottom. Really a great find.
Thanks and thanks for watching! 👍
I feel that one thing missing from this great set of tools is a pair of standard 7WR vice grips. You absolutely need something that clamps and locks. The pliers wrench has done a good job of replacing the adjustable wrench,but nothing has made the trusty vice grip obsolete.
I think that's a good point and I thought about vice grips but I just don't use them that much. It's certainly something you could add though. Vice grips are one of those tools, when you need them, you need them. Thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching!
Oh my God I can’t stop watching this. This is the third time straight in a row. I love it. It’s perfect
Thanks for watching!
A micro socket set works great. Includes common sockets, torx bits, screw driver heads. Also a small vice grips has many uses. My edc bag is used for enduro dirt biking. So lot of survival stuff.
Yeah I’ve thought about having locking pliers. That would be a good one to add. Thanks for watching! 👍
What a great setup. I really like all the interchangeability of the different tools. Nice job.
Thanks and thanks for watching! 👍
First time ever watching a video like this and I know this is going to be my next hobby. My wife is going to kill me 😂 well spoken and informative video sir!
Thanks, look around the channel, consider subscribing! Thanks for posting! 👍
Best loadout ive seen in years of youtube
Thank you, much appreciated. Thanks for watching! 👍
Best EDC build out I've seen
Thank you and thanks for watching! 👍
I also keep an assortment of different types/sizes of screws, bolts and nuts and washers. It’s in a small zip lock bag. It’s always handy to have something to secure different things so also some steel wire and some different components for small electronics. So basically some items that most of the tools in the bag can use:)
That’s a great idea. I could think of a couple ideas of what to store them in. Thanks for posting! 👍
Great video. I love that ratchet. I use a tool roll so I have larger versions of the knipex wrench and pliers. I have a Tool Check Plus which checks many of your boxes. I use one of those 7 in 1 Wera screwdrivers instead of the Klein which I have in my garage with my main set of tools. I do like that the Klein has another row of bits but the tool check plus has that covered. Great video. I also carry a Bahco folding saw and a pretty versatile K bar fixed blade. I have had to use the saw several times to deal with downed trees of all things that were blocking roads. I’m totally buying a small pry bar for my EDC roll. I also carry a truckers friend. Boy do I love that beast. I’ve used that a bunch of time when I’ve needed a heavy duty pry bar and for demo work. And it has a decent hammer head. It’s a beast and it’s always handy to have a cheap beast like on hand. Although I just looked, they aren’t so cheap anymore. Yikes. I love love love that pen. A bit pricey as plenty of lights and pens in my edc but it’s way cool. You should do an edc first aide video. I’ve got the mother of all first aide rolls in my car that I’ve spent years and years fitting out.
Thank you! You’ve given me a lot of good ideas that I will be checking out. I did buy another pry bar that’s in the video description now. Thanks for watching! 👍
Nice update. Always tweaking to improve an already well thought out common sense "minimalist" load out.
Thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching! 👍
Thanks for sending me here from your EDC 2.0 video. Great tool kit. Now I’ve added that multimeter to my Amazon wish list. Watching TH-cam is expensive! 😂
Thanks right, you can get all kinds of ideas 💡Thanks for watching! 👍
This is pretty well thought out. I don't think you need anything other than maybe a 6 or 7 inch mill smooth flat file. Same thing in round, triangle and knife shapes would open up a whole world of metal, wood and plastic shaping options in a small form factor, if you have the skills as well and expect to need to do some of that type work. I find that a cheap 2" "C" clamp fits in a kit like this nicely and makes a serviceable "vise" in a pinch. A small Vise Grip is almost as handy. Thanks for sharing your content.
Thanks for the feedback, some good suggestions. Thanks for watching! 👍
Thanks for the loadout videos!
I have a basic system where I have a few of the bucket buddies. One each for general maintenance, electrical, plumbing and drywall/masonry. Also a clear tote or two for consumables and bigger stuff... Electrical, plumbing, painting, drywall, PPE, etc.
I'm working to put together a tool backpack and a smaller kit for my motorcycle.
This is definitely helpful.
I've tried a couple different tool rolls but I haven't really liked the organization options there.
I’m glad it was helpful. I like how you have those job specific buckets. That’s a good approach.
Of all the EDC videos I've seen, this is the best one. Greetings from Panamá and congratulations!
Thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching from Panama!
this is probably the best kit i've seen thus far!!
it's interesting having the knipex plier/wrench and socket heads...
is there a reason for both the socket heads and knipex plier/wrench?
That’s a good question. Three reasons. 1. The Knipex Pliers wrench can act as a sort of portable vise. 2. There are recessed locations where the pliers wrench can’t reach. 3. The pliers wrench can open a lot larger than the largest socket I have. Thanks for watching!
@@projectpinehills that's what i assumed :) at least for the recessed locations
I did something similar to this but I used the Vanquest FTIM 6X9 ($40). The way the pouch opens makes it perfect for pulling out tools up to 7inch but I did have two 8inch in there as well. So I also wanted to hold a impact driver and got a small tactical sling bag for $20 and attached the FTIM to the front. Works perfect, it holds up to 6 10in or less and has pouch space for impact or whatever. Everything is about 15Ibs normally, up to 20 if I am adding impact or filling it up.
Thanks for posting. I have thought about using the Vanquest FTIM, I like the way it opens. I’m going to check it out.
One of the best if not the best I’ve seen. The only thing I think is missing is a small simple multimeter that I could not do without. A nice to have that is missing is a stripper/crimper.
You saw the multimeter in the video? Strippers would be nice. Maybe better to have those than the snap-on long nose pliers.
@@projectpinehills My mistake! I missed that meter the first time through. That thing is pretty cool. Tough call between strippers and long nose. I find myself using strippers more often personally but long nose would probably be more generally useful
Not a bad set up. If you find it a bit bulky to carry, I'd recommend a veto pro pac mb with a sling strap. It's easy to carry and you swing it round to access tools without taking it off. You'd probably want to add a tool roll though to keep items a little more organised.
I prefer slight smaller tools that fit in my pockets, mostly for quick repair, or a least removing covers and diagnosing faults before going back for spares and my tool box. Over 18 years on the tools I've constantly tweaked my set up, as I add to it, then try to reduce it down to the essentials, refining it.
My current work day EDC is:
- Amprobe DM78C pocket meter with A7 notepad refill in the case
- Open O'pen Pro Titanium
- Facom R1PICO 1/4″ Drive Flexi Ratchet Set
Keys:
- Knipex Small Control Cabinet Key 00 11 02
- Carbocage Keycage Key organiser
- Nite Ize S-Biner Micro
Maxpedition Micro containing:
- Knipex Cobra 125mm chrome
- Knipex Pliers Wrench 125mm chrome
- Leatherman Skeletool KBX pocket knife
- Knipex 110mm diagonal side cutters
- Asahi Lightool 8 x 10 wrench
- Ashi Lightool 10 x 13 wrench (custom)
- Teng 4in power grip long nose pliers
- Klein Tools 4 in 1 pocket Screwdriver 32614
- Snap-on 5” straight mini pocket pry bar PBMS5
- Moore and Wright 70mm Miniature Vernier Caliper
- Yato flat diamond need file (cut down to fit)
- ABUS Titalium 30mm padlock
- 100mm stainless cable ties x 2
- 100mm cable ties x 6
- M3 tap case with 2 x 500mA, 1A and 2A fuses
- Festo 6mm inline connector and blank
- Wago inline connector
- 200mm of insulated wire
- Electrical insulation tape on flat card
Currently testing
- Tsunoda MNK-100 mini side cutters
(Alternative to Knipex 110 cutters)
- Vessel 220 USB +plus electric screwdriver
A lot of good info. I’ve been wanting to checkout the veto pro pac MB. Thanks for watching!
Very similar to several small bags I have for the car, backpack, etc. I feel like we are brothers from another mother. Some comments:
1. The only Snap-On tools I own are the pliers you show (I have 2 small, 2 large). One of the few Snap-On tools worth the price IMO.
2. I always carry a few wraps of Gorilla Tape around an old credit card.
3. I carry a couple pairs of nitrile gloves and band-aids, as they don’t take up much room and come in super handy.
Thanks, all great feedback. I'm going to make those additions because none of those items take up much space as you mention. Band aids are always something you don't think about until you need them! Thanks for watching and please consider subscribing if you haven't!
Nice Loadout.. looks like a pretty handy small bag 👍
Hey thanks Morgan! I finally got one of those Olight Oclip lights after seeing them on your channel. I knew if you liked it, it must be good! 👍
Отличный комплект компактного инструмента собрали!
