Hey Jon - I'm a 67 yo female in the US and have been watching your videos for a while. You already gave me the idea to put a kit like this together. I watched other videos to find out the best tools so that I have what I need when I need it. Many of the tools are the same ones that you selected. I have other kits for different things but has been so helpful.
In the 48 years of my existence, I never thought I would utter the words…”I love these scissors (Miller)”. Thank you for doing a lot of the homework for us! Know that it is genuinely appreciated.
Nail set/punch to remove door pins. 5n1 painters tool would be advised for scraping, spreading fillers and prying things into and out of place, chiselling or even digging. Cyanoacrylate superglue a couple feet of strong fine wire. A bubble Level. You have room for all of these items.
I got my nephew some tools for Christmas including the 5 in 1 painters tool. He was a little confused and asked what it was for. I said trust me, you'll start using it for all kinds of things!
5x WAGO 221-2411 5x Wago 221- 413 1 meter of 2,5mm copper cable At least 1 15 cm extension for rattle bits (preferebly 2 stong ones) for Car bateries ect. Few bits on long shafts to acces hiden screws. I would also add a lighter and few soldering heat shrings.
Another great one Jon, although my kit is smaller…I keep a smart phone in my pocket, whip it out to call my mate who turns up in a van full of real tools and gear for any eventuality 👍🏼
That Wera kit works so well for so many situations. I would suggest adding some work gloves, eye protection, dust mask, and ear plugs. Don't forget safety!
Just a quick word of advice on the voltage detector. Never rely on the battery level indicator. Test it on something you know is live then use it to check the thing you're working on. Once it shows that the thing is dead, go back to your known source and confirm the detector still works. I teach apprentices and we drum this into them. TEST-USE-TEST 😁
I hope you don’t teach apprentice’s that, you should never use a non contact detector to prove dead. Test-use-test is standard but it should be with an approved voltage indicator (VAT in Europe) and ideally a proving box.
@@hotdeal3156 they use them as an additional layer of safety. Isolate-volt stick on the case-locate the electrical connections-approved tester on the electrical connections. But to Jon's point it's certainly better than nothing for a quick DIY job.
You can also rub the tip of the tester on your shirt or anything that will build a little bit of a static charge to test the device. As a Journeyman Electrician, this has come in handy on many occasions
What I like about your videos in particular is how naturally descriptive you are compared with other UA-camrs. As a blind person I rely on description so that I know what the presenter is talking about; and your natural, conversational way of doing it is an example to most others whom I have found appallingly lazy and lacking in that department. For me, this makes your presentations not only helpful but easy to listen to.
Great video Jon. I already suffer from compulsive tool purchase disorder 🤣. But have literally just ordered two of the items on your list!! 🤭 Keep up the good work. Thank you.
Fantastic kit. For fun, I've been putting together what I call the "Bilbo Baggins Burgle Bag," which includes all sorts of tools needed for minor repairs and for potentially getting into and out of things (no criminality intended, of course). It includes many of the same tools (or analogous), with the addition of a few things like a small lockpick kit, a silcock key, a "janitor" key (for accessing stall doors and soap, toilet paper, and paper towel dispensers), a handcuff key, an Allen key set, and a few other bits and bobs. You have some great suggestions here that I will definitely be adding to the kit. Cheers!
As a proud Brit now living in the states, I look forward to your videos each week as a a dose of home as well as gadget glory - thanks for this one Jon, been wanting one like this for a while. I have the saw handle kit and it is awesome, and so surprisingly cheap to find. I would include: -Hand drill with space in handle for drill bits (I can get 3-4 in mine, depending on size. -EDC fans utility knife, which comes with a saw blade and a good size multitool style blade on the side that swing out, as well as a double ended, ball joint 1/4 inch screwdriver head for about $15, - Klein tools awesome screw driver socket sets that have bits in the handle, telescoping driver length and reversible colour coded sockets that slide over the screwdriver blade. Available in stubby (with 2 reversible socket heads(3/8 +11/32 & 5/16 +1/4) and 6 bits in the handle, or full size with and extra reversible socket head (1/2 +7/16) and 12 bits in the handle - they’re a much cheaper option to the Wera set
I go through my grab and go tool bag every few years. It tends to get heavy, but honestly having full size tools is worth it imo. That does look like a set of tools you could be proud of.
Klein tools has a non-contact voltage detector that goes down to 12 volts which is useful when working on cars in electronics, in addition to that the NCVT-3P has a flashlight built into the tip so you can see your way around the dark shadows of junction boxes
I like the Martindale NC4 for the same reason. I don't often come across low voltages but the higher sensitivity is nice to help find the lives that are enclosed making them harder to detect, before swapping to the other settings to follow individual wires.
Hi Jon, I'm a 67 year (1957) old man, I've been following your channel, I already have 362 of your kits to use... they're all labelled, so I don't forget what they're for, I'm going to buy a van with 600 liters of cargo to accompany me every day.
Such a well thought out kit. I’ll be updating mine after watching this. Four more things I keep in my kit: 1. 20’ roll of Forj: Thermoplastic tape (for temporarily repairing broken odd shaped items) 2. Surgical alligator forceps 5"-6" (bc I always drop small screws into tight spaces) 3. Broken screw extractor set (for kits with a cordless drill/driver) 4. 4140 Pry Bar Removal Tool (it’s for interior car panel removal, but has been a life saver for me so many times).
Thanks for the ideas provided. The only things I'd miss are an hand drill and center punch or a chisel. Three always come in handy and don't add ( much} to the bulk.
Not sure what all you have access to in the UK, but in the States Milwaukee sells a “fastback” 6n1 utility knife with a built in #2 Phillips and flat head screwdriver in it. It’s really great and durability is fantastic as well. Use mine daily for years.
They've only been released here recently so not as well know in the UK. I've only just got one and the compact version to test out along with several other utilities knives. I keep abusing and resharping my leatherman skeletool so was looking a possible alternative.
