Basic Off-Road Tool Kit
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- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
- I was talking with my friend CPO over at the RUclips channel O3D Jeeps and we thought it would be cool to share with you guys some recommendations for tools to bring with you off-road (see list below). #tools #toolkit #offroad
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Thanks again for the tool chat, and doing a video with me! Love it that we can collaborate from opposite coasts! 😄
This was a fun project to work on, thanks for taking the time to share your setup! Hopefully some day we can meet up and hit the trail!
TrailRecon absolutely! Moab this year....then eventually out to the Rubicon... 😄😄
My 2 favorite Jeep RUclips sites unite, I love it!! 🚙💨
Same here. Definitely my two favorite Jeep RUclipsrs. It's great seeing the colaboration.
No concern about weight with all these tools?
Holy Crap! CPO somehow is storing my entire garage of tools in his Jeep! I'm impressed with the organization! I think he has "tools to fix tools" in those bags!!! I was waiting for him to whip out some kind of hydraulic lift! Very nice video as always. Very informative. Brad , you keep spending my money my friend! LOL
I can't wait for the TrailRecon Cable Cannel! You are a natural at this!!!
LOL! You might be right that he has "tools to fix tools!" I'll let you know when the contract with HBO is signed..... hahah I wish!
I carry Hi-Lift, scissor jack and bottle jack due to the fact that each item can support each other in many situations, being from Northern Canada my safety, survival and recovery kits are in-depth 😊
Being a klutz who’s always dropping nuts and bolts in the engine bay where my hand won’t reach, I’d suggest having an extendable magnet on hand. Cheap tool that will get used.
Overkill on the tools to carry on the road. You can set up a mobile auto repair shop already.
You mentioned the axle nut and that’s when I realized you forgot to say anything about cotter pins (keys) in zip lock bag or whatever. And you said nothing about kitchen sink. Great video. I hit the like button so I’ll watch it again when I get home from vacation. Thanks, Bill
Okay, now I'm all the more relieved you are okay after your fall. Seeing those young kids really got to me.
After watching Jason Koertge (aka Swellrunner) I've realized these videos are probably one of the best presents you can give your kids for posterity. It's made me try & document my trips with my 74yo Mom more and it has motivated me to buy a GoPro and try & learn this. As a family man, I really enjoy these VLOGs of real people out adventuring with their families. The machismo 4x4 videos just don't resonate with me.
Love seeing my two favorite Jeep RUclipsrs collaborating... especially on one of the things I am trying to sort out for myself recently too. Great ideas for everything and loving those Atlas 46 bags! Thanks to both of you!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video and found a thing or two that caught your eye!
Love the transition and partnership, both of you guys have the east and west coast covered.
This video was six years ago, how many tools have you bought since this video hahaha. building a tool kit for my new wrangler so appreciate the help!!!
I may drive a Toyota FJ Cruiser, but I really like when you do the tech related videos. I take a lot away from them......especially this one!
I may own two Jeeps, but TrailRecon is not a Jeep only channel by any means. I've been trying to find a solid FJ to do a rig walk around of for a while! Really glad you enjoyed the video!
I think the majority of your content can be used across all off road vehicle platforms. I appreciate your hard work and will always watch whatever you put out sir! Also, Im sure there are lots of FJ guys around you with nice rigs that would love to be featured on your channel.
How's that F.J. Cruiser on the trails? I almost bought one but couldn't get past the Jeeps removable roof & doors. If Toyota F.J.C's had these features one would be sitting in the driveway instead of my 2016 J.K.U. ALSO! at the start of this video it shows a silver 4 door Wrangler quickly crossing the P.C. monitor from right to left. Can anyone tell me what the size of those tires it's shod with are? They're kind of looking to me like 40 inch boots on a 6 inch lift. What kind of gear ratio's would a Jeep owner need to turn those big tires? Sure is a gorgeous J.K.U. in silver but I prefer their granite crystal metallic color like my Jeep's paint job. lol As an unrelated suggestion, it would be very nice to get a giant Jeep party going once every year where Jeeper's/4x4 enthusiast's from all over the USA. Canada & Mexico meet up in one of the nicer clean & safe cities in the country winning with the most ballots & go wheeling into a nice remote location & spend an entire weekend BBQing, partying, camping, fishing/canoeing, big beach bonfires or what ever else is fun to do in the middle of nowhere. We can all send in electronic ballots to vote where to meet & what country the majority voted in as the destination point & which city to use as a departure point. The destination point must have a nice lake free of pollution (as well as sexual predators lol) or pretty clean anyway to protect the health & safety of any young children & the bank accounts of their parents from possible greedy hospitals forcing some into bankruptcy. Blue Cross & Blue Shield might be a good idea especially in a different country other than your own.
