Trail tools picture thread...
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Halon is great. It's highly effective, safe in enclosed areas such as vehicles or aircraft, and low toxicity. It is however incredibly expensive. It is a CFC, and was therefore banned from production in 1994 under the clean air act. Any Halon you can get your hands on is recycled from various sources, mostly outdated suppression systems. It will only become more scarce and expensive as time passes, and companies that service Halon are disappearing too.
Airmapper
Inactive Member
I noticed that as well, pretty cool. I realized I need something of that nature for fluid storage myself. I may resort to a Tupperware tub though.
The other day I learned the hard way to NOT carry smelly chemicals in my tool bag. I leaked out about half a can of Kroil when the cap popped off and the sprayer got mashed inside that bag. In an SUV that is not good. I guarantee my rig smells like no other now, it's not really unpleasant, but definitely different.
taco_tay
Adventurer
Bummer! Sounds like a bad day. I couldn't tell you how many times I've spilled fluids in my toolbox. Enough is enough. $100 for one that holds all my fluids in one secure spot. Done deal for me. Plus I think they look sick!!!!
fishEH
Explorer
Good start! Is this a kit to be kept on the truck? If so I'd lose the power tools and knock out the redundancy.
Power tooks are very handy, but unless you plan on your truck breaking down a LOT they usually aren't worth the space and weight they and their batteries take up.
I see two axes, a sawzall, and a chainsaw. Unless you're Paul Bunyon I'd substitute a bow saw like a Sven Saw, or just the chainsaw.
Power tooks are very handy, but unless you plan on your truck breaking down a LOT they usually aren't worth the space and weight they and their batteries take up.
I see two axes, a sawzall, and a chainsaw. Unless you're Paul Bunyon I'd substitute a bow saw like a Sven Saw, or just the chainsaw.
I'll start. Just got some new tools for the rig.
taco_tay
Adventurer
Thanks for the tips I have been thinking about ditching the drill and possibly the sawzall I do like having an impact onboard. Sometimes I feel like sawzall would come in handy but if I have to hack something off my truck i'll be up **** creek anyway. I use the chain saw for cutting down fire wood for camp, the axe for splitting it and the hatchet to keep my girlfriend busy by splitting tinder lol. I understand why people that don't live in the north west (Not assuming you don't) don't see the need for a chain saw and axe but to me they are worth their weight in gold. Cutting down trees with a bow saw is way to much work for me after a long day on the road.
I appreciate your advice about redundancy too me is crucial. I believe 2 is 1 and 1 is none. Thanks.
taco_tay
Adventurer
This is a great thread, I'll get my took kit up soon still organizing and finding the right boxes, etc.. to store it all
I store all mine in tool bags then inside a waterproof tote. I like the system so far.
Antichrist
Expedition Leader
That seems backwards to me. A sawzall can often be replaced with a hack saw and a breaker bar and ratchet will handle everything an impact wrench will, although in both cases the alternatives take longer, but are you really in that much of a hurry when exploring?
However, if you need to drill holes, like to use your rivnut tool, what will you use other than a drill?
On the saw chain, I bought two carbide tipped chains for my 038 on the theory that in the boonies I'm more likely to be cutting dirty wood.
Scott B.
SE Expedition Society
As for the trail tool selection, when selecting what to carry, remember one thing - weight.
The heavier your truck is, the heavier suspension you will need, and the harder your truck will have to work to get up hills - the harder your truck works, the more likely something will be overstressed and break.
The heavier your truck is, the heavier suspension you will need, and the harder your truck will have to work to get up hills - the harder your truck works, the more likely something will be overstressed and break.
taco_tay
Adventurer
You make a good point about the rivnut tool and needing the drill but I think I'll only be using the rivnut tool at home. I can't really see a need for s drill on the trail unless someone else can tell me some past experience with needing one.
I haven't really worried about the weight all that much. I mean all that stuff in a case probably weighs 50-60pounds. At this point in my overlanding career I'm not doing day long trails like the rubicon.
I would like to see all of your guys' trail tool set ups. That's kinda the purpose of this thread not to bash and criticize my setup. Thanks for for the advice though.
southpier
Expedition Leader
i don't think anyone is bashing your gear. just offering another perspective. this is the type of valuable feedback you sought unless i completely misunderstood your thread starting post.
you might want to chuck the snatch strap in a 5 gallon bucket with a little grease cutting detergent, cap & strap it, and drive around with it for a while. then do the same with clean water to rise it. there are those that claim embedded dirt will shorten the life of these things. the bucket can also be a handy piece of kit for all sorts of uses.
you might want to chuck the snatch strap in a 5 gallon bucket with a little grease cutting detergent, cap & strap it, and drive around with it for a while. then do the same with clean water to rise it. there are those that claim embedded dirt will shorten the life of these things. the bucket can also be a handy piece of kit for all sorts of uses.
taco_tay
Adventurer
No I definitely want the advice but I would like too see other peoples set ups. I think some people need certain things that others may not. Like if you live in az a chainsaw is probably a waste of space but where I live in Montana it a crucial.
That's a good idea with the snatch strap. It is horribly greasy. Mostly because I didn't have my fluids isolated from my tools and gear and had some leaks.
fishEH
Explorer
Well camp tools are different than trail tools, I'd say. I have my trail tools that come with me just about everywhere. Then I'll supplement with other stuff for the activity I'm doing like camping, etc.
For example, I'd absolutely bring a chainsaw exploring the Northwoods of WI or MI UP, but not for a trip to Moab. My trail tools for either will remain the same, though.
I don't think I have any pics of my trail tools, and they're kept in a bag and a small Pelican and not terribly organized.
For example, I'd absolutely bring a chainsaw exploring the Northwoods of WI or MI UP, but not for a trip to Moab. My trail tools for either will remain the same, though.
I don't think I have any pics of my trail tools, and they're kept in a bag and a small Pelican and not terribly organized.