Thanks and thanks for watching! 👍
Seriously awesome load out in that pouch!!!
Thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching! 👍
The only things I have on my tool list misssing from yours are a toothbrush, titanium drill bits, drill guide, knipex twin grips and cobolt cutters, carpenters pencil and a mirror. I realize these cant all fit in the vanquest. This helps me understand how compact this set up can be. I do love the milwaukee 48-22-5506 tape measure and the railer magmat minis though. Also the wiha microbit adapter 75802. I am waiting for the icon long nose slip joint pliers in 7". The 10" snapon ones from your review look a biit mega for my needs.
Addionally the oemtools 26502 scraper is great.
Those are some good points. The inspection mirror and pencil would easily fit. Thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching! 👍
I absolutely love it ❤ the tools are not micro and extremely useful The only thing I would add if there was room is the Knipex bolt cutters 😢 I just don’t see a Way to fit them in there they’re about a half inch longer than the cobras and the pliers wrench best tool loadout I’ve seen yet for the size and I’ve pretty much seen them all. I’m addicted to videos like this nice work man. Epic you’re a legend. 😊
Thanks, I hope you subscribed! lol I've used this tool pouch even when I have larger tool bags to ensure it has what it needs for typical jobs. Yeah Knipex Cobolts would be nice. I'll check and see if they fit. Thanks for watching! 👍
I did subscribe ❤
Awesome! That really helps the channel.
Very Nice. You mentioned wire, I'd suggest 24" or more of bare or insulated copper wire (some old romex core), formed into a shape to fit around the outside of the back pockets, plus some safety wire prepared and stored the same way on the other side.
I like a set of small needlenose vicegrips (with a wirecutter!), a 6" curved and straight hemostat, some superglue, and a few bandaids. Also, I'd recommend wrapping a couple of feet of quality duct tape around your lighter, and a few feet of paracord. You can add some additional paracord as cobra-knot tied over the handle like a military-style bracelet.
A stainless pocket ruler/depth gauge/straightedge takes almost no space, and while we're at it, cut down a pair of chopsticks to fit for lunch, and fine, insulated manipulation.
Thanks for the feedback, you have a lot of good ideas I will be exploring. Thanks for watching!
@@projectpinehills
The cool thing about the vicegrips, hemostats, superglue and paracord is they do double-duty as first aid items. If you have a really bad bleed, the vicegrips can function as a large hemostat, superglue can close a clean cut nicely, paracord can make a sling or a tourniquet, duct tape can hold a dressing in place, etc.
Good point, I didn’t think about that.
You’ve assembled a great setup sir👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you and thanks for watching! 👍
Love it!!! I have my tools in the same pouch with a different configuration. I’ll have a video coming soon on it as well.
Thanks, let me know when you post it, I’d love to see it. Thanks for watching! 👍
That's a fairly capable set of tools. Appreciate that you didn't just decide you needed to completely go nuts with all the "EDC fad" products necessarily. You've got the Knipex tools-but they're in a tool pouch and they genuinely are very useful tools if you have a use for them. But I also see you're using stuff from Klein and relatively cheap (but very effective) Makita sockets. The only thing that sounds gimmicky to me is the Olight pen, but actually it's probably a good idea in poor lighting.
Just about everything else was … it fits, it's a useful tool, and it's good value for the money. Sounds like a win to me!
I was trying to make this practical, something that you would want to use. It would be interesting to see new small tool pouches that have vertical tool storage that close come out in the market. Thanks for posting!
Those pliers are the only snap-on tool that I own and they're so useful, great quality as well! Love the edc setup man! I might need to swap some tools in my personal edc toolkit and add a small tape measure as well!
Those 7” snap-on pliers were the first snap-on tool I have purchased. Thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching! 👍
I have a similar loadout in my EDC pouch...but I have some redundancy. I also have noted some items you have that I am going to replace my items with. This was very well thought out and I can honestly say I am proud of my loadout as well, now, given that I see some similarities! Well done, Sir - i am a new sub now also after this video and multiple on the Klein tools you have done - which I am a fan.
Thank you and thank you for subscribing. Thanks for watching! 👍
Zippo makes a butane insert with any torch or flame style you like, also they make plasma/electronic ones
I'll check them out, thanks for watching!
