Hey Jon - I'm a 67 yo female in the US and have been watching your videos for a while. You already gave me the idea to put a kit like this together. I watched other videos to find out the best tools so that I have what I need when I need it. Many of the tools are the same ones that you selected. I have other kits for different things but has been so helpful.

@JonGadget

2 ай бұрын

That's great to hear! Thank you for the feedback.

What I like about your videos in particular is how naturally descriptive you are compared with other KZreadrs. As a blind person I rely on description so that I know what the presenter is talking about; and your natural, conversational way of doing it is an example to most others whom I have found appallingly lazy and lacking in that department. For me, this makes your presentations not only helpful but easy to listen to.

Just a quick word of advice on the voltage detector. Never rely on the battery level indicator. Test it on something you know is live then use it to check the thing you're working on. Once it shows that the thing is dead, go back to your known source and confirm the detector still works. I teach apprentices and we drum this into them. TEST-USE-TEST 😁

@JonGadget

2 ай бұрын

Great advice - thanks for sharing 👍

@hotdeal3156

Ай бұрын

I hope you don’t teach apprentice’s that, you should never use a non contact detector to prove dead. Test-use-test is standard but it should be with an approved voltage indicator (VAT in Europe) and ideally a proving box.

@piggymito

Ай бұрын

@@hotdeal3156 they use them as an additional layer of safety. Isolate-volt stick on the case-locate the electrical connections-approved tester on the electrical connections. But to Jon's point it's certainly better than nothing for a quick DIY job.

@KingGinjaNinja

27 күн бұрын

You can also rub the tip of the tester on your shirt or anything that will build a little bit of a static charge to test the device. As a Journeyman Electrician, this has come in handy on many occasions

@BigZ971

13 күн бұрын

Live dead Live

Subscribed. I just said to my wife, "This guy is going to cost me a lot of money!" Great products here.

@hoot7588

Ай бұрын

Oh yeah, join the club! 😂

@Brian-Burke

Ай бұрын

@@hoot7588 haha

@hatchet646

Ай бұрын

Depends on how you look at it: You could just buy tool after tool after tool, or watch his vid, buy that tool and you might never have to buy again.

@Brian-Burke

Ай бұрын

@@hatchet646 Thanks. I'm pacing myself like you suggested!

Another great one Jon, although my kit is smaller…I keep a smart phone in my pocket, whip it out to call my mate who turns up in a van full of real tools and gear for any eventuality 👍🏼

@JonGadget

2 ай бұрын

🤣

@matthewhebbert9712

2 ай бұрын

Hahaha! Brilliant!

Nail set/punch to remove door pins. 5n1 painters tool would be advised for scraping, spreading fillers and prying things into and out of place, chiselling or even digging. Cyanoacrylate superglue a couple feet of strong fine wire. A bubble Level. You have room for all of these items.

@monkeylife2318

Ай бұрын

Great add on !! 👍✌️

@jamesfranz4898

Ай бұрын

Nice

@casaMN

27 күн бұрын

Great adds- not sure about the scissors

that grip for the saw blades! where has that been all my life! 😂

As soon as I saw the couple sets of knipex in the thumbnail I knew this would be a good one

@JonGadget

2 ай бұрын

hard to beat 👍

That Wera kit works so well for so many situations. I would suggest adding some work gloves, eye protection, dust mask, and ear plugs. Don't forget safety!

@JonGadget

2 ай бұрын

Good point - thanks for the suggestions

Wow Jon... This is the new bench mark for the ULTIMATE tool kit . Just wow... Superb video.

@JonGadget

2 ай бұрын

Thank you - good to know it was well received 👍

This kit is just so well thought out. I usually don’t use tools as much right now because am a truck driver but after I retire several years from now will have unlimited free time and get to experience home life again and realize I probably could put this kit to use so will try and slowly build it. 😀

Absolutely top shelf, sir. Everything you need, nothing you don’t. Well designed and laid out. No wasted space or weight. Outstanding!

