Organize Your Mess! Off-road Tools And Recovery Gear Consolidation First Attempt 

Calls butane torch, "crack lighter", says he's from Tacoma. That checks out😆😆😆 Great stuff Nate!!

You don't need to ask us Nate, if you can make a video on it, we want to see it 😁👍

I like to have a bit of thick wire and/or some regular bailing wire incase something needs to be tied up or bound together.

Nate: I've got flex seal My kid from 3 rooms away: "I SAWED THIS BOAT IN HALFFFFF"

LoL "Can't wait to try these tools on the trail..." Never seen someone excited to break down on a trail. Just messin' with ya Nate!

I love geekin’ out over gear and tires and tools. Go Zags!

Trail tool organization has always been something people overlook! Two other things I like in my kit is a good magnet based flashlight and a sacrificial strap I'll use with mud recovery.

I like keeping the recovery ropes or anything that will get muddy in a tool bag or old gym bag. It helps keep the truck clean. The best thing about the toolbox is you can see when something is missing.

I just did this yesterday! One thing I had that you didn't was a folded up tarp, good to lay down if you break in mud. I will add electrical gear, good idea. And I want to add jb weld putty.

Great video...Tekton really does make great tools, I've swapped almost my full arsenal over to their stuff, and the fact that the cases are high quality and there's no misses in sets (unlike MOST other companies) is a huge bonus

Sometimes the simplest solutions can be the greatest! Easy removal and easy cleanup without anything permanent in the way! I like it!

Yessir, I got one of them action Packers to hold all of my making holes, stopping holes and patching holes kit for my vehicle. Its good quality and works well

Nothing worse than "yard saleing" all your gear when your looking for that one tool you know you packed. I enjoyed your set up back when you were using the ammo cans, this new set up is definitely more organized. Gives me motivation to organize my mess of a tool bag. Great video!

I pulled someone out from the ledges on golden spike. Basically from the Golden Crack out with a kinetic rope. No matter how hard we tried, the rope was run over, multiple times. The rope came out with a few scuffs, but for the abuse, I was surprised. Definitely an awesome product,

one part that i think is a must to always bring with you, is tyre stem valves. They can easily get pinched between a rock and your tyre and break. and thats it, no air in your tyre. They're small and take up no space. Must have!

Really appreciate the vids Nate, been wheelin for years but I can still learn something with your vids. The attention to detail and how you post all the helpful links in the description is awesome. Very excellent channel that deserves to be so much bigger.

On the Rubbermaid tote, run a bead of RTV silicone in the channel of the lid and smooth it out with your finger to create a gasket then let it dry before closing it. This will help to minimize the amount of dust and some moisture out. I did that on a tote about 20 years ago and it still works great.

I love the tote idea. been doing it for a few years now. Only difference is I mounted 2 pieces of flat stock to the bottom that stick out a few inches both front and back so I can unbolt the box and remove it without having to empty it. Just a slight variation but works well for me. Great content as always brother..

Those rubber made containers are legit, I've had them in my truck bed for years of pool service and they last like no other. They also haven't changed the designs hardly at all over the years so built in stuff still works with new replacements.

And those Tekton screwdrivers are made in the USA. As are a bunch of their other tools

DIIIRRTTT CHURCH SUUUNNDAYYY!!!!

I’ve been looking at the tekton tools and yankum ropes lately. Probably the next gear I will get for my ride!

I agree those rubber made box’s are very handy I have one that rode in the bed of my ranger for years, they also double as an cooler if you line them with foam

As many "prepper" videos as I watch, you're right there with the best of them regarding your level of preparedness. Rock on brother!

Comparing Carhart Denim to Yoga Pants!! Hilarious!! That's a visual that makes the point. Too funny.

I finally stared doing the same thing with a plastic tub, but yours is way better. Thank you for this video!

Tech-t-on not Tech-t-en. Their based in Grand Rapids Michigan, close to where I live. Another great video Nate! Gave me some good ideas and things to look into while I continue to build out my JKU.

Great guide to tools & recovery kit. It's always good to see how the other person do it, get some ideas for your own kit. Always appreciate you taking the effort to make these videos.

Love the kit, very well thought out. Hope you don’t need it, but excited you have it. Thanks for the upload.

Damn right, I’m a general contractor, if I’m not organized it just makes it stressful and it takes a lot longer

Keep it simple! Always a good plan.

The only thing that concerns me is how are you gonna use dimple dies on that plastic box?😂😂👍

Great information Nate, thanks for sharing your knowledge/experience.

Awesome video! I’m used to having a full toolbox on my truck so great to see some ideas on how to consolidate for the jeep! Keep up the awesome content!

