I’ve got a £20 note in a capsule on my keys. It gets used maybe twice a year, usually with food or coffee stands where their card/contactless machines have gone down.
You should look into the incharge 6 in 1 cable. It’s like the little card adapter kit in this pouch. But only one 6 inch cord it has usbC,usbA, lightning, and micro usb
My favorite thing about this pouch set up is it’s pretty damn impressive how much you were able to pack inside it and still be comfortable in your pocket. True I’d switch a couple things out for other stuff I would need but that’s because I’d need them for work. Which is where something like this would be perfect for
I find a Victorinox Classic SD to be one of the most useful tools to carry, especially the tweezers. Other bits and pieces I like to carry for urban survival tasks include a small notebook, a ballpoint pen, a magnifying glass, microfibre cloth, and a Streamlight Microstream. Cool video, thanks Taylor.
The Classic SD is indeed the best small tool ever. I've had one in the Keychain for over a decade, and use it twice a week. I gifted some to family and friends who are not in the hobby, and everyone loves them.
My favorite thing is the Leatherman ratchet to go with your powerpint. It makes absolute perfect sense. I would personally ditch the nail clippers tweezers and the micra for some kind of slim bit storage to solve that problem
I haven't tried it, but that looks like it would be slip city when attempting to apply anything beyond 80% of screw driver level of torque. Victorinox makes a little bit driver wrench / bit-caddy system that is smaller than the multi-tool itself and will let you reach way higher torque. Don't get me wrong, that Leatherman ratcheting driver extension looks slick and I might just have to find an excuse to buy one.
I carry it Chum's wallet with a small Altoids tin with with 3mm to 12 mm bits and I've got everything in metrics quarter inch drive bits torques Robinsons Phillips all the way up to three in large flats and one in this tins I carry a Craftsman ratchet knipex cobras xs. a rite in the rain pen and a 2 in extension and a quarter inch extension and a quarter inch 3/8 extension. . To work you working machine shop always need to get into a little panel or have some metrics or something tighten up a fastener but I also carry a stainless steel comb it's got a few other things a bottle opener and some metric wrenches and a little bitty scale use that to come my beard out if I've got metal chips or shavings of any sort plus I carry a streamlight stylus pro I also carry the Milwaukee six and one so there's a screwdriver plus all the other things I can add to it and it's a razor knife and carry spare blades
In Australia we can get a variety of those bits that are magnetic from Bunnings not sure about where you come from. However google can help to sort your Bunninings. Regards Shane from Australia.
The Leatherman Micra is my favorite thing from this setup. Having good scissors is extremely handy! But, I'm definitely going to pick up a pocket pouch. I've been carrying a Maxpedition micro for over 3 years.
Dude, I hope you see this. Get Wiha double sided bits. I use the 26 in one tool every day at work. It includes the 77783 Wiha bit kit (a security set) that includes a phillips/flat head double sided bit. It fits perfectly in the ratcheting bit driver (which I use with a leatherman wave+) and wiha is well known for being high quality. Looks like that set is not available on Amazon, but Walmart and digikey have them. Might be a discontinued product, so you'll want to hurry? The price is decent, less than $20 for the set.
Thanks Taylor - my favorite thing in your pouch is probably the Cable Card. I feel like I would need to have one of those on hand at all times. Thanks for sharing!
First off I would just like to say that I love how positive you are with your words and how clean your videos are. I just happened to stroll across your page a couple months ago and i’ve learned a lot about a lot of EDC micro and regular everyday carry stuff. I think you have such a great thing going here and I hope your channel keeps growing because I love it. My favorite thing was the flint that’s hidden when you need it. Happy days my friend. - Trev
You need the WIHA 13-piece double sided bit driver set. They work amazingly with the Leatherman’s Ratchet and Driver Extension. They have the same kind of notch that the double-sided flat bits have. They fit very well into it but they are not hard to remove like others.
Great stuff. One suggestion, with the spark rod hold it with the SOG pliers and put the hair band to keep tension on it thus making a spark rod with a full sized handle.
I've had a kidney transplant, so taking medications twice a day has been a part of life for the last 12 years. Seeing EDC ways to carry meds is always good.
The KableCARD would be my favorite thing. Having just entered van life, we are downsizing everything we can. ~Randy I always enjoy your videos. There is something about the great lighting, woodgrain desk and clarity of focus that makes it always enjoyable to chill and drool over your EDC gear.
Wiha double ended bits - for the driver. But keep in mind that when the standard size bits, when magnetically retained, will still be hard to pul out because the LM ratchet is much deeper then a standard 1/4 extension/driver usually is.
I was about to write the same thing. I have had the wiha kit on my amazon list thinking between buying it and not to have bits for my leatherman adapter
I like a tin for things I don't want to need and keep my pocket for what I know I'll need 👍 Extra kit I keep around I like a "single use" poncho, chemical hand warmers, whistle, pencil, playing cards, painkillers and a spork
Definitely the CableCard! Everything else is great too, but I feel I got similar things in my gobag already. It's the charging phone aspect that still takes away some space.