As a hospital maintenance man this is a great set up for pretty much anyone. The tray would come super handy. Great content as usual.

Always fun go watch! Thank you John!

Brilliant choice

Fantastic kit. For fun, I've been putting together what I call the "Bilbo Baggins Burgle Bag," which includes all sorts of tools needed for minor repairs and for potentially getting into and out of things (no criminality intended, of course). It includes many of the same tools (or analogous), with the addition of a few things like a small lockpick kit, a silcock key, a "janitor" key (for accessing stall doors and soap, toilet paper, and paper towel dispensers), a handcuff key, an Allen key set, and a few other bits and bobs. You have some great suggestions here that I will definitely be adding to the kit. Cheers!

@arey256

2 ай бұрын

Never thought of some of those things like a janitor key

@arey256

2 ай бұрын

Any suggestions on a driver and bit?

Great video Jon. I already suffer from compulsive tool purchase disorder 🤣. But have literally just ordered two of the items on your list!! 🤭 Keep up the good work. Thank you.

I dont normally watch these kind of EDC type videos. I tend to see them as fairly repetitive and too focused on the fetishization of stuff as oppsed to skill building. However, I clicked on the video because you look a lot like one of my favorite professors from college, and I was feeling kind of nostalgic. This video was great. Everything was well though out. Even though my kit would be a little different I really like you approach to yours. And that hacksaw handle is fantastic. I'm a union electrician in the States, and we have a tool list with the tools that we need to provide for work. Hacksaws are on the list. They're never used because band saws are so much more productive, but we still have to have them. A holdover from the 80s I imagine. It forces everyone to have bags bigger than they need or want just to accommodate the saw. I think that handle can be my work around though.

@JonGadget

2 күн бұрын

Thanks for the great feedback - appreciated 😊

Sweet kit ❤

One of the best kits you’ve put together imo,very practical,compact and beautiful to look at Great job 👍

Such a well thought out kit. I’ll be updating mine after watching this. Four more things I keep in my kit: 1. 20’ roll of Forj: Thermoplastic tape (for temporarily repairing broken odd shaped items) 2. Surgical alligator forceps 5"-6" (bc I always drop small screws into tight spaces) 3. Broken screw extractor set (for kits with a cordless drill/driver) 4. 4140 Pry Bar Removal Tool (it’s for interior car panel removal, but has been a life saver for me so many times).

@JonGadget

2 ай бұрын

I'll check these out, thanks for the feedback

As a proud Brit now living in the states, I look forward to your videos each week as a a dose of home as well as gadget glory - thanks for this one Jon, been wanting one like this for a while. I have the saw handle kit and it is awesome, and so surprisingly cheap to find. I would include: -Hand drill with space in handle for drill bits (I can get 3-4 in mine, depending on size. -EDC fans utility knife, which comes with a saw blade and a good size multitool style blade on the side that swing out, as well as a double ended, ball joint 1/4 inch screwdriver head for about $15, - Klein tools awesome screw driver socket sets that have bits in the handle, telescoping driver length and reversible colour coded sockets that slide over the screwdriver blade. Available in stubby (with 2 reversible socket heads(3/8 +11/32 & 5/16 +1/4) and 6 bits in the handle, or full size with and extra reversible socket head (1/2 +7/16) and 12 bits in the handle - they’re a much cheaper option to the Wera set

@JonGadget

Ай бұрын

Some great feedback here. Thanks for sharing 👍

I go through my grab and go tool bag every few years. It tends to get heavy, but honestly having full size tools is worth it imo. That does look like a set of tools you could be proud of.

@JonGadget

2 ай бұрын

I was really happy with the finished selection 👍

Just ordered this list up. I carry a ton of stuff for work, but knowing I'll have a portable "go bag" in my car makes me feel a lot better. THANK YOU for putting this all together!

