Great tool bag! One thing you might get is spare belts and radiator hoses and heater hose. You never have problems with those until the miles roll up but, if you do need one, you are dead in your tracks if you do not have a spare.
When out on the trail I will also carry some spare fluids such as ATF, a can of spare-tire-in-a-can (the stuff really works for nails in tires), motor oil, and a can of starting fluid. I also changed over from a metal tool box, to a synthetic material bag system some years ago. I also imagined the metal box slamming into someone's head and well, that's a scary thought!
Looks like my old tool set up. Now all i carry is two screw drivers, a hammer, a 3/8 racket, with 10mm,12mm,14mm and 17mm. Combo wrenches in same sizes. And a 1/2 rachet with axle socket. And a hammer. Less is more. Ive never even needed these tools on a camping trip or trail and my tacoma is a 2012. My 94 land cruiser has a few more tools buts basically the same. I totally understand why you jeep guys carry so many tools though lol.
Brad, something I do once or twice- when I have a somewhat easy task/mod to do on the Jeep, I pull out the tool bag and use those tools. If I need a tool from my garage box, I probably need to add it to the trail bag.
I started working "exclusively" out of my tool rolls for the same reason. I now have some larger adjustable wrenches and a few odds and ends. Also cotter pins and safety wire!
Brad, great setup there. I went with the Atlas Tool roll and it has been awesome. Really heavy duty and similar with all the pouches. It’s amazing what you can get in it. I also have the Atlas trunk bag and that hooks into the floor. No getting hit in the back of the head with tools!
Stubby wrenches have been a huge help for me on more than one occasion. Maybe 5 or 6 sizes, they don't take up a lot of room. Also there are a few sizes of torx fasteners on every Jeep
Great video, I think I have most of the same stuff in my tool bag. I’m going to look into your tool company and bag for organization. From my off road racing background I’ve always carried Harbor Freight tools in my bag. On more than one occasion, I’ve left tools on the side of a trail when doing repairs in a hurry. Now that I’ve slowed down maybe I can upgrade. Looked for you at TDS, apparently you left before I got to the venue Saturday. Hopefully we will meet sometime. Great work on all your videos.
Not quite true. Charles Moncky was born after the term Monkey was used initially. It's more a loose reference to a modified use, has a nautical base or so I've researched. Used to get confused with pipe wrenches that have a vise type grip. Not to offend anyone just a viewpoint. I teach machinery maintenance and and always getting asked why is xxxx called that. A/F for example is in reference to the distance 'accross face' of a bolt or nut. Students always ask the honest questions we seem to take for granted. Cheers!
Hey Brad you see a lot of rig so if I may pick your brain for a second? I have just bought a 2013 jk 2dr sport. I only have a budget for one or the other up grade which one is better to start: bigger tires (295/70-17) or rear locker. my terrain is mostly trails either dusty or muddy or snow/ice (remember I can only do one) also it's my daily driver but only on gravel roads to work?
Should do I lighting video for those nighttime repairs. Headlamps, magnetic area lamps, safety lighting, flashlights etc... Not necessarily Jeep wired lighting
As someone who turns wrenches almost daily I will say this... Organisation of tools will speed up most jobs 4x And prevent a lot of bloody knuckles by enabling you to have the right tool for the job on demand. Having the right tool that is hard to find... means you likely won't take the time to look for it. Great video! Thumbs Up
Brad, I always have a head lamp in my tool kit and in my glove box. I also have a small LED hand held light (Milwaukee rechargeable) that has a magnetic clip. It has come in handy working in low/no-light situations. BTW, I am a big fan of Blue Ridge Overland Gear, they make some great stuff.
YES, the headlamp is a MUST. I do vehicle maintenance all the time and having a trusted headlamp.....well I always wear a hat and unless i am going to dinner I always have a Streamlight Bandit attached.
I carry a portable impact wrench whether 1/2" or 3/8" drive for when you need to remove or secure them bolts with 80+ lbs of torque. Not to mention quick and easy when out on the trails. I use the Milwaukee Fuel M18 "Mid Torque" 1/2 impact wrench.
I've only just found you on TH-cam. Great videos, and thankfully no dude/brah/hot-chic stuff. Awesome content, approachable presentation, quality "film". Thanks. One thing about tool bag vs box's... outside of safety/ease of use... thank you noise reduction... clink-clang-bang-rattle...