This kit is just so well thought out. I usually don’t use tools as much right now because am a truck driver but after I retire several years from now will have unlimited free time and get to experience home life again and realize I probably could put this kit to use so will try and slowly build it. 😀
I dont normally watch these kind of EDC type videos. I tend to see them as fairly repetitive and too focused on the fetishization of stuff as oppsed to skill building. However, I clicked on the video because you look a lot like one of my favorite professors from college, and I was feeling kind of nostalgic. This video was great. Everything was well though out. Even though my kit would be a little different I really like you approach to yours. And that hacksaw handle is fantastic. I'm a union electrician in the States, and we have a tool list with the tools that we need to provide for work. Hacksaws are on the list. They're never used because band saws are so much more productive, but we still have to have them. A holdover from the 80s I imagine. It forces everyone to have bags bigger than they need or want just to accommodate the saw. I think that handle can be my work around though.
Another great video that I watch for ideas. When visiting my mother, I used to take my crammed Stanley cantilever toolbox weighing in at around 40 lbs, from which I can carry out most DIY jobs that don’t need specialist tools, but far too heavy to lug about into and out of my car, so I put together a comprehensive tool kit which is my go to quick grab bag which I take with me in case it’s needed when visiting family or away for a weekend, using a Maxpedition Beefy. Kitted out it weighs around 3 lbs, and additionally to the array of tools inside, I carry a pair of gloves kept in place by the Molle straps on the back.
I use a Kreiga tool roll on my motorcycle, and it contains pretty much everything I need should anything happen. It obviously contains mainly engineering tools with spanners, sockets, driver, and even a bunch of cable ties. Fortunately, I've only needed to use it a couple of times, but it's comforting to have. It fits in a small bag strapped to the passenger seat. 👍
Honestly, this is a fantastic kit. I myself have a couple similar kits for various tasks and I appreciate the hunt for that perfect compact tool for the job. I think your selections are great, many of them I have myself, a couple of them I have never seen before. The Leatherman tool bag is awesome and now I want to get one! I will say though, I feel like your kit could benefit greatly from a small prybar, and a simple 6" stainless steel flat prybar would easily fit, taking up very little space.
Well done for pointing out the limitations of the volt detector. Too many people use them beyond their capabilities. But if you want to give one a quick test and see if it's still got battery life, just rub it on your clothing and the static will set it off.
Just ordered this list up. I carry a ton of stuff for work, but knowing I'll have a portable "go bag" in my car makes me feel a lot better. THANK YOU for putting this all together!
Very Clever and thoughtful.The stubby hammer looks like it can be adapted to an extension handle that could be held in with a pin running through the hole at the bottom of the stubby handle.This would give the proper leverage for driving bigger nails and pulling stubborn nails.A small VOM would be a handy addition.
Awesome kit Jon. Cannot fault any choice, tape measure is a stroke of genius. Great to be finally presented with a UK UA-camr doing an EDC! I’ll be buying your suggestions, thanks!
Hi, Jon. At the end of this magnificent video of yours you said to suggest things you haven't yet included ? I noticed you didn't mention tweezers, so I thought I would poke my nose 👃 in and suggest those little ones that slide into the handle that I saw on the Heinnie Haynes website ? Very compact and so useful for miriad occasions: removing splinters/glass from a wound, holding screws and other small items ? Love your videos Jon, and I hope this suggestion is useful to you. 😊🤗❤️🖖✌️
Swap out the sharpie for a double sided one. Same size but offers fine Point as well. An Altoids type tin will hold a variety of screws, nails, and even a couple nuts and washers that might save you some time. As always, love your videos.
I hope you're fine. I'd say your kit is pretty much complete, of course we all have a different approach when we want to build or repair things of normal life. I suggest a folding 1/2" wood chisel & a few drill bits with 1/4" hexagonal tips. At 1/2" wide the wood chisel won't be too wide to remove wood, plastic, glue in major cases & for in door frames hinges, etc. Drill bits with 1/4" hex tips can help make holes or pre-holes for screws with srewdriver ratchet handle or ratchet itself. A small Philips tip on screwdriver & a hammer blow can make a center punch mark on metal before drilling. Yes it's slow but it works like a handle drill & a smaller bit can open the way for a bigger one. :)
A nice toolkit, I have some how never seen panoramic tape measures before. The only things I would add are a can of WD40 or some form of easing oil, some velcro cable ties to temporarily hold things out of the way and a couple of plastic spudgers to go with the hoto precision screwdriver.
I have a ton of tools, but there are some excellent new ones you show that I haven’t seen before. I have the knipex pliers already, but not too many of the others. Love those scissors and top reading tape measure, and the compact hacksaw especially, etc. The fluke tools are first rate quality. The only suggestions I can make are to also add a sharpie for writing on dark surfaces, they make them in both silver and copper colors, and they work on black metal or rubber surfaces where the standard black won’t. (?) And the only improvement I can suggest over the Ox is the Milwaukee Fastback utility knives, especially the “6 in 1” tool with side cutter and bit driver, etc. Really great value at about $15, and I have three of them scattered about, although the locking blade on the Ox is a nice feature. I notice most of the bits you show are different than the standard 1/4” bits you see in the US? Not sure if they’re proprietary UK with a kind of “skirt” to them? Hopefully they’re interchangeable. Thanks again for an excellent video, I’m happy to improve my own car kit with these suggestions. 👍
Great feedback - thanks for taking the time to share. !/4" are standard so no problem there. Great idea re non-black sharpie - Milwaukee are tricky to get in UK but I know people love them
Without a doubt, this is the BEST roaming tool kit I have ever seen. I say you would have to struggle to find a situation that you would not be covered with a tool kit like this. BRAVO, I mean, I enjoy a lot of your videos, this one, blew me away. Sadly, I will echo @Brian-Burke 's comment, my wife will have something to say about this in the future... Thank you for listing everything!
I have to say that this is a very handy load out especially for the volume. Being a domestic guy I would love to see a filling knife and a chisel in the mix. But that's the game. You can never have it all
True, but these tools will probably outlast you. Good advice is to start cheap, then the tools that do break replace them with quality ones. I have a mix of brand name tools with harbor freight tools in mine. I have yet to break anything.