Excellent video, Nate! I love how you cover all aspects of off-roading. Gear is Very important, and keeping it from zinging around in a flop or rollover is even more important. Sometimes, a simple solution is best. I also use a tote to keep all my recovery gear/tools/parts clean, dry and in place. It's great that you bolted it down, with space fore and aft, and the well-thought out reasoning behind it. It's great seeing you build sliders and bumpers and such, as well as watching the rock-crawling videos, but this sort of video is needed as well. Thanks for another great video, keep 'em coming!!

Sometimes simple and fast is the best way to go. I think I'm going to copy this idea for my TJ.

We use the space between the "front" and the "back" to fit a slim cooler to keep our drinks and food. We also have a growler filled with ice and water, usually in the footwell. The area between the "back" and the tailgate is for folding chairs and whatnot.

I used to ratchet strap my utility case down but now I'm going to bolt it down, thank for the tip. I use the "Bucket Boss" rollup tool pouches, very durable. Great video

JKU owner here, and I love my Smittybilt tool cab for the back of my Jeep. Holds all my trail gear, and locks for when I’m in the not so safe areas.

This is fantastic, I absolutely agree about geeking out over this stuff!

Gear nerd here too! Good vid brother!

I like your style. Don't usually watch many USA youtuber 4WD shows. You are down to earth with good ideas. Plus you aren't hyper excited about everything. I'm in Australia and have just bought new D-Max SX. Had 4WD before but not for a while. Won't be doing extreme stuff as being a bit old recovery of the vehicle, and my self for that matter, isn't in my to do list.

That was me at the gas station in Moab with the green ZR2 having a fanboy moment 😂 I hope you had as much fun as I did this year!

I use a tote also. On tote and cooler I mounted SeaSense Hatch Lift Springs to open lids. Marine grade reduces chance of rust so far.

Hi Nate! Find a right size plastic window box planters for your muddy items, helps with clean up and water control.

Used a similar method to store tools in a plastic container. With all the bouncing, it tore the fender washers through the bottom of the container. I switched to aluminum flat stock over the bolts. Problem solved (for me).

Thanks for the no-nonsense ideas and explanations! Have some great fun at Moab!

I have started using ammo boxes they come in different sizes and are sealed from the elements

I made a “Jump Bag” that I keep between the front seats. If has a handful of tools you use 95% of the time. Phillips, flat head, 5-6 ratchet wrenches, knipex pliers, couple zip ties...

Like how the video turned out. Glad you made it for us. I like the storage solutions. Interested to see how that Rubbermaid holds up. Had one crack in the winter... I like your tool setups, especially that bag holding the screwdrivers etc.

Excellent video sir. Have used that exact Rubbermaid box in the back of my pickup for more than a decade. I modified mine by replacing the hinge with a threaded rod which protrudes out both ends - and allows me to then attach hold downs to the hinge side of the box. I have a Warn 8000lb winch in mine actually - QD setup front and back of rig - along with the other gear. Have found a 24" bow saw is really handy when wind storms happen and one needs to cut the downed trees off the trail to get home. Thanks for the Flex Tape tip - will look for some next time I'm in our local Canadian Tire! Happy Easter and stay well.

Thanks for the insight. I’m going to put together a similar goody box. I just happen to have a couple pelican boxes that’ll work perfect! Rock on!

as always you have great ideas and concepts Nate! I learn something new every time!

I run a dirt work company and we have the tekton socket sets (all 3) and the same wrench rolls in all the trucks - awesome stuff and we abuse the holy hell out of them. highly recommended

I love that you are using a simple plastic tote. I think people over complicate things at times when something as simple and cheap as that tote will do the trick. 🤘

One of my favorite vids you’ve done!!! Live it man!! I appreciate what ya do !! Great content!!👍👍👌👌

Happy Easter Folks. Great video so far 👍🏻

Great ideas Nate! Thanks for sharing.

Nice! Love the builds. This however, was straight practical. Thanks for the tree saver comments. Two clevises for bumpers is good. Love my soft shackles also. Soft shackles and winch line have a minimum bend radius and the sharp edge of a bumper mount is usually not that radius. Clevises are close to that radius for some lines. Love the tool rolls.

Love this type of video!!! Yes please more please!!!

Great points, brother. Always make great content. But I want to touch upon one thing. After 20+ years off roading, I’ve learned to NEVER use hard shackles from HomeDepot or Lowe’s, they are meant for static applications. So hoist an engine, heavy duty tie downs or anchoring heavy objects but as an off road use, they have and will bend even break, even saying they’re 10-20k rated, they really aren’t.

