My New Tool Kit For My Maxpedition Jumbo

[Gadget Guy]

I've been thinking about this setup for awhile now.    I wanted something that could fit in the side pocket of my Maxpedition jumbo and have most of the tools that I use daily. I wanted to keep the weight to a minimum and the size compact. There are a couple of other things that I will still add when I get them, but until then I'm really happy with this setup.

Anyway, here are the pix: 







If you guys see somthing that you think I'm missing please post here and let me know, I'm open to all ideas. 

[Gadget Guy]

I've been thinking about this setup for awhile now.    I wanted something that could fit in the side pocket of my Maxpedition jumbo and have most of the tools that I use daily. I wanted to keep the weight to a minimum and the size compact. There are a couple of other things that I will still add when I get them, but until then I'm really happy with this setup.

Anyway, here are the pix: 

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If you guys see somthing that you think I'm missing please post here and let me know, I'm open to all ideas. 

I might add that the extra thick Atwood Funnybone is really nice. I talked to Peter about adding a hex driver to the center of the Funnybone and he said he might do some in the future. 

[donvito]

An extension for Vic Ratchet, holds in place better and gives longer reach. Nice kit GG 

[DaveK]

You need a Team America patch

Looks good GG

[Gadget Guy]

An extension for Vic Ratchet, holds in place better and gives longer reach. Nice kit GG 

Where do I get one? Any pix??   

Dave, that would be cool! 

[Styerman]

If it t'were me I would swap the 4" crescent for a 4" Snap On slip joint plier , you are off to a pretty good start ! I use the other version of the UTA . I'm gonna give the problem some more thought .

Chris

[Gadget Guy]

If it t'were me I would swap the 4" crescent for a 4" Snap On slip joint plier , you are off to a pretty good start ! I use the other version of the UTA . I'm gonna give the problem some more thought .

Chris

Chris, why the Snap-On? Better quality?

[DaveK]

An extension for Vic Ratchet, holds in place better and gives longer reach. Nice kit GG 

Where do I get one? Any pix??   

Dave, that would be cool! 

Milspecmonkey has them. They are slightly offensive though

[Gadget Guy]

If it t'were me I would swap the 4" crescent for a 4" Snap On slip joint plier , you are off to a pretty good start ! I use the other version of the UTA . I'm gonna give the problem some more thought .

Chris

Chris, why the Snap-On? Better quality?

These:

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=all&item_ID=15551&group_ID=11630&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

[Styerman]

The 4" crescent has only about 1/2" of maw , the slip joints go a bit wider . Plus , I trust them more for cutting hard stuff . I'll get a few pics up ASAP .

Chris

[Styerman]

GG, Bingo ! They gape to 3/4" IIRC , and are drop forged . Mechanics play pretty ruff .

Chris

[donvito]

An extension for Vic Ratchet, holds in place better and gives longer reach. Nice kit GG 

Where do I get one? Any pix??   

Dave, that would be cool! 

It's the one in the middle of the pic, you can probably use any bit adapter/extender. It goes into the ratchet (making an L shape) and the bit is placed in the shorted end of the L. Mine came with it.  

[Gadget Guy]

The 4" crescent has only about 1/2" of maw , the slip joints go a bit wider . Plus , I trust them more for cutting hard stuff . I'll get a few pics up ASAP .

Chris

That would be great, thanks!   

[Gadget Guy]

An extension for Vic Ratchet, holds in place better and gives longer reach. Nice kit GG  

Where do I get one? Any pix??    

Dave, that would be cool!  

It's the one in the middle of the pic, you can probably use any bit adapter/extender. It goes into the ratchet (making an L shape) and the bit is placed in the shorted end of the L. Mine came with it.  

Oh... the Leatherman extender should work then. Thanks for the tip, I'm getting one.  

[Styerman]

Pics of a few items to consideration , and a demo of the difference in gape . I feel guilty introducing an addict like you to Snap On !