Hey Jon, 1st off I love your videos and enjoy every one that you post. I am in the states and have a similar kit in both my vehicle and my wife's and it comes in handy ALL the time! I'll be adding a few bits thanks to this video, but I would say looking at your kit I think the socket wrench is way to small, and same can be said for the screw driver (especially if you're working on a car.) I love the bit/socket kit you have in there I would just add a bigger socket wrench and the Klein Tools 32559 6-in-1 (which will work with all those bits I believe.) Also, a pair of nitrile gloves and a pair of proper work/mechanic gloves. And the last one would a little bit of plumbers epoxy (kinda like your tape but really great for metal.) Overall I think you made a beautiful and useful tool kit and you inspired me to add a few pieces to mine. Cheers mate! Keep making these awesome videos!
I might consider adding: a couple of carabiners, some lengths of paracord, a fire starter flint (or perhaps a disposable lighter). This is my first time seeing any of your videos and I enjoyed this.
Very nice kit, I will add one or two drift punches to work in combination with the hamer because they always come handy for removing roll pins or hinges and also add a pair of working gloves for that time when you need some extra grip on your hands or you work on some dirty situations. This two thing dont add a lot of bulk to the kit
Was gonna say if you wanted something to use on nuts you should get the plier wrench from Knipex but you beat me to it! I’m a heating engineer and have the 180 PW in my pocket every day! They’re fantastic! Expensive but worth it
Nice kit... A lot of really good choices. Several of your tools are notorious for having a surprisingly large capacity for their relatively small size.
A nice complete toolkit, I already had most of these, bought some to test. The only thing I wouldn’t recommend is the flashlight. It has such a focused beam, if standing it up on a shelf or whatever it always seems to miss what I want to light up. Haven’t used the headband much.
Thank you for the hard work on getting all this together. Man, a lot to go through. I do like the Leatherman case, but I think I'll keep using my over the shoulder case. Its bigger which luckily is needed because here in the U.S. we have a mix of Metric and Empirical measurements. Empirical/Metric tape measure seem to be at least a minimum of 0.75" in thickness, (forgive my emierical mind) and I do like the Tool-Check-Plus systems but will probably have to purchase both Metric and Empirical sets. I do like Self-Amalgamating Rubber Tape recommendation. I'll definitely use the credit card trick to save space. I do like the ratchet screwdriver, but will have to save up for that one. A soldering iron is something I reach for a lot. But Weller makes some compact propane ones that should fit in the kit nicely. Again, thanks for the recommendations.
The Metco ratchet driver is cool, but not exactly safe if you work with anything that has electricity. I use the Williams ratchet screwdriver which is the same as the Snapon, but at 1/3 the price, and it has a plastic handle. The Wera tool kit is cool too, but I went with the Icon set that comes in the little red box, and also got the icon 1/4 inch sockets in metric and SAE. I put the sockets in two small zippered bags. A lot more tools, for about the same amount of money, and the Icon ratchet is a whole lot better. I do like that saw. I’ll probably get one of those.
In re : compact tool kits , get a Warrington hammer( AKA Crosspien ) , also pincers , and a piece of scrap leather to protect surfaces in cases of nail pulling !
I went through the exact same thing as you. The Leatherman bag was pricey ($70usd) but it's absolutely perfect for everything I need. With my Leatherman Wave Plus it's perfect
Your kit is brilliant. I might include a Stanley 7in wonder bar as it requires little room, but will greatly extend the kit. This inclusion might allow for some variance in hammer selection, too.
Great video Jon! I did a super organised compact toolkit a few years back but have some great new tools to add and I think you would love it. Very impressed by the ToolLan 8in1 though I will be getting that one asap 🎉 The Metmo is nice too but a trickier to justify 😅😅
A while ago I got a similar saw handle. I found it useful to get push saw blades for it, while most tool blades cut on the pull stroke. It just felt more stable and controllable while making cuts by hand. If a blade cuts on the pull stroke I prefer it to be a thin blade which is removing less material per tooth, which again doesn't match most tool blades.
Very nice kit. I put together something similar with many of the same tools using a Veto ProPac bag. Very handy to drag around depending on what I am planning to work on, I may swap a few things out (like if I plan on installing outlets I'd add wire strippers, connectors, a plug tester, and a real voltage tester). Only drawback to a kit this great is cost- When I look at what I've put into this kit I realize it gets expensive really quickly especially if you add Wera, Knipex, Fluke and Gedore tools....of course, these tools are actually a pleasure to have in my hand so it's worth it to me personally.
Amazing kit! I'm creating my own portable kit and I'll definitely use some of your ideas on mine. The only extra thing I'm adding to my kit is some spare bolts, screws and nails, and a pencil
Great video! While I don't think I have any exact kit as yours, as you get pretty much in the details that are not relevant for me, I do have some kits inspired by yours and I have bought some products from your links as I have never knew I needed them before. From the producst I have found from your videos, I think the RovyVon A8 Gen4 is my favorite. I also have the A28 but the size of the A8 is just impressive. Thank you for your videos and I am wishing you all the best.
Thanks for the feedback which is great to hear - the A8 is a brilliant light I still carry one or the A4 Ti Pro (just for looks) and wouldn't be without.
One other thing I carry in my “Mr Fix-it” tool kit is a soldering iron. It’s a regular main powered iron, but have wondered about swapping to a gas powered one. Especially useful when you’re working outside.
i once worked for a company that distributed Tengtools, used in garages etc. but they also have / had really small ratchets etc. could be worth a while to look at. it is Very, very, very strong. Mini ratchet still working well after 24 years.
Excellent video. Still building my travel tool kit and there are some excellent products you mentioned here. One thing I would add to any kit are zip ties or even velcro ties. They take up little space and have many uses for unexpected situations. Plus one on the light. I have a similar setup with wuben light that also works head head band.
Very useful sollection. I'd allow myself a little more space in my Kit, but some ideas of yours will probably end up in there as well. I really like that saw handle, never seen something like that before that is so universal.