Another great video that I watch for ideas. When visiting my mother, I used to take my crammed Stanley cantilever toolbox weighing in at around 40 lbs, from which I can carry out most DIY jobs that don’t need specialist tools, but far too heavy to lug about into and out of my car, so I put together a comprehensive tool kit which is my go to quick grab bag which I take with me in case it’s needed when visiting family or away for a weekend, using a Maxpedition Beefy. Kitted out it weighs around 3 lbs, and additionally to the array of tools inside, I carry a pair of gloves kept in place by the Molle straps on the back.

@JonGadget

2 ай бұрын

This is exactly what this was for too. I'm going to add some rubber gloves initially - thanks for the feedback

Hi Jon, I love your videos, and your way of explaining anything clearly and precisely. Thank you for being such a lovely source of information!

Brilliant comprehensive kit. I've definitely had a few more Knipex on my list but now added lots of other things. Thanks very much.

Brilliant! Your presentations are always outstanding!

Outstanding as always, thanks Jon. Cheers from Canada.

Superb ideas and kit Jon, many thanks 👌💯

Absolutely brilliant.

wonderfull kit of nice tools.

My favorite video you've done so far! Thanks for the great ideas!

@JonGadget

Ай бұрын

Great 👍

Absolutely love this, you seem to have more functionality than I have in my very large tool kit!!

I use the Miller KS1s everyday at work, love em!

This is great. Working on a tool kit. This was great. Love the saw tool.

Beautifully put together kit 👍😊

What a well thought out kit!

amazing kit, thanks Jon

That’s a cool little kit. Thanks for the great video.

That was a trully amazing video, from beginning to end. Great kit , great job as always!! Never a dull moment with JG channel...

@JonGadget

2 ай бұрын

Really kind - thank you!

Great mix of tools in the kit. One thing I always feel like us Americans take for granted is the level of freedom we enjoy that we don't e even think about. Specifically how it's legal to carry a knife in most places of the USA. Its crazy that the blade on a multi tool leatherman can get you in trouble. There are cities which have laws which prohibit the carrying of certain types of knives, but generally speaking youbwont be going to jail for simply carrying a utility knife that you use at work and forgot you have it in your pocket or something. In CA, fix blade knives can be open carried legally as long as you have it exposed and carried in a certain way. I saw a prank video of a lad who took out a switch blade in front of some cops somewhere in England in a subway station and he got tackled to the ground by the two police that was near him. Ends up it was a switch blade comb and he caught a swift lecturing from the leos. The tolerance for even knives is paper thin by the Leo's. Seeing that makes me appreciate the freedoms we have in the USA 🇺🇸.

@SibeJanKramer

24 күн бұрын

I feel free, knowing hardly anyone near me carries weapons which can be deadly, here in the Netherlands / Europe. (but I admit it's annoying carrying a larger multitool can get you into trouble, allthough it never put me into yet. Actually I even carried a Gerber 600 while talking to our queen Maxima. No lie. :)

@dude...are-you-sure

24 күн бұрын

@@SibeJanKramer i think your feeling is misguided. while law abiding citizens are not carrying any weapon on them, how do you know that criminal standing near by isn't carrying a weapon? should the criminal decide to use it, there wouldnt be much anyone can do to stop the criminal until leos show up. i would actually feel safer in an environment where law abiding people are legally carrying around me. but i guess thats just how different each countries' culture has groomed us to feel.

@SibeJanKramer

23 күн бұрын

@@dude...are-you-sure I guess you’r right: my culture groomes me, as yours groomes you. Fortunately I never got into a violent situation, and statistically, this chance is small, where I live. I hope you never faced weapon abusing people as well. But should I carry a weapon, it would scare me knowing I could eventually get so scared or angry, I could kill someone. This would frighten me more, I think, than knowing I could defend myself.

Beautiful & Brilliant Overview. Thank you 🙏

beautiful video, congratulations!!!!! perfect explanation!!!!!

Great kit. Thanks!

Always interesting and informative. With some good ideas and products.

