Altoids Tin...mini emergency pocket, Under seat

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I don't keep it in an altoids tin, but i keep some big zip ties, paracord, a gerber, a knife, bike's tool kit, hair ties (these are pretty useful too), and usually some kind of tape on me when i'm on my bike.

With those things, i can usually MacGuyver things good again.
 
Joots said:
I don't keep it in an altoids tin, but i keep some big zip ties, paracord, a gerber, a knife, bike's tool kit, hair ties (these are pretty useful too), and usually some kind of tape on me when i'm on my bike.

With those things, i can usually MacGuyver things good again.
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2 things... whats a gerber ? and i have the rights the the name MacGyver in this thread.:D
 
Lock pick. Provided you know how to use it, very thin and takes up little space. I have this thing about carrying lock picks in my tool bag/vehicles. It has come in handy on more than one occasion.
 
Joots said:
I don't keep it in an altoids tin, but i keep some big zip ties, paracord, a gerber, a knife, bike's tool kit, hair ties (these are pretty useful too), and usually some kind of tape on me when i'm on my bike.

With those things, i can usually MacGuyver things good again.
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I go Leatherman over Gerber, just preference, and duct tape. A metre or so rolled on itself. When I camp I keep it rolled around my nalgene. I have a bracelet made out of paracord that's braided around a hand saw. Keep it clipped on my bag so I alway have it. And an iPod charger for my phone. (It's a mini one that holds a charge and is convenient to carry.)
 
Sativa Quemador said:
the reason for the lunacy is simple. all you need is a cell phone and CAA... got a problem, call them for a ride home.

im not MacGyver.
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Until you get stuck in the middle of PA with no cell coverage.. miles from anywhere
 
Btw.. like the idea of the altoids tin.. is there something similar but bigger that could be used? Hmm maybe a small chocolate tin...
 
kiwi said:
Btw.. like the idea of the altoids tin.. is there something similar but bigger that could be used? Hmm maybe a small chocolate tin...
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You can use what you want. Altoid tin is kind of the mini Survival kit standard so I went with that.
 
kiwi said:
Btw.. like the idea of the altoids tin.. is there something similar but bigger that could be used? Hmm maybe a small chocolate tin...
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I have two small Pelican boxes under my seat. One for paperwork and a firstaid kit. The other one has fuses, zip ties, a multitool, and other assorted sundries. The boxes are waterproof too!
 
Sativa Quemador said:
2 things... whats a gerber ? and i have the rights the the name MacGyver in this thread.:D
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Multi-tool. Similar one are made b Leatherman, who I believe made them first. I have had both.

kiwi said:
Btw.. like the idea of the altoids tin.. is there something similar but bigger that could be used? Hmm maybe a small chocolate tin...
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Go to a dollar store and get a travel soap dish. It has the advantage of also being a least somewhat water tight.
 
when i googled gerber, i got a manufacturer name.


so i guess its kind of like Kleen-ex ? its actually tissue-paper, but everyone calls it my the manufacturers name
 
kiwi said:
Btw.. like the idea of the altoids tin.. is there something similar but bigger that could be used? Hmm maybe a small chocolate tin...
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I use a small plastic container with a snap lid from the dollar store. Think it was suppose to be for lunch snacks. Actually use a second one to keep my GPS dry.
 
No, the Gerber that was referred to is probably a multitool made by Gerber. They also do knives and other cutting implements.

But seriously guys, how much work do you plan to do on the side of the road? Wire, multitools, fuses, cable clamps? Shouldn't all these things be checked at home? And then before you ride? The T-Clock list takes care of most of your issues. If you see something that makes the little bell ring in your head, don't ignore it.

The reason I say this is because I'm a mechanical service guy at work and machines tell you things are going awry before they **** the bed. You can see cables beginning to fray, feel levers getting stiff, hear engines change sound etc.

That being said, an emergency kit is a good idea. Especially the tire repair kit.
 
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Two50noob said:
Dont know why this was moved its directly related to motorcycles... but ok
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yeah, not sure why its moved. Its more interesting that