Good idea with a smaller/compact tool kit sleeping in the car. If i am called for help (reasons obscure since i am completely worthless) i always pull my old rusty metal tool box from the cellar and it is well over 20 kg ;) Do EDC, but it not include anything more complex than a small SAK, band aid, alcohol for disinfection, hex bit holder and a Goofy Pez Dispenser. 😊
I always love your set ups Jon and this one is no exception. If I would try to add something to your selection of tools it would be a pick, and a small pry bar. Just food for thought, lately I tend to like more the pass through ratchet socket set than the standard one but I guess there is no room if you use the wera tool check plus.
I actually built a kit very similar to this using Wera and Knipex tools with the same concept in mind. Your's takes it to the next level, inspiration for sure 👍🏻
Helpful, informative, calm and balanced; much appreciated. Only way I can think to increase the video's helpfulness (or scare me away!), would be to give the total cost of the tool kit as you have spec'd it, to the nearest £5. Thank you
This is very useful. I have done this with a flex drill bag I got when I bought the drill. It fits a 12oz hammer and the Bosch drill. it has the side pockets for easy access to pliers and hand drivers etc. this to me is edc. Because everywhere I go my car is there.
Man, I would have a lot more money right now if you hadn't let me know about Metmo. Also, UK knife laws are absolutely bonkers to me, but I appreciate the care given to your viewers. Cheers.
I know rachteting screwdrivers are great, I love mine! But for a kit like this have you looked at the SabreCut SCRS01 4-in-1 saw and bitdriver. It's non ratcheting but you already have the mini Wera. It also only takes reciprocating saw blades, but you can store a few extra, it removes 1 handle from the kit, so you can add something else. I also love my 4-in-1 double boxratchet from Proxon number 23236.
I don’t get all the hate online for the Wera compact. Yes it’s really expensive. But the quality and form factor are so awesome. I’ve been carrying one in my backpack for a year now and have gotten a ton of use out of it, often quite heavy duty for the size of the small wrench. If it keeps performing like this I find it well worth the price.
This is brilliant, Jon. You've obviously done your research and you're a man after my own heart, I love high quality gear and gadgets. Maybe you should start putting these kits together and selling them, you've done all the work and I have complete confidence in your opinion. I would buy one! Thanks a bunch, carry on!
Thanks for the in depth review sir! I never understood the "non-locking blade" law. I would think that such laws would made for the safety of the user, in which case, the blade would be less apt to close on your fingers. ??? I am going to get one of these kits for my bike. Thanks again Mr. Gadget!
This is such a brilliant video Jon, and it's like looking into a mirror. I recently purchased the Wera Tool Check Plus, a superb addition to my grab-and-go tool kit. It is clever and lightweight design sold me immediately! I also have the Knipex Water Pump Pliers, Plier Wrench and Super Snips, but those Bolt Cutters are now on my list! I'll vouch for those Miller Scissors. I've had them for some time, and they are much better than the Klein Scissors. All my gear is snuggly held inside an Aer Slim Pouch X-Pac I picked up in the USA last year. I do like that Metmo Pocket Driver... I feel my wallet getting lighter as I type this!
Great video with a lot of good tools I consider for my own kit. And answering your question for additional tools, here are three from mine which I haven't seen in yours: A small level, some wire and a laser measuring tool for when you need more than three meters.
Have tried a fair bit of different voltages detectors and elma volt stick wide is by far the best I’ve tried. It’s always on and have a extra more sensitive mode where it can detect voltage down to 12v or if the cable have thick insulation. and selv test and a light. Elma is the first with the no contact tester so they have some practice to 😅
Subscribed. I just said to my wife, "This guy is going to cost me a lot of money!" Great products here.
Oh yeah, join the club! 😂
@@hoot7588 haha
Depends on how you look at it: You could just buy tool after tool after tool, or watch his vid, buy that tool and you might never have to buy again.
@@hatchet646 Thanks. I'm pacing myself like you suggested!
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Hey Jon - I'm a 67 yo female in the US and have been watching your videos for a while. You already gave me the idea to put a kit like this together. I watched other videos to find out the best tools so that I have what I need when I need it. Many of the tools are the same ones that you selected. I have other kits for different things but has been so helpful.
That's great to hear! Thank you for the feedback.
Tools works / man has to handle with care
In the 48 years of my existence, I never thought I would utter the words…”I love these scissors (Miller)”.
Thank you for doing a lot of the homework for us! Know that it is genuinely appreciated.
Nail set/punch to remove door pins. 5n1 painters tool would be advised for scraping, spreading fillers and prying things into and out of place, chiselling or even digging. Cyanoacrylate superglue a couple feet of strong fine wire. A bubble Level. You have room for all of these items.
Great add on !! 👍✌️
Nice
Great adds- not sure about the scissors
I got my nephew some tools for Christmas including the 5 in 1 painters tool. He was a little confused and asked what it was for. I said trust me, you'll start using it for all kinds of things!
5x WAGO 221-2411
5x Wago 221- 413
1 meter of 2,5mm copper cable
At least 1 15 cm extension for rattle bits (preferebly 2 stong ones) for Car bateries ect.
Few bits on long shafts to acces hiden screws.
I would also add a lighter and few soldering heat shrings.
Another great one Jon, although my kit is smaller…I keep a smart phone in my pocket, whip it out to call my mate who turns up in a van full of real tools and gear for any eventuality 👍🏼
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Hahaha! Brilliant!
Good for you, the rest of us must do with what we have .. have a Nice day
That Wera kit works so well for so many situations. I would suggest adding some work gloves, eye protection, dust mask, and ear plugs. Don't forget safety!
Good point - thanks for the suggestions
I love the Wera kits, but here in the US, I'm just as likely to see metric as imperial, so now I have to buy one of each!
@@JonHosfordthey should make a beefy version, basically the Imperial and metric version glued back to back 😂
@@JonHosfordcombine it with the Klein socket screwdriver. That'll cover both eventualities.