Great presentation on all the tools. May I Recommend a putty knife or some type of scraping tool. You could replace all of the screwdrivers with a six n one screwdriver. Maybe a pry-bar or a cheater bar for removing hard to remove nuts or bolts. Were you in the U.S. NAVY. I noticed the Master Chief Anchor on the wall?
@@TrailRecon Thank you for your service and congratulations on your retirement. I also served in the Navy. I was an Aviation Structure Mechanic 76-1980 Go Navy!!!!
Great video. Very well put together. You always seem so collected. I like seeing what people carry with them. It is good education for everyone. One thing I always have, and have used, are Zip Ties! I had to fix my buddy's fender on the trail recently and used them.
Wow. Didn't know that TEKTON had so many goodies! I have their sets of shallow and deep impact sockets and quality is ON POINT. Will definitely look into buying a few more of their stuff! Awesome setup Brad! Cheers.
Thanks for the info on Tekton. Been buying their stuff for a couple years now. Happy with all of them. Got a few Snap on tools in my collection, Tekton's tools are very close in quality for a way better price.
I have toolbox full of their stuff too! I tell everyone about how you can't bet the quality for the price! Watch out for 50% off at Meijer stores on Black Friday!
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How about a multi tool like a leatherman. They have pliers, knife, file, wire cutters, Phillips and standard screw drivers and some have a 4 or 5 inch measuring device and it hangs on your belt. Used mine for 10 or 15 years.
Someone may have already mentioned this but I would put some kind of easily identifiable marking or colored electrical tape on the tools so they don't get mixed up with someone else's when you happen to be sharing a fix it project.
Andyana Jones I was thinking about this last night. I’m crazy about my PTouch printer, but that might be a bit overboard. Orange electrical tape should do the trick. great idea
+100 for the Colby valve stems. I’d never seen them before until someone broke their valve stem and someone else gave them a Colby stem to install. The tire was fixed and aired up within a few minutes. I carry several with me in the truck.
Cordless 1/2" impact for tire changes? I plan on making a full size 1/2" and compact 1/2" impact part of my onboard tool set. At 63 and growing older every day, I don't want to be using a tire iron or a breaker bar on the trail or the side of the road.
Great info Brad! We were just dealing with the ‘black hole’ bag of tools. Can be very frustrating pulling out all your tools to find one item! And it’s always on the bottom!!! Can’t wait to see more XJ videos. I just got my first Jeep and have been having a blast filming my new adventures in Jeep ownership.
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No offence but a monkey wrench isn't a crescent style wrench. A monkey wrench looks a bit like a pipe wrench but it doesn't have any teeth. It's for a nut style pipe fitting of a rather large size.
Great video Brad. Maybe consider a brake/clutch bleeding hose and various fluids for you jeep. I also like to carry a 3ft length of 1/4" threaded rod - got me out of trouble more than once.
Great list. Gave me some ideas. Didn't mention a flashlight. Definitely adding the Blue Ridge tool bag to my list, I'm getting my recovery gear from them also
As a fellow Corpsman (8404) I would love to see your medical bag. I noticed in one of your videos that you use the same bag for medical as you do for your tools.
Hello Brad, Some notes on the kit. The metal file needs a scabbard to protect it and the other tools around it. May be put the file in some plastic pipe, or wrap some cardboard around it. Next some Waterless Hand Cleaner. Last but not least and this may be not a tool but some large trash bags. Always a good idea to have something better than nothing. Keep up the great work. P.S. a lug wrench that fits the lug nuts on your vehicle.
I keep large zip ties in my truck at all times. Secure breaker bar on roll cage. More ratchet straps, please. Axe. Shovel. Mini sledge instead of ball peen. Good for persuasion in tight areas, but can be used for lighter jobs if needed.
Sometimes I feel like I am bringing half of my garage with me when I go wheeling. From the tools, recovery gear, stuff to air back up, and everything in between it gets packed fast. I also like to bring a battery impact wrench. That just makes things easier sometimes.
Definitely need to separate your safety goggles from your wire brush! And I recommend a silver Sharpie, too...better for marking black items such as plastics.
It's probably good to carry both SAE and metric sets for trail buddies, but a pet peeve is after market parts that don't match the hardware to the vehicle so you have to carry both. I've had skids show up for a late gen Taco with SAE and vice versa for my TJ.