Love your work Taylor!!!! Check your power drill. Most of the time they come with a (shitty quality) dual bit. Never leave the house without: In my kit: Boo boo kit Meds Gorilla and electrical tape Needle Tablet towel Mini sharpy Baton 2 On me: LM Wave+ OL Baton 2
Haven't used one, but it looks to me like I'd agree with his assessment that it's just a nice pair of scissors with some sub-par attachments. I have a Leatherman Squirt in a similar application and I'd say that is generally more robust. The squirt is a pair of pliers on the primary lever of the tool, but still has what I would call a fine pair of scissors as one of the multi-tool arms. I guess there is a market for the Micra, but I'd say if you need better snips on your multi-tool, you'd actually just be way better off with a more general multi-tool and a pair of snips properly dedicated to whatever the hell it is you find yourself needing to do all the time.
For the double sided bit theres many options that come in most 10in1, 12in1, ect style screwdrivers. The best two I’ve found are the Klein brand and the Milwaukee. The Milwaukee double sided bit from the utility knife with built in driver is much smaller(shorter) if your trying to keep size weight down. They both actually look around the same size but trust me the Klein version is longer. ( I lost my original Milwaukee and replaced with Klein and found that with the Klein bit it’s too long to fully close back in handle)
I think my favorite unique thing that I may start carrying is the 550 cord with the kindling inside. Very unique but easily forgettable. But also could be life changing.
Titan survival makes some awesome usa made Paracord bracelets. And they are heavy duty have firecord and other lines built in. Ive gotten 3 off them over 2.5-3 years. All still holding up well I always have it on my wrist. It's several feet of Paracord I forget the exact length
Favorite thing is honestly the hair tie. Rubber bands and things to keep stuff together or closed are so useful and I never have one when I need it. Thankfully my fiancée usually has one.
My favorite is the KableCARD. Love how efficiently that is designed! I love my Lever Gear kits but this might just replace them. The wireless charge feature is awesome!
Favourite thing is the cable card - It's definitely on my "to purchase" list. I do the same thing with the hair ties too - plus, I have daughters... Wondering about bit retention - could you fit a piece of steel rod in the void in the centre of the micro bit? Might work.
If you find yourself short on daughters' hair ties in a SHTF scenario, the kitted scissors or even the knife should easily hold enough of an edge to remove that problem.
I have the same sized pocket zippered pouch but with 2 exterior pockets on one side and 1 wide on the other side, the zipper for the pouch is on the side. This is often my edc at home and at work. Leatherman Surge and Olight i3teos in the front, fisher space pen in pen holder on the side, write in the rain notepad with a folding lockblade utility knife and pocket Cresent tape measure in the back. Inside the pouch I keep a Leatherman bit kit, Leatherman bit extender, metal cutting blade and file for the surge, band aids, and a mini bic lighter in the pouch. If your's is a thick boy mine is obese. I really like the idea of the kable card maybe in place of the notebook. I would like to add that toothpick as well. I really dig this setup you have done.
my favorite item from the pouch was the ratchet screwdriver, I had never seen such a compact one. Thanks for doing these videos, they are very informational and I can just lay down and watch or listen to you in the background.
I love the cable card. Just can come in clutch when you need it. Also for the titanium bit, could you put a magnet or even metal rod where the keyring is supposed to go? Just curious if that would give enough retention. Love the kit either way. Smart way to do it
My fav thing is the Micra since I also carry that for the scissors. I add a rovyVon A5 and nail clippers I bought during a trip to China 20 years ago cuz I left mine at home. Keep just the 3 things in a Lewis and Clark pouch that I already have and which I like because it has a pocket clip. Wouldn't mind a new pouch, though. Great vid. TFS
Everyday, I carry the SOG PowerPint and a cheap Wave-sized multi tool with a tool set that works for me and have thought about dropping one of them, but I use enough of each of them that I don’t think it’s overkill. I find that I lot of times, working with small parts or wires, when I need one pair of pliers, a second is also very handy. And two pairs of scissors makes sense because the SOG scissors don’t cut zip ties like the beefier one, but they’re good for cutting hangnails. Plus multiple sizes of solid screwdrivers between the two. They both kinda pick up where the other one leaves off.
I have recently purchased a Power Pint based upon your videos. The leatherman rachet driver with the Power Pint is A+. Definitely do not leave home without it.
The best thing about that pouch is the ZF bead, what a great idea for if you lose it and shine a flashlight on it. This would be perfect when I lose my medication in the bottom of my backpack! Awesome vid
The kablecard is amazing. It doesn't work as a phone stand for my phone, but for everything else it's amazing. I got a different pouch in my pocket that it's in. I use the MicroSD card reader almost daily. It's truelly amazing.
My favorite thing about the pouch is between the micro multi tool and the ratchet I tend to use my multi tool daily for minor repairs on the go and find them a need for daily life, being an airsoft gun tech service I would turn my pouch into a mini tech repair carry plus booboo kit because I'm constantly knicking or cutting myself throughout the days
Me personally I tried carrying a maxpedition mini pouch. I carried it in my coveralls working refinery work. Came in handy housing a mini knife sharpener and bits for my Leatherman. Now I’m a stay at home dad so I’m rarely 50 ft from my shop and don’t carry as much. The part I like the most is that toothpick. I might have to go look that up sometime
My favourite item is the Kable Kard - I'm buying one now! Excellent video, thanks. If you know you'll carry the SOG MT externally, but you still want decent-ish scissors, tooth pick and tweezers then consider the Swiss Army knife "classic" instead of the Leatherman Micra. If size is an issue then remove the scales, file down the buttons and carry the toothpick and tweezers loose. Unless submersion is a huge issue, i do the needles and fire kit in a cut down drinking straw with a duck tape lid. Looks like you have two wool (blunt) needles. Maybe change one for a smaller regular needle. That can double as a SIM tool - use the eye end and the pilers to grip the needle.