Wow Jon...
This is the new bench mark for the ULTIMATE tool kit .
Just wow...
Superb video.
Thank you - good to know it was well received 👍
Just a quick word of advice on the voltage detector. Never rely on the battery level indicator. Test it on something you know is live then use it to check the thing you're working on. Once it shows that the thing is dead, go back to your known source and confirm the detector still works. I teach apprentices and we drum this into them. TEST-USE-TEST 😁
Great advice - thanks for sharing 👍
I hope you don’t teach apprentice’s that, you should never use a non contact detector to prove dead. Test-use-test is standard but it should be with an approved voltage indicator (VAT in Europe) and ideally a proving box.
@@hotdeal3156 they use them as an additional layer of safety.
Isolate-volt stick on the case-locate the electrical connections-approved tester on the electrical connections.
But to Jon's point it's certainly better than nothing for a quick DIY job.
You can also rub the tip of the tester on your shirt or anything that will build a little bit of a static charge to test the device.
As a Journeyman Electrician, this has come in handy on many occasions
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What I like about your videos in particular is how naturally descriptive you are compared with other UA-camrs. As a blind person I rely on description so that I know what the presenter is talking about; and your natural, conversational way of doing it is an example to most others whom I have found appallingly lazy and lacking in that department. For me, this makes your presentations not only helpful but easy to listen to.
I am also a Mechanical Engineer and I think we are just born this way. Great selection of tools!
Beautiful, expensive, immaculately clean set of tools . This is the perfect tool kit for the safety man on site.
that grip for the saw blades! where has that been all my life! 😂
Great video Jon. I already suffer from compulsive tool purchase disorder 🤣. But have literally just ordered two of the items on your list!! 🤭 Keep up the good work. Thank you.
As a hospital maintenance man this is a great set up for pretty much anyone. The tray would come super handy. Great content as usual.
Fantastic kit.
For fun, I've been putting together what I call the "Bilbo Baggins Burgle Bag," which includes all sorts of tools needed for minor repairs and for potentially getting into and out of things (no criminality intended, of course).
It includes many of the same tools (or analogous), with the addition of a few things like a small lockpick kit, a silcock key, a "janitor" key (for accessing stall doors and soap, toilet paper, and paper towel dispensers), a handcuff key, an Allen key set, and a few other bits and bobs.
You have some great suggestions here that I will definitely be adding to the kit.
Cheers!
Never thought of some of those things like a janitor key
Any suggestions on a driver and bit?
Have to say I was apprehensive of your video, but, happily, this was brilliant! A well thought out, compact & thorough kit.
As soon as I saw the couple sets of knipex in the thumbnail I knew this would be a good one
hard to beat 👍
I like the tool kit you assembled. You certainly packed quite a bit of tools in a relatively small package. 😊
As a proud Brit now living in the states, I look forward to your videos each week as a a dose of home as well as gadget glory - thanks for this one Jon, been wanting one like this for a while.
I have the saw handle kit and it is awesome, and so surprisingly cheap to find. I would include:
-Hand drill with space in handle for drill bits (I can get 3-4 in mine, depending on size.
-EDC fans utility knife, which comes with a saw blade and a good size multitool style blade on the side that swing out, as well as a double ended, ball joint 1/4 inch screwdriver head for about $15,
- Klein tools awesome screw driver socket sets that have bits in the handle, telescoping driver length and reversible colour coded sockets that slide over the screwdriver blade. Available in stubby (with 2 reversible socket heads(3/8 +11/32 & 5/16 +1/4) and 6 bits in the handle, or full size with and extra reversible socket head (1/2 +7/16) and 12 bits in the handle - they’re a much cheaper option to the Wera set
Some great feedback here. Thanks for sharing 👍
I go through my grab and go tool bag every few years. It tends to get heavy, but honestly having full size tools is worth it imo. That does look like a set of tools you could be proud of.
I was really happy with the finished selection 👍
Klein tools has a non-contact voltage detector that goes down to 12 volts which is useful when working on cars in electronics, in addition to that the NCVT-3P has a flashlight built into the tip so you can see your way around the dark shadows of junction boxes
I like the Martindale NC4 for the same reason. I don't often come across low voltages but the higher sensitivity is nice to help find the lives that are enclosed making them harder to detect, before swapping to the other settings to follow individual wires.
Hi Jon, I'm a 67 year (1957) old man, I've been following your channel, I already have 362 of your kits to use... they're all labelled, so I don't forget what they're for, I'm going to buy a van with 600 liters of cargo to accompany me every day.
Such a well thought out kit. I’ll be updating mine after watching this.
Four more things I keep in my kit:
1. 20’ roll of Forj: Thermoplastic tape (for temporarily repairing broken odd shaped items)
2. Surgical alligator forceps 5"-6" (bc I always drop small screws into tight spaces)
3. Broken screw extractor set (for kits with a cordless drill/driver)
4. 4140 Pry Bar Removal Tool (it’s for interior car panel removal, but has been a life saver for me so many times).
I'll check these out, thanks for the feedback
Absolutely a work of art. Beautiful and functional.
Thanks for the ideas provided. The only things I'd miss are an hand drill and center punch or a chisel. Three always come in handy and don't add ( much} to the bulk.
I wanted a drill in here but might look at a separate bag for that in the future
I enjoy kit videos like this because there will always be something I've never seen before. that metmo driver is very neat.
Not sure what all you have access to in the UK, but in the States Milwaukee sells a “fastback” 6n1 utility knife with a built in #2 Phillips and flat head screwdriver in it. It’s really great and durability is fantastic as well. Use mine daily for years.
They've only been released here recently so not as well know in the UK. I've only just got one and the compact version to test out along with several other utilities knives. I keep abusing and resharping my leatherman skeletool so was looking a possible alternative.