Such a great video. Organizing and planning is the key to keep it simple and minimal. Having this stuff can make or break your trip…or those that don’t take the time to help themselves!
It funny that you say that a ratchet strap can fix your steering because that actually happened to me this past weekend. I broke a steering rack mount and lost steering. Once we were able to pull me out and back on somewhat flat ground we ratchet strapped my steering rack to the crossbeam and was able to get back on pavement.
Great video, I carry most of the same gear you have, except I do not carry both 3/8" and 1/2". I only carry the 1/2" set. Save's space and weight and I haven't found a nut yet that can't be turned by a 1/2" ratchet and socket, or a box/open end wrench. And I stopped carrying SAE tools. I"m happy to help anyone who needs it, but I'm not carrying their tools for them too. :) Besides, several can often be interchangeable. I also carry a milk crate with a couple of Milwaukee battery power tools, battery flood light, engine and gear oil, trans/power steering, brake fluid, extra 'long' brake lines, duct tape, roll of paper shop towels, toilet paper in a zip-lock bag, and a solar panel charging system for whatever.
No MRE? emergency food if you are stuck for hours. Brake cleaner, a million uses for that stuff. 550 cord, also 1001 uses( i replaced a belt on a humvee with the stuff and made it 4 miles. )
Solymon Merrick of Springfield, Massachusetts, patented the first wrench in 1835. Charles Moncky, a Baltimore mechanic, invented the monkey wrench around 1858. Moncky's wrench was named using a purposeful misspelling of his name.
I have the exact same tekton socket set. It’s a great set. If you’re gonna carry a bottle jack, you might want to cut a piece of 2x6 that fits in the ammo box. You can use that as a bigger footprint for the bottle jack.
I used to drag race a 1969 Camaro in HS. Threw a belt one night, 20 miles from home. Had to get flat towed home with my buddy's Blazer, what a nightmare. Machines break down, it's idiotic to get stranded just because you didn't pack basic tools/parts to limp home.
Thanks! This was helpful. With all the stuff you have I was surprised that you don't carry an impact wrench for tire changes. I've got a bad back and hauling on a lug wrench is no fun. Sometimes I even carry my torque wrench....
Nice bottle Jack they are know for leaking so buy a bottle of hydraulic fluid I am a truck driver I always carry a bottle Jack for many reasons I also own a 05 lj jeep unlimited that I built for overlanding but my job keeps me from enjoying the off road life I too plan to buy a gladiator but I also own a 06 commander I really love that SUV it has a 4inch superlift sitting on 33x12.50 nitto I've own jeeps sense the yj love watching your videos
Awesome tool/equipment review. Some suggestions- a pry bar, zip-ties (various sizes/lengths), zip-lock bags (again various sizes), garbage & trash bags, and a spill kit/absorbent pads. While preparing for EJS I kept reading about responsible trail use, but never really saw any reference to a spill kit in anyone's equipment load out. So I purchased a kit on Amazon to take along. I've seen fuel lines break on local obstacle courses, so I know it could be an issue on the Moab trails. I would also be shamed if I had a leak or was near someone on the trail that experienced a leak and I couldn't do anything to help clean it up. I am the Captain of our County HazMat Team and teach emergency response here in PA, so this is a subject near and dear to my heart. Safe Travels and God Bless. See you in Moab!
Hey Brad - will you remind me which trip/video was the one where you all used the Colby valve? I've been scanning through your channel but can't seem to find it. (I think it was a trip with Marco?)
Zip Ties, WD40, spare adapter if you have security type lug nuts. My buddy once didn’t pack his and we had to change a flat on the trail. Luckily we got one off with vice grips, but it wasn’t pretty.
No telescoping magnets? Insanely useful for dropped parts, holding fasteners in place in tight areas, or pulling items out of axle housings/tubes... Good set of jumper cables? The lithium jump packs are nice but cables are dead simple and reliable.
I don’t believe you talked about Lights! Flash lights, magLights, head lamp and portable flood lights for doing repairs in the dark of night. And lastly a high power pen light on a extended rod. For under the dash. Small enough to be able to get into small spaces. Hope this was helpful.
