Toolkit for a Survival/Bug-Out Backpack, Prototype 1

[@blaiooo]

The EDC legend has done it again.

[@Welter87]

So many incredibly good ideas all in one video ... I'm positively overwhelmed. Amazing!

[@sweetiepi]

Your channel is perfect! Perhaps My favorite KZbin channel.❤ I wish you posted more often!

[@MeZillch]

Thanks

[@pauljcohen2007]

I never cease to be amazed by just how much you can fit into a small kit. I love your ideas and I have mimicked many of them in the past. I just find it amazing what you can do with so much in such a tiny amount of space. Please keep these coming!

[@PiLLO360]

You do anything like this?

[@pauljcohen2007]

@@PiLLO360 yes. I love trying out different ways to make small kits. This creator’s content makes that much easier.

[@boeing-lt4el]

Everytime you post i'm excited! Glad you are still making videos, your ideas are unique on KZbin. 10/10 entertainment value!

[@MinstrelOnTheRun]

Another great video. Thanks for spotlighting that Minimo pen @ 13:32 I added one to my cart as a bit of a joke, but it comes with a card-shaped holder (I nearly threw away) that allows for super convenient wallet carry!

[@PlanetG-jd7fe]

As a former electronics technician, I applaud your dedication!

[@billykreger9765]

Well done sir. Your attention to detail is a welcomed trait

[@unfi6798]

Always the best combination making it ever so functional. Cheers mate from Australia.

[@realwarriorscholar]

I’m glad you’re still making these vids!

[@DougPalumbo]

Woo Hoo! Another excellent video! Thanks for all the great ideas and information!

[@britainreynolds7365]

I love these so much. Thanks for sharing. The spy kits are great as well!

[@markbray2988]

Love your work Sir... you have inspired me so much over the years.

[@napster7825]

Your kits are so well thought out. Thanks for what you do.

[@PlanetG-jd7fe]

I haven’t seen those, but they sound intriguing.

[@blazerbarrel2]

Wow a real thinker and problem solver you are ! Now i am going to be a follower and keep lists for this stuff . Very useful !

[@cecilm3720]

Glad that you’re back. Just a few days ago I was eyeing the Cobra XS. Will enjoy your video a little later. (PS: your quick deploy paracord bracelet is still the best design ever.)

[@MeZillch]

Thanks. If at all possible I recommend either the slightly larger 125mm long or 150mm long Knipex "water pump" pliers because you can get a full grip on them, unlike the 100mm long XS, where only three fingers fit.

[@cecilm3720]

@@MeZillch Thanks for sharing.

[@OzRock59]

Do you have a video on your tic tac bit kits. Great idea 💡

[@MeZillch]

It's a three part video starting here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/haDWeqWrmLOqiac

[@TacticalPlus]

nice! a lot of useful and interesting things

[@matthewtaylor3301]

The legend is back

[@Traderjoe]

It’s really well thought out and amazing it can all fit in these cases from those tool kits. I have seen some really nice cases for fishing kits that often even have a silicone seal around them in the fishing isles in Walmart and places like that, sporting goods stores etc. But of course they are pricey.

[@MeZillch]

Thanks. Watch out though, I've tested some of those silicone ring sealed kits and they are not all 100% bullet-proof water protection from submersion, so I thought I'd mention it. One such kit, marketed as a survival tin by BCB (?), has rivets on the clamp/clasp which leak, for example.

[@sosteve9113]

Agreed there is some thoughtful thinking going into the kit

[@chrisslater7695]

Great survival kit I love it very well put together great video and ferry informative thanks

[@MeZillch]

TIP: Don't forget to register at olightstore to get their FREE gift I mentioned in the video, usually an i3E flashlight, during their next sale! [Well, usually they require $5 for the shipping charge if you're not buying anything else. Colors vary and I make no promises they'll keep doing this nice promo every sale.] I have no affiliation with them, by the way.

[@davidlord5664]

Good tip on putting those silica packets in your kits you want to keep dry. I’m gonna have to add some of those to afew of my kits. Good call bud. And here I got a whole bunch of those just sitting in my garage.

[@paulnihil1867]

Most impressive! The only thing that came to mind was maybe a couple of alligator clips?

[@rmsg7504]

Love your kits! Best video channel for edc

[@dgunearthed7859]

It might not be a "survival kit", but swap out some of the junk drawer stuff for a space blanket, a real signal mirror, a swirl-pack container, a bic mini, and swap out the Sanremu knife with one in a previous video with the saw included, and man....NOT a criticism just an observation friend. Thank you. You're always a teacher and an inspiration.

[@Tenkgard]

12:30 you can also use the "guitar" pick, to squeegee an air bubble trapped when replacing a new screen guard for a phone.

[@MeZillch]

Good one! I hate those bubbles. [Also good for applying inner car windshield stickers, I'd think.]

[@HorstMichel-mh7gv]

Good to see you still using the heavy green wire.

[@MeZillch]

Shirt hanger "poking wire" ( I always tuck in even the smallest of my tool boxes) have saved my butt on more than one occasion.

