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    Official Thread Killer rbeau30's Avatar
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    Default Emergency Tool Kit?

    So, there is plenty of "what should I throw in my bag" threads. I was thinking. Maybe I could put together a small -- roadside, camping, bugout, shtf -- toolkit.

    I bought this "tool roll" and I thought it would work nicely. I could put tools in it and roll it up and stick it under a seat of the car or whatever since I keep my get home bag in the car too this could hold some inportant tools you would want with you.

    So to start the conversation, I have my tool roll:
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    Bolt Cutters for light duty cutting in case I am caught up and tangled in anything:
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    What would you put in your SHTF Hoodlum Kit Emergency Toolkit?

    Keep in mind weight and space.
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    Super siphon hose,5 gallons of gas,assorted sockets/breaker bars,long crowbar,jumpbox/ tire compressor/light,couple of large wood blocks,funnel,floor jack.
    Sounds like a lot but I have an extended cab Ranger so most of it's behind the front seats.
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    Shtf is different from auto break down but ill give it a shot.

    My truck has a pair of jacks. A jack stand. A lug wrench and a star. A come along. 2 tow ropes. A ton of straps. Fluids. Gasket maker. Jumper cables. Compressor broke hunting a replacement. Flashlights. Funnels. Fluids. Spare belts and hoses. Boefang. Full mechanic tool set. Usually my work backpack full of tools. 2 resqme. 2 center punches. 1 knife. Winter gear. 2 inverters. Usually atleast 5 gallons of fuel. A gerber 600. A small shovel. A blow out kit in the drivers pocket booboo passenger side. Moist towlets. Gps. Maps.

    I need a good test light

    Get home bag. Klein journeyman dykes. Gerber 600 with multi use saw. Pocket chainsaw. Knife. Lockpicks. 6" crescent wrench

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    My BOB/winter kit blends a bit with an emergency tool kit. Especially with the jeep I find that I somehow end up with more tools in the vehicle than I realize.

    So tool/car specific stuff, and ignoring the big bag with the usual BOB-style stuff (including mini saw, hatchet, etc) - I have a tool roll of wrenches, and a small bag full of various tools. I really love those small canvas bags you can find at most stores - has held up really well. The bag also has some easy fix-it stuff like zip ties, bailing wire, duct tape, fuses, straps and bungies, siphon hose, etc. Tossed in one of those smaller socket sets from Lowes - seems like I use that a lot. There's also a recovery bag in the jeep with several tire repair options, spare u joint, winch stuff, jumper cables, etc.

    Just ordered one of these mini battery jump starter things, supposed to be pretty awesome.
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MQ5Z5F2

    One thing I don't have squared away very well is fluids. I need to find a good way to stash a spill-proof box of various fluids. There's actually a bunch of room under the jeep trunk that's high enough to not get in the way - maybe one day I can rig something up like a bracket for a 30cal can there.

    Had bolt-cutters in there but I took them out at some point and never put them back in. Maybe if I got a folding set like yours they'd stash easier.

    Also, I need to get and test some burner phone options. I know supposedly you can just keep old phones with no plan stashed away and they'll always dial 911, but I'm thinking maybe something a little more hearty. Guess that's not really a tool though.

    A cheap GPS would be nice. The GPS in the jeep has gone bananas and I haven't got it fixed yet, didn't realize how much I started using it once I had it.

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    I finally got around to putting a cover one the bed of my truck so I can expand my supplies

    Rubbermaid type box
    Various simple hand tools
    Bolt Cutters
    Flares
    Small scene light
    Jumper Cables
    Straps and Bungees

    Smaller Rubermaid Storage
    Oil and filter
    Radiator Fluid
    Spare hoses, clamps, etc.
    Spare Fuses

    Mounted on the sides of bed
    Halligen
    Buster Tool (small forcible entry tool)
    Spade Shovel
    Fire Extingusher

    Still need to add
    Axe (good 6lbs fire axe)
    Jumper box
    Siphon Hose
    Gas Supply

    Other items
    GHB
    Two UHF/VHF Radios
    CB (Handheld with vehicle antenna)
    LMT Carbine and Chest Rig
    Get Home Clothes and Boots (I wear shorts and cheap shoes during the weekend)
    Burner iPhone
    Garmin Fenix Watch

    Winter Gear
    Full set of Gore-Tex
    Thermal lowers and upper
    Cold Weather Boots
    Gloves, Cap, etc.
    SnowShoes and Poles

    I want to increase my Wife and Kid Cold Weather kit

    Think that's it for now.

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