We just got our RV van and I was trying to put a tool kit together. Perfect timing! Thanks so much. I'll be buying everything you recommended. Update: I got everything on your list and it fits perfectly. The only thing I added (upgraded) was wrapping the handle in paracord. I used a quick release wrap. A perfect way to add a crucial tool. Thanks again!

Very, very nice kit!

@JonGadget

2 ай бұрын

thank you

Just found this video and I believe this is one of the best tool kits that’s been put together. I’m gonna make a similar one up

Wow. This just great. You’ve inspired me to come up with a compact tool kit.

Fantastic!

Great choices as always

This is an awesome thought out video! My favorite 2 are the toolan hacksaw and the precision screwdriver😊

Excellent video, which inspired me to set up a toolkit for the car! Thanks

Excellent content and video production! Very conscientious!

i once worked for a company that distributed Tengtools, used in garages etc. but they also have / had really small ratchets etc. could be worth a while to look at. it is Very, very, very strong. Mini ratchet still working well after 24 years.

Absolutely brilliant. To be honest, I'm not sure I'd ever have a genuine need for something like this, as I have a full-sized took kit at home and one in the car, but this is just too cool...I'm going to build one just for the fun of it!!

Some useful ideas in here. Thank you.

@JonGadget

2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Great kit!

gold! thank you!

Love that rachet driver

Nice tool kit. 👍

Great kit

Absolutely brilliant and my bank manager should thank you! 👍👍

Excellent

I actually built a kit very similar to this using Wera and Knipex tools with the same concept in mind. Your's takes it to the next level, inspiration for sure 👍🏻

Great choices. I appreciate it. I like your channel.

Thank you Jonathan, this is the absolute most comprehensive tool kit in a compact bag! I can only imagine the research it took to accomplish this. Thanks again! PS I really like the Metmo Pocket Drive and will order one!

Awesome kit Jon. Cannot fault any choice, tape measure is a stroke of genius. Great to be finally presented with a UK KZreadr doing an EDC! I’ll be buying your suggestions, thanks!

@JonGadget

Ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

Thanks for the ideas provided. The only things I'd miss are an hand drill and center punch or a chisel. Three always come in handy and don't add ( much} to the bulk.

@JonGadget

2 ай бұрын

I wanted a drill in here but might look at a separate bag for that in the future

Great video! I like the flashlight you picked.

This is brilliant, Jon. You've obviously done your research and you're a man after my own heart, I love high quality gear and gadgets. Maybe you should start putting these kits together and selling them, you've done all the work and I have complete confidence in your opinion. I would buy one! Thanks a bunch, carry on!

Awesome Kit Jon. Definitely need to make my current kit smaller!

Interesting, this is 90% identical to my portable tool kit. 👍🏼good stuff!

Amazing kit! I'm creating my own portable kit and I'll definitely use some of your ideas on mine. The only extra thing I'm adding to my kit is some spare bolts, screws and nails, and a pencil

Great video Jon! I did a super organised compact toolkit a few years back but have some great new tools to add and I think you would love it. Very impressed by the ToolLan 8in1 though I will be getting that one asap 🎉 The Metmo is nice too but a trickier to justify 😅😅

Great video, thanks.

That’s it… I’m now already skint on payday 😅 love it. Some tools I’m already planning for my day to day job

Brilliant.

Great video with a lot of good tools I consider for my own kit. And answering your question for additional tools, here are three from mine which I haven't seen in yours: A small level, some wire and a laser measuring tool for when you need more than three meters.

A tad expensive for my budget but possibly one of the best thought out & carefully designed grab'n'go tool kits I've ever seen. Fantastic stuff. 😃

@Zeeangelofdeath

10 күн бұрын

True, but these tools will probably outlast you. Good advice is to start cheap, then the tools that do break replace them with quality ones. I have a mix of brand name tools with harbor freight tools in mine. I have yet to break anything.

Man, I would have a lot more money right now if you hadn't let me know about Metmo. Also, UK knife laws are absolutely bonkers to me, but I appreciate the care given to your viewers. Cheers.