The only thing I would add maybe is some common 1/4” sockets like 3/16, 1/4,5/16 and 3/8. Maybe 10mm too. I run across them a lot in my line of work. Also wrap the lighter with some Gorilla tape. Great kit! It really gave me some good ideas to add.
It does have metric and SAE sockets. I like the tape idea, that is a good idea. Thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching!
Excellent bag! Mine will look very similar.
Nice! Thanks for watching!
For the lighter get a butane insert and you don’t have to worry about the fluid evaporating. There is normal flame and torch inserts
I’ll have to check that out. Thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching!
A great addition to your kit would be a auto fuse puller and a variety of fuses.
I use the Snap-On long nose pliers to pull fuses. Extra fuses is not a bad idea. Thanks for watching!
Very nice thought out kit. Thanks foot the ideas
Thank you for the feedback and thanks for watching!
Cool video,excellent kit, great tools, love some Knipex pliers , (love the 4" & 6" irwin vice -grips also ) I like the little ratchets, personally i will never have a use case for them though.
I didn’t think I’d have a use for the ratchet either, but it’s been great for Torx and Hex screws. Thanks for watching!
@@projectpinehills Forsure, If i had literally any reason, id pick a set up, I do like the Stubby ratchets though & have used those plenty, usually 3/8 though
Love the content. Going to cost me some money. I have a six inch visegrip alligator toolbox that comes in very handy.
Thanks and thanks for the watching! 👍
Very well put together kit. Thanks!
Thanks and thanks for watching!
Awesome setup. I think the only thing I would change is swap the Snap-on pliers for a Knipex electrical installation pliers for wire stripping, cutting and crimpling needs. The Snap-on pliers is a great tool but I could get by with the just pliers wrench, cobra and the electrical pliers.
That’s a good point. I had thought about making do with the Knipex as well. I keep hearing about the Knipex installation pliers, I’m going to have to check them out.
I would agree. Installation pliers give more functionality IMHO. And I would rather compromise without the slip joints rather than compromise wire stripping tasks.
My EDC is a 12 drawer Craftsman toolbox. Yup. Put backpack straps on it and voila......ready to tear down a V8 engine at any moment. I've included a full set of Roybi 18+ power tools with 6 batteries and 2 solar chargers.
Sounds perfect. Thanks for watching! 👍
Nice to see some useful full size tools in this EDC compared to the many not so useful micro tools you see in most other EDCs. Not much duplication which is great too! I would definitely check out Titan pry bars in place of the one you listed. It doesn't have the multi functions but if you need to actually pry you won't have to fear it breaking. They also have quite a sharp edge on the one side if you needed a metal scraper in some instances. I was surprised at their quality. You have me thinking on that plastic razor scraper its an interesting piece. I can't imagine this getting much better if you did a 4.0 and I can see the specific items tailored to your needs so you can tell it's been used. Definitely appreciate the links. I will certainly be grabbing up a couple of these for my kit. Subbed. Thanks!
Thanks for the feedback. The Titian pry bars are a great suggestion, I've added them to the video description. They are flatter and 7 1/4" and definitely would work. Thanks for subbing, very much appreciated!
Top class set up, very similar to mine
Thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching!
Cool. You should checkout a 4140 pry tool. It's very compact, strong and comes to a very thin edge. Also, a set of 1/4" hex drive nut setters is another affordable compact option for hex head fasteners.
I’ll check it out. Thanks for watching!
Excellent video and a very well thought out kit. I personally would have included a leatherman surge clone, (for having a saw that takes jigsaw blades) in the place of the knife and the pry bar. And also you would have and a larger cutter
Thanks for the feedback, that’s a good idea. Thanks for watching!
And i would also change the klein 4 in 1 precision screwdriver for the 20something in one
Change to the 27-in-1? That’s some to consider but it’s a good bit larger, but it would be handy.
Great collection of tools with very little redundancy. I'm assuming they are optimized for electrician type work.
Yes. Thanks for watching! 👍
It's almost scary the similarities between your bag and mine. Same pouch, and many of the same tools including brands! A few differences.....I carry a pen sized precision oiler to lube things when needed, some cheap small diamond files, a pin vise and drill bits up to 1/8" (for pilot holes or small drilling tasks). I love that Snap On needle nose pliers, but in mine I carry a 4" vise grip with needle nose tips. Thought that would double to hold things when combined with other tools.
That's interesting they are so similar. I always like to hear other ideas. I all our ideas. I'll have to check the items you mentioned. I like the locking long nose pliers idea. Thanks for watching!
Sweet set up.
Thank you and Thanks for watching! 👍
Nicely thought out
Hey thanks, appreciate the feedback and thanks for watching! 👍
Looks good the only thing I would do different is add some wire strippers
That would he helpful. Thanks for watching! 👍
Intelligent kit!
Thank you and thanks for watching! 👍
My local hardware store has started carrying 3 packs of single use superglue - .5g. I added 3 to my (very similar to yours) pouch.
That’s a good idea. Thanks for watching! 👍
Thank you, good sir! Your videos are very well done! I appreciate you sharing your knowledge and opinions quite a bit, and youve turned me on to some great tools! For That Japanese ratcheting ball end screwdriver you recently reviewed has become my current favorite. I love that thing!
@@michaeldriscoll6976 That’s awesome, Much appreciated!
Firstly, great video. Great suggestions for efficient tools and no repetitiveness in monologue. Inspired me to add some items to my collection. Secondly, I have been searching for a hammer option to this size and type of “essential tool kit” style carry. Do you have any suggestions?
Thank you! An Estwing nail puller as a hammer substitute would be my first thought. Otherwise maybe a tack hammer. Thanks for watching.
Any other edc pouch that is similar you can recommend since this one is sold out? Great build. Thank you
It appeared to be going in and out of stock. Let me check.
Great video, and thanks!
Thanks and thanks for watching! 👍
Suggest you look at Knipex TwinGrip pliers (82 01 200) for your kit. They are 8" but if they fit would be a good complement to your Snap-On slip joint pliers.
If you've ever had to grab a nut or bolt straight-on there is nothing like the TwinGrip pliers (I've owned Vampliers but they were not comparable in performance).
I do like the Knopex TwinGrips. Thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching!
How is the small multimeter holding up? I was reading about it and seemed to be hit or miss. I love the form factor though.
It works great. Sometimes more accurate than my Klein meter.
love this thoughtful load out - especially with the vertical orientation - I wanted to size up on the Vanquest, but the larger ones for whatever reason have the right side go horizontal.
If you were to swap out the Klein for a ratcheting handle which one would you pick? The new Klein 32500HDRT seems great, but you lose the bit storage in the handle, as well as the adjustable length shank which I like as well. The Wera seems like a good option for that then?
If you want ratcheting and bit storage in the handle, Wera. Thanks for watching!
@@projectpinehills I assume you went with the Klein bc the ratcheting would be taken care of with the VIM tool? Thanks!
@chuckdeez810 went with it because the shaft collapses and it has bit storage in the handle. I think the PB Swiss pocket insider is also a great option. I want a screwdriver that I can quickly put into use.
I’m just curious what you all use all these tools on. I’m a finance dork and am down the rabbit hole of EDC kits. This is a very impressive build out, but I’d never use it.
What on earth do the rest of you do with this stuff? Truly curious.
Well either fix stuff or assemble things or you don’t. Maintenance is what they are used for. Thanks for watching! 👍
LOve it :) I bought the bag, I like it. I think I need to get a pair of those snap on needle nose or similar tool. I also have the Vim ratchet you showed, and I love it. For awhile it was sold out. What size neo magnet did you use in your bag?
I have a link in the description. Thanks for watching! 👍
I thought you didn’t like the 14 in 1 screwdriver from what I last saw in your review of it.
That was the original version, Klein addressed the issues. I have a Klein 20-in-1 video that talks about it. Thanks for watching!
@@projectpinehills ohh okay I see that makes sense! Great content as always!
Can you do a toll bag setup for edc???
I have one on the channel for EDC and DYI. Check them out. Thanks for watching!
@@projectpinehills can we get an updated one???
If i remeber correctly you used to have wire strippers? How are you stripping and crimping with this setup? Utility knife and pliers wrench?
Right, I can get by with the knife or flush cutters and pull off the insulation. Thanks for watching! 👍
Excellent!
Thanks and thanks for watching! 👍
The final version! Does that mean you're about to retire? 😜
(A loadout that's stopped evolving is like a tree that's stopped growing)
😁Haha, I had the same thought. I’ve already had some changes I will try from the comments. No it means it will probably be the final video on the subject. Thanks for watching!
Do you use these tools ? Wish I could keep my tools that clean .
The pouch is new, as are the tools. Thanks for watching!
What kind of repairs do you use this for
Replace a faucet, replace an electrical receptacle, switch, light fixture, replace a car battery, replace a small engine carburetor, assemble new furniture. I'll add a list of things I've made myself use it for when I had a full too bag, to the video description. Thanks for watching!
Add a hot glue stick to go with your lighter! It works great.
It’s does?
Love it
Thank you and thanks for watching! 👍
Had you ever needed to use that EDC setup.?
I used it several times to ensure it has everything I need. Replacing car batteries, fixing fence gates, replacing carburetors.
@@projectpinehills how much would you say the cost of putting it together if you don't mind me asking?
How well does the multi meter work?
It works great. I’m surprised there are not more on the market.
Nice kit... but i think it would be better with an SAK in it. 😅
How big a knife?
@@projectpinehills Maybe the Victorinox Ranger because you have a lot of handy tools(for precision) în a small package. The most usefull that I don't see în your kit would be: Scissors, Tweesers, File(for wood, metal, nails etc), saw(very good for wood or plastic), large blade(for the things that you can't cut with your utility blade), Reamer(punch) and the other tools that come with it. A lot of good tools packed în a small space with the Victorinox...but maybe you have it în your pocket😁 Just my opinion. Anyways, cool kit!!!
Nice 👍
Thanks for watching! 👍
you bring your tools to Electric Daisy Carnival?
I may, have you attended before?
no I havent, it's just everytime I see a video of EDC i think of the music festival...and I was bored so I decided to make the bad joke lol@@projectpinehills
@dnbstreamer ha, that makes sense! Thanks for commenting and thanks for watching! 😁
Whats "EDC?EDCM" mean? Should have some fuses in there.
That’s Vanquest “Everyday Carry Maximizer.” Thanks for posting.
So your vim ratchet looks exactly like the icon you took the bits from. Why use it over the icon?
The icon would work just as well or you could use Railer bits instead of icon. Thanks for watching! 👍
What is the brand of that small meter?
The multimeter is the ANENG A3008. Here is a link to it: amzn.to/3rfOgj7 I have a video about it here: th-cam.com/video/xp6Dg5SYF9k/w-d-xo.htmlsi=T_6b3yDpS7o5ouux
Sir i assume you work in a construction trade if that's you daily tool usage 👍🏽
But for the regular civilian that's a lot of useless crap, i clearly doubt any person would even use a 1/4 of that😮
Great tool set just not for everyone 👍🏽
I’d love to know what you are working on and what tools you would like to see. Thanks for posting!
Great quote to remember "Begin with the end in mind". What is the purpose of this EDC? To get home? Grid-down? To fix your vehicle? Bugout? To get to a Bug-In location? In a grid-down scenario, you may want to add small bolt cutters, and a 4-Way Sillcock Key Set for Valves, Faucets, and Spigots to obtain clean water.
Good point, good suggestions! Thanks for watching! 👍
What auto meter are you using?
There is a link in the description. Thanks for watching!
Practical!!!!!!!
I tried to make it practical. Thanks for watching! 👍
third and final loadout.... lol... you clearly know what you're doing, but since you obviously love tools as much as i do, you have to know that it's eternally evolving. sub'd
Ha, thanks for subscribing! Thats true, always evolving but I was thinking this would be the last video of that setup. Thanks for watching! 👍
So what is being used for the pouch now the this one is no longer avaliable
Is it unavailable?
@@projectpinehills yes when I clicked your link thats what it showed.
Check the Vanquest website. They sell out on Amazon.
@@projectpinehills Will do. Thanks
What’s the estimated cost for this load out?
I’d need to add the total up with the links in the description.
a wiha plus toolkit would replace a lot of the things you have there
Wiha doesn’t make one. Thanks for watching!
@@projectpinehills Wera not wiha, i keep mixing them up
Wera is nice but metric and standard sockets are sold separately and the mini ratchet is not flex head.
@@projectpinehills i don't think I ever needed anything imperial. Everything is in metric in any country i went apart from us, and in any equipment. I'm an industrial automation engineer and i travel a lot, only needed to use imperial once and the people on site had the necessary tools since it's a pain to checkout tools when flying i usually ask the customer to have the tools ready.
However i always carry a small toolbox with me and it has that toolset which is small and high quality compared to almost any other brand. German tools are the best by far.
@sageata_verde it’s a great kit, I just prefer the Icon ratchet and I like bits stored in the screwdriver handle.