A great idea for a zipper pull is to make a Ranger Beads with 5-50 cord and glow in the dark beads.Beads. You can also use the beads to mark a trail. I taught Boy Scouts how to use the beads for pace and marking.
I just bought the titanium bit from big idea design for my leatherman charge which I modded with a shapeways 1/4 driver. I put some tiny magnets in the hole in the side of the bit with a bit of glue... Voila it retains very well.
I'm going with the tweezers. Being stubborn and not wearing gloves often enough, I get splinters. Living in a high desert area, my surroundings are very dry. The tweezers are a nice addition to any kit.
I have gone to a Topo Designs micro accessory pouch as my wallet/urban survival kit. It carries all of my cards & IDs, plus the Lever cable kit, a pair of ThinOptics readers, Write in the Rain pen, a challenge coin, NitIze card-style multi-tool, and my migraine rescue meds. At first it was a tight fit, but as the canvas fabric has stretched over time, more space has opened up. So I'll probably add a few more items soon. Their other products are great for your level 2 & 3 kits as well. I use the "small" accessory pouch as a minimalist toiletry bag and the "medium" pouches to organize gear in my bugout bag.
Nice kit. I used a Leatherman Micra for a while and they do work better than the typical multi-tool scissors but I changed to the Klein Electricians scissors which are much more capable and they are still small and very thin only 5.25" long and 0.188'' thick. I have mine in a kit I made with the Maxpedition Micro and Leatherman Rebar and it works well for my EDC. The electrician scissors can cut clam-shell packaging, wire, thick cardboard, cable ties quite well. Might be something to check out if you have no need for the other tools on the Micra.
I have loved the tip about the "Big Idea Design TPT Safe-Carry Inserts" I love having them in fact a bought a few extra and have one attached to the magnet on my office desk hutch so it's always in easy reach. You just reminded me that I need to get a few more as gifts and such. Thank you for the Awesome content!!
I think out of all the things I like the zipper pull the best. Having a way to help start a fire at almost no additional weight AND it’s an upgrade to the bag makes it a win
My favorite is the uncle bills sliver grippers, as an avid outdoorsman getting ticks and splinters are commonplace, I will definitely be picking a set up after watching this video!
I just can't envision you not having two seperate bins, one filled with various tritium options and another bin filled with, brass, copper, TI and glow beads 🤣 Great Vid as always....Love new EDC Ideas!
My favorite thing that you have on that pouch is the bead (and pull). The patches are a close second. I have a lot of items that you carry... discovered them through your channel, mostly. All of your gear is better than what I can afford (need a knife badly since I am using cheap ones like the S&W $13 on LOL!). Love your gear. Especially your "topo" gear. That pouch is pretty cool. I have an (extremely) over-stuffed Maxpedition Micro and need to either split it out, or get a bigger bag.
One more thing that I aquired lately was a VaultTec LifePod 2.0. When I got to places where carrying (EDC Pouch with tools, knife, and other "carry" items), then I am able to put everything in there all at once. Albeit, I have to open up the pouch to lay flat on the top tray... but it still fits!
My favorite thing is the nail clippers. I have some very similar. I think the manufacture is true. Very handy. Been used once a week for about 5 years now
With the ferrro rod you were flicking towards the table I like to use the rod to pull back and keep your striker close and steady above the tinder so you don’t accidentally knock your tinder when you strike . Ive had the unfortunate experience of knocking all the tinder when everyone is cold , it ain’t the best situation to be in . Great video idea bro .
How do you take care of the scissors on the Leatherman Micra? Mine got super blunt :( Favourite item is still the Micra tho, I use it constantly every single day!
My favorite thing in the kit is the nail clippers. It’s the worst when you get a hang nail and don’t have clippers. I need to check that out. Thanks for the info. Carry on.
Regarding the bit being too short on the ratchet driver. I inherited a lot of tools from my father and he had a set of small magnetic pieces that fit down inside the driver that allowed for smaller bits to be used. Problem is they are at least 30 years old and I have no idea what they're called. On that note you could consider getting a small neodymium magnet and dropping it down in the driver. Being magnetic it shouldn't fall out and would allow you to use the smaller bit you have. It also wouldn't take up any extra space or add any real weight. I only mention the bits from my dad because I know for a fact there is an actual product designed for this very specific issue I just have no idea what they are called. It's called a magnetic socket insert. Just found them. The ones I have are rather long but I found a few short ones just by googling magnetic socket inserts. Hope that helps.
KableCARD is my favorite item. After seeing you mention it I’ve been eyeing getting one but haven’t pulled the trigger yet. Maybe I just need somewhere to keep it lol.
Very similar to mine, I keep: titanium toothpick, tiny eyeglass screwriver with reversible head, tiny tweezer, mini mirror, mini knife, mini folding scissors, fidget toy, small vial of hand soap, tiny vial of tea tree oil, hairties, safety pins, Listerine breath strips, tiny flint roller, nail clippers, disposable toothpicks( I really hate stuff in my teeth) alligator clips, caffeine pill and lactaid tablets, bullet space pen, mini bic lighter and an Emory board.
