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A "tool caddy" idea - please help me design one for us ALL to be able to do
- Thread starter Sproles
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I constantly go through the same problem... too much gear, not enough room, and casual business dress code 
My current setup involves carrying what I have in 2 groups: 1-on my body and 2-in my laptop backpack.
For group 1, I use my left front pocket (5 items), right front pocket (for my wallet only), and my right side belt (cell phone, Swisschamp, Sebenza and Pocketwrench).
Group 2 contains cordage, duct tape, first aid kit, Doug Ritter inspired survival kit, sharpener, etc). I carry that in a pouch within my backpack.
Here's a pic of everything in group 1:
Here's some pics of the case for the items in my left front pocket:
I made the case myself with leather from one of my wife's old purses. All in all, about an hour's worth of work.
Guy
My current setup involves carrying what I have in 2 groups: 1-on my body and 2-in my laptop backpack.
For group 1, I use my left front pocket (5 items), right front pocket (for my wallet only), and my right side belt (cell phone, Swisschamp, Sebenza and Pocketwrench).
Group 2 contains cordage, duct tape, first aid kit, Doug Ritter inspired survival kit, sharpener, etc). I carry that in a pouch within my backpack.
Here's a pic of everything in group 1:
Here's some pics of the case for the items in my left front pocket:
I made the case myself with leather from one of my wife's old purses. All in all, about an hour's worth of work.
Guy
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Well, here it is...I invested about $25 bucks (including shipping) for this Pelican case to store my stuff in. It is small enough to be added to my travels without causing a problem. Is able to be secured (via lock if needed) and keeps things VERY handy and secure for me.
Now, the items in it are being updated this week: Charge XTi is on it's way to replace the WAVE and the Streamlight light is being pulle dout andleft home for a new Inova T3 and also I have a titanium nukubaton from Mr Anderson that is being finished in the next few weeks that will be carried UNDER the T3 light. The other contents are: Small Sebbie, Simonich Bitterroot, Fisher Telescoping Space Bullet Pen, Leatherman Squirt S2, Spy Capsule, 2 CR123s and an Atwood micro Bug Out Bar. Well - here it is...what do you think?
Now, the items in it are being updated this week: Charge XTi is on it's way to replace the WAVE and the Streamlight light is being pulle dout andleft home for a new Inova T3 and also I have a titanium nukubaton from Mr Anderson that is being finished in the next few weeks that will be carried UNDER the T3 light. The other contents are: Small Sebbie, Simonich Bitterroot, Fisher Telescoping Space Bullet Pen, Leatherman Squirt S2, Spy Capsule, 2 CR123s and an Atwood micro Bug Out Bar. Well - here it is...what do you think?
Sproles said:
David.. I liked the look of your pelican case I had to go out and get one myself..
I managed to get all this stuff into an 1120..
The kits contains:
Pelican 1120 case
Gerber 800 legend multi tool
Kershaw Boa
Streamlite TT-2L
Steel Koppo
Uniball Pen
Whistle/Survival Capsule
Lighter
Extra Batteries
6" Pry bar with Cord Wrap
Paracord
Kohai999
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not one I was expecting, either.
Like you, and many others that frequent the forums, I am OC. Your initial post got me thinking too.
My problem is that I wanted a bag that could go from the console between the bucket seats in my Dakota(it has a CD Changer in there, so space is at a premium), to work, into my house, easily, not be too bulky and carry what I need.
This is what I decided was the basics:
Inova T3 w/spare batteries
4"x6" "rite in the rain" spiral notepad w/Rotring 600 pen
Anderson Nukubaton
Titanium Fork and Spoon
Olfa Silver utility knife
(2) Stainless Pill Fobs, attached together with a nut and bolt
6" Stainless Steel Ruler
3"x5" Military Signal Mirror
(2) pairs Nitrile Exam Gloves, in case of automotive breakdown or whatever
Small Bottle of GoJo hand cleaner
SAK Climber
$20 emergency money
Atwood Bug Out Bar
A Kuhn SB-2 yo-yo
8(6") zipties
(4) bandaids
Starrett 10' Tape Measure
Acme Thunderer Whistle
Wiha 10 pc Micro 3 tool kit
Ray Ban Sunglasses
I fit items #2-8 into a Spec Ops Brand Mini Cargo Pocket Organizer, which fits into a Spec Ops Brand Pack Rat. The measurements of the Pack Rat are 10" H x 9"W x 2" Thick, but loaded it is closer to 3". Weight is about 2 1/2 lbs, maybe a little more, this is a guesstimate. I went with a "soft bag" solution, because the sunglasses are the only things that are somewhat fragile, and I wanted to be able to toss this into a suitcase, and a rigid box would not allow that. I pack my luggage very densely.
The Nukubaton, Bug Out Bar, yo-yo, and GoJo could be left out. There is a certain amount of redundancy. I carry a Climber SAK, 340 of 365 days a year. I own 5 multitools, 1 in truck, one at work, 2 at home around the house, 1 in biking CamelBack...