Informative and enjoyable video as always. Fantastic choice for a tool bag. Over time we all have a tendancy to add stuff. I see there is still some room inside the main compartment. Adding tools, bits and pieces, etc is not an issue if you stick with that bag. As the size of the kit can't outgrow it's purpose. When you run out of space re-evaluate it's contents. Your garage probably has the "big" tools you can grab for specific jobs, when this kit won't cut it.

Fancy lunchbox you got there Jon

@CyberBeep_kenshi

2 ай бұрын

lol ye, nice bag though ;)

This is very useful. I have done this with a flex drill bag I got when I bought the drill. It fits a 12oz hammer and the Bosch drill. it has the side pockets for easy access to pliers and hand drivers etc. this to me is edc. Because everywhere I go my car is there.

Very, very good ! ( Brazil )

Excellent video. Still building my travel tool kit and there are some excellent products you mentioned here. One thing I would add to any kit are zip ties or even velcro ties. They take up little space and have many uses for unexpected situations. Plus one on the light. I have a similar setup with wuben light that also works head head band.

Thanks!

Brilliant thanks

Love IT

Very nice kit. I put together something similar with many of the same tools using a Veto ProPac bag. Very handy to drag around depending on what I am planning to work on, I may swap a few things out (like if I plan on installing outlets I'd add wire strippers, connectors, a plug tester, and a real voltage tester). Only drawback to a kit this great is cost- When I look at what I've put into this kit I realize it gets expensive really quickly especially if you add Wera, Knipex, Fluke and Gedore tools....of course, these tools are actually a pleasure to have in my hand so it's worth it to me personally.

Very nice. Those have to be the most hard core scissors I've ever seen.

@JonGadget

2 ай бұрын

surprisingly useful

Jon thanks for posting this tool pouch from leatherman looks ideal I found the option I was using to bulky same issues with the roring fire role my vanquest & maxpidition pouches a no go as well this is a really good option and in the future am getting one I've simlar tools and always find one tool that's to bulky like knipex bolt cutters but dont want to down size

Purfect.

I might consider adding: a couple of carabiners, some lengths of paracord, a fire starter flint (or perhaps a disposable lighter). This is my first time seeing any of your videos and I enjoyed this.

Nice kit... A lot of really good choices. Several of your tools are notorious for having a surprisingly large capacity for their relatively small size.

@JonGadget

2 ай бұрын

yes - I'm really happy with this

Cool kit)

I would recommend getting an "electrician cutter and stripper" something similar to the Nemiq CC 22 ( I use the bahco version) you can strip or remove the mantle from any cable or wire regardless of size (for household obviously) and you can cut wires and thick cables very easily, they are also small and obviously a combination tool, I use mine everyday and they last forever as long as you cut copper and aluminium and such with them. as a tradesperson, the big sidecutters I never use ever, the small electronic / circuitboard cutters from Knipex that I also own are very useful because you will get flat against a surface with them and it will leave no sharp edge behind on whatever you cut, such as zipties. The big sidecutters are useful for nails, fencewire and that kind of thing but you already have boltcutters for that. So If space is an issue I would get rid of the sidecutter for sure seeing as they also weigh so much. If space is not an issue, add the CC 22 as they are so versatile, slim and low in weight.

This is such a brilliant video Jon, and it's like looking into a mirror. I recently purchased the Wera Tool Check Plus, a superb addition to my grab-and-go tool kit. It is clever and lightweight design sold me immediately! I also have the Knipex Water Pump Pliers, Plier Wrench and Super Snips, but those Bolt Cutters are now on my list! I'll vouch for those Miller Scissors. I've had them for some time, and they are much better than the Klein Scissors. All my gear is snuggly held inside an Aer Slim Pouch X-Pac I picked up in the USA last year. I do like that Metmo Pocket Driver... I feel my wallet getting lighter as I type this!

Clever👍I am working on different set up, for travel purpose, I will pick up some of your idea.👍🙏