I do like your tool set you pretty much got everything the only thing extra would be a set of heater hoses and radiator hoses for your Jeep Wrangler maybe one or two universal and a spare serpentine belt other than that I'd say you got your bases pretty well covered THX uncle chuck😎
I'm really looking and getting a 1999 to 2001 Jeep Cherokee. does anybody know where I can watch a video showing the setup in the back or in general ? thanks in advance
Just came across this video from three years ago. Have you made an update of your tool bag? A video of what you still carry, what you don’t and what you’ve upgraded? Thanks.
Your roll over point is kind of mute.... You fill that bag with tools the extra 20lbs of weight from an actual box won't save your life when it hits your neck. It's more about strapping things down.
I like the bottle Jack and the accessories that you have with it . Really , I like all your set up. Cause, when your off road, it's good to be prepared for different things. Great set up .THANKS FOR SHARING SHARING
i have had my safe jack for almost 2yrs in my xj and it has been amazing!!!!! makes jacking up are lifted rigs alot safer and easier with there adapters and such.
Great tool bag! One thing you might get is spare belts and radiator hoses and heater hose. You never have problems with those until the miles roll up but, if you do need one, you are dead in your tracks if you do not have a spare.
Spill kit, can get one free at most places. Helps keep our trails open.
When out on the trail I will also carry some spare fluids such as ATF, a can of spare-tire-in-a-can (the stuff really works for nails in tires), motor oil, and a can of starting fluid. I also changed over from a metal tool box, to a synthetic material bag system some years ago. I also imagined the metal box slamming into someone's head and well, that's a scary thought!
I thought about mentioning fluids, but decided to safe that for a spare parts epidote.... some basic fluids are important.
Looks like my old tool set up. Now all i carry is two screw drivers, a hammer, a 3/8 racket, with 10mm,12mm,14mm and 17mm. Combo wrenches in same sizes. And a 1/2 rachet with axle socket. And a hammer. Less is more. Ive never even needed these tools on a camping trip or trail and my tacoma is a 2012. My 94 land cruiser has a few more tools buts basically the same. I totally understand why you jeep guys carry so many tools though lol.
Brad, something I do once or twice- when I have a somewhat easy task/mod to do on the Jeep, I pull out the tool bag and use those tools. If I need a tool from my garage box, I probably need to add it to the trail bag.
Excellent suggestion!
Kent Matthew like that idea thanks.
I started working "exclusively" out of my tool rolls for the same reason. I now have some larger adjustable wrenches and a few odds and ends. Also cotter pins and safety wire!
I came here to say this too. Most people don’t need to carry every size wrench and socket, just the ones for bolts and nuts on your vehicle.
Excellent idea!
That bottle jack with an extension is great. Will be looking into this for sure thank you. Mr. Brad
Ive been using TEKTON for about year and half now great tools and great molded container's
Brad, great setup there. I went with the Atlas Tool roll and it has been awesome. Really heavy duty and similar with all the pouches. It’s amazing what you can get in it. I also have the Atlas trunk bag and that hooks into the floor. No getting hit in the back of the head with tools!
I have the Atlas tool roll and bag. Freaking love it. I just need to skinny up my kit.
Propane/butane torch, good to have for winter and thawing any ice that needs removed
Stubby wrenches have been a huge help for me on more than one occasion. Maybe 5 or 6 sizes, they don't take up a lot of room. Also there are a few sizes of torx fasteners on every Jeep
Best to know what bolts will need a stubby wrench and only bring those sizes, likewise for torx drivers, no point in hauling more than you need.
Nice dual band aerial on your Rubicon, I have the same mount and antenna KA6AIV - Thanks for the video!
Great video. Helpful. Really like the six compartment bag! Great work!
Glad it was helpful!
Great video, I think I have most of the same stuff in my tool bag. I’m going to look into your tool company and bag for organization. From my off road racing background I’ve always carried Harbor Freight tools in my bag. On more than one occasion, I’ve left tools on the side of a trail when doing repairs in a hurry. Now that I’ve slowed down maybe I can upgrade. Looked for you at TDS, apparently you left before I got to the venue Saturday. Hopefully we will meet sometime. Great work on all your videos.
Sorry we missed you at TDS. After that wind kicked up, we climbed in the Jeeps and hit the trail.
I don’t blame you! We wheeled in the canyons to avoid most of the wind.
GO NAVY!
Charles Moncky, inventor, and I was taught “monkey” wrench too. 😀 great vid Brad.