You are a very well prepared man

I’ve been using Tekton sockets 3/8 drive and 1/2 drive for about 6 years working on semi trucks and they hold up really well. Lifetime warranty and they are affordable on amazon. Great video as always Nate, glad to know I’m not the only gear nerd out there👍🏻

beyond useful.....please keep them coming!

Nate, check out Atlas 46 they have some cool tool rolls and all USA made.

i know i've commented on this video before, but i recently purchased a pair of the step 22 bags. and one of them i have completely loaded with full sets of metric and standard sockets and wrenches, and let me tell you, that giant bag became significantly less giant when you end up with as many tools loaded into it as i have. i'm still experimenting with layouts and what goes where and what i'm going to be eliminating and adjusting but those bags are absolutely game changing for offroad tool storage. i'm still working on getting everything just right but with the sheer level of things i've rounded up that i need its hard to whittle it down very much at all. but those bags have made it absolutely 1000 times easier to access and organize things i need ready access to.

a game saver that i always bring with me and has got us off the trail in Moab twice now is a length of chain and some bolts long enough to bass through and cinch down with. ill bring several lengths of bolts and at least two two foot sections of chain... we have used these to hold a broken front axle up enough to get off the trail and for ripped off or weakened control arm mounts. wrap that chain around something and a hi-lift handle and crank down a few bolts to lock things in place. even though i have a premier power welder on board i still carry them. its just one of those things that proved worthy of a place in the oh-shit-kit years ago before the welder.

Really wish there was a "tool kit" that only had the sockets and what not that you will need for your model of Jeep. One for a YJ, TJ, JK,.... no extra bits and what not. That would help keep the, "why do I have this?", down to a min. pffft!!!! Crack lighter..... Hahahaha

Best wishes to you and the Family this holiday weekend! I usually use ammo cans and heavy duty totes to carry my supplies. The totes I use have holes for locks, but haven't really needed them yet. I really like the idea of the rubbermaid tote and locking systems. Yeah, I tend to weigh down my Samurai with too much tools that stresses out my vehicle even more so. Will take those tools you mention to help narrow down what I need to bring. Like to see what the professionals generally bring on the trail, so the info is super helpful! I also use those nutcerts as well for a lot of things. They're definitely useful when mounting parts! Thanks.

Happy Easter Nate! Awesome video brother!

Hey Nate love the way you go about it. I carry that exact same multimeter in my 4x4 12v kit here in Australia. I don’t use mine much either but they are definitely worth carrying. I actually took the battery out just yesterday to replace it.

Awesome video thanks . I'm new to the extreme off road / over land adventure. Very helpful.

Another great video. Thanks, Nate!

Steel Stick from JB Weld. I don't go anywhere without it. I've actually used it on other people's punctured crank case, punctured fuel tank, and random people flagging me down for things like a punctured radiator. Stuff is worth its weight in gold 🤙

I use the same rubbermaid container with my Polaris Ranger. It contains water pretty good when the top dips into the water when doing crossings. lol. Otherwise no complaints!

Nate you are one of us, great video

Before I clicked on this video I said "nah you'll end up wanting to buy something you saw in the video" 12 minutes in and I'm already ordering a yankum

Flex seal is awesome I love the tape and the quarts of paint they’re legit even if it’s soaked it’ll do the job

I definitely need to sit down and do this. Keep up the good work always look forward to the next video. Like the variations of videos to

I would add the following (for people who 4x4 in Northern Michigan): DeWalt 60/20 volt battery electric chainsaw (I have used this numerous times to cut through blow downs on my way in before daylight, and on my way out after dark from the woods where I go hunting). Also, a portable/collapsible "Wyoming Saw" (for tree branches and a bone saw -- great for quartering a deer). Also a machete-like devise called a "Woodsman" (which is a good substitute for a heavy ax) -- I have used this on numerous occasions to clear brush from a trail I am trying to get through, where a chain saw is just to big for the job.

Thx for a great video, like 👍 the bags for everything I do some of that now with a few of mine going to go through my stuff again and break it down even more thx again for a great video

Tool rolls, ftw! I’ve been really happy with the Atlas 46 products.

110 percent agree On your need for quality, You tend to buy only 1 time

Great video Nate. I really appreciate that instead of making a custom fancy box. Which of course you can. You chose a cheap plastic rubber made box. Because it works. And going in to detail about leaving space left over for dirty equipment. Easily overlooked. Cheers

Great video, always like to see other storage solutions and good gear to bring along! And yes, I'm a gear nerd also!! 🤓

First and only set of metric wrenches I've bought is Tekton, great quality wrenches! I'm glad to see they have tool rolls, those are definitely on my list now

Enjoyed this very much, thanks for a few good ideas.

great set up, i have done almost the exact same thing with bags, rolls and a plastic bin to store them in... the only difference is i like to keep my bin mobile between the taco and the jeep depending on what we're doing or where we're going i just use the same tool set up for both because i'm never wheeling/road tripping both at the same time. thanks for the run down!

