Awesome Tools & Gear Under $10

[@McRootbeer]

After you've gone through all the stores at whatever price point you should do a kit combining the best gear from each store (the pliers from home Depot, the screwdriver from Lowes, etc.)

[@bongboyz6468]

I like this idea a lot

[@strikenryken]

Heck yeah great idea!

[@alexsherel3344]

Got my vote…

[@mariozogbo790]

THIS. "THE BEST OF 🇺🇸"

[@thewatcher611]

very good! this idea.

[@vunguy3n]

Have a look at Tractor Supply or an Auto Supply chain, such as O'Reily's or Pep Boys

[@chilakhsingh]

Would love to see a video on the flashcard system you mentioned for keeping notes. Thank you for your awesome videos!

[@philipschinetsky]

You gotta do ace hardware, or tractor supply

[@IvanJoel]

The Irwin utility knife might be better but it looks kinda goofy.

[@debrastiens6216]

Who cares what it looks like? And it’s got the Milwaukee beat with its features.

[@dedklownx]

Don’t even care about brand but the fast back has been the most reliable utility knife I’ve had.

[@rskl3284]

Fastback ftw best built utility knife there is

[@ragamuffin1588]

@@dedklownx What happens to the less reliable utility knives? Have they ever broken on you?

[@dedklownx]

@@ragamuffin1588 broken, locks failed, blade release stuck. Uline basic cutter is decent but bulky, the upgraded one with easy blade release suck so bad(blades releasing mid cut)

[@luciferchristian]

These under $10 videos are both informative and motivational. Motivational because every time I watch one I leave the house to go purchase a few of the items. 🤘

[@form4li7y]

2:37 I know this video is a few months old but I thought I would give a heads up on that point. I don't know about the regular Fastback but the 6 in 1 version DOES have a spare blade slot. It's on the INSIDE of the side that lacks the pocket clip. If you look closely you can see a bit of the plastic handle cut away to allow access to the retention tab that keeps the spare blade in place. The fastback 6 in 1 doesn't ship with a blade in there but the slot does exist.

[@dstdrummer]

15:30 I have two of the big ones and the small one. I’ve had them for years. I don’t even remember when I got them. I’ve used the big ones so much, that collar is all loose. lol But it still works just fine.

[@michaelpitts3285]

The smaller sharpies with the fine points are really good to carry and the ink really does work. I used one to mark on an exposed gas cap and it is still dark after 3 weeks. If you are willing to spend a little more for a screwdriver, they have a kit with a 1/4 in t6&8.

[@oldmilk68]

You should do ace, or whatever the local hardware chain is in your area, I also think it would be cool to see you hit these stores and put together some kits for under 100.

[@michaelsmith9308]

Oreillys, target, Walmart and many other stores have some of the best small tools for EDC, and they are they unusual ones to find:)

[@vlxlv]

top 10 items under $10 REI? (good challenge there). Northern tool? if you do Northern tool, i'd recommend the brass measuring caliper made by United I believe.

[@Spanky8402]

I don't think I ever seen anything like alcohol hand wipes as edc. I recently added some packs to my edc and I was so glad I did. I cut my leg open pretty good and I had some dirt, from when I fell yesterday. Since I had some hand wipes and gauze pads, I was able to clean out my cut and bandage it up. I have some medical tape as well. I think that would make for a good video. It's just a thought. I seen some videos of yours on first aid but I never thought about hand wipes. I got some for free at a restaurant, but I just ordered some. Even just working on a car, bike, or motorcycle, you can get grease on your hands and I can't believe how useful they can be. Even just cleaning your tools, after you use them, so they are clean in your edc pouch. I hope this helps. I really enjoy your videos.

[@maxlvledc]

great idea!

[@PetesGuide]

Given inflation, etc., this is an awesome series! But the Milwaukee PACKOUT behind you in nearly every shot give me an idea: can you do a series about starting with the cheap-but-acceptable gear and gradually upgrading to long-lasting quality gear?

[@maxlvledc]

Oh damn...great fing idea!!!