Not quite true. Charles Moncky was born after the term Monkey was used initially. It's more a loose reference to a modified use, has a nautical base or so I've researched. Used to get confused with pipe wrenches that have a vise type grip. Not to offend anyone just a viewpoint. I teach machinery maintenance and and always getting asked why is xxxx called that. A/F for example is in reference to the distance 'accross face' of a bolt or nut. Students always ask the honest questions we seem to take for granted. Cheers!
I like the compactness it it all, what fluids to you take with you, i.e. brake, transmission, coolant, beer,...?
always have a couple of bics in the car.
Now I just have to become a menanic to be able to repair my Jeep.
Thank you! Great video
Thank you!
Hey Brad you see a lot of rig so if I may pick your brain for a second? I have just bought a 2013 jk 2dr sport. I only have a budget for one or the other up grade which one is better to start: bigger tires (295/70-17) or rear locker. my terrain is mostly trails either dusty or muddy or snow/ice (remember I can only do one) also it's my daily driver but only on gravel roads to work?
Grease you always need grease
Perhaps do a good demo of flat repair
Just my luck... I planned on making this video tomorrow 🤦🏻♂️. Great video Brad
Do it, I'm sure everyone would love to see what you carry and how you pack it.
TrailRecon packing it... 😅😬. You don’t want to see that part. Maybe that’s what I’ll start working on, I like your organizational skills.
I'll watch your video too
Everyone has their own thoughts. JK Gear: Make it.
JK Gear and Gadgets don’t worry, I’ll watch your video too.
I don’t remember hearing Zip-Ties. I love Zip-ties.
I can't believe I forget to mention zip-ties... I have about 50 of them in my center console. Yes, they are a must!
Absolutely the first thing I was told to bring with me when I did my first off road trip with my local jeep group.
Yep, I have a bundle of them (zip tied together...lol) ranging in size from small little ones up to some rather large 18" long heavy duty ones.
Todd Dixon how about mechanics wire or bailing wire?
ZIP TIES fix anything with those
Cordless impact wrench.
Should do I lighting video for those nighttime repairs. Headlamps, magnetic area lamps, safety lighting, flashlights etc... Not necessarily Jeep wired lighting
Great video as always, I also make sure I carry a cheap tarp with me, sure beats laying in the mud and if you drop something much easier to find.
I like a cheap moving blanket. It gives a little cushion, and can be used for sleeping to het a little warmth.
Yeah that or a old carboard box that can be flattened out. In a real pinch you can make gaskets out of carboard as long as you can coat them with RTV.
As someone who turns wrenches almost daily I will say this...
Organisation of tools will speed up most jobs 4x And prevent a lot of bloody knuckles by enabling you to have the right tool for the job on demand. Having the right tool that is hard to find... means you likely won't take the time to look for it.
Great video! Thumbs Up
Like the bottle jack, and the
Extension tubes for it.
Brad, I always have a head lamp in my tool kit and in my glove box. I also have a small LED hand held light (Milwaukee rechargeable) that has a magnetic clip. It has come in handy working in low/no-light situations. BTW, I am a big fan of Blue Ridge Overland Gear, they make some great stuff.
YES, the headlamp is a MUST. I do vehicle maintenance all the time and having a trusted headlamp.....well I always wear a hat and unless i am going to dinner I always have a Streamlight Bandit attached.
I carry a portable impact wrench whether 1/2" or 3/8" drive for when you need to remove or secure them bolts with 80+ lbs of torque. Not to mention quick and easy when out on the trails. I use the Milwaukee Fuel M18 "Mid Torque" 1/2 impact wrench.
I've only just found you on TH-cam.
Great videos, and thankfully no dude/brah/hot-chic stuff.
Awesome content, approachable presentation, quality "film".
Thanks.
One thing about tool bag vs box's... outside of safety/ease of use... thank you noise reduction... clink-clang-bang-rattle...
Welcome to the channel!
You showed the wire butt connectors and other wire ends but "do you have the wire crimper to attach them??
I have an extra one in my tool box, I think I'll throw it in the bag. Thanks!
You can always use your diagonal Cutters / dikes to crimp them on if you don't have the proper wire crimpers.