Loved the laugh at the always hiding 19mm, I feel you on that note!

+1 for tekton. I have a similar socket set in my LJ. Their set comes complete without skipping those “odd” sizes.

Great video Nate!

I have a bunch of the action packers but haven't incorporated any of them into the jeep yet but they are nice! Also digging the tool rolls vs my giant toolbag that I can never find anything. So you might have just inspired me to redo my junk now. Thanks lol

I love the action packers. Just be careful with that much weight. I have seen the fender washer still pull though. I ran a piece of 1” by .120 strap between the bolt holes on my Jeep for the trunk. Just a little added insurance for roll overs.

Nate look at Milwaukee pack out, I have a big box mounted on top of my drawer system using their base plate

Something I like to do to stuff like this is glue velcro to the backside and possibly top so you can velcro a first aid kit to the outside, I have my drone back on velcro so it doesn't slide around, im a big fan of velcro and magnets awesome video like always bud 🤙

I've got a set of tekton 1/2 inch impact sockets and extensions. Came with a decent ratchet and I absolutely love them. I've been running a blow molded Craftsman tool set for years. IMO the tool sets in cases is the only way to go.

I use the d ring keepers to organize my extention cords, air lines, and welding leads. The air lines and extention cords are hung on the wall but all of the leads are all hung on my fabrication cart.

I like segregating my tools in bags. wrenches in one, sockets in another, and narrowing the ones you carry to the ones you know you will use makes it so much more convenient! For 20 years I was always doing breaks or something under the hood or whatever for my mom's different cars, and I finally had to buy a box to put them in but I just had them tossed in. It finally got so full that the little plastic see through toolbox started cracking after 20+ years lol. I threw them in my trunk and was adding to them for tools my cars needed hahaha. Now I try to be a lot more organized with things, but I still have a bag of tools behind the seat of my truck and a small socket set with metric and standard sockets, and another small case with different bits: flat, phillips, torque, square and a handle that will accommodate them for utilization. I have a set of tools that will remove an inline fuel filter from back 20 years ago, and haven't used it for probably 13 years lol but it's there if I need it. It fits behind the seat and it has adjustable wrenches of different sizes, adjustable pliers, open end and boxed in wrenches, extensions. If I don't have the tool to fix something, I would be surprised. Because I've added to it since all the tools for different things I've worked on for my vehicles and my mom's, so It has accumulated a lot of tools, small and large. I'm pretty big on tools or geek out as you say lol. I watched this about a month ago and saw it come back up again on suggested videos and thought I would watch it again because I've added a Harbor Freight "viking 12 volt Jump Starter" with 1700 Peak AMPS. It has a 150 psi compressor with adjustable pressure settings and stuck it behind the passenger seat, so I would have a jump if I need it and no one is around and a means of airing my tires up since watching this video. I need to add a toolbox to the back I can lock up for items that only make sense to have access to back there like a lockout kit for those moments of absent mindedness when I'm hurrying and and lock myself out, which doesn't happen too often lol I think my last lockout was 7 years ago and my more recent a month ago when it started raining and I was trying to hurry and go into work to beat the rain and had been working 7 12 hour shifts on a turnaround and was zombied fied after a couple weeks driving an hour and a half each way, in my defense lol; actually I need to get a good flat repair kit now and throw into my bag, which I was reminded of when I saw your kit, but it also made me remember maybe adding a seat belt cutter. I actually got that idea from Brad, who said he added one to his kit because he had to use a knife to cut someone out one time, and he brought up a good point that a seatbelt cutter is way safer to use, being no chance of accidentally cutting someone in the process of freeing them from their vehicle! I also need to add a kinetic tow rope and soft shackle and a regular tow strap and a hard shackle. those are things I want to add to what I have in my truck, and I really need to figure out how to mount a winch to my truck somewhere. I have been thinking front but I may resort to the rear somewhere. I could weld my own bumper together back there, and it needs some weight back there anyway and that would be a good way of adding 2 or 3 hundred pounds. It's so light back there that it is easy to lose traction! Great video. More things to keep in mind to add to what I haul around with me in my truck. Things we have control of are things that can save us hundreds on a tow company. People that are on one of the trails, such as in Moab, I hear that it's in the thousands, ouch, but anyway, if I can have some basic things with me, that's all the better. Your video just reminds me of some things I still need to get!

Can't wait to see the drawer system you build. Come on, you know you're gonna do it! :)

I always carry a small shovel. They work extremely well for lifting assist when changing tires 😉