There is no perfect Survival Kit/Safety net, but the pursuit is a good one, and gets us thinking about what gear is important to us. Sorry I cannot provide pictures right now, but I will try sometime this week. It was a good idea, and I like your solution. I also liked the challenge of coming up with my own "man bag"
Best Regards,
STeven Garsson
Like you, and many others that frequent the forums, I am OC. Your initial post got me thinking too.
My problem is that I wanted a bag that could go from the console between the bucket seats in my Dakota(it has a CD Changer in there, so space is at a premium), to work, into my house, easily, not be too bulky and carry what I need.
This is what I decided was the basics:
Inova T3 w/spare batteries
4"x6" "rite in the rain" spiral notepad w/Rotring 600 pen
Anderson Nukubaton
Titanium Fork and Spoon
Olfa Silver utility knife
(2) Stainless Pill Fobs, attached together with a nut and bolt
6" Stainless Steel Ruler
3"x5" Military Signal Mirror
(2) pairs Nitrile Exam Gloves, in case of automotive breakdown or whatever
Small Bottle of GoJo hand cleaner
SAK Climber
$20 emergency money
Atwood Bug Out Bar
A Kuhn SB-2 yo-yo
8(6") zipties
(4) bandaids
Starrett 10' Tape Measure
Acme Thunderer Whistle
Wiha 10 pc Micro 3 tool kit
Ray Ban Sunglasses
I fit items #2-8 into a Spec Ops Brand Mini Cargo Pocket Organizer, which fits into a Spec Ops Brand Pack Rat. The measurements of the Pack Rat are 10" H x 9"W x 2" Thick, but loaded it is closer to 3". Weight is about 2 1/2 lbs, maybe a little more, this is a guesstimate. I went with a "soft bag" solution, because the sunglasses are the only things that are somewhat fragile, and I wanted to be able to toss this into a suitcase, and a rigid box would not allow that. I pack my luggage very densely.
The Nukubaton, Bug Out Bar, yo-yo, and GoJo could be left out. There is a certain amount of redundancy. I carry a Climber SAK, 340 of 365 days a year. I own 5 multitools, 1 in truck, one at work, 2 at home around the house, 1 in biking CamelBack...
There is no perfect Survival Kit/Safety net, but the pursuit is a good one, and gets us thinking about what gear is important to us. Sorry I cannot provide pictures right now, but I will try sometime this week. It was a good idea, and I like your solution. I also liked the challenge of coming up with my own "man bag"
Best Regards,
STeven Garsson
Kohai999
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Glad you like the Mnandi, I couldn't stand how small it is. I do not own a Umfaan, either.
Find attached the scan, at least of the first 3 items requested, I will have to take actual photographs of my "man bag".
No, you are not the only one who likes the Nukubaton. I have carried it in Las Vegas on a number of occasions. There is a smaller version Tom makes called the Nukupod. Either item is expensive, but as far as I can tell, he is the only one doing it. Great communicator as well.
Best Regards,
STeven Garsson
Find attached the scan, at least of the first 3 items requested, I will have to take actual photographs of my "man bag".
No, you are not the only one who likes the Nukubaton. I have carried it in Las Vegas on a number of occasions. There is a smaller version Tom makes called the Nukupod. Either item is expensive, but as far as I can tell, he is the only one doing it. Great communicator as well.
Best Regards,
STeven Garsson
Kohai999
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I popped holes in the bottom of both pill fobs. I can't remember what size drill bit I used. I was originally going to take them to the welder, but that is difficult because he works the same hours as I do, but if you had access to a good welder, that is the way that I would prefer to do it, because then you could, with all confidence use your pill fobs as a kubaton.
That being said, I used a button head 10-24 stainless steel allen head screw with a stainless steel nut. I dribbled some 2 ton clear epoxy into the bottom of both sides and used a long allen wrench and carefully screwed into the nut, once it caught, it was easy to use the inherent friction to screw the tubes together. I cleaned out the tubes, but I was careful, and did not get any epoxy on the side walls, that is the hard part.
After it was attached, I cut out two false bottoms out of sheet neoprene and luckily, my plug cutter was the perfect size, and floated the neoprene down to the bottom. Works well, it's permanent, and unless I try to use this as a kubaton, will last forever. It could still be welded, but there is no way to get the neoprene out, so that's that.
Best Regards,
STeven Garsson
That being said, I used a button head 10-24 stainless steel allen head screw with a stainless steel nut. I dribbled some 2 ton clear epoxy into the bottom of both sides and used a long allen wrench and carefully screwed into the nut, once it caught, it was easy to use the inherent friction to screw the tubes together. I cleaned out the tubes, but I was careful, and did not get any epoxy on the side walls, that is the hard part.
After it was attached, I cut out two false bottoms out of sheet neoprene and luckily, my plug cutter was the perfect size, and floated the neoprene down to the bottom. Works well, it's permanent, and unless I try to use this as a kubaton, will last forever. It could still be welded, but there is no way to get the neoprene out, so that's that.
Best Regards,
STeven Garsson