This kit is just so well thought out. I usually don’t use tools as much right now because am a truck driver but after I retire several years from now will have unlimited free time and get to experience home life again and realize I probably could put this kit to use so will try and slowly build it. 😀
I dont normally watch these kind of EDC type videos. I tend to see them as fairly repetitive and too focused on the fetishization of stuff as oppsed to skill building. However, I clicked on the video because you look a lot like one of my favorite professors from college, and I was feeling kind of nostalgic. This video was great. Everything was well though out. Even though my kit would be a little different I really like you approach to yours. And that hacksaw handle is fantastic. I'm a union electrician in the States, and we have a tool list with the tools that we need to provide for work. Hacksaws are on the list. They're never used because band saws are so much more productive, but we still have to have them. A holdover from the 80s I imagine. It forces everyone to have bags bigger than they need or want just to accommodate the saw. I think that handle can be my work around though.
Thanks for the great feedback - appreciated 😊
Another great video that I watch for ideas. When visiting my mother, I used to take my crammed Stanley cantilever toolbox weighing in at around 40 lbs, from which I can carry out most DIY jobs that don’t need specialist tools, but far too heavy to lug about into and out of my car, so I put together a comprehensive tool kit which is my go to quick grab bag which I take with me in case it’s needed when visiting family or away for a weekend, using a Maxpedition Beefy. Kitted out it weighs around 3 lbs, and additionally to the array of tools inside, I carry a pair of gloves kept in place by the Molle straps on the back.
This is exactly what this was for too. I'm going to add some rubber gloves initially - thanks for the feedback
I use a Kreiga tool roll on my motorcycle, and it contains pretty much everything I need should anything happen. It obviously contains mainly engineering tools with spanners, sockets, driver, and even a bunch of cable ties. Fortunately, I've only needed to use it a couple of times, but it's comforting to have. It fits in a small bag strapped to the passenger seat. 👍
Honestly, this is a fantastic kit. I myself have a couple similar kits for various tasks and I appreciate the hunt for that perfect compact tool for the job. I think your selections are great, many of them I have myself, a couple of them I have never seen before. The Leatherman tool bag is awesome and now I want to get one!
I will say though, I feel like your kit could benefit greatly from a small prybar, and a simple 6" stainless steel flat prybar would easily fit, taking up very little space.
Well done for pointing out the limitations of the volt detector. Too many people use them beyond their capabilities. But if you want to give one a quick test and see if it's still got battery life, just rub it on your clothing and the static will set it off.
Very cool. You should add a 4140 pry tool, it's quite small and very capable. You could even store some tape on it in the form of a handle.
Just ordered this list up. I carry a ton of stuff for work, but knowing I'll have a portable "go bag" in my car makes me feel a lot better. THANK YOU for putting this all together!
Very Clever and thoughtful.The stubby hammer looks like it can be adapted to an extension handle that could be held in with a pin running through the hole at the bottom of the stubby handle.This would give the proper leverage for driving bigger nails and pulling stubborn nails.A small VOM would be a handy addition.
Awesome kit Jon. Cannot fault any choice, tape measure is a stroke of genius. Great to be finally presented with a UK UA-camr doing an EDC! I’ll be buying your suggestions, thanks!
Thank you 🙏
Hi, Jon. At the end of this magnificent video of yours you said to suggest things you haven't yet included ? I noticed you didn't mention tweezers, so I thought I would poke my nose 👃 in and suggest those little ones that slide into the handle that I saw on the Heinnie Haynes website ? Very compact and so useful for miriad occasions: removing splinters/glass from a wound, holding screws and other small items ? Love your videos Jon, and I hope this suggestion is useful to you. 😊🤗❤️🖖✌️
Swap out the sharpie for a double sided one. Same size but offers fine Point as well. An Altoids type tin will hold a variety of screws, nails, and even a couple nuts and washers that might save you some time. As always, love your videos.
I hope you're fine. I'd say your kit is pretty much complete, of course we all have a different approach when we want to build or repair things of normal life. I suggest a folding 1/2" wood chisel & a few drill bits with 1/4" hexagonal tips. At 1/2" wide the wood chisel won't be too wide to remove wood, plastic, glue in major cases & for in door frames hinges, etc. Drill bits with 1/4" hex tips can help make holes or pre-holes for screws with srewdriver ratchet handle or ratchet itself. A small Philips tip on screwdriver & a hammer blow can make a center punch mark on metal before drilling. Yes it's slow but it works like a handle drill & a smaller bit can open the way for a bigger one. :)
That was a trully amazing video, from beginning to end. Great kit , great job as always!! Never a dull moment with JG channel...
Really kind - thank you!
A nice toolkit, I have some how never seen panoramic tape measures before. The only things I would add are a can of WD40 or some form of easing oil, some velcro cable ties to temporarily hold things out of the way and a couple of plastic spudgers to go with the hoto precision screwdriver.
I have a ton of tools, but there are some excellent new ones you show that I haven’t seen before. I have the knipex pliers already, but not too many of the others. Love those scissors and top reading tape measure, and the compact hacksaw especially, etc. The fluke tools are first rate quality.
The only suggestions I can make are to also add a sharpie for writing on dark surfaces, they make them in both silver and copper colors, and they work on black metal or rubber surfaces where the standard black won’t. (?) And the only improvement I can suggest over the Ox is the Milwaukee Fastback utility knives, especially the “6 in 1” tool with side cutter and bit driver, etc. Really great value at about $15, and I have three of them scattered about, although the locking blade on the Ox is a nice feature.
I notice most of the bits you show are different than the standard 1/4” bits you see in the US? Not sure if they’re proprietary UK with a kind of “skirt” to them? Hopefully they’re interchangeable.
Thanks again for an excellent video, I’m happy to improve my own car kit with these suggestions. 👍
Great feedback - thanks for taking the time to share. !/4" are standard so no problem there. Great idea re non-black sharpie - Milwaukee are tricky to get in UK but I know people love them
Without a doubt, this is the BEST roaming tool kit I have ever seen. I say you would have to struggle to find a situation that you would not be covered with a tool kit like this. BRAVO, I mean, I enjoy a lot of your videos, this one, blew me away. Sadly, I will echo @Brian-Burke 's comment, my wife will have something to say about this in the future... Thank you for listing everything!