My favorite things in there are the zip ties. They are so handy and you need them more than you think in every day use. One little thing I like to do, is i use a length of heat shrink tube to store them in. I cut a length of about 3 inches or so, give or take, and I slip in 4-5 small zip ties in them. Keeps them together and then you have a small piece of shrink tube as well.
I used to carry an altoid mini tin in my pocket when I used to go to practice with some guys I jammed with. It had guitar picks and a gram in it. Perfect size
My favorite item is the cable card. I asked for one this past Xmas and it's come in handy several times already. I know I've used it at least 2-3 times a month.
Great video Taylor, Klein tools have double sided bit set that goes in there 11 in 1 screw driver, I’ve used these for work for years and they hold up great. They have a ball detent and they’re in the USA !!
My favorite thing in that pouch is the bandaids! I need them more than I’d like to admit when I fidget with my knives! I don’t have a pouch yet, but I’d keep EVERYTHING in it lol
You might like a Victorinox nail clipper model, I keep one in my pouch and it’s been a game changer. It could replace your clippers/file, tweezers, and that sharp Ti toothpick in a smaller package. And having Victorinox scissors is always nice!
*My favorite thing...* Is the cable card. had no idea such a thing existed. I was musing about moving a short USB-A to USB-C charging cord (3") to pocket carry from a satchel that has the backup power bank. Things that make you go "huh"
Uncle Bill's Sliver Grippers would be my favorite item from the pouch - simple, no-nonsense, elegant and useful, plus these (or something similar) are the only item I actually need, hence I automatically consider them the best thing.
For me, the ratcheting driver is definitely the best part. It really lets you elevate another part of your EDC into more of a dedicated tool role. I have a pouch I use from Viperade, in it I carry a booboo kit, some cordage, a single dose super glue, a Leather Style PS, Zippo (w/ Zippo butane insert), diffuser that fits a AAA light, Burt's Bees, a keychain loyalty card with medical and electrical tape wrapped around it, some q-tips, and safety pins. Not a comprehensive list, but the bulk of the items.
I don’t know of a stainless double sided bit, but gerber makes a steel double bit for the armbar drive. And Klein tools makes a double sided bit with locking ball for keeping in even more secure.
I keep my smaller items in the ZF pouch like pocket trash. It’s also a great travel pouch when I can’t bring my knives. A space pen and smaller pry tools fit great as well.
Topo Designs Accessory Bags are a nice option, as well. They’re made from surplus backpack material & have some nice features like YKK zips & brightly colored interiors. I use them for charging cables, AC adapters, etc.
A few years ago I ditched the heavy nylon/polyester pouches and switched to the ultralight cuben sailor cloth type material. Much lighter, thinner, and pocketable.
My favourite thing in the pouch would have to be the pull cord. Good for tinder for the fire and the little reflective yellow bead. Second favourite would have to be the compact tweezers that actually work. nothing worse than a festering splinter in your hand.
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Cool pouch. Something I’d personally add might be a $20. Never know when you might lose your wallet
As much as most people hate it you should always carry cash on you because it’s accepted everywhere
I’ve got a £20 note in a capsule on my keys. It gets used maybe twice a year, usually with food or coffee stands where their card/contactless machines have gone down.
Lmaoo that way it’s 100% a purse 👜 😂😂😂 I like the “manly” touches soyboys
@@SilverBull-r3cyou’d rather not be able to pay for gas. Sounds pretty manly
@@ungabunga6735i’ve had plenty of places not accept cash. Always have both
You should look into the incharge 6 in 1 cable. It’s like the little card adapter kit in this pouch. But only one 6 inch cord it has usbC,usbA, lightning, and micro usb
My favorite thing about this pouch set up is it’s pretty damn impressive how much you were able to pack inside it and still be comfortable in your pocket. True I’d switch a couple things out for other stuff I would need but that’s because I’d need them for work. Which is where something like this would be perfect for
I find a Victorinox Classic SD to be one of the most useful tools to carry, especially the tweezers. Other bits and pieces I like to carry for urban survival tasks include a small notebook, a ballpoint pen, a magnifying glass, microfibre cloth, and a Streamlight Microstream. Cool video, thanks Taylor.
The Classic SD is indeed the best small tool ever. I've had one in the Keychain for over a decade, and use it twice a week. I gifted some to family and friends who are not in the hobby, and everyone loves them.
Survived 40+ years without an edc pouch, and sometimes my trusted victorinox.
@@CyberBeep_kenshithen you didn’t do enough brother .
@@PiLLO360 lol, you have no idea....
My favorite thing is the Leatherman ratchet to go with your powerpint. It makes absolute perfect sense. I would personally ditch the nail clippers tweezers and the micra for some kind of slim bit storage to solve that problem
I haven't tried it, but that looks like it would be slip city when attempting to apply anything beyond 80% of screw driver level of torque. Victorinox makes a little bit driver wrench / bit-caddy system that is smaller than the multi-tool itself and will let you reach way higher torque. Don't get me wrong, that Leatherman ratcheting driver extension looks slick and I might just have to find an excuse to buy one.
