Compact tool sets

[Woods247]

This keeps coming across my FB feed: https://www.atlas46.com/products.html#!/Yorktown-Tool-Roll/p/88260008

It looks nice but I’d rather buy Blue Ridge products at that price point.

 

[koozy]

That looks like a well thought out item. It’s too large and would be too heavy for my current use, but if I were overlanding and needed all my tools in tow and compact, I’d seriously consider it.


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[sullybosco]

That Blueridge is nice, the materials used look similar to my Kriega Tool Roll, which is also very durable. I've had mine for about ~10 yrs. now.

I got it as part of my motorcycle tool gear, as it was compact enough to take along with me.

One of the features I appreciate are the hook and loop straps. They provide some sort of organization and a home for my tools. It's so accommodating that I gave up my dedicated screw drivers which I find that I really don't use that much for a multi-use driver and added more tools today to make it an 85 piece kit. I've updated my photos above. The hook/loop straps helps in accounting for all of my tools to make sure I didn't forget something behind. Small things in the pouch tend to get forgotten over time. I forget what I have in there until I empty it out, like my valve stem tool.

The socket sizes you mention are pretty common and good to have in general. What I’ve found really useful are my picks, especially the 45-degree one I use for releasing electrical security release clips and pulling metal cowl clips. It’s also good to have a small t-socket set for the Fiesta. Some things, like the headlight screw, you can get away with using a flathead because it has provisions for it, but some screws require a t-socket—and if you don’t have one, it’s game over. Whenever I’ve had questions about tools or needed replacements, I’ve found worx customer service really helpful.
I don't have any 1/2" tools in there. Anything that require 1/2" is usually for chassis/suspension and for those types of jobs I do at home. I do have several extensions for 3/8" and 1/4", this allows me to create a needed length if I'm not at home.

I’m definitely with you on keeping tool sets simple and compact! Having a well-rounded, portable set like yours makes on-the-go repairs so much easier, especially for something like the Fiesta ST where space and convenience matter. I usually keep a similar sized kit with the essentials—ratchets, sockets, screwdrivers, and a few specialty bits. Love the idea of having 90% of what you need all in one place. What’s your go-to tool in that set for the most common repairs?