Packing List - Field Tool Kit

You may not need all these for all projects – use this as a guide to jog your memory for potential tools you may want to bring.

Mechanical Tools

• Drive / Wrench / Hammer
  • Drivers 
    • Screw driver, small: Klein Tools 32581 4-in-1 Electronics Screwdriver 
    • Screw driver, large: Klein Tools 32500 11-in-1 Screwdriver 
    • Nut drivers: Klein Tools 32807MAG 7-in-1 Nut Driver
    • Hex driver set, standard & metric: Bondhus 20199 Balldriver L-Wrench DoublePK
  • Pliers
    • Groove lock pliers: IRWIN Pliers 6-inch 4935351, IRWIN Pliers 8-Inch 2078108
    • Locking pliers: IRWIN Original Locking Pliers, Long Nose  4-Inch 1602L3
    • Slip joint pliers: IRWIN Pliers 8-Inch 2078408
    • Needle nose pliers: IRWIN Long Nose Pliers 6 Inch 2078216
    • Diagonal cutting pliers: IRWIN Diagonal Cutting Pliers 6-Inch  2078306
  • Wrenches & Sockets
    • Adjustable wrenches: IRWIN Adjustable Wrench 6-Inch GIDDS2286372, IRWIN Adjustable Wrench 8-Inch 2078608
    • Socket adapters, square reducer/expander: NEIKO 30249A Socket Adapter Set
    • Socket adapters, hex to square: DEWALT 3-pc Socket Adapter DW2541IR, DW2542IR, DW2547IR
    • Ratchet handle: DEWALT Ratchet 3/8-Inch Drive DWMT81097
    • Ratchet socket set: DEWALT Socket Set 1/4-Inch & 3/8-Inch Drive SAE/Metric 34-Piece DWMT73804
    • Ratcheting wrench set: DEWALT Combination Ratchet Wrench SAE DWMT74733
    • Torque wrench: TEKTON 1/4 Inch Drive Dual-Direction Click Torque Wrench (10-150 in.-lb.) TRQ21101
    • Universal socket: generic universal socket
    • Pipe wrench: generic pipe wrench
  • Hammer
    • Hammer: IRWIN Hammer, Fiberglass, General Purpose, Claw, 16 oz. 1954889
    • Rubber mallet: TEKTON 16 oz. Fiberglass Handle Rubber Mallet 30603
    • Metal mallet: ESTWING Drilling/Crack Hammer - 3-Pound Sledge, MRF3LB
  • Tweezers
    • Ceramic tweezers: generic ceramic tweezers non-conductive
    • Electronics tweezers: generic precision tweezers set
    • Cross grip tweezers: generic cross grip tweezers set
• Drill
  • Drill 
    • Drill driver: DEWALT DCD991B, DEWLAT DCD996B
    • Impact driver: DEWALT DCF885
    • Batteries: DEWALT DCB201, DEWALT DCB205, DEWALT DCB606
    • Charger: DEWALT
  • Drill Bits & Accessories
    • Drill screwdriver bit set: DEWALT Screwdriver Bit Set 45-Piece DW2166
    • Drill bit set: DEWALT DW1361
    • Step drill bit set: NEIKO 10181A Step Drill Bit Set
    • Allen Wrench Drill Bit Set: 12pc Set Baker and Bolt
    • Center hole punch: NEIKO 02638A 5-Inch Automatic Center Punch
    • V-drill guide: Big Gator Tools STD1000DGNP V-Drill Guide
  • Tap
    • Tap set: IRWIN 80187 All-Purpose Bit with Tap 13 Piece Set
    • Hand tap: IRWIN T-Handle 1/4-Inch Capacity Tap Wrench 12001  
• Cut
  • Knife
    • X-Acto knife: ELMERS X-Acto Retract-A-Blade Knife
    • Box cutter knife: WORKPRO Premium Utility Knife
  • Shears
    • Wire flush cutters: Klein Tools D275-5 Pliers, Diagonal Cutting Pliers
    • Multipurpose shears: ARES 32005 7 1/2-Inch Multi-Purpose Shears
    • Metal shears / tin snips: Hurricane 10 Inch Aviation Tin Snips
    • Wire cutter / Threaded Bolt Cutter: IRWIN Wire Stripping Tool / Wire Cutter, 8-Inch (2078309)
  • Files
    • Metal File: 4-in-1 Multi-Function Rasp File 8 inch
    • Sand paper: generic sand paper
    • Deburring tool: generic deburring tool
  • Cut 
    • Oscillating multi-tool: DEWALT DCS354
    • Multi-tool blades: DEWALT Oscillating Tool Blades Kit, 5-Piece (DWA4216) 
  • Saw
    • Hack saw: GreatNeck 80070 True Close Quarter Hacksaw, generic full hack saw
    • Wood saw: generic wood saw
• Measure
  • Measure
    • Calipers: Vernier Caliper 6” Stainless Steel Non Digital 
    • Machinist ruler: 6 in & 12 in - standard $ metric
    • Tape measure: generic 25 ft 
    • Measuring reel: DEWALT Tape Measure, Closed Case, 100-Foot
    • Level: Kapro - 245 Mini Level
    • Hand scale: generic 0-100 lbs weigh luggage etc.
    • Square: IRWIN Combo Square 6-Inch 1794468
    • Scale: generic small scale
  • See
    • Pen light: Streamlight 66134 or Streamlight 66118
    • Head lamp: Petzl Tikkina
    • Magnifying tool: generic magnifying reading glasses
  • Mark 
    • Marker (wide, thin): SHARPIE Permanent Markers Variety Pack
    • Marker (deep): DIXON Industrial REACH- Deep Hole Permanent Marker
    • Pencil (industrial): FastCap Fatboy Extreme Carpenter/Mechanical Pencil
    • Notebook: Rite-In-The-Rain
• Hold
  • Clamps 
    • Bar clamp: IRWIN QUICK-GRIP Bar Clamp One-Handed Mini 6-Inch 1964742
    • C clamp: IRWIN QUICK-GRIP C Clamp, 4-Inch (225104)
  • Vice 
    • Drill press vice: IRWIN Drill Press Vise, 4.5” Jaw Capacity
    • PCB holder: generic small vice
• Consumables
  • Batteries
    • Rechargeable AA
    • Rechargeable AAA
    • Rechargeable 9v
    • Battery charger
  • Tape
    • Electrical tape: super 33+
    • Duct tape: generic
    • Pipe sealant tape: generic
    • Packing tape
  • Glue
    • Epoxy: Scotch-Weld DP270
    • Epoxy: JB Weld water weld
    • Super Glue: Loctite super glue
    • Hot glue
  • Tie
    • Zip tie
    • Para-cord
  • Lubricant
    • Oil 
    • WD 40
  • Clean
    • Alcohol
    • Wipes 
    • Microfiber
    • Rubber gloves
  • Hardware
    • Nuts
    • Bolts 
    • Washers 
    • Hose clamps