Multi meter is nice but a test lamp gets it done most of the time
Great presentation on all the tools. May I Recommend a putty knife or some type of scraping tool. You could replace all of the screwdrivers with a six n one screwdriver. Maybe a pry-bar or a cheater bar for removing hard to remove nuts or bolts. Were you in the U.S. NAVY. I noticed the Master Chief Anchor on the wall?
Great suggestion! Yep, I retired a few years ago.
@@TrailRecon Thank you for your service and congratulations on your retirement. I also served in the Navy. I was an Aviation Structure Mechanic 76-1980 Go Navy!!!!
Great video. Very well put together. You always seem so collected. I like seeing what people carry with them. It is good education for everyone. One thing I always have, and have used, are Zip Ties! I had to fix my buddy's fender on the trail recently and used them.
Wow. Didn't know that TEKTON had so many goodies! I have their sets of shallow and deep impact sockets and quality is ON POINT. Will definitely look into buying a few more of their stuff! Awesome setup Brad! Cheers.
Thanks for the info on Tekton. Been buying their stuff for a couple years now. Happy with all of them. Got a few Snap on tools in my collection, Tekton's tools are very close in quality for a way better price.
I'm really impressed with the quality and just a great group of folks!
I have toolbox full of their stuff too! I tell everyone about how you can't bet the quality for the price! Watch out for 50% off at Meijer stores on Black Friday!
How about a multi tool like a leatherman. They have pliers, knife, file, wire cutters, Phillips and standard screw drivers and some have a 4 or 5 inch measuring device and it hangs on your belt. Used mine for 10 or 15 years.
Someone may have already mentioned this but I would put some kind of easily identifiable marking or colored electrical tape on the tools so they don't get mixed up with someone else's when you happen to be sharing a fix it project.
Andyana Jones I was thinking about this last night. I’m crazy about my PTouch printer, but that might be a bit overboard. Orange electrical tape should do the trick. great idea
just a little of the wifes nail polish will do it
A stripe of dayglow spray paint works wonders for identification and avoiding "leave behinds".
"But babe...I needed these new tools in order to make another video that'll help people"..😏🤣😂🎯👏👏👏
A tool bag for a $170.00! It better fix my Jeep by itself.
+100 for the Colby valve stems. I’d never seen them before until someone broke their valve stem and someone else gave them a Colby stem to install. The tire was fixed and aired up within a few minutes. I carry several with me in the truck.
Good stuff. I carry all tekton tools in my Jeep. I’m from Grand Rapids.
If I could make a suggestion you should replace your Sharpie with a paint crayon
Great suggestion!
@@TrailRecon it won't dry out like the marker and it doesn't care if its hot or cold
they do dry out (arg...), so, check them periodically, also, not just a black one, but a silver or white as well.
@@zedhudson mine is still good and its 2 years old and definitely get a white one if you ask me.
Paint pens are great too
I carry a separate bag under my back seat with an cordless impact wrench and impact sockets. Makes changing tires alot quicker.
Cordless 1/2" impact for tire changes? I plan on making a full size 1/2" and compact 1/2" impact part of my onboard tool set. At 63 and growing older every day, I don't want to be using a tire iron or a breaker bar on the trail or the side of the road.
I would cut a thick piece of ply board to fit in the bottom of your ammo box to use as a jack base
Great info Brad! We were just dealing with the ‘black hole’ bag of tools. Can be very frustrating pulling out all your tools to find one item! And it’s always on the bottom!!! Can’t wait to see more XJ videos. I just got my first Jeep and have been having a blast filming my new adventures in Jeep ownership.
No offence but a monkey wrench isn't a crescent style wrench. A monkey wrench looks a bit like a pipe wrench but it doesn't have any teeth. It's for a nut style pipe fitting of a rather large size.
Great video Brad. Maybe consider a brake/clutch bleeding hose and various fluids for you jeep. I also like to carry a 3ft length of 1/4" threaded rod - got me out of trouble more than once.
Great list. Gave me some ideas.
Didn't mention a flashlight. Definitely adding the Blue Ridge tool bag to my list, I'm getting my recovery gear from them also
About to do a video on my tool bags people who drink alcohol are going to love it
As a fellow Corpsman (8404) I would love to see your medical bag. I noticed in one of your videos that you use the same bag for medical as you do for your tools.