[@clearshine7715]

@@MeZillchwhat gauge copper wire are you using? Love the idea!

[@MeZillch]

@@clearshine7715 solid core 14AWG AC wiring

[@johnhicks3797]

I have always enjoyed watching your videos and it's exciting to see some new videos. I found a pen and pencil that Zebra makes that are the smallest I have seen the mini mechanical pencil I believe it's the TS-3 they are very compact the pencil even has an eraser and cap you should check it out you can also store a bit larger shrink tube on the knipex plier handles.

[@BeercanBushcraft]

Very well done mate 👍 Enjoyed that 👍 Good to see you back in action 😀 If you get a paracord loop (knotted. About the same length as the hacksaw blade) and fit it to the hacksaw blade (cutting on the pull), it works as a Very Effective handle. Also use a hacksaw blade with 'fine' teeth, much easier to cut and control when it's so short. I've been using this method in model making since 1971. You can also turn the point into an xacto modelling knife (your point is upside down for that). Cheers mate, all the best to you and yours 👍 🍻🍻🍻

[@MeZillch]

Nice ideas, thanks.

[@jack.charlesc4750]

What a job mate !!!!

[@ericdpeerik3928]

You're a next level tool nerd. I straight up subscribed.

[@mister_stang]

Not sure if you've seen them before, but I would LOVE to see what you could come up with using the Infinity Tool from Modl Outdoors. It's a band of some type of rubber that you can use for lots of things, and you can even wear the smaller version on the wrist. I've seen people make phone holders for photography with an Infinity Tool and a stick, or replace broken straps on a flip flop, use as a hair tie, an emergency belt, etc. They come in 8" and 16" lengths. I keep them with me all the time, and they're great. You should check them out, they even have a 2.0 version coming out now with things like hooks to make it more useful.

[@nomad211d]

That was great! Thanks for sharing.

[@sosteve9113]

Some good thinking ,wel thought out kit indeed

[@arielconci9211]

I love your work.

[@JimBobZee]

Looks like a handy kit to have, I would add a few security Torx bits. These bits are good for taking apart my cable box so I can blow the dust out of it. KZbin won't let me zoom in on your bits so I can't see them all clearly.

[@MeZillch]

There are Torx security bits: T6H, T7H, T8H, T9H, T10H, T15H, and T20H in the KREBS yellow kit (I just checked). Bits differ by brand though. One of my black kits also includes T25H, but the other black kit has no security bits at all.

[@karikovacs3824]

Hey, very good video as always!

[@petrklic7064]

Excellent EDC videos ! Will you make video about EDC-wallet ? For me all my EDC kits have one disadvantage: i often forget them at home. But never wallet.

[@MeZillch]

Thanks. Yes, some of my earlier videos discuss the same concept, that survival kits are only good if you actually have them on you, even when you least expect needing them, and since you already carry these things every day they should the basis of the overall design: wallet, watch/bracelet, and keys. For wallet designs you might like this video about the "flat pack" . kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYG1eYeFnqmIjpI

[@Crangaso]

The Tic-Tac bit driver holder is genuis.

[@lightinthedark_]

Leatherman bit driver works better if you leave one arm all the way open. Feels much more like a proper screwdriver. Keep the plier head itself in the side of the arm you're not using.

[@willyfermin]

MeZillch .... tus videos son grandiosos, me encanta la forma en cómo los presentas y su delívery. Muchas gracias por compartir. Admiro tu trabajo.

[@MeZillch]

Gracias.

[@fintasticfinn4648]

Do a spy kit video?

[@MeZillch]

Thanks for all the great comments, everyone!

[@gianfrancopetitti]

Ongoing inspiration... thanks! 🤓

[@user-vl8sh7ih8c]

Thanks for the video. Your kit is has a very interesting design / setup. I guess I'm wondering what percentage of the bits you will actually use? Could the space the bits take up be reduced and used in other ways? Thanks again.

[@MeZillch]

Space could be reallocated but if the bits you like don't happen to be clustered together the problem would be the labeling on the plastic would have to be ignored and you would move all the bits you like all to, say, the top. I think the concept to all these bits, even though I typically only use maybe 10% of them, is to be prepared for some new situation down the road, in the field, you aren't accustomed to.

[@MrLandphill]

rock on, that kit is awesome.

[@OregonMike]

Great toolkit, you are an inspiration. If you use a AAA battery powered flashlight, the only battery to use is the energizer ultimate lithium. Never leaks and battery stays charged up to 20 years. Great for kits that are tucked away and not used often. P.s. where do you find the super glue at? I have been using the harbor freight super glue, but it is larger and sometimes does not fit.

[@MeZillch]

Thanks. I think I bought the super glue online, probably from Amazon. I indeed use lithium AAA for all the reasons you mentioned and also because they are lighter weight, compared to all other formulations.

[@ucitymetalhead]

Maybe the single use tubes of crazy glue would be small enough?

[@MeZillch]

Yes, the one you see in the vid is from a batch of single use ones.@@ucitymetalhead

[@bepwad]

[@felipeduriez]

I Love your vídeos ❤

[@l...]