I carry it Chum's wallet with a small Altoids tin with with 3mm to 12 mm bits and I've got everything in metrics quarter inch drive bits torques Robinsons Phillips all the way up to three in large flats and one in this tins I carry a Craftsman ratchet knipex cobras xs. a rite in the rain pen and a 2 in extension and a quarter inch extension and a quarter inch 3/8 extension. . To work you working machine shop always need to get into a little panel or have some metrics or something tighten up a fastener but I also carry a stainless steel comb it's got a few other things a bottle opener and some metric wrenches and a little bitty scale use that to come my beard out if I've got metal chips or shavings of any sort plus I carry a streamlight stylus pro I also carry the Milwaukee six and one so there's a screwdriver plus all the other things I can add to it and it's a razor knife and carry spare blades
Ordered due to this got a great deal on it have the swiss kit too
Favorite item in my old and weathered pouch are the tiny bags of sawdust I use for tinder. Hint : Black Walnut is the best. It lights up immediately!
I can’t go two seconds without nail clippers
In Australia we can get a variety of those bits that are magnetic from Bunnings not sure about where you come from. However google can help to sort your Bunninings. Regards Shane from Australia.
The Leatherman Micra is my favorite thing from this setup. Having good scissors is extremely handy! But, I'm definitely going to pick up a pocket pouch. I've been carrying a Maxpedition micro for over 3 years.
Dude, I hope you see this. Get Wiha double sided bits. I use the 26 in one tool every day at work. It includes the 77783 Wiha bit kit (a security set) that includes a phillips/flat head double sided bit. It fits perfectly in the ratcheting bit driver (which I use with a leatherman wave+) and wiha is well known for being high quality. Looks like that set is not available on Amazon, but Walmart and digikey have them. Might be a discontinued product, so you'll want to hurry? The price is decent, less than $20 for the set.
Not sure if it counts as “put in” but I definitely think the zipper pull is the coolest thing about the entire set up.
Keep up the great vids man.
Just want to say. Absolutely the best quality videos I watch on RUclips and I watch a LOT of RUclips. Keep up the great work
Thanks Taylor - my favorite thing in your pouch is probably the Cable Card. I feel like I would need to have one of those on hand at all times. Thanks for sharing!
First off I would just like to say that I love how positive you are with your words and how clean your videos are. I just happened to stroll across your page a couple months ago and i’ve learned a lot about a lot of EDC micro and regular everyday carry stuff. I think you have such a great thing going here and I hope your channel keeps growing because I love it. My favorite thing was the flint that’s hidden when you need it. Happy days my friend. - Trev
You need the WIHA 13-piece double sided bit driver set. They work amazingly with the Leatherman’s Ratchet and Driver Extension. They have the same kind of notch that the double-sided flat bits have. They fit very well into it but they are not hard to remove like others.
i was looking to see if anyone have said it already. you nailed it!
Sog power pint the most hand tool I recently got mine and it is the small multi tool answer for my needs.
Great stuff. One suggestion, with the spark rod hold it with the SOG pliers and put the hair band to keep tension on it thus making a spark rod with a full sized handle.
I've had a kidney transplant, so taking medications twice a day has been a part of life for the last 12 years. Seeing EDC ways to carry meds is always good.
My favorite thing is the TPT safe-carry inserts - I bought a pack of those and use them with my GilTek RUK sometimes. Love that they’re TSA approved!!
The KableCARD would be my favorite thing. Having just entered van life, we are downsizing everything we can. ~Randy
I always enjoy your videos. There is something about the great lighting, woodgrain desk and clarity of focus that makes it always enjoyable to chill and drool over your EDC gear.
Wiha double ended bits - for the driver. But keep in mind that when the standard size bits, when magnetically retained, will still be hard to pul out because the LM ratchet is much deeper then a standard 1/4 extension/driver usually is.
I was about to write the same thing. I have had the wiha kit on my amazon list thinking between buying it and not to have bits for my leatherman adapter
@@noe_calles link to the product?
I like a tin for things I don't want to need and keep my pocket for what I know I'll need 👍
Extra kit I keep around I like a "single use" poncho, chemical hand warmers, whistle, pencil, playing cards, painkillers and a spork
Definitely the CableCard! Everything else is great too, but I feel I got similar things in my gobag already. It's the charging phone aspect that still takes away some space.
Love your work Taylor!!!!
Check your power drill. Most of the time they come with a (shitty quality) dual bit.
Never leave the house without:
In my kit:
Boo boo kit
Meds
Gorilla and electrical tape
Needle
Tablet towel
Mini sharpy
Baton 2
On me:
LM Wave+
OL Baton 2
I think the Leatherman micra is the best tool in the kit. It offers a bunch of function in such a small package. Great video.
Haven't used one, but it looks to me like I'd agree with his assessment that it's just a nice pair of scissors with some sub-par attachments. I have a Leatherman Squirt in a similar application and I'd say that is generally more robust. The squirt is a pair of pliers on the primary lever of the tool, but still has what I would call a fine pair of scissors as one of the multi-tool arms. I guess there is a market for the Micra, but I'd say if you need better snips on your multi-tool, you'd actually just be way better off with a more general multi-tool and a pair of snips properly dedicated to whatever the hell it is you find yourself needing to do all the time.
