Tool Kits, Including Cordless Drill, etc

[ForgeCorvus]

I don't like wiresaws, I've never been able to use one without it kinking (even with a bow frame). YMMV

SOG multi tool saws are about the best I've used.... Better then the older Leatherman ones I've had access to.

Hacksaws are great, you can cut up almost anything.

Lone: Matching signs mate..... It doesn't mean we're engaged or nothing though

[jansman]

I’m just about to add a few other items to my tools, as spares or new.

Folding saw, 2 rolls nylon rope, hacksaw with spare blades.

As for small survival-related items, just ordered two slightly different survival tool kits, which include wire saw, fire starters, Swiss Army knife, multi-tool, pruning knife, etc.

I’m a bit addicted to small gadgets not necessarily useful for everyday tasks...more like unintentional prepping due to my liking of such, even just to have sitting beside my torches, binoculars, flasks, etc.

Also a zippo lighter with scorpion motif on..personal item with my star sign...more to just own than actually need...but...it is a lighter after all

Zippos are good. At the same time they are crap. You have to ‘manage’ them. The fuel evaporates in about three to four days. If you have fuel to hand they are great. On a daily EDC level a simple disposable is best. My first choice. They last forever

[Yorkshire Andy]

I wouldn't go for dedicated "survival" tools most are crap let alone having them fail when you most need it..

Take the wire saw....

A folding pruning saw will last longer and cut more, better and with much less effort.


More dedicated cutting a bow saw with a green wood blade .....


I've had cheap Swiss army type knives and multi tool most got binned they don't hold a good edge or in the multi tool the pliers twist or handles force past the stops and break

Whilst Swiss or leather man are expensive they last AND in the case of leather man their after sales
Care is very good should you get a bit heavy handed from experience

But they are no substitute for dedicated wire cutters / knife / can opener

[Lone]

Thanks.

Yes, I have admitted to being on a budget, but in the good times (having a bit of cash) tend to try and go for better quality items, best of both worlds I guess, buying stop-gaps until I can get something a bit more dependable, but at the same time having the second-choices as back-ups.

I’m working on a list of items at the moment, definitely beyond my means, but you know the old saying - ‘if you write it (enough)....it will happen...eventually’

[Lone]

Well, these little bits of survival kit have arrived, including also the folding saw, pruning knife, quite pleased with the quality, not exactly hard-core prepping I know, but better something than nothing meantime...nice metal whistles, fire starters look okay, multi function knife, etc.

Will try to acquire more robust kit in the near future, but at the moment, I guess a little bit better prepared kit-wise than other non-preppers...so that’s a good start right...

[Yorkshire Andy]

Well, these little bits of survival kit have arrived, including also the folding saw, pruning knife, quite pleased with the quality, not exactly hard-core prepping I know, but better something than nothing meantime...nice metal whistles, fire starters look okay, multi function knife, etc.

Will try to acquire more robust kit in the near future, but at the moment, I guess a little bit better prepared kit-wise than other non-preppers...so that’s a good start right...

Have you sorted yourself out a accommodation bag out? aka a hotel bag?

And sandbags / supply of clean watet


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As a wire saw will be no use in a local sports hall / community center


A decent sleep system.

Snacks

Change of clothes

Wash kit

Insurance documents

Phone charge

Cash for the vending machine

A reading book or 2

Deck chair

And snacks

Might be far more useful than random pointy sharp things

[Lone]

Working on it...got stuff like that, but not located in the one pack/location...yet

Attempting to get the other ‘pointy’ ‘tooly’ sort of kit first, that others may not have, or less common...Inspector Gadget(s)..no helicopter rotors out the top of my head though

[ForgeCorvus]

Working on it...got stuff like that, but not located in the one pack/location...yet

Attempting to get the other ‘pointy’ ‘tooly’ sort of kit first, that others may not have, or less common...Inspector Gadget(s)..no helicopter rotors out the top of my head though

Thats the point of coming on here and 'talking' with others, you suddenly see that a lot of the stuff you'd need you already have...... Maybe not the lightest, the most ideal or the most durable, but it'll do until you can upgrade it.

One of the prepping blogs I read ages ago started out as "Get a large bin bag and put inside.... (list of about fifteen items found in most homes) any meds you need and your ID. Now put it by your front door. Congratulations, you're now better prepared then 85% of American adults"

Somewhere on here is a list of stuff for a Hotel bag

[Deeps]

Working on it...got stuff like that, but not located in the one pack/location...yet

Attempting to get the other ‘pointy’ ‘tooly’ sort of kit first, that others may not have, or less common...Inspector Gadget(s)..no helicopter rotors out the top of my head though

Thats the point of coming on here and 'talking' with others, you suddenly see that a lot of the stuff you'd need you already have...... Maybe not the lightest, the most ideal or the most durable, but it'll do until you can upgrade it.

One of the prepping blogs I read ages ago started out as "Get a large bin bag and put inside.... (list of about fifteen items found in most homes) any meds you need and your ID. Now put it by your front door. Congratulations, you're now better prepared then 85% of American adults"

Somewhere on here is a list of stuff for a Hotel bag

That makes sense. As also mentioned elsewhere, the 'hotel bag' is much more likely to be needed than a bug out bag. Not very rock 'n roll but the chances of grabbing a bag to go and crash at a mate's or a hotel/local sports centre is much more likely than having to run off to the woods.

[Yorkshire Andy]

That makes sense. As also mentioned elsewhere, the 'hotel bag' is much more likely to be needed than a bug out bag. Not very rock 'n roll but the chances of grabbing a bag to go and crash at a mate's or a hotel/local sports centre is much more likely than having to run off to the woods.

Or been rushed to hospital......

Either taking yourself in the small hours (I did last year)


Or your in a accident and "mum / dad / significant other/ mate) asks if you need anything....

"Yes the blue umbro bag hung in the cupboard under the stairs "

Saves them doing a through the keyhole raid of your house looking through all your drawers looking for clean pants.....


Problem with carting round sharp shiney pointy things is in a sports hall that sas survival knife / bear grills axe IS going to end up with someone telling someone who tells who ever is running the evac centre that there's a nutter in the corner with a big knife and axe...

That said you might get your own accomodation with a on suite bucket....

I'd go legal carry none locking blade and bury it in your bag