Check torque adapter from sloky

[@TacticalPlus]

cobra knipex is overrated. got one for myself, but found it of little use.

[@GMTD11]

Preview looks like you just 3D print specials tray for all tools what you need. Actually good hack, but i better wanna see process how to cut/melt plastic to have all this place to fixed carry tools.

[@MeZillch]

The complete process is SUPER simple and described in just 20 seconds, starting here: 16:48 (I didn't bother to do any refining like sanding/melting, since this is just a prototype, but thanks for the good idea! 😀)

[@grimecrimetime]

Are those tackle boxes?

[@MeZillch]

They are similar but marketed as "precision tool repair kits for cellpohones and laptops"

[@knghtbrd]

I dunno how many guitar picks I'd include into a "survival" kit, but I'd want a couple! I might forego the disposable plastic case opener pry tools and just go for a metal shim like an iSesame clone. The case openers are supposed to avoid marring the plastic but in a survival situation I'm more worried about getting the thing open without destroying the snaps so I don't have to waste resources like tape or glue closing them back up. A few scratches I don't care about. I'd probably aim for fewer do-more bits. Do I really need Gamebit driver capacity? Maybe? Probably not. TicTac bit storage would give you more room in that box for other tools on the driver side which might be worthwhile. Also, there are double-ended 4mm bits-but they don't fit most 4mm drivers, same way that the double-ended quarter inch Wiha bits don't, with similar workarounds.

[@CariElswick-lk4fl]

Very cool..

[@ucitymetalhead]

I had a couple of the boxes from the worx electric screwdriver that I think could make a good kit of some sort. Oh god i have a powerpint too and the scissors are the worst part of it absolutely useless.

[@marko11kram]

can you give us links to the various kits you started with? you said in the vid you would. I've followed you on and off for years, but for us viewers to replicate your work w/o having the links to the starting kuts is frustrating

[@MeZillch]

From the notes below the video: The Yellow kit in the video is made by Krebs and for a black kit consider a "NECAMOCU Precision Screwdriver Set, Professional Grade 115 in 1 Magnetic Repair Tool Kit for Electronics". [I usually avoid providing direct hyperlinks because otherwise people might think I receive a kickback from clicking them].

[@MrPsiman]

where is your new 2023 Winter Magic Alox Cadet ?

[@MeZillch]

A SAK without scissors is like a day with no sunshine, IMHO.

[@slickheisenberg8208]

The day you will discover what could be done with 3d printing, your mind will be blown. ;)

[@MeZillch]

I'm tempted, but from my perspective that's sort of "cheating". The goal with my projects/videos is usually not pointing out "Look at what you can own", but rather "Look at what you can construct, re-purpose, and re-cycle for little or no money". Furthermore part of me optimistically hopes there's some poor, disadvantaged teenager somewhere in the world watching my videos who will be inspired to make these things. Other than the rare use of a $29 electric drill (usually used only to make an optional keychain attachment point), everything else in my videos is made with simple, affordable, non-electric hand tools only, which even teenagers in third-world countries can hopefully get their hands on.

[@williamsowers6076]

Nice video. Long time no see.

[@tonycosta3302]

You need a 3D printer so you can build custom cases or case inserts.

[@bravo_the_broken4003]

Olight is having a sale coming up in a day or 2 where they are giving away some lights for free

[@MeZillch]

Yes, thanks for bringing it up. I assume their typical promo I mention in the video will apply. 21:19 [I have no affiliation with them.]

[@bravo_the_broken4003]

@@MeZillch it sure will, you can get i1r pro for existing costumers and i3e if you are new

[@IAMGWH1]

OCD to the rescue! But if it works it works! & I subscribed (I think I’m OCD) lol 😂😊

[@ShaneC2788]

Excellent

[@bushforme]

Love the channel! It won't let me subscribe to all notifications??

[@FirstDagger]

No joking once you have used Victorinox Scissors you won't like any other Swiss Army knife or multitool scissors

[@MeZillch]

I love them. Even the tiny ones are amazingly good.

[@unitedstatesirie7431]

I will not carry a pry bar any shorter than 8" inches ⛏ I carry a titanium pry bar.

[@HabitualButtonPusher]

You are very bad for my wallet….lol

[@MeZillch]

These pre-fab precision screwdriver cellphone/laptop repair kits only cost around $12-$16, so not too bad.

[@escapetherace1943]

you don't need security bits for a screwdriver in a survival/bug out situation 🤣this is more like a small electronics repairsman's kit. Where is your 1st and second lighter, your ferro rod or magnesium block? Where is a tarp, a small shovel, a water filter? Your cordage, fish line, and hooks? Also snare wire. None of these trinkets will help you 'survive.' This is an EDC kit not a bug out kit

[@MeZillch]

You must have missed my point 4:59 that this is a prototype of a multi-purpose repair/tool kit I happen to personally store in my survival/bug-out backpack, but it itself is NOT a survival kit, so holding survival kit items like a tarp or a water filter is silly. Those are items which one might carry in the main survival kit, but not a tool box.

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