Chris

[donvito]

An extension for Vic Ratchet, holds in place better and gives longer reach. Nice kit GG  

Where do I get one? Any pix??    

Dave, that would be cool!  

It's the one in the middle of the pic, you can probably use any bit adapter/extender. It goes into the ratchet (making an L shape) and the bit is placed in the shorted end of the L. Mine came with it.  

Oh... the Leatherman extender should work then. Thanks for the tip, I'm getting one.  

The LM extender works, but wobbles and drops free when tipped. It's not a great fit with my skele ether, side to side play is terrible  

p.s. the whole kit you see there minus the skele fit into that lm pouch 

[Gadget Guy]

An extension for Vic Ratchet, holds in place better and gives longer reach. Nice kit GG  

Where do I get one? Any pix??    

Dave, that would be cool!  

It's the one in the middle of the pic, you can probably use any bit adapter/extender. It goes into the ratchet (making an L shape) and the bit is placed in the shorted end of the L. Mine came with it.  

Oh... the Leatherman extender should work then. Thanks for the tip, I'm getting one.  

The LM extender works, but wobbles and drops free when tipped. It's not a great fit with my skele ether, side to side play is terrible  

I better look for something better then, thanks again!   

[Gareth]

Very nice mate, oddly enough I've just been thinking about adding a Bahco 4" adjustable spanner (known as a 'shifter' to us Brits) to my EDC.  The Engineer in me just hates using toothed jaws to turn nuts and bolts.

[Gadget Guy]

Very nice mate, oddly enough I've just been thinking about adding a Bahco 4" adjustable spanner (known as a 'shifter' to us Brits) to my EDC.  The Engineer in me just hates using toothed jaws to turn nuts and bolts.

Thanks Mate!     Do you have a picture?

I really want to add an Atwood ruler to my setup, but I need to find one first.   

[DaveK]

I've been looking all over for a folding, steel ruler. I haven't seen one yet 

[Gareth]

Very nice mate, oddly enough I've just been thinking about adding a Bahco 4" adjustable spanner (known as a 'shifter' to us Brits) to my EDC.  The Engineer in me just hates using toothed jaws to turn nuts and bolts.

Thanks Mate!     Do you have a picture?

I really want to add an Atwood ruler to my setup, but I need to find one first.   

not of my own, as I don't have one yet.   I do have other Bahco shifters though and the quality is top notch.

[Gadget Guy]

I've been looking all over for a folding, steel ruler. I haven't seen one yet 

I'll keep an eye out for you. 

[Gadget Guy]

Very nice mate, oddly enough I've just been thinking about adding a Bahco 4" adjustable spanner (known as a 'shifter' to us Brits) to my EDC.  The Engineer in me just hates using toothed jaws to turn nuts and bolts.

Thanks Mate!     Do you have a picture?

I really want to add an Atwood ruler to my setup, but I need to find one first.   

not of my own, as I don't have one yet.   I do have other Bahco shifters though and the quality is top notch.

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Ok... cool!    They make a titanium version but it costs 150 quid. 

[scrappy]

nice setup
and thank you for the trade!

[Zack]

The only problem I see is that stuff isn't in my Jumbo.

[parnass]

I have a set of 4" Channellock pliers and like them better than the Sears Craftsman version.

[Gadget Guy]

nice setup
and thank you for the trade!

You're welcome. 

Parnass, I'm going to get a pair of those tomorrow, I forgot just how useful they are. 

[David]

Looks like you got some good kit there GG   

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Nice sensible rig that GG

I just carry an Artifact and a Swisschamp in my Jumbo

[nuphoria]

Nice set up GG, and I'm glad you're here

I'm using the LM bit kit, LM bit extender and a Pocketwrench II as my mini kit. I do have a really small ratchet somewhere but I buggered if I can find it at the moment 

Add a decent multi (usually a Ti) to that and I think I have the basics covered without too much weight or bulk.