Thanks guys now I have a tool wishlist! Awesome collab I enjoy both of your channels keep up the good work!
My wish list never gets shorter! It was great working with CPO on this, thanks!
Good job guys. I am a subscriber to both of your channels and enjoy your content a lot. Saying that this subject is something I struggle with. I obsess about the equipment I bring with me every time I go wheeling or even long road trips. I tend, as CPO says..., to fall way on the overprepared side of the pendulum. I watched CPO's video earlier today on his tool storage so it was nice e to see what he ended up with in his bags.
Thanks for putting out great vids! I'll be waiting for the next...
Glad you enjoyed the video and that's awesome you already follow CPO!
Thanks for taking the time to review. Seems like way too much redundancy particularly in sockets, but to each his own, brother. Keep on 4-wheelin'. Great depth of items and several key insights particularly the adj/expand ratchet and breaker-bar.
Just my opinion some changes and Additional add ons:
1.Ball peen, Dead blow,Brass,Engineer Hammer instead of carpenters(Claw) hammer
-Unless you’re going to build a wooden survival shelter(more power to you) and brass is nice to avoid damaging harder material parts.
2. 12 points over 6 points,Spline
-More contact point on the bolt head and Nut less likely to round the head.
-Craftsman since being bought by Stanley Tools seeing more USA made and now at Lowes
3. Ford (AKA Monkey) wrench instead of Pipe wrench
-Pipe wrench has teeth which mare the head and nut
5. Knipex pliers over Crescent adjustable pliers wrench
-I try to stick with USA made Tools but the Germans engineered a better Adjustable plier wrench
6. Crescent adjustable spanner wrench
-Doubles as a hammer when frustrated(Don’t do that)
7.Cordless Impact doubles as a breaker bar
-Milwaukee right angle impact wrenches is an awesome time saver
8.Try to stick with a single cordless brand to avoid have to use different batteries.
9. Safety wire pliers or AKA wire twist pliers
-Milbar 25W reversible/Automatic return(size pliers depending on wire diameter) and tough to lock closed right out of the box(needs to be worked).
10. Offset, Half moon, S-shaped,Slim open ended wrenches
- Weight savings or timesaving
11. Owl, Hook, Picks set
-Doubles as a tooth pick or tape to a stick to make a spear
12. long reach piers
-Again Weight saving or Time savings
13. Duckbill pliers
-Gives you the surface grip of pliers with beak like profile as needle nose.
14. Files
-Doubles a file to give your significant other a pedicure or manicure
ADD OR CRITIQUE MY OPINIONATED LIST IN THE COMMENTS. DIFFERENT PROSPECTIVES HELP TO ACHIEVE A BETTER EQUIPT TOOL BAG.AS A MECHANIC I TEND TO LEAN ON THE HEAVIER SIDE OF THE SCALE.
One set of tools I did not see were electrical tools and repair parts. IE: Butt connectors Eyes and such,
Electrical wire, Electrical tape, plus Wire cutters, Long nose, Wire strippers and crimpers, Fuses, light bulbs.
I also carry a test light and multi meter.
Yep, but in a separate small bag. I don't need a 3/4 box wrench when I really need my mulitmeter. ;-)
Great job to you both on another solid video! That said, I need to now point out a small fly in your ointment: While your JKUs afford you space to bring an incredible range of gear. Those of us with two-doors (and back seats), however, find space at a premium when selecting tools and recovery gear for the trail.