This is great. Working on a tool kit. This was great. Love the saw tool.
I have to say that this is a very handy load out especially for the volume. Being a domestic guy I would love to see a filling knife and a chisel in the mix. But that's the game. You can never have it all
A tad expensive for my budget but possibly one of the best thought out & carefully designed grab'n'go tool kits I've ever seen. Fantastic stuff. 😃
True, but these tools will probably outlast you.
Good advice is to start cheap, then the tools that do break replace them with quality ones. I have a mix of brand name tools with harbor freight tools in mine.
I have yet to break anything.
My favorite video you've done so far! Thanks for the great ideas!
Great 👍
Hey Jon, 1st off I love your videos and enjoy every one that you post. I am in the states and have a similar kit in both my vehicle and my wife's and it comes in handy ALL the time! I'll be adding a few bits thanks to this video, but I would say looking at your kit I think the socket wrench is way to small, and same can be said for the screw driver (especially if you're working on a car.) I love the bit/socket kit you have in there I would just add a bigger socket wrench and the Klein Tools 32559 6-in-1 (which will work with all those bits I believe.) Also, a pair of nitrile gloves and a pair of proper work/mechanic gloves. And the last one would a little bit of plumbers epoxy (kinda like your tape but really great for metal.) Overall I think you made a beautiful and useful tool kit and you inspired me to add a few pieces to mine. Cheers mate! Keep making these awesome videos!
One of the best kits you’ve put together imo,very practical,compact and beautiful to look at Great job 👍
I might consider adding: a couple of carabiners, some lengths of paracord, a fire starter flint (or perhaps a disposable lighter). This is my first time seeing any of your videos and I enjoyed this.
Well thought out go tool kit only thing I can think of that would be great is a C-clamp or two. BTY I have one of those Hand saws they are great.
Very nice kit, I will add one or two drift punches to work in combination with the hamer because they always come handy for removing roll pins or hinges and also add a pair of working gloves for that time when you need some extra grip on your hands or you work on some dirty situations. This two thing dont add a lot of bulk to the kit
Absolutely love this, you seem to have more functionality than I have in my very large tool kit!!
Was gonna say if you wanted something to use on nuts you should get the plier wrench from Knipex but you beat me to it! I’m a heating engineer and have the 180 PW in my pocket every day! They’re fantastic! Expensive but worth it
Ive been meaning to sort out my household toolkit for ages. This video has inspired me to go to amazon haha.
Wow. This just great. You’ve inspired me to come up with a compact tool kit.
Nice kit... A lot of really good choices. Several of your tools are notorious for having a surprisingly large capacity for their relatively small size.
yes - I'm really happy with this
Best video on UA-cam of 2024 ❤ Thank you Sir!
A nice complete toolkit, I already had most of these, bought some to test. The only thing I wouldn’t recommend is the flashlight. It has such a focused beam, if standing it up on a shelf or whatever it always seems to miss what I want to light up. Haven’t used the headband much.
Thank you for the hard work on getting all this together. Man, a lot to go through. I do like the Leatherman case, but I think I'll keep using my over the shoulder case. Its bigger which luckily is needed because here in the U.S. we have a mix of Metric and Empirical measurements. Empirical/Metric tape measure seem to be at least a minimum of 0.75" in thickness, (forgive my emierical mind) and I do like the Tool-Check-Plus systems but will probably have to purchase both Metric and Empirical sets. I do like Self-Amalgamating Rubber Tape recommendation. I'll definitely use the credit card trick to save space. I do like the ratchet screwdriver, but will have to save up for that one. A soldering iron is something I reach for a lot. But Weller makes some compact propane ones that should fit in the kit nicely. Again, thanks for the recommendations.
The Metco ratchet driver is cool, but not exactly safe if you work with anything that has electricity. I use the Williams ratchet screwdriver which is the same as the Snapon, but at 1/3 the price, and it has a plastic handle. The Wera tool kit is cool too, but I went with the Icon set that comes in the little red box, and also got the icon 1/4 inch sockets in metric and SAE. I put the sockets in two small zippered bags. A lot more tools, for about the same amount of money, and the Icon ratchet is a whole lot better. I do like that saw. I’ll probably get one of those.
I am using this Leatherman case as well now. I love it. Thank you for the idea.
In re : compact tool kits , get a Warrington hammer( AKA Crosspien ) , also pincers , and a piece of scrap leather to protect surfaces in cases of nail pulling !
Just found this video and I believe this is one of the best tool kits that’s been put together. I’m gonna make a similar one up
I went through the exact same thing as you. The Leatherman bag was pricey ($70usd) but it's absolutely perfect for everything I need. With my Leatherman Wave Plus it's perfect
Your kit is brilliant. I might include a Stanley 7in wonder bar as it requires little room, but will greatly extend the kit. This inclusion might allow for some variance in hammer selection, too.
A true "gear head" at his finest! Thank you, Jon.
Great video Jon! I did a super organised compact toolkit a few years back but have some great new tools to add and I think you would love it.
Very impressed by the ToolLan 8in1 though I will be getting that one asap 🎉
The Metmo is nice too but a trickier to justify 😅😅
Im convinced these videos are to get me to buy more tools. That hacksaw is clutch!!!!
A while ago I got a similar saw handle. I found it useful to get push saw blades for it, while most tool blades cut on the pull stroke. It just felt more stable and controllable while making cuts by hand. If a blade cuts on the pull stroke I prefer it to be a thin blade which is removing less material per tooth, which again doesn't match most tool blades.
Very nice kit. I put together something similar with many of the same tools using a Veto ProPac bag. Very handy to drag around depending on what I am planning to work on, I may swap a few things out (like if I plan on installing outlets I'd add wire strippers, connectors, a plug tester, and a real voltage tester). Only drawback to a kit this great is cost- When I look at what I've put into this kit I realize it gets expensive really quickly especially if you add Wera, Knipex, Fluke and Gedore tools....of course, these tools are actually a pleasure to have in my hand so it's worth it to me personally.