Electrical Tools

• Electronics Tools
  • Measure
    • Multimeter
    • Cables: test probes, hooks clips, alligator clips, banana plugs
  • Power supply
    • Adjustable power supply
    • Constant ac-dc voltage power bricks (ie. wall wart) (5v, 12v, 24v)
  • Function generator, oscilloscope
• Soldering & Wiring
  • Soldering
    • Soldering iron: usb-c iron, usb c power source, iron holder, iron cleaner
    • Solder: solder flux, solder sucker, soldering wick
  • Heat shrink
    • Heat gun
    • Heat shrink
  • Wiring
    • Multi-core wire (typically 16-24 guage)
    • Wire cutters
    • Wire strippers
  • Crimping & Connectors
    • Crimps
    • Wire terminal connectors: ring, quick disk, butt connector
    • Wire crimping tools: molex, ethernet, circular, etc.
  • Test 
    • Bread board
    • Solid core wire
  • Work Station
    • Solder Mat
    • Anti-Static ESD Mat
• Cables / Adapters
  • USB
    • USB-to-RS232: FTDI USB-RS232-WE-1800-BT-0.0 Cable, USB to RS232 Serial
    • USB-to-TTL
    • USB-A to USB-C
    • USB-A to USB-B
    • USB-to-Ethernet
  • Ethernet
    • Ethernet cable
    • Ethernet switchbox
    • Ethernet female to female adapter
• Misc 
  • Electrical wire, heat shrink
  • Connectors (eg molex): crimps, connectors
  • Components: resistors, capacitors, led, transistors, dc-dc voltage converters 

Rope & Rigging Kit

• Rigging Lines
  • Rope
    • Dynamic
    • Static
    • Webbing
    • Sling (nylon loop)
    • Prussik loop
  • Straps
    • Cam strap / NRS strap
    • Ratchet strap / Cargo strap
  • Repair
    • Splice kit
    • Cable grip
• Rigging Hardware
  • Carabiners
    • Locking carabiner
    • Non-locking carabiner
    • Mini carabiner
  • Pulleys etc.
    • Single pulley / Snatch block
    • Double pulley
    • Swivel block
  • Shackles
    • Shackle
    • Quick link
    • Quick release / Snap shackle
    • Quick connector / Frog Cable
    • Slip hook
  • Misc
    • Quick release
    • Ascender
    • Progress capture
    • Belay device
    • Rope clamp
    • Cord lock
    • Knife
  • Anchors
    • Rock anchor
    • Snow anchor
• Harness
  • Climbing harness
  • Towing harness

General Lab Supplies

• Power
  • Power strip with surge protector, 
  • Power extension cable
  • Batteries: spare standard batteries (AA, AAA, C, D) (rechargeable), battery charger
  • Inverter: DC to AC inverter for car
  • Adapters: plug adapters, 240v to 120v voltage converter, 240v to 120v voltage converter 
• Portable Lab
  • Portable table and chairs as needed