Like you, I keep a small bag of tools to bring along for trail use. Your timing is excellent, as I’ve actually been pondering recently what the must-haves are, and whether there are more efficient ways to store them.
Thanks, guys!
Smokey the Jeep
I'm a 2dr and a back seat (with a toddler car seat in it) and I bring 20v dewalt tools, recovery gear, a nod about every tool I need to completely rebuild the underside of my jeep.. including a spare set of 35 spline axles (yes I bought a spare set of 35 spline axles). You should see how I get it all to fit in. Like Tetris!
Rich Lynch Sounds impressive! Most of my back end is taken up by an ice chest. The remainder is split between an air pump (OBA can’t come soon enough!), recovery gear and my tool bag. I do keep first-aid, jumper cables and additional recovery gear in the rear cubby.
Great point, 2 doors have to be much more thoughtful in what they pack. I think I am always re-evalating my tool, recovery and storage setup to optimize it the best I can, but with 2 door storage space I'd really have to downsize.
For the guys with 2dr Jeeps, There's a company (forgot name) that makes an alum 2 drawer box that gets mounted under the back seat. Actually the seats/bracket get removed, the box bolts to the floor using existing mounts, then the seats are removed from the brackets and mounted to the box using orig bolts. Each drawer has lockable latches and can hold up to 350#. They also make a box with a large single drawer. When i find out the mfgr name, I'll let ya know.
I'd be curious to see that. I can't imagine it's that deep, as my kids' head already bumps into my Spiderweb shade with the seat in the factory position. I look forward to learning about this drawer system. ;-)
Two of my fave four Jeep YT pages! Love the collab guys.
Right on! It was great working on this with CPO!
He probably has more tools in his Jeep than I have in my garage! Awesome video.
Ben Schutte ain't that so true
Tool nut myself. I'd add that, in response to a comment CPO made about his rechargeable tools, and carrying a charger for "whenever he has a chance for electricity". An item I've always thrown in is a relatively inexpensive 12V - 110V inverter. For less than $50 you can get a decent one that will easily run light to moderately light amperage loads, and easily more than enough to plug in the charger for your cordless tool batteries. Or, depending on the Jeep trim you have, you may already have the inverter built in. ;) Great video guys! HAVE to get one of those roll-up tool bags now. :)
Excellent suggestion, thank you!
I keep one in my 4Runner, but the Rubi's at least have a 110v outlet in the center console. Not too sure if Sahara's do too, but I don't think the wranglers do unfortunately. Jut make sure someone doesn't get the bright idea to use either of these options to plug in their hair dryer!
Erik Drown Yep, the factory inverter in my Rubi's console is only 150 watts. Good enough to run light loads, chargers, etc. But I have a 1000 watt one with direct battery clamps for the bigger loads when needed.
Is it possible to replace the stock Wrangler inverter with a higher watt unit that is a direct swap & fit? Where on the Jeep is the stock inverter located? What's the best aftermarket higher output alternator? Can anyone tell me what the output difference is between the stock vs. high output aftermarket unit? Thank you
In theory, yes. But it's a royal pain to get to the stock inverter which is up under the driver's side dash, and then all the modifications you'd have to make to the factory wiring harness, and lastly the fact that the area the unit is in is very small, so you really wouldn't be able to do much of an upgrade in power. What most people have done (if you want to keep a permanently installed higher power unit) is to just install a bigger inverter under the front passenger seat. Much easier to accomplish, plenty of room for a much higher power inverter. Just do some google searching or on one of the JK forums. Lots of pics of them having been done.
If I may suggest :
- Small Bernzomatic Propane Torch equipped with Flexible hose for hard to reach areas .. Combination of BP Blaster, WD40 and Heat will Save lots of potential issues
- Great tool suggestions
Totally like the storage bags
Good video. Agree more on the overkill end of the spectrum, but rather not need it and have it th... well you know how it goes. I like the idea of going and getting a socket for your axle nut though.
Thank you! I have the axle socket in my tool box, but think I'll get another for my Jeep bag.
