Tool Organization for off-road preparedness
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You can pick up stainless steel safety wire in a small roll, which is less messy (fm rust) than bailing wire. I also carry a small VOM. And most certainly duct tape. "If it doesn't move and should, WD-40. If it moves and shouldn't, duct tape." I didn't spend 27-1/2 years as USAF C-130 aircrew without picking up a few tricks from the crew chiefs.
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You can pick up stainless steel safety wire in a small roll, which is less messy (fm rust) than bailing wire. I also carry a small VOM. And most certainly duct tape. "If it doesn't move and should, WD-40. If it moves and shouldn't, duct tape." I didn't spend 27-1/2 years as USAF C-130 aircrew without picking up a few tricks from the crew chiefs.
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https://www.google.com/search?q=volt...w=1039&bih=972
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I've always called it a VOM. Didn't mean to confuse. Guess it comes from hobbies and working in electronics for the past 50 years. However, VOM actually means volt-ohm-milliammeter. Or at least that's the way I learned it back in high school in the mid-60s. A lot of people would seem to agree ... https://www.google.com/search?q=volt...w=1039&bih=972
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It's not my question but I've been looking at different options myself and you guys have convinced me that it's best to pack your tools and supplies in the tough fabric bags.
If some of you don't mind I would like to see some pictures of your bags, the bag types and where you got them. I can go digging around Walmart and Lowes but if there are better options out there it would be great to know about them.
If some of you don't mind I would like to see some pictures of your bags, the bag types and where you got them. I can go digging around Walmart and Lowes but if there are better options out there it would be great to know about them.
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It's not my question but I've been looking at different options myself and you guys have convinced me that it's best to pack your tools and supplies in the tough fabric bags.
If some of you don't mind I would like to see some pictures of your bags, the bag types and where you got them. I can go digging around Walmart and Lowes but if there are better options out there it would be great to know about them.
If some of you don't mind I would like to see some pictures of your bags, the bag types and where you got them. I can go digging around Walmart and Lowes but if there are better options out there it would be great to know about them.
the bags we speak of are generally canvas or something like heavy nylon, pay attention to the quality of the zipper and the handles!
I'm transitioning to canvas bags, i already had a couple hanging around, but i had been putting me gear in larger cases that are similar to Pelican cases but run a good deal larger.
But i'm also building something with load bearing bars so i can have some really good tie downs, but my off-road experience is a mix of mild trails to some modest rock garden crawling, so i am VERY concerned/mindful of everything that weighs more than a pound being strapped down, but that comes from aviation experience with objects flying around!
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goto amazon, they have things like a small Stanley bag i just bought for $10 and i get prime free shipping, the bag is great for small heavy things... the bags we speak of are generally canvas or something like heavy nylon, pay attention to the quality of the zipper and the handles! I'm transitioning to canvas bags, i already had a couple hanging around, but i had been putting me gear in larger cases that are similar to Pelican cases but run a good deal larger. But i'm also building something with load bearing bars so i can have some really good tie downs, but my off-road experience is a mix of mild trails to some modest rock garden crawling, so i am VERY concerned/mindful of everything that weighs more than a pound being strapped down, but that comes from aviation experience with objects flying around! matthew