[@PetesGuide]

@@maxlvledc So fing happy you liked it! If we ever get to meet face-to-face, I’ll tell you the story of how my BFF inspired this, with his tale of landing his first pro gig while being able to only afford one drawer’s worth of tools. There’s at least one famous hot blonde in the story, so it’s worth the wait.

[@IsaacMayMusic]

I have the ratcheting screwdriver and holy crap do I love it. I wouldn't trust it to hold up for regular heavy duty use, but for machine screws and the like it's a game changer. Every time I pull it out at work it makes all the other folks jealous.

[@peterw8835]

This is a great series. I find most EDC commenters are focus on the latest thing made out of titanium from this small maker they are friends with. It is really nice to see practical easy to find tools.

[@blastblast4627]

The NiteIze Doohickey is one of my go to substitutions for my blades when I'm traveling somewhere by plane.

[@marcschubert139]

You should do a ACE Hardware one and a Target one. I'd say REI but you'd walk out with a Fishers Space Pen and a Dehydrated camping meal.

[@nathank957]

Advanced Auto Parts or AutoZone might be a good choice next.

[@3vil3lvis]

As we get older, the restraining variable is weight. It would be interesting to see what kind of utility you could pack into a 5lb tool kit.

[@maxlvledc]

Ooooo! I like this plan

[@blastblast4627]

And we lose strength and/or mobility in our hands. Ergonomics of tools really makes a difference for more folks as we age.

[@jamesyee4143]

Nice shopping for under $10 ,thanks for that 😊

[@marksolum1794]

Lowes has the Rite in the Rain notebooks and 1.3 mm pencils, but does not carry replacement leads.

[@bongboyz6468]

Can you try an automotive store and assemble a vehicle focused edc?

[@maxlvledc]

Hmmm, I can try...

[@clintwestwood3539]

Interesting the flash card idea, what about a video about it?😮

[@BrandonLozano-ou2pc]

You should check out the Kobalt 4-in-1 slider utility knife! It’s less than $10, it’s at lowes AND it’s a pack of two. You would like it!

[@maxlvledc]

Hmm, how did I miss that one..

[@BrandonLozano-ou2pc]

@@maxlvledc idk Sir! But it really is a game changer, please do a vid on that one! Would love to see the EDC Community jump on it!

[@MichaelAcosta]

Is there an Ace Hardware in your area? It would be interesting to see what you can dig up there

[@jeremynadeau]

I have the double drive I love it I just put a dab of RTV on it to keep them from coming out. The driver is great, my only problem is the bits can be a little brittle if you have to put any amount of real pressure on them. I have snap to and a Phillips.

[@acbigal]

Man I'm just starting this video and I can tell you Irwin is the bosses boss when it comes to hand tools, however its hard to beat a Milwaukee power tool. I've got Irwin vice grips and hole saws that have outlasted tool truck brand tools and straight up embarrassed them. The best bit driver set you can get in my opinion comes from mac but that's a huge difference in price point. Craftsman has went to crap since sears went out of business. A hammer is a hammer is a hammer. Pocket sharpies for the win. I just bought a Olight for the reversible clip. Those pliers are straight up junk, grab you a set of mini knipex, they have inverted teeth and extremely good grip. That cobalt ratcheting screwdriver blew my mind that is good engineering. I loved this video and that's why I had so much to say and I really hope you don't think I'm badmouthing you in anyway I know you had to work with a budget. I'm a mechanic so when I see crap tools I know they are crap tools. Looking forward to watching more videos from you.

[@Andan60]

Great finds, especially the Kobalt 4mm driver. Now that you have a 3D printer, you could possibly mod the driver by printing a tube with threads on it to allow you to store the longer bits inside the driver.

[@thewatcher611]

I have a driver similar to the Craftsman pen style. The reason that it's not grippy, is that it won't actually handle that much torque without slipping the bit inside the holder. Then your driver may crack and never grip at all. I do have the Kobalt 4mm driver and the handle is suberb. Its like it holds tighter and tighter the harder you pull, but super easy if you disengage the lock.