Ok seeing how prepared CPO was it must be said that I am woefully unprepared. I am working on it though and I am not going to do any hardcore offroad before I am more prepared.
Hello. This is Karthik from india. I have very recently subscribed to your channel and I must tell you that I really love your videos and is very useful. Thanks a lot for posting these videos. I will really be glad if you can also post a video on what to do when there is an emergency when going out on an adventure. What rescue tools and how to operate them. Keep your videos coming. Love it
Finally got my Jeep on the road I need tools and a bunch of other things
Glad you are back up and running! A good tool basic tool kit is essential!
I love those bags. Very useful.
Nice comprehensive video! Thanks guys!
CPO did a great job! Thank you!
TrailRecon agreed, but also like that you jumped in for the intro and conclusion. Thanks for all you share
Great one guys! Dont forget the electricians tool kit and random connectors.
And spare fuses... I always have some with me!
I've found from many years of experience that roadside/trailside tools fall into two categories. 1) Heavy wheel changing, levering, bending out the way type stuff. 2) Smaller stuff - pliers screwdrivers, 3/8" socket set etc. That's too many tools to be lugging around. You need to be able to get home / get out of trouble, not do a full service at the side of the road.
what a great, and comprehensive overview! definitely makes me feel a little ill prepared. awesome video and channel. great work!
Love the video! I would recommend the IRWIN Quick Adjusting GrooveLock VISE-GRIP 2-Pack Groove Joint Plier Set! These are amazing pliers. You can get them for about 20 bucks!
Nice tools kits
Nice video!!!
LOL, the whole cargo area of the Jeep just with tools, must be all your tools in your garage (I would not call that a basic tool kit).
I know it must be good having the tools you need when there are breakdowns, but will the weight of all those tools be a problem?
Anyway, keep up the good video work!!!
I didn't see any 12v tester in the vid..
Another good video. Most of my gear gets stored in Front Runner Wolfpack boxes. They are amazing. But I recently purchased one of the smaller rigid tool boxes (per Trail Recons recommendation) and I love it. I was able to remove all the inserts and fit my smaller tool bag, tool roll, and socket sets all in it. Thanks for the recommendation. Having tools in the jeep all the time is key. Cant say how many times it comes in handy no matter where you are. Side note: When are we going to see a review on your Dometic Fridge and Slider?? (assuming you got a slider) :). Thanks Brad and keep the great videos coming.
I am editing the cooler vs. chiller vs. frig video.... should be out next week!
I drive a Toyota but I only bring standard sockets for the Jeep blocking the trail
Great information. That Atlas bag is very cool.
Cool Video. Wish there was a video with more specific tools for the Jeep. Do you really need a whole torx kit? You really probably use about 3 of those. The other 97 in the kit won't fit a single bolt on the Jeep. A whole socket set? For us guys with Coilovers weight is a huge issue. The guy that puts out the complete Jeep grab and go trail tool kit with no added fluff will make a fortune.
Awesome video and great that you colaborate. That is one thing that is really great about the RUclips Community. Creators cooperate and actually get more Viewers while in the other World it would be competition.
Keep up the good work.
Cheers from Sween
Love the shared video with trailrecon and 03D!
Jeez thats a lot of tools😂
Nice job guys
Thank you!
The main items to have is a damn good FIRST AID KIT, not like the junk you get on Amazon... A Personal Location Device (PLD) ... when all the communication doesn't work Satellite Alert GPS will... and last is COMMON SENSE
Great video. The foot for the lift was cool.The electric Tools seems a little overkill.No use for that if your can use your arms?
My tip is also to bring a 12v car battery, that is great when you get stranded over a night and need some extra power.
Wouldn't a deep cycle marine or a yellow top spiral grid battery do a better job. Twin yellow tops with both top & side mount posts even better.
New to your channel, enjoyed the other videos to date. But I have to say, way, way too many tools! As someone that was into SCCA events and imports in the 90’s and now into 4 wheel and off road, I remember that we could do an engine swap on Hondas with about 7 metric socket sizes, a 1/2 and 3/8 ratchet and breaker bar, a standard set of screwdrivers, a few pry bars, an air ratchet, and an engine hoist. With the exception of the hoist, which I can probably fabricate to fit in a Jeep, the amount of tools we used for that job is still a fraction of what he was carrying around in the back of the Jeep.