One vet to another thanks for serving bro
Hello Brad, Some notes on the kit. The metal file needs a scabbard to protect it and the other tools around it. May be put the file in some plastic pipe, or wrap some cardboard around it. Next some Waterless Hand Cleaner. Last but not least and this may be not a tool but some large trash bags. Always a good idea to have something better than nothing.
Keep up the great work.
P.S. a lug wrench that fits the lug nuts on your vehicle.
I went with the BROG Tool Pouch Roll awhile back. I'm happy with it.
I keep large zip ties in my truck at all times. Secure breaker bar on roll cage. More ratchet straps, please. Axe. Shovel. Mini sledge instead of ball peen. Good for persuasion in tight areas, but can be used for lighter jobs if needed.
Sometimes I feel like I am bringing half of my garage with me when I go wheeling. From the tools, recovery gear, stuff to air back up, and everything in between it gets packed fast. I also like to bring a battery impact wrench. That just makes things easier sometimes.
It's a delicate balance with limited space. I think a impact wrench could be handy.
TrailRecon I do need to get a bag to organize my tool bag better. I like the organizer that you have.
Definitely need to separate your safety goggles from your wire brush! And I recommend a silver Sharpie, too...better for marking black items such as plastics.
How about a pocket size bible and pray like hell you don't break down?
It's probably good to carry both SAE and metric sets for trail buddies, but a pet peeve is after market parts that don't match the hardware to the vehicle so you have to carry both. I've had skids show up for a late gen Taco with SAE and vice versa for my TJ.
In the true spirit of overlanding I ❤️ how all your tools are color coordinated 😊👍
Wire crimper/cutter/stripper, a pencil soldering iron, some electrical wire to add to your tackle box of electrical parts.
50 lbs of tools is 50 lbs doesn’t matter if it’s metal or fabric your gunna get a concussion anyways
I'd rather get hit by the blunt force of a bag with 50lbs of gear in it than the sharp edge of a metal tool box with 50lbs in it... that's just me.
TrailRecon Id rather get hit with neither, that’s just me. Great vid brad
Strap it down tight and you won't have to worry about being hit in the head.
Hey Brad, Can you put a link to that tool bag, and do the extra pouches come with it?
You forgot to mention the WD-40 that you have in your tool bag. Also a good thing to have is a can of penetrating fluid.
Such a great video. Organizing and planning is the key to keep it simple and minimal. Having this stuff can make or break your trip…or those that don’t take the time to help themselves!
Triangler file to repair threads on bolts would be ideal...
It funny that you say that a ratchet strap can fix your steering because that actually happened to me this past weekend.
I broke a steering rack mount and lost steering. Once we were able to pull me out and back on somewhat flat ground we ratchet strapped my steering rack to the crossbeam and was able to get back on pavement.
Are you willing to supply a complete list anywhere? That might be helpful for others trying to create their own kits!
Great job Brad! Man, I wish I lived close, It would be great to wheel with you!
Hands down my favorite JeepTuber
Thank you, really glad you are enjoying the content!
Great video, I carry most of the same gear you have, except I do not carry both 3/8" and 1/2". I only carry the 1/2" set. Save's space and weight and I haven't found a nut yet that can't be turned by a 1/2" ratchet and socket, or a box/open end wrench. And I stopped carrying SAE tools. I"m happy to help anyone who needs it, but I'm not carrying their tools for them too. :) Besides, several can often be interchangeable.
I also carry a milk crate with a couple of Milwaukee battery power tools, battery flood light, engine and gear oil, trans/power steering, brake fluid, extra 'long' brake lines, duct tape, roll of paper shop towels, toilet paper in a zip-lock bag, and a solar panel charging system for whatever.
No MRE? emergency food if you are stuck for hours. Brake cleaner, a million uses for that stuff. 550 cord, also 1001 uses( i replaced a belt on a humvee with the stuff and made it 4 miles. )
Tekton great choice! Slowly switching all my tools from Craftsman to Tekton.
Medic bag much?? LOL. Love the form factor of the tool bag, and if you are already familiar with it.....this is a PERFECT solution.
Solymon Merrick of Springfield, Massachusetts, patented the first wrench in 1835. Charles Moncky, a Baltimore mechanic, invented the monkey wrench around 1858. Moncky's wrench was named using a purposeful misspelling of his name.
heat shrink, portable soldering iron, solder(Kester super 44), 10' electrical jumpers, oxy map mini torch, Zipties, link belt, silicon tape.
