Survival "Tools"

Tyrkon Lawson

Tyrkon Lawson

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I have a gear question for you guys. Especially, but not limited to, the urbanites. Do any of you carry "tools" as part of your survival gear? I mean beyond a multi-tool. Something that would be of use in a city setting be it small or large in a survival scenario.

I currently have a pair of locking pliers, 2 mini-prybars, and a mini hack saw. Do you guys have things like allen wrenches, Torx driver bits, volt meter, etc... that you think would be of use in a city setting where you would encounter different obstacles than you would in the great out doors.

So I guess I'm looking for things you guys feel would be of use in the city but not so much in the country. Thanks. :thumbup:
 
My "urban" toolkit includes a Stanley FUBAR and a dedicated rescue tool with a gas wrench/prybar/channelocks/heavy wirecutters and a few other gadgets on it. It was my Dads, no idea where he got it and I've never seen anything like it available.

Also have a basic toolkit with drivers, pliers, wrenches and allen keys. That all lives in the back of my truck.
 
Uh-yup, I have the "Urban Pod" that goes on the back of the ESEE Large Pack and the ESEE Small Pack goes on the "front" of the Large. The "Urban Pod" is a CountyComm Mine Probe Pouch with a set of German Heyco channel locks that are used in Mercedes tool kits, light as a feather... Then I have an original 4" Crestalloy Crescent Wrench and a shorter Craftsman of newer manufacture and three offset Craftsmen screwdrivers because I can envision needing an offset screwdriver more than a long shank screwdriver.

Then there is the "Escape Pod," but maybe we should leave that for another day. ;)
 
A gas wrench seems like an excellent idea. I've also seen a volt meter mentioned to check for live wires. Seems like live wires and a gas leak would be bad news. :eek:
 
Gas and electric problems are best dealt with by evading that situation altogether if you are on foot...if it is your house and there is an earthquake or flood...then it's handy to have as long as you know what you are doing with it.

A lot of houses in New Orleans burned to the waterline because of whatever fire problems, some of which were probably gas. Hell, when I was about 16 years old, we had to call the FD for a housefire in the neighborhood and it was taking them forever to respond and I ended up going down beside a house and turning the wheel on a propane tank, just in case. Different situation but I didn't see the threat of that kind of explosion going on when it was a minimal risk for me to go turn the valve off.
 
Well I carry these in my truck because they're heavy but always there.

Large Bolt cutters
3' Stanley Fat max pry-bar
Framing hammer
Socket set/10"vise grips
short round nose shovel
 
My Leatherman Wave has the complete bit set with Square, Allen and Torx... Besides that the only thing I have on my BOB is a EOD Breacher Bar...
 
I carry a small tool bag in my truck for fixin' road side problems. I couldn't even begin to list off whats in there exactly, but there are screwdrivers, pliers, cutters, volt meeter, and an assortment of wrenches. And since I driver my truck everywhere I always have those tools with me along with my other EDC gear.
 
Good ideas. I think I'll set up a "vehicle" tool bag and then a separate set for my "on foot" gear. I purchased a Stanley FatMax some time ago and was thinking about throwing that in the car or in my back pack. The thing is a beast.
 
I have (and love) this thing:

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Folding two-position saw that uses standard reciprocating saw blades (folds up with 6" or shorter blades). It can also use hacksaw blades by slipping them in the end of the handle and then tightening the included set screw down on it. Great piece of work for urban OR woods work, since you can use wood blades too! :)
 
FortyTwoBlades said:
I have (and love) this thing:

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Folding two-position saw that uses standard reciprocating saw blades (folds up with 6" or shorter blades). It can also use hacksaw blades by slipping them in the end of the handle and then tightening the included set screw down on it. Great piece of work for urban OR woods work, since you can use wood blades too! :)
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I have one very similar to that.

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I got it at Princes Auto for $12. It appealed to me because the blades were non specific, so easy to get, and it locks in multiple positions. Haven't had a chance to use it yet, but it seems prety solid construction and I can store 2 extra blades in the handle.
 
Maybe a water key, so you could um...borrow...water from gas stations, etc. that have been closed.

These spigots are usually on the side of the building, often near the air hoses.

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Tools are handy, regardless of where you live.
 
another thing that is great to keep is a funky key that opens outside fastfood and other business water faucets doors.
knipex wire cutters model pwc8,cuts wire of all sorts but works great for chain link fence if need be
another thing I like is a seam buster model SB20015
 
adaman04 said:
Maybe a water key, so you could um...borrow...water from gas stations, etc. that have been closed.

These spigots are usually on the side of the building, often near the air hoses.

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Tools are handy, regardless of where you live.
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Beat me to it-I've included one of those in my packs for years :thumbup:
 
I like those hack saws. The water key and other suggestions are great. I never thought of those. Great input.
 
I realise some of these will be repeats but its what i got aha.
18" stanly cro bar it heavy yes but multi functional and gives great leverage
i carry a screwdriver set with an assortment of bits
allen wrench set
A pair of heavy side cutters (might swap these out for a smaller set of bolt cutters)
oh and a mini socket set
 
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