My favourite thing is the Munkees Nail Clippers. Super key to have on ya - I get a good hangnail now and again.
For the double sided bit theres many options that come in most 10in1, 12in1, ect style screwdrivers. The best two I’ve found are the Klein brand and the Milwaukee. The Milwaukee double sided bit from the utility knife with built in driver is much smaller(shorter) if your trying to keep size weight down. They both actually look around the same size but trust me the Klein version is longer. ( I lost my original Milwaukee and replaced with Klein and found that with the Klein bit it’s too long to fully close back in handle)
My favourite thing you put in the pouch is the Tipick from Daily Carry Co. I did a video on it.
I think my favorite unique thing that I may start carrying is the 550 cord with the kindling inside. Very unique but easily forgettable. But also could be life changing.
Even regular 550 cord will serve as an outstanding improvised tinder.
Titan survival makes some awesome usa made Paracord bracelets. And they are heavy duty have firecord and other lines built in. Ive gotten 3 off them over 2.5-3 years. All still holding up well I always have it on my wrist. It's several feet of Paracord I forget the exact length
Favorite thing is honestly the hair tie. Rubber bands and things to keep stuff together or closed are so useful and I never have one when I need it. Thankfully my fiancée usually has one.
My favorite is the KableCARD. Love how efficiently that is designed! I love my Lever Gear kits but this might just replace them. The wireless charge feature is awesome!
Nail clippers! People don't realize, you don't bite your nails if you always have a pair of clippers with you. Highly under rated
Favourite thing is the cable card - It's definitely on my "to purchase" list. I do the same thing with the hair ties too - plus, I have daughters...
Wondering about bit retention - could you fit a piece of steel rod in the void in the centre of the micro bit? Might work.
I just bought this bit and had the same problem Taylor has, I put a tiny magnet in the hole with some glue
If you find yourself short on daughters' hair ties in a SHTF scenario, the kitted scissors or even the knife should easily hold enough of an edge to remove that problem.
I have the same sized pocket zippered pouch but with 2 exterior pockets on
one side and 1 wide on the other side, the zipper for the pouch is on the side. This is often my edc at home and at work. Leatherman Surge and Olight i3teos in the front, fisher space pen in pen holder on the side, write in the rain notepad with a folding lockblade utility knife and pocket Cresent tape measure in the back. Inside the pouch I keep a Leatherman bit kit, Leatherman bit extender, metal cutting blade and file for the surge, band aids, and a mini bic lighter in the pouch. If your's is a thick boy mine is obese. I really like the idea of the kable card maybe in place of the notebook. I would like to add that toothpick as well. I really dig this setup you have done.
Hmm, I'd add a spare ziplock bag. You never know when you need to keep the whole kit waterproof
my favorite item from the pouch was the ratchet screwdriver, I had never seen such a compact one. Thanks for doing these videos, they are very informational and I can just lay down and watch or listen to you in the background.
I love the cable card. Just can come in clutch when you need it. Also for the titanium bit, could you put a magnet or even metal rod where the keyring is supposed to go? Just curious if that would give enough retention. Love the kit either way. Smart way to do it
My fav thing is the Micra since I also carry that for the scissors. I add a rovyVon A5 and nail clippers I bought during a trip to China 20 years ago cuz I left mine at home. Keep just the 3 things in a Lewis and Clark pouch that I already have and which I like because it has a pocket clip. Wouldn't mind a new pouch, though. Great vid. TFS
Hey Taylor. Nice, well thought out setup. Creative use of the TPT insert with the mini/micro ferro rod.
Favorite item - KAbleCARD! That little thing is so functional! CLose 2nd is the Leatherman Micra! Oh... great video, BTW!
nice set up, Goody's is the win did not know that stuff existed
Everyday, I carry the SOG PowerPint and a cheap Wave-sized multi tool with a tool set that works for me and have thought about dropping one of them, but I use enough of each of them that I don’t think it’s overkill. I find that I lot of times, working with small parts or wires, when I need one pair of pliers, a second is also very handy. And two pairs of scissors makes sense because the SOG scissors don’t cut zip ties like the beefier one, but they’re good for cutting hangnails. Plus multiple sizes of solid screwdrivers between the two. They both kinda pick up where the other one leaves off.
I have recently purchased a Power Pint based upon your videos. The leatherman rachet driver with the Power Pint is A+. Definitely do not leave home without it.
My favorite thing in your pouch would hands down be the tooth pick. I've been looking for a good one for ages. Love it!
The best thing about that pouch is the ZF bead, what a great idea for if you lose it and shine a flashlight on it. This would be perfect when I lose my medication in the bottom of my backpack! Awesome vid
The kablecard is amazing. It doesn't work as a phone stand for my phone, but for everything else it's amazing. I got a different pouch in my pocket that it's in. I use the MicroSD card reader almost daily. It's truelly amazing.
My favorite thing about the pouch is between the micro multi tool and the ratchet I tend to use my multi tool daily for minor repairs on the go and find them a need for daily life, being an airsoft gun tech service I would turn my pouch into a mini tech repair carry plus booboo kit because I'm constantly knicking or cutting myself throughout the days
Me personally I tried carrying a maxpedition mini pouch. I carried it in my coveralls working refinery work. Came in handy housing a mini knife sharpener and bits for my Leatherman. Now I’m a stay at home dad so I’m rarely 50 ft from my shop and don’t carry as much.