[@tatertotsandbattlebots]

Sometimes you can find the Milwaukee 6 in 1 for around $12 when HD does their Milwaukee clearances. Also it has a +1 blade storage that a lot of people don't seek to notice. Just FYI for anyone who happens to see this. Makes the Milwaukee a lot more appealing in my opinion

[@censusgary]

Write In The Rain also sells waterproof pens, which work well with the waterproof notebooks. I don’t know if Lowes sells the pens, though.

[@maxlvledc]

Their pens are made by Fisher then rebanded. Still quite good

[@censusgary]

@@maxlvledc I think they sell them as Fisher pens, so they aren’t even rebranded.

[@mariozogbo790]

Love this series 🎉🎉🎉

[@gonzalez7805]

Whats the flashcard system 🧐

[@incognitoedc]

When the Nite Ize gear ties came out many years ago, I jumped on the band wagon. But I found with repeated use the metal piece inside the rubber snapped in every one. And it didn't take much either. They are probably ok if tied around something and not repeatedly opened and closed. I have not used them since. I wonder if this flaw has been improved. I doubt it as I do t see them used by content makers anymore. Budget gear is great to a certain extent, but I can't help but wonder how long these items in your video will last with frequent use. My experience is that budget gear usually does not last. For example, what about the quality of the Craftsman bits? How well do they stand up when used compared to say WIHA bits? Please do a followup video on this gear after you have used these items for at least a couple of months. I would like to know how well this stuff holds up. My experience with Kobalt branded tools has not been great. Mostly its crap.

[@maxlvledc]

I doubt I can put enough wear of these items personally to get an effective amount of testing done. But I agree about quality.

[@bobbybobman3073]

Ever wanted a pair of EDC scissors that aren't the crappy ones on a multi tool? Look into folding/ sliding scissors, huge step up in usability, and online you should be able to find some for like $5 or less.

[@maxlvledc]

I tested the fiskars ones, and they are awesome

[@amyduro1967]

That double ratchet thing is very cool.

[@Rich_EDC]

What's the best edc store? I know many is a mixture of stuff but is there one that's your go to? Or mainly just online for the vast availability

[@maxlvledc]

Nothing is good for edc I've found yet.

[@JoeGallantChurchComms]

Love this series, can’t wait to EDC the next one

[@SpaceFrawg]

I'll have to try the index cards (be here tomorrow). I've been using stitched thin note pads with graph lines, I get the bigger ones then cut them to fit my shirt pocket but, they're not all weather. Rain is not really an issue for me but, sweat will soon be.

[@reikyfoxxe1847]

I have the craftsman screwdriver. carried it for years in my pocket organizer. i cut the rings that retain the driver and the craftsman logo at the top off with a saw to make it more compact and just carry the driver in a pen slot.

[@stevemastbaum]

I looked at the kobalt 4mm screw driver but I wasn’t sure if the chrome plated bits would be brittle. I went with the craftsman.

[@davidnoirot4255]

I have that same nitize doohickey and yes it does catch on your pocket. However, i moved it to my wallet and its still with me everywhere and gets used often.

[@trekzilladmc]

Definitely do Menards. Out of the big three home centers, it's my favorite and they have so much there! It's one of those stores where I go in for one thing and find myself looking at everything else.

[@jessz900]

I'm definitely picking up that double ratcheting driver. Kobalt makes some seriously good tools they shouldn't be overlooked. Most of my power tools are kobalt and I love them.

[@preppingpenguin]

Thanks for the video ended up getting half the list yesterday and happy with all of them those kobalt screwdrivers most of all

[@RyanBissell]

There is a version of the Milwaukee fastback (and I don't mean the 6-in-1) that has additional multiple blade storage.

[@geico1975]

I work at Lowes, and I know this was about $10 or less tools, but if one's budget can increase another $10 or so check out LENOX brand at Lowes, a very good and strudy brand IMO. For example, the LENOX LX250 vs Milwaukee FASTBACK Utility Knife, as wel as many other tools. IRWIN tools are a winner too. The one brand at Lowes I'm indifferent about is Craftsman and they're not a bad tool brand I own some Craftsman stuff, it's just Kobalt is a budget friendly Lowes brand and everything is backed and guarnteed by Lowes. If you buy a Kobalt tool at Lowes and it breaks a year or two later, take it back and pick out another one. My point though, is why have two budget brands competing in the same store/

[@ucitymetalhead]

That 4mm bit driver and case looks useful for me.