WOW, that's quite the tool set, how much does all that weigh ??? I carry a lot less tools, but I have lots of new spare parts, fuel pump HEI module fuel filters thermostat starter solenoid etc for a "82 CJ7, all easy fixes.
Okay, I'll admit to being a little over the top on bringing an extra tool or two. But I HATE being unable to fix something (for myself or somebody else) when I know I have the tool sitting on my bench. GRrrrrr!!! Results, not excuses!! I have done overland travels across the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and the US. Here is a tip I find useful: ziplock bags (always doubled up). You can see easily see what is in them and when they inevitably wear out, replace them. I keep SAE sockets in one bag. Metric in another. 1/4 inch in a separate bag as well as 3/8 and a couple important 3/4 sockets in another. Important drill sizes (plus a few extras) in a bag. That means I might have 6 sets of doubled up ziplock baggies with sockets but I get what I want instantly in the right bag. Same deal with SAE wrenches in one bag, Metric in another. I keep one zip lock with reeeeally tiny wrenches all by itself; 1/4, 6mm, etc. Assorted punches/chisels, big open/box end combo wrenches, a small, medium, and large crescent (my father would kill me if he saw those!), definitely an extendable magnet, all in a roll-up. Plus an Irish trim saw (2lb lump hammer) and a pipe wrench for bent tie rod ends. Pretty much solves whatever tool problem you run up against. Expendable items; locktite, zip ties, common replacement nuts and bolts, cotter keys, circlips, etc, in ziplock/s. Electrickity bits in completely separate small bag. Bottom of the bag has the pliers, channel locks, long socket extensions, pry bar, assorted screwdrivers, etc. rolling around in it.
What that really means is I have a dedicated bag that goes in the rig and full rolling tool box at home. I never switch between them. Is that spending money twice? Yeah, but at least I have it in the rig when I need it the most. And when I'm on the trail, it is for months and years at a time. So I do really need them or the rig stays where it is. No dragging the rig home to fix it.
Hope that helps,
ISC(PJ), out!
Great info, thanks you gave me some great ideas.
Great video! Been trying to get a good tool bag going!
I was really interested in the tool roll bag since it had pouches and an area for wrenches. However, the provided link is not for the bag shown. Do you have any more details on the roll up bag shown in the video?
Would like to know what O3D's tool carry weighs, not roto packs but all tools, fluids, jack and shovel.
Beautiful tools ❤️❤️❤️
A little over the top I think... very redundant with the amount of tools being the same basically... weight is also very important
Great info!
Hi. Nice videos man very useful. I have a '98 xj. A little advice: please speak slowly, make some pauses. I know that you need to manage the length of your videos.
Greetings from Venezuela
Next time you change your serpentine belt for maintenance, take your old one and wrap it up with a zip tie and then pin it under the hood. If you lose a belt, you can always get home.
"Basic Off-Road Tool Kit"?? Really? Where does he put his camping gear? He's basically a travelling mechanic. I love watching your vids, but this is over the top. Keep on keepin on man!
just wondering what spare parts you carry other than a spare tire in order to use all the tools for ?
Colfax Ca, or Iowa....either way, WooT!!!
No prybar?
Wayyy too many tools. This has got to be at least 100lbs of gear that takes up almost all of your trunk space. There are better videos out there on consolidated and refined tool sets for off roading
Creeshee I agree 100%. You don't need a whole bag full of screwdrivers, and pliers. Unless JKs (I wheel an XJ) just use a ton of those torx bits to be able to fix key components most of that kit, and the allen keys are a waste of space. Those max access kits are junk too. All you end up doing is either rounding off the nut, or breaking the socket. One other thing to remember is that 99.9% of the fasteners on any jeep built in the last 30/40 years are going to be metric so there isn't a need to carry every SAE size. The best way to figure out what wrenches/sockets to carry is to basically do a mock repair of anything that's going to stop you from getting off the trail, or home. For sockets I prefer 6 point over 12 unless a specific fastener requires a 12 (IE the hub bolts).