Amazing kit! I'm creating my own portable kit and I'll definitely use some of your ideas on mine. The only extra thing I'm adding to my kit is some spare bolts, screws and nails, and a pencil
Great video! While I don't think I have any exact kit as yours, as you get pretty much in the details that are not relevant for me, I do have some kits inspired by yours and I have bought some products from your links as I have never knew I needed them before. From the producst I have found from your videos, I think the RovyVon A8 Gen4 is my favorite. I also have the A28 but the size of the A8 is just impressive. Thank you for your videos and I am wishing you all the best.
Thanks for the feedback which is great to hear - the A8 is a brilliant light I still carry one or the A4 Ti Pro (just for looks) and wouldn't be without.
Great selection! Might want to consider some nitrile gloves for handling dirty or greasy things
Yes 👍
One other thing I carry in my “Mr Fix-it” tool kit is a soldering iron. It’s a regular main powered iron, but have wondered about swapping to a gas powered one. Especially useful when you’re working outside.
i once worked for a company that distributed Tengtools, used in garages etc. but they also have / had really small ratchets etc. could be worth a while to look at. it is Very, very, very strong. Mini ratchet still working well after 24 years.
Excellent video. Still building my travel tool kit and there are some excellent products you mentioned here. One thing I would add to any kit are zip ties or even velcro ties. They take up little space and have many uses for unexpected situations. Plus one on the light. I have a similar setup with wuben light that also works head head band.
Very useful sollection. I'd allow myself a little more space in my Kit, but some ideas of yours will probably end up in there as well. I really like that saw handle, never seen something like that before that is so universal.
Good idea with a smaller/compact tool kit sleeping in the car. If i am called for help (reasons obscure since i am completely worthless) i always pull my old rusty metal tool box from the cellar and it is well over 20 kg ;) Do EDC, but it not include anything more complex than a small SAK, band aid, alcohol for disinfection, hex bit holder and a Goofy Pez Dispenser. 😊
I always love your set ups Jon and this one is no exception. If I would try to add something to your selection of tools it would be a pick, and a small pry bar. Just food for thought, lately I tend to like more the pass through ratchet socket set than the standard one but I guess there is no room if you use the wera tool check plus.
I actually built a kit very similar to this using Wera and Knipex tools with the same concept in mind. Your's takes it to the next level, inspiration for sure 👍🏻
Helpful, informative, calm and balanced; much appreciated. Only way I can think to increase the video's helpfulness (or scare me away!), would be to give the total cost of the tool kit as you have spec'd it, to the nearest £5. Thank you
That’s it… I’m now already skint on payday 😅 love it. Some tools I’m already planning for my day to day job
Thanks!
Thank you - much appreciated 😊
This is very useful. I have done this with a flex drill bag I got when I bought the drill.
It fits a 12oz hammer and the Bosch drill. it has the side pockets for easy access to pliers and hand drivers etc. this to me is edc. Because everywhere I go my car is there.
Man, I would have a lot more money right now if you hadn't let me know about Metmo. Also, UK knife laws are absolutely bonkers to me, but I appreciate the care given to your viewers. Cheers.
I know rachteting screwdrivers are great, I love mine! But for a kit like this have you looked at the SabreCut SCRS01 4-in-1 saw and bitdriver. It's non ratcheting but you already have the mini Wera. It also only takes reciprocating saw blades, but you can store a few extra, it removes 1 handle from the kit, so you can add something else. I also love my 4-in-1 double boxratchet from Proxon number 23236.
I’ll check it out. Thanks for sharing 👍
Brilliant comprehensive kit.
I've definitely had a few more Knipex on my list but now added lots of other things.
Thanks very much.
I don’t get all the hate online for the Wera compact. Yes it’s really expensive. But the quality and form factor are so awesome. I’ve been carrying one in my backpack for a year now and have gotten a ton of use out of it, often quite heavy duty for the size of the small wrench. If it keeps performing like this I find it well worth the price.
This is brilliant, Jon. You've obviously done your research and you're a man after my own heart, I love high quality gear and gadgets. Maybe you should start putting these kits together and selling them, you've done all the work and I have complete confidence in your opinion. I would buy one! Thanks a bunch, carry on!
The wrench from Wera is a strong version, it can handle 65 Nm. And you can also use the case from the toolcheck kit as a extender for the wrench.
I get what you mean - thanks for pointing that out
Thanks for the in depth review sir! I never understood the "non-locking blade" law. I would think that such laws would made for the safety of the user, in which case, the blade would be less apt to close on your fingers. ??? I am going to get one of these kits for my bike. Thanks again Mr. Gadget!
Love this kit you built, I was looking for something that isn't so bulky and has a good equilibrium between the tools you must carry and weight.
Excellent kit Jon. The only suggestion I could think of is a few bandages to go along with the wet wipes.
This is such a brilliant video Jon, and it's like looking into a mirror. I recently purchased the Wera Tool Check Plus, a superb addition to my grab-and-go tool kit. It is clever and lightweight design sold me immediately! I also have the Knipex Water Pump Pliers, Plier Wrench and Super Snips, but those Bolt Cutters are now on my list! I'll vouch for those Miller Scissors. I've had them for some time, and they are much better than the Klein Scissors. All my gear is snuggly held inside an Aer Slim Pouch X-Pac I picked up in the USA last year. I do like that Metmo Pocket Driver... I feel my wallet getting lighter as I type this!
Great video with a lot of good tools I consider for my own kit. And answering your question for additional tools, here are three from mine which I haven't seen in yours: A small level, some wire and a laser measuring tool for when you need more than three meters.
Absolutely brilliant BUT you forgot the kitchen sink! New subscriber. Cheers from outback Australia...
Welcome to the channel or should I say G'Day 😊
Have tried a fair bit of different voltages detectors and elma volt stick wide is by far the best I’ve tried. It’s always on and have a extra more sensitive mode where it can detect voltage down to 12v or if the cable have thick insulation. and selv test and a light. Elma is the first with the no contact tester so they have some practice to 😅