The part I like the most is that toothpick. I might have to go look that up sometime
My favourite item is the Kable Kard - I'm buying one now! Excellent video, thanks. If you know you'll carry the SOG MT externally, but you still want decent-ish scissors, tooth pick and tweezers then consider the Swiss Army knife "classic" instead of the Leatherman Micra. If size is an issue then remove the scales, file down the buttons and carry the toothpick and tweezers loose. Unless submersion is a huge issue, i do the needles and fire kit in a cut down drinking straw with a duck tape lid.
Looks like you have two wool (blunt) needles. Maybe change one for a smaller regular needle. That can double as a SIM tool - use the eye end and the pilers to grip the needle.
A great idea for a zipper pull is to make a Ranger Beads with 5-50 cord and glow in the dark beads.Beads. You can also use the beads to mark a trail. I taught Boy Scouts how to use the beads for pace and marking.
I love the phone accessories kit, the ratchet screwdriver set-up. I'm so impressed with the pouch. Everything fit!
I just bought the titanium bit from big idea design for my leatherman charge which I modded with a shapeways 1/4 driver. I put some tiny magnets in the hole in the side of the bit with a bit of glue... Voila it retains very well.
I'm going with the tweezers. Being stubborn and not wearing gloves often enough, I get splinters. Living in a high desert area, my surroundings are very dry. The tweezers are a nice addition to any kit.
First time i saw the nail clippers was on a show of yours. Now I cannot live without them. Most definitely my fav piece of gear in the pouch!
I have gone to a Topo Designs micro accessory pouch as my wallet/urban survival kit.
It carries all of my cards & IDs, plus the Lever cable kit, a pair of ThinOptics readers, Write in the Rain pen, a challenge coin, NitIze card-style multi-tool, and my migraine rescue meds. At first it was a tight fit, but as the canvas fabric has stretched over time, more space has opened up. So I'll probably add a few more items soon.
Their other products are great for your level 2 & 3 kits as well. I use the "small" accessory pouch as a minimalist toiletry bag and the "medium" pouches to organize gear in my bugout bag.
Nice kit. I used a Leatherman Micra for a while and they do work better than the typical multi-tool scissors but I changed to the Klein Electricians scissors which are much more capable and they are still small and very thin only 5.25" long and 0.188'' thick. I have mine in a kit I made with the Maxpedition Micro and Leatherman Rebar and it works well for my EDC. The electrician scissors can cut clam-shell packaging, wire, thick cardboard, cable ties quite well. Might be something to check out if you have no need for the other tools on the Micra.
I have loved the tip about the "Big Idea Design TPT Safe-Carry Inserts" I love having them in fact a bought a few extra and have one attached to the magnet on my office desk hutch so it's always in easy reach. You just reminded me that I need to get a few more as gifts and such. Thank you for the Awesome content!!
I think out of all the things I like the zipper pull the best. Having a way to help start a fire at almost no additional weight AND it’s an upgrade to the bag makes it a win
My favorite is the uncle bills sliver grippers, as an avid outdoorsman getting ticks and splinters are commonplace, I will definitely be picking a set up after watching this video!
I just can't envision you not having two seperate bins, one filled with various tritium options and another bin filled with, brass, copper, TI and glow beads 🤣 Great Vid as always....Love new EDC Ideas!
I use the measurements on the handles of my leatherman wave all the time.
My favorite thing is the boo boo kit; it’s so common to need a bandaid. Very useful, especially when you work with your hands all day!
The tweezers for sure are my favorite thing I’m actually buying them rn because of this video
The Armbar from Gerber comes with a steel double sided bit
My favorite thing that you have on that pouch is the bead (and pull). The patches are a close second. I have a lot of items that you carry... discovered them through your channel, mostly. All of your gear is better than what I can afford (need a knife badly since I am using cheap ones like the S&W $13 on LOL!). Love your gear. Especially your "topo" gear. That pouch is pretty cool. I have an (extremely) over-stuffed Maxpedition Micro and need to either split it out, or get a bigger bag.
One more thing that I aquired lately was a VaultTec LifePod 2.0. When I got to places where carrying (EDC Pouch with tools, knife, and other "carry" items), then I am able to put everything in there all at once. Albeit, I have to open up the pouch to lay flat on the top tray... but it still fits!
My favorite thing is the nail clippers. I have some very similar. I think the manufacture is true. Very handy. Been used once a week for about 5 years now
The leatherman micra is my favorite thing . Went to get one and they are all sold out .
With the ferrro rod you were flicking towards the table I like to use the rod to pull back and keep your striker close and steady above the tinder so you don’t accidentally knock your tinder when you strike . Ive had the unfortunate experience of knocking all the tinder when everyone is cold , it ain’t the best situation to be in . Great video idea bro .
How do you take care of the scissors on the Leatherman Micra? Mine got super blunt :(
Favourite item is still the Micra tho, I use it constantly every single day!
The Leatherman Micra is my favriot thing because I've had one and found it to be extremely useful. Thank you for another awesome video😁
We all live with and use electronics, so I think the Cable Card is a great most have. Another great video Taylor.
My favorite thing in the kit is the nail clippers. It’s the worst when you get a hang nail and don’t have clippers. I need to check that out. Thanks for the info. Carry on.