[@ricker76er]

I have a similar Milwaukee utility knife. But that Irwin looks really nice. I may have to check it out.

[@thedeaderer8791]

I have a tpt slide that I attach to my belt loop with one of those nite ize key bungee things. It stays in my fifth pocket always and it's right there when I need it. I use it for most cutting tasks leaving my pocket knives good and sharp for bigger tasks. Seriously u have to try it ull never go back

[@NicsCards]

There are multiple different versions of the fast back that have the features you mentioned. Metal handles, blade storage, multiple locking points...

[@jwarehouse1]

Great gear! The Nite Ize DooHicKey Ratchet is also around $10.......They have some nice stuff for cheap!

[@datamike00]

the kobalt 4mm quick-load driver mechanism is really good. Lowes used to have a quick-load handle for standard size bits, but was discontinued, I'm lucky to still have one hanging around

[@jakeflannery3363]

I use that Irwin knife daily at work, but keep my fast back nice and clean for after work carry 👍

[@Heizenberg32]

I owned the Kobalt 2x driver for about 48 hours. The gears / ratcheting action was too rough for my taste. Even in this video the sound made me cringe! I returned it and picked up the Kobalt 24 in 1 driver instead. It is like the 4mm driver you show here, but with a larger Chuck that accepts both 4 mm and quarter inch bits, and a fatter handle that holds double-ended quarter inch bits inside. It is a chonky boy. But it is the best selection of bits I've ever had in a multi bit driver. T6 through T25, and Ph000 through Ph3.

[@AlphaOmegaKnight77658]

I have that Craftsman precision driver set myself. I actually used a little device that can make bits magnetic and used it on this. Not perfect but it kinda works lol. I also am planning to start leather working and I think the utility cutters that are at an angle would feel more comfortable to use. I have the 6 in 1 but it would feel kinda bulky to use.

[@johnbrowning7722]

dollar general would be interesting, seeing what you can find that would work in a pinch if you don't have a big box store around

[@maxlvledc]

Good idea!

[@coyote4936]

what are the flash cards you mentioned instead of a notepad?

[@edwardfletcher7790]

We need Lowe's in Australia ! We're getting shafted only having a single large HW store chain ! (Bunnings)

[@maxlvledc]

Yep

[@brolicanklesanonymous]

The Milwaukee stuff is kind of weird. Only like, one of the fastbacks are metal, and it's the one with the blade storage, and the storage compartment itself is plastic. I could see the release on the Irwin wearing out though

[@josephp.3149]

Irwin retractable utility knife not available at my local lowes and not available on their website for $6

[@jamesmartin6546]

If you have a Menards around check them. Theres many here in the midwest.

[@d2cuadrados510]

I really like shopping for tools there, but my local Lowe's rarely has certain tools in stock. You go to their knives section and all you see is 1 or 2 knives and... some Leatherman wave plus that have been sitting there for like a year now I think.

[@consideritdunn691]

Hey the Milwaukee actually does have a spare blade storage, you need to look a little harder!

[@simezra]

That double drive screw driver looks so handy!

[@brolicanklesanonymous]

Hey man, don't know how much it matters to you but it seems the steelman bit bar is no longer available. Maybe take that short down? I keep getting it shown to me so there's likely a lot of people getting disappointed when they can't actually buy it

[@mikeymoody]

I been using that kind of Irwin utility knife for quite a while at work and have yet to find one better for the money

[@timothyvolkers5343]

I love Zac in the wild he just released a new video about very large folding pocket knives like the Cold Steel Demko AD10

[@maxlvledc]

Watched it, loved it

[@williamwilson3145]

The Milwaukee does have a place to put an extra blade because I have one!

[@maxlvledc]

Hmm, I need to check agian

[@williamwilson3145]

@@maxlvledc it’s kinda hidden i will see if i can send picture

[@tomturbuckle0076]

This one maybe a stretch, Fleet Farm and Ace Hardware.

