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Compact tool kit for my back pack?

AceofSpad3s

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Hello, I want some suggestions for tools to put in my back pack. I got stuff to put in their but I cannot list them right now. Please give specific items and links if possible. I would like to keep it on the cheap, so no higher end stuff.
 
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AndrewV

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What will they be used for?
Bikes, cars, home repair, something else?
 

nicksnothereman

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Hello, I want some suggestions for tools to put in my back pack. I got stuff to put in their but I cannot list them right now. Please give specific items and links if possible. I would like to keep it on the cheap, so no higher end stuff.

Lots of good cheap tools man, I don't know what you're doing though.

My best **** sockets are performance tool black nickel 3/8" (taiwan); use them all the time...more than my better stuff. These are a rebrand that appeared in stanley and husky form (and others). I paid under 20 for a decent sized set of sae and metric with a composite ratchet.

I think that's the best you can do cheap. You could probably piece together a new set of kd sockets with a decent ratchet for around 35-40 bucks without a problem. Depends on what's acceptable to you.

If you don't use them all the time/use them on low torque craftsman china (less than 20) or kobalt (any) will probably be fine. I see new kobalt danaher small sets for 20 bucks on craigslist and ebay; I don't think the danaher kobalt/craftsman is better than the taiwanese black nickel stuff though. The current kobalt taiwan sets are nice but not cheap unless on clearance.
 

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It's hard to beat the Harbor Freight tool store in your area for putting together a cheap tool kit that will work well.
 

riscoe

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For backpacking? I keep a SOG multipurpose tool with me. They're built like your life depends on them, and the geared jaw pliers are unbelievably strong.



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Ainsley

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Got a budget in mind?
for a multi-screwdriver I'm partial to the klein 11-in-one for starters, other guys like the pik-quik because the bits can be used in an impact driver.
 
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ilovevocs

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I carry different tools for different activities. It cuts back on weight for things like snowmobiling and riding dirt bikes. I carry a much larger tool set in the truck and in the trailer but carry specific sockets and other tools for the sled for items prone to breaking and adjusting. Over the years you get used to knowing what the bare minimum is to get out of the woods. The weight adds up fast on top of survival gear.. It's all in a small pack but I have a list a mile long if your interested.
 

Jawn

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Without defining what you're working on, general purpose stuff...

For something portable, I have this in a tool roll (instead of the blow-mold case), add an adjustable wrench and a couple sets of pliers and you're set.
http://www.randsstore.com/cr70piprtose.html

Pick and choose what you want to skip if you want to shrink the set even more.
 
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