The KableCARD is one of the best EDC items I've ever seen. Like literally. Fills so many needs. Going to buy one now
Regarding the bit being too short on the ratchet driver. I inherited a lot of tools from my father and he had a set of small magnetic pieces that fit down inside the driver that allowed for smaller bits to be used. Problem is they are at least 30 years old and I have no idea what they're called. On that note you could consider getting a small neodymium magnet and dropping it down in the driver. Being magnetic it shouldn't fall out and would allow you to use the smaller bit you have. It also wouldn't take up any extra space or add any real weight. I only mention the bits from my dad because I know for a fact there is an actual product designed for this very specific issue I just have no idea what they are called.
It's called a magnetic socket insert. Just found them. The ones I have are rather long but I found a few short ones just by googling magnetic socket inserts. Hope that helps.
KableCARD is my favorite item. After seeing you mention it I’ve been eyeing getting one but haven’t pulled the trigger yet. Maybe I just need somewhere to keep it lol.
Very similar to mine, I keep: titanium toothpick, tiny eyeglass screwriver with reversible head, tiny tweezer, mini mirror, mini knife, mini folding scissors, fidget toy, small vial of hand soap, tiny vial of tea tree oil, hairties, safety pins, Listerine breath strips, tiny flint roller, nail clippers, disposable toothpicks( I really hate stuff in my teeth) alligator clips, caffeine pill and lactaid tablets, bullet space pen, mini bic lighter and an Emory board.
My favorite things in there are the zip ties. They are so handy and you need them more than you think in every day use. One little thing I like to do, is i use a length of heat shrink tube to store them in. I cut a length of about 3 inches or so, give or take, and I slip in 4-5 small zip ties in them. Keeps them together and then you have a small piece of shrink tube as well.
The fingernail clipper! It’s amazing. So handy and barely noticeable in a pouch. Great recommendation.
Favorite item: Microfiber cloth- as someone with glasses you can’t have enough of these
I love the nail clippers. I think they are the most compact version I’ve seen.
I love the cable card! Carry it every day and use it at least once every two weeks!
I used to carry an altoid mini tin in my pocket when I used to go to practice with some guys I jammed with. It had guitar picks and a gram in it. Perfect size
The Uncle Bill's are a true classic for any EDC pouch kit!
My favorite item is the cable card. I asked for one this past Xmas and it's come in handy several times already. I know I've used it at least 2-3 times a month.
My favorite item in your pouch, as someone living in East Tennessee, is 100% the allergy meds. That one hit hard 😂
I really like the fire starter solution
The cable card for sure. This video actually made me want to buy one lol. Seems super handy for trips, hotels, cars, etc
Great video Taylor, Klein tools have double sided bit set that goes in there 11 in 1 screw driver, I’ve used these for work for years and they hold up great. They have a ball detent and they’re in the USA !!
My favorite thing in that pouch is the bandaids! I need them more than I’d like to admit when I fidget with my knives! I don’t have a pouch yet, but I’d keep EVERYTHING in it lol
You might like a Victorinox nail clipper model, I keep one in my pouch and it’s been a game changer. It could replace your clippers/file, tweezers, and that sharp Ti toothpick in a smaller package. And having Victorinox scissors is always nice!
*My favorite thing...*
Is the cable card. had no idea such a thing existed. I was musing about moving a short USB-A to USB-C charging cord (3") to pocket carry from a satchel that has the backup power bank.
Things that make you go "huh"
My first pouch is in the mail so thanks for the great ideas, bandaids are definitely a must!
Uncle Bill's Sliver Grippers would be my favorite item from the pouch - simple, no-nonsense, elegant and useful, plus these (or something similar) are the only item I actually need, hence I automatically consider them the best thing.
My favorite things are the cable card and the Leatherman ratcheting driver.
the gerber armbar drive comes with a duel sided bit thats magnetic. and seems to hold up fairly well.
For me, the ratcheting driver is definitely the best part. It really lets you elevate another part of your EDC into more of a dedicated tool role.
I have a pouch I use from Viperade, in it I carry a booboo kit, some cordage, a single dose super glue, a Leather Style PS, Zippo (w/ Zippo butane insert), diffuser that fits a AAA light, Burt's Bees, a keychain loyalty card with medical and electrical tape wrapped around it, some q-tips, and safety pins. Not a comprehensive list, but the bulk of the items.
I don’t know of a stainless double sided bit, but gerber makes a steel double bit for the armbar drive. And Klein tools makes a double sided bit with locking ball for keeping in even more secure.
I keep my smaller items in the ZF pouch like pocket trash. It’s also a great travel pouch when I can’t bring my knives. A space pen and smaller pry tools fit great as well.
I feel the cable card is most excellent! Thank you Tayler for all that you do!
Topo Designs Accessory Bags are a nice option, as well. They’re made from surplus backpack material & have some nice features like YKK zips & brightly colored interiors. I use them for charging cables, AC adapters, etc.
A few years ago I ditched the heavy nylon/polyester pouches and switched to the ultralight cuben sailor cloth type material. Much lighter, thinner, and pocketable.
My favourite thing in the pouch would have to be the pull cord. Good for tinder for the fire and the little reflective yellow bead. Second favourite would have to be the compact tweezers that actually work. nothing worse than a festering splinter in your hand.