Lol. I thought you were just hating but no. He has too much lol
Great video o3djeeps also which tool bag/kit do you have there brad??
Those who say the amount of tools is over the top may not understand all the different ways things can go wrong and how things can break in tight spots and how each tool can be used in more thn one way. Better to have and not need, thn to need and not have.
I have a 10 gallon Power Tank and am looking for a small/compact air ratchet. Something sufficient enough to remove lug nuts. Any recommendation on a certain brand and size?
Who makes that cool trunk area hard cover?
A lot of redundancy with your set up. You've got 2 or 3 of the same thing hogging up space & adding extra weight. I can understand having 2 shovels though just in case you've brought along a passenger. Better yet, bring 2 passengers so they can shovel while you supervise.
I could see having like 2 10mil sockets and wrenches and a 2nd ratchets should you loose or break one of the theme since they are so commenly used
Question. I’m looking at the Tool Bag Roll on Amazon that you linked in the description. I’m not sure it is the same one that you have. Yours can hold tools on both sides.
I enjoyed seeing what O3djeeps carries with him, but it is far from a basic kit. I know everyone's definition of basic is different, but I was hoping for a simpler kit. Also, as a subscriber of TrailRecon, I was hoping to get a description of your kit shown during the beginning of the video. Sadly that was skipped, and cut straight to O3djeeps.
Hom much extra gas you got to carry to get between gas stations? That's a lot of weight
Interesting stuff, thanks for doing the video! Does Amazon sell the Atlas 46 tool roll? Your link goes to some other brand.
good job on video
@o3djeeps Where did you buy the rubber socket organizer? I've been looking all over and can't find what they are called or anyone that makes that rubber rail.
What kind of lock cover did he have?
Brad, do you carry a chain saw? If so how do you carry it?
Good stuff. Love the Atlas roll. Didn't see any electrical tools/materials...just sayin...
A couple electrical tools are important to care for sure, thank you!
Yep, I was just going to say that the one tool I use often is a multimeter.
What is the rear compartment security top. Who makes it, can you leave a link
I am your first like
Torque wrench? For trail repairs? Overkill.
He also carries a 220 welder and a set of 4 spare tires.. just in case
Nice black wrenches! Where did you get them from?
I think it was Walmart... but don't quote me on that, it's been a while.
Engine Lift?
VARIETY. great video
Thank you!
they make 12v dewalt chargers....
Source for Atlas soft tool bags? Thx!!
That goo that pump into your wheels if you get a puncture but it ruins your wheels,has anyone ditched the wheels and replaced them with tank tracks.
Did you ever notice how Jeepers are always totally reconfiguring their cab?
"Basic" Off-Road Tool Kit?! You might want to rethink that title. Great info, but in no way a basic tool kit.
That's a fare criticism and he does carry a bit more gear than I do. Thank you!
All the tools don't help if you don't have the parts to repair the problem.
Just saying but that man that first showed us all his tools has a LOT of unnecessary tools on trips with him, he doesn’t need that many screwdrivers, doesn’t need torque wrenches ect, it’s just a lot of extra weight and space taken. Power tools also a lot of weight where you don’t really need them.. just saying
More than a little overkill on the tools.
So much redundancy due to the non standard, incompatible tool kits.
One ratchet in the first kit, two in the second, I saw at least three more in the Atlas bag.
Multiple sets of sockets.
If you standard tools you could cut down from 6 or 7 rackets to two.
I’d hate to see what he carries for spare parts if he needs a full shop worth of tools to do the job.
Less tell. More Show.
To many! Go lean and only keep the basics with you
2nd
Please dont carry a claw hammer for automotive work.
My wife has banned me from any & all hardware stores, simply because I spend too much 💰💸
Basic (lol)
Ridiculous!
Those all in one tool sets consume too much space in the jeep with the included carrying case. I dump the bits into Klein tools canvas bags. Using a roll up tool bag also helps conserve space.