[@brianjensen6724]

Do you have any Menards stores near you?

[@McRootbeer]

Can the Craftsman precision driver take standard 4mm bits? Can you remove the bit holder from the handle?

[@maxlvledc]

No and no sadly, it's an all in 1 package

[@kevingok]

Can anyone find that Kobalt screwdriver set on Lowes? The only one I see has 5 double-ended bits whereas the one he shows has 7.

[@Dabton]

Ace Hardware would be a good one to do, if you have one locally.

[@nivedhaceaay3453]

Have you thought about doing an budget mini tool from no name brand seeing if there is any good ones.

[@FunkBaz]

Other than the Double Drive Screwdriver there is a 6:1 ratio driver.

[@harunomiya]

Excellent video. I will definitely get some things for my own kit

[@troygilliland9485]

I wasn't too sure about a Lowe's run. Sure, you could get some serviceable small edc tools, but knives and the rest, meh, so I almost skipped this video. I'm glad I didn't the Wiha set and the Kobalt mini toolbox were new to me, and now they're on my next shopping list. Seriously, these places need to send you a little backsheesh or the like.

[@dankolar6066]

Consider a “farm” store, like Tractor Supply or Orscheln’s. These places are meant for broad spectrum browsing.

[@pokesly-az6280]

Thought you were going to grab that pepper 🌶 spray 😄

[@ZGoddessLola]

Like a kid in a candy store ❤

[@maxlvledc]

Yep! My daughter calls it the "Big Boy Store"

[@ZGoddessLola]

@@maxlvledc I agree. But I also know by heart as a professional. That we get attracted what makes our lives easier and more fun while performing our daily tasks

[@billjohnson69]

15:44 STEER CLEAR OF THIS SCREWDRIVER! I have had to warranty 6 of them over the 2 years I have had this horrible driver. It sounds like a great idea, but you will strip the gears off it in a heartbeat. At least they have a lifetime warranty, but this thing spent more time broken riding around in my truck waiting to go back to Lowe’s than it ever did in service. I finally just gave up on it and broke down and bought a SnapOn ratcheting screwdriver and am way happier with it.

[@MrGearhead09]

The milwaukee stores a blade or two in the liner

[@McRootbeer]

Maybe do Costco and Sam's club?

[@elijahyoung7372]

I'd love to see a video on what you can get at tractor supply company

[@Spanky8402]

How about Ace Hardware? I think Target has a hardware section as well, I think. I would say Meijer but I think Indiana, Ohio and Michigan are the only States with Meijer.

[@miguelcabral1836]

I would buy those pliers and that tool wrap thing. I’d just buy the pliers to put the rubber grips on my dad’s old ass pliers from the 70s.

[@goliath9081]

Great review of products.

[@matthewlaperriere8046]

Nextool has a new tool called the gemini neat little tool

[@tonycosta3302]

Ace Hardware

[@CMBPhotoVideo]

Next is menards

[@francissobotka8725]

The craftsman driver set is good but the bits are soft.

[@marcmenton8063]

How about tractor supply?

[@adawolf9483]

Great products! Personally I'd rather modify the cap of the Kobalt screwdriver than cutting the long bits.

[@jquantum23]

The ratchet screwdriver sale says ends April 12th on site I believe...

[@Ashton.everydaycarry]

I have that craftsman 4mm driver and bit kit and use it all the time, and do often carry it in my pocket as part of my edc. Great size and has a great bit selection.

[@gilgameshmcballin]

From my experience, pretty much every marker including sharpie pro is incapable of actually marking a wet/oily surface, despite their claims. I've gone to paint sticks and similar for that application. (Just my 2 cents from working in restaurants and railroads)

[@jessongarcia6099]

the previous model fastback utility knife was far superior to the one in the video. i have owned two of the knives shown here and with both, the action was sticky. also the composite handle is actually a bonus imho, i preferred it to metal. another thing, the irwin is kinda ugly and is also way thicker. the lack of blade storage does kinda suck, but thats the price you pay for the slim design.

[@justarando]

Next, do Tractor Supply