Tools you love, cant live without!

[Amanda C]

Sometimes we have a tool that saved our day out on the trail or pavement and we love using. This is the thread to show it some appreciation!!!

 

[Sparksalot]

This stuff. I patched a burst radiator tank, finished my trip in Big Bend, then was able to drive 400 miles home.

 

[Amanda C]

This stuff. I patched a burst radiator tank, finished my trip in Big Bend, then was able to drive 400 miles home.

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Thanks Rex for sharing so I gues it now has a pernament place in your trail bag/roll?

Best wishes

Amanda

 

[zgfiredude]

I carry a roll of "Rescue Tape" for various repairs.....and ever since I started carrying it, I haven't needed it!

Rescue Tape

 

[rtexpeditions]

A tool I like is just a pair of pliers, well maybe not any pair. Anybody who's tried to hold things with standard pliers will know.

 

[Shakes355]

I keep a roll of stainless bailing wire in my kit permanently. Also take it on every camping trip in our other rig.

I've used it to hang broken exhaust and heat shields, secure hoses in lieu of clamps, lash down racks, cargo and broken hinges, keep tools together (box end wrenches, etc), fix camping chairs. I even used it to secure a broken middle leaf spring for a guy in an f150 (it was sliding out of the pack and roasting his tire). I could go on. I find it indispensable.

 

[Amanda C]

I carry a roll of "Rescue Tape" for various repairs.....and ever since I started carrying it, I haven't needed it!

Rescue Tape

I carry a roll of "Rescue Tape" for various repairs.....and ever since I started carrying it, I haven't needed it!

Rescue Tape

Hi Brian, its Sods Law! The moment you dont have it youll need it, you are now doomed to always carry Rescue Tape, maybe post a pic of it . Best wishes Amanda

 

[Sparksalot]

Thanks Rex for sharing so I gues it now has a pernament place in your trail bag/roll?

Best wishes

Amanda

You bet it does!

 

[Sparksalot]

A tool I like is just a pair of pliers, well maybe not any pair. Anybody who's tried to hold things with standard pliers will know.

That’s cool

 

[Amanda C]

I keep a roll of stainless bailing wire in my kit permanently. Also take it on every camping trip in our other rig.

I've used it to hang broken exhaust and heat shields, secure hoses in lieu of clamps, lash down racks, cargo and broken hinges, keep tools together (box end wrenches, etc), fix camping chairs. I even used it to secure a broken middle leaf spring for a guy in an f150 (it was sliding out of the pack and roasting his tire). I could go on. I find it indispensable.

Hi Chris, that such a versatile addition to the tool kit, a bit like zip ties, but the length/size you need is flexiable. Best wishes Amanda

 

[diabetiktaco]

These. 100%

Stubby and Standard Length Ratcheting Wrench Set (52-Piece) | TEKTON

Includes: 1/4-1 inch (SAE), 6-24 mm (Metric) ratcheting combination wrenches. Stubby and standard length. No skipped sizes. WRN53602.

www.tekton.com

 

[Kevin108]

I carry daily a Leatherman Skeletool. The ergonomics are cursed and no aspect is comfortable to use, but it has a knife, wire cutter, standard pliers, needle nose pliers, 4 screwdriver bits, and a bottle opener all in a small form that clips in your pocket. I've broken it 3 times and was sent a new one free, under warranty. I lost one by carelessly leaving it on a hood after using it. I tried a comparable tool from Gerber first, but bought a new Skeletool after a month or so. It's not a tool you want to use all day, but it does so much so conveniently, I can't imagine being without one.

The knife blade is only swung out to illustrate placement. It stays securely folded closed and has a seer lock when open. I bought the CX shown below so it would be easier to sharpen, but I miss the serrated section on the model I lost.

 

[El-Dracho]

Here speaks another Leatherman fan. I always have my Wave with me and if I should forget it, I notice it immediately, because I really use it very often and that for many years.

 

[Amanda C]

These. 100%

Stubby and Standard Length Ratcheting Wrench Set (52-Piece) | TEKTON

Includes: 1/4-1 inch (SAE), 6-24 mm (Metric) ratcheting combination wrenches. Stubby and standard length. No skipped sizes. WRN53602.

www.tekton.com

I carry daily a Leatherman Skeletool. The ergonomics are cursed and no aspect is comfortable to use, but it has a knife, wire cutter, standard pliers, needle nose pliers, 4 screwdriver bits, and a bottle opener all in a small form that clips in your pocket. I've broken it 3 times and was sent a new one free, under warranty. I lost one by carelessly leaving it on a hood after using it. I tried a comparable tool from Gerber first, but bought a new Skeletool after a month or so. It's not a tool you want to use all day, but it does so much so conveniently, I can't imagine being without one.

The knife blade is only swung out to illustrate placement. It stays securely folded closed and has a seer lock when open. I bought the CX shown below so it would be easier to sharpen, but I miss the serrated section on the model I lost.

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Hi Kevin, Thanks for adding this tool most appreciated, Best wishes Amanda

 

[Amanda C]

These. 100%

Stubby and Standard Length Ratcheting Wrench Set (52-Piece) | TEKTON

Includes: 1/4-1 inch (SAE), 6-24 mm (Metric) ratcheting combination wrenches. Stubby and standard length. No skipped sizes. WRN53602.

www.tekton.com

Hi Eric, Thanks for adding this tool most appreciated, Best wishes Amanda

 

[Amanda C]

I carry a roll of "Rescue Tape" for various repairs.....and ever since I started carrying it, I haven't needed it!

Rescue Tape

Hi Brian, Thanks for adding this tool most appreciated, Best wishes Amanda

 

[roots66]

I've carried this very Leatherman Super Tool in every vehicle I've owned since it was issued to me by the military in the early 90's. Couldn't think of not having it.

 

[genocache]

I carried a Leatherman on the job for 20 years they are indeed painful to squeeze when using. I won't use one again if I have the right tool.

My most used tool has been a flashlight. I have a mini-mag in a holder strapped to my parking brake lever. My current fav is a Fenix rechargable LED, multi levels of brightness, waterproof( well that's what they say the seal over the power port is crap).

Fenix E28R V2.0 Rechargeable EDC Flashlight

Explore the Fenix E28R V2.0 Rechargeable EDC Flashlight: 1700lm EDC, USB-C, battery indicator, magnetic base. Compact, waterproof, and dustproof.

www.fenixlighting.com

 

[Sparksalot]

I've carried this very Leatherman Super Tool in every vehicle I've owned since it was issued to me by the military in the early 90's. Couldn't think of not having it.

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So it’s stolen gubmint property!

 

[roots66]

I've carried this very Leatherman Super Tool in every vehicle I've owned since it was issued to me by the military in the early 90's. Couldn't think of not having it.

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So it’s stolen gubmint property!

"Requisitioned"