MY "OCD" case - I'm okay with it

not bad, but there is things that could be rationalised.
The miny prybar is probably a cool stuff to carry, but if you put it in a wallet on your car, you'll use more efficiently a good big screwdriver for same task.
Also, why two leathermans? the Ti charge is enought
Do you really need that small neck knife in addition of your sebenza, your Graham Brothers and your Ti charge?:confused:

Just my .50 cent (but it was probably funny to collect all your item and put them in the wallet:D )
 
There are not 2 multitools - the additional leatherman sheath holds the tool attachments.

The neck knife is for small jobs...it is very handy for small fine cutting. Folder is for pocket and the larger Graham Brothers is the fixed balde - ever carry more than one blade with YOU?

A large screwdriver would be nice - but it would be LARGE - the Atwood Prybar is nice and small and just as tough (if not more so) than any screwdriver.

Sproles
 
OK...am I the only 'tard who doesn't know what "OCD" stands for? Yah, sure. :rolleyes: Could some one enlighten me?
 
Probably not the only one - but it was discussed in this thread already...THAT'S what puts you on the "short bus!" :)
 
"A large screwdriver would be nice - but it would be LARGE - the Atwood Prybar is nice and small and just as tough (if not more so) than any screwdriver."

Toughness is not the point.
The longer is your prybar, the more efficient it is, you can't go against law of physic !:D
So if you don't want to have a real prybar (one meter long, two kgs) which i could understand easely, i'll suggest you to have a large screwdriver (but it would less efficient than a real prybar)...
But surelly, it would look less "cool" than your Atwood prybar...:rolleyes:
 
IF size was not an issue - I would carry a longer prybar - not a longer screwdriver... Coolness is not the issue either - it is a combination of size, durability and efficacy. In my humble opinion, this mini pry bar is the best combination of these factors for my desired effects.

Sure, I could carry a larger one or a stronger one, but that would defeat the overall desire - a small pocket prybar.

Thank you for your perspective - it may be what you want, that is fine...that is why it is YOUR perspective - but it is NOT what I am looking for.

Sproles
 
if it's fine with you, that's the most important:)
I was under the false impression that you do the wallet as a kind of "in case of urgency/survival situation", like earthquake or huricane, so you were expecting to open blocked door, move heavy objects, etc
If it is not for such tasks, your prybar is probably sufficient.
 
Did you see the size of the "wallet" that I am carrying? I am carrying these things in a Pelican hard case made for a laptop - not fitting that thing in my back pocket!:eek:
 
lol, sproles, i for one have been very enlightened by your oCD setup and really want to model my first kits similar to yours, however i was considering a regular old back pack for my car. anyway, thanks for the informative post.
 
replicant-

I had all of this in a Maxpedition Pygmy Falcon - plus I could include a raincoat, books, etc. I changed over to this type of case b/c of the nature of my travel. I could carry this along with my Hartmann luggage and wear my suits and not add a "tactical" looking backpack. Noone ever thinks anything of the type of case -it is lockable and totally secure. PLUS, the foam works SO well in this case - not so well in the backpack. :)
 
The "inspiration" case you posted has a lot of equipment that shouldn't be banged around- hence the need for foam protection. Not much in your case is very fragile, you could probably use your space much more efficiently by not using foam and adding a whole lot more items. Or just use a significantly smaller case for what you do have!

-G
 
Hi, inspired by Sproles, I thought Id put together something similar. Its in an old briefcase, & will live in the trunk of my car. It contains things that I might use occasionally & I intend it to be a sort of "re-supply" kit when Im out & about.
Contents:-

Spare SAS tin (same as the one I usually carry on me.)
"Dirty Stop-out" Tin (Condoms, Wash kit, Money, Credit card, breath mints & other odds and sods such as batteries, eyeglass repair kit, sewing kit etc)
FAK (plastic box empty in this pic)
Mini-maglite & sheath
LED light & pouch
Aitor Jungle King 1 Skinner in sheath
Large lock-blade SAK
3 Cyalume snap-lights
Wind-up LED torch /phone charger (not shown in this first pic)
Spare mobile phone (not shown in this pic, but now in the centre of case with charger)
Hexi stove & lotsa fuel with Stainless steel mug & tea/coffee/soup/choc to make a brew kit.
KFS mess kit
Orange Survival bag (in document section of case)
Spare Nutkase (large egg-sized spy capsule of survival goodies on keyring)
Plastic matchsafe/compass/whistle/flint "thingy" on beaded chain
Paracord (in bottom of case)

Theres also room under the foam packaging for lots more stuff, so I plan to fill a A4 sized flat plastic box with more goodies.
I just wanted the items on the top layer to be easily sorted & identifiable so I can re-supply & "be prepared" even IF i leave "Toffee Towers" with nothing in my pockets.
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It does make you feel good! I dont really think of the case as a Survival Kit, but its got stuff in it that could/would/might be useful & means that I dont have to dip into the packed Bergen in my boot (Sorry, TRUNK!) that acts as my Bug-Out-Bag. Im particularly pleased with the "brew kit", you know us Brits & our cups of tea! (though I prefer coffee tbh) LOL
 
Thanks Stu! I have a briefcase that I didn't know what to do with...now I have to make an OCD case.....IT NEVER ENDS!:eek:
 
Good luck with it, Charlie. As I say, I think of it as less of a Survival essential but more of a "spares kit" with odds & sods that I find myself needing - sometimes!
Alot of the kit is gear that Ive carried before but HERE its just all in one place, Its just easier to have a quick look in the case & think "Hmmmn, yeah, I'll use THAT!"
 
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