[ChocChipCookie]

I posted this entry on my blog today and can't wait to see what my Freeper friends think of my suggestions. Whatever tools you would add to this list, let me know, and I'll include them in an addendum to this article.

[ChocChipCookie]

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[Cold Heart]

Small high powered flashlight (AA or AAA batteries) & fire starting implement.

[callisto]

Depending upon the severity of the emergency, disposable cell phone battery rechargers, pocket knife, machete . . .

[Lurker]

The very first one is wrong. A claw hammer is useful, but a drywall hammer is even better.

Half hammer, half hatchet it's a true multitasker.

[JoeProBono]

[RandallFlagg]

I highly reccommend this device. The blades hold a great edge and they've lasted a lot longer than any Leatherman or Gerber multitool I've owned -and I've owned a lot.
Victorinox Multitool

[ladyjane]

Duct tape and WD-40

[Shadowstrike]

Also pack, as weird as it sounds, a pair of pantyhose. If your Alternator belt breaks this can be used just long enough to get you to a station.

Happened to me on I-10 late one night, I’ll never forget the look on my grandmothers face when I asked her for hers, but it kept the lights on just long enough.

I’ll go die of embarassment now, thank you.

[Jet Jaguar]

I do electronic work. You would be surprised what can be done with a razor blade, a soldering iron, and a multimeter.

[Shooter 2.5]

One ton cable hoist
Axe
Post hole digger
sledge hammer
chainsaw
Long handled shovel
Miner's pick
Three foot pry bar
Two ton engine hoist
Three Extension cords with trouble lights.

One full set of Craftsman tools
One set of battery cables for each car
One set of tools for each vehicle

Electrical technician's multimeter

Car battery charger

Electric grinder with sandpaper and wire brush attachments

Circular saw
Tap measure
Carpenter's square Generator

bicycle pump
Air compressor

[lrb111]

The claw hammer should be of a rip claw design, It’s almost straight, and can be used for shredding lumber, digging, etc.

I never see anyone mention a handful of nails. Seems natural to me.

[CodeMasterPhilzar]

A list, from memory - I'm not going out to take a look right now - of the two backpacks in my vehicle, in no particular order:

• First aide kit
  • bandages
  • medical tape
  • burn ointment
  • cold packs
  • asprin
  • gauze rolls
  • scissors
  • sudafed
  • cotton balls
  • cotton swabs
  • kleenex
  • TP
• rain poncho
• space blanket
• compass
• garmin GPS
• knife sharpener
• small plastic garbage bags
• mechanics gloves
• heavy leather work gloves
• Fenix TK-10 LED flashlight and spare batteries
• mag-lite 5 D cell light (more like a club)
• butane lighter and butane refill
• multi-tip screwdriver
• automotive spare fuses
• 100 ft of 550 para cord
• KA-BAR 7 inch combat utility knife
• duct tape
• hose clamps
• stainless steel cup
• candles
• glow sticks
• zip ties
• 100 ft of general purpose nylon rope
• spare shoe laces
• sports/coaches whistle
• tire pressure guage
• small compressor (under seat)
• gerber multipurpose tool
• lighter plug-in 1M candlepower spot
• several clean rags and hankies v

[Teflonic]

A strong magnet on a long cord

Hand drill/bits

Spax tool

Wire ties

[Squantos]

Long term , lifelong goal of mine is to be able to have hand tools for working metal, wood, earth, masonry, glass etc as well as mechanical tool sets for repair. I make it a hobby and am now aware one can never have too many after I see such new items as Stanley’s FUBAR wrecking bars. They are my must have in all sizes new and improved tools .....:o)

... Then pioneering tool sets such as appleseed mentioned with augers, brace and bit, slicks, chisels, rough cut saws, adz’s, ax’s, hammers, mallets, gouges and proper stones for maintaining the edges. I have a very small forge I made from plans on the net a few years ago that will let me repair and make metal parts,knife blades , sand cast etc. As a teen my job in the family was woodcutter. I gathered and cut a few face cords a day and after they dried for a few I split all but the worst with a double bit ax. The rest was done with a wedge and a sledge hammer as the wedge maul was not something we owned.

Primary goal for my small shop was to get as many hand tools and the skills to use them and maintain them properly with good organization and storage. My secondary goal is to have all the power tools, fixed and portable as well for fabrication and restoration abilities. Life time hobby yet when I see a garage sale I walk thru it fast looking for old tools. Used to pick up old craftsman tools that were broken and take em back for replacements at sears. I am persona non grata there now for that reason.....:o)

Gardening hand tools I have were my parents with minor repairs and some new handles and such as well and new and improved tools we have made and bought over time. I have a 27 year old troybilt tiller that still runs like new and a chipper shredder that turns yard debris into good mulch / compost materials. Some leaf blowers and vacuum’s, power washers and both power hand pole saws for tree trimming. As I get older the hand tools are more backup due my laziness or aches and pains from old injuries barking at me for such . Hand tools are for special projects these days and very very important to me yet don’t get as much use as they should.

Always buy quality be it old or new and restore the used or abused tool if it’s damaged or suspect.

Great thread Cookie !

Stay safe !

[bgill]

If the electricity is out, so it the soldering gun.

[Walmartian]

Everybody needs a decent socket/wrench set with US and metric.

[Neoliberalnot]

I bought a Gerber multi-tool 10 years ago, the kind worn on my belt. This is without a doubt the tool most useful under everyday conditions. I have used it 100X more than any other tool in my fairly extensive set.

[WhirlwindAttack]

bump

[mad_as_he$$]

Bridgeport mill and a Leblond engine lathe. With them you can build all other tools.

[mad_as_he$$]

I want to change my first response. I will take an M-4, 1,000 rounds, an auto handgun with 500 rounds. I can get anything I want or need with those. Maybe a canteen of water while I wait for the person lugging all this c$ap to come along so I can help myself to their stuff.