I have the exact same tekton socket set. It’s a great set. If you’re gonna carry a bottle jack, you might want to cut a piece of 2x6 that fits in the ammo box. You can use that as a bigger footprint for the bottle jack.
The Blue Ridge bag is no longer available. Do you have any suggestions for something similar? Love you channel!
I used to drag race a 1969 Camaro in HS. Threw a belt one night, 20 miles from home. Had to get flat towed home with my buddy's Blazer, what a nightmare. Machines break down, it's idiotic to get stranded just because you didn't pack basic tools/parts to limp home.
Thanks! This was helpful. With all the stuff you have I was surprised that you don't carry an impact wrench for tire changes. I've got a bad back and hauling on a lug wrench is no fun. Sometimes I even carry my torque wrench....
Nice bottle Jack they are know for leaking so buy a bottle of hydraulic fluid I am a truck driver I always carry a bottle Jack for many reasons I also own a 05 lj jeep unlimited that I built for overlanding but my job keeps me from enjoying the off road life I too plan to buy a gladiator but I also own a 06 commander I really love that SUV it has a 4inch superlift sitting on 33x12.50 nitto I've own jeeps sense the yj love watching your videos
I'll just rely on people like you to have everything I need haha
Awesome tool/equipment review. Some suggestions- a pry bar, zip-ties (various sizes/lengths), zip-lock bags (again various sizes), garbage & trash bags, and a spill kit/absorbent pads. While preparing for EJS I kept reading about responsible trail use, but never really saw any reference to a spill kit in anyone's equipment load out. So I purchased a kit on Amazon to take along. I've seen fuel lines break on local obstacle courses, so I know it could be an issue on the Moab trails. I would also be shamed if I had a leak or was near someone on the trail that experienced a leak and I couldn't do anything to help clean it up. I am the Captain of our County HazMat Team and teach emergency response here in PA, so this is a subject near and dear to my heart. Safe Travels and God Bless. See you in Moab!
A spill kit is a great idea and something I'm going to look into, thank you!
Hey Brad - will you remind me which trip/video was the one where you all used the Colby valve? I've been scanning through your channel but can't seem to find it. (I think it was a trip with Marco?)
Thanks so much. I've been enjoying your videos, as a lot of this stuff applies to my 4-Runner as well. ,,,,,
Zip Ties, WD40, spare adapter if you have security type lug nuts. My buddy once didn’t pack his and we had to change a flat on the trail. Luckily we got one off with vice grips, but it wasn’t pretty.
No telescoping magnets? Insanely useful for dropped parts, holding fasteners in place in tight areas, or pulling items out of axle housings/tubes... Good set of jumper cables? The lithium jump packs are nice but cables are dead simple and reliable.
when are we going to get a wj update???? i purchased mine a couple months ago and im starting to get the itch !!
I don’t believe you talked about Lights!
Flash lights, magLights, head lamp and portable flood lights for doing repairs in the dark of night.
And lastly a high power pen light on a extended rod. For under the dash. Small enough to be able to get into small spaces.
Hope this was helpful.
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I do like your tool set you pretty much got everything the only thing extra would be a set of heater hoses and radiator hoses for your Jeep Wrangler maybe one or two universal and a spare serpentine belt other than that I'd say you got your bases pretty well covered THX uncle chuck😎
Great video Brad! I might add 550 cord and a small assortment of fuel hose and coolant hose (just like the spare nuts and bolts).
I'm really looking and getting a 1999 to 2001 Jeep Cherokee. does anybody know where I can watch a video showing the setup in the back or in general ? thanks in advance
Just came across this video from three years ago. Have you made an update of your tool bag? A video of what you still carry, what you don’t and what you’ve upgraded? Thanks.
Your roll over point is kind of mute.... You fill that bag with tools the extra 20lbs of weight from an actual box won't save your life when it hits your neck. It's more about strapping things down.
Great video. Personally I have a torque wrench. I’m obsessed with getting the right torque when I need to change a tire.
I like the bottle Jack and the accessories that you have with it . Really , I like all your set up. Cause, when your off road, it's good to be prepared for different things. Great set up .THANKS FOR SHARING SHARING
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i have had my safe jack for almost 2yrs in my xj and it has been amazing!!!!! makes jacking up are lifted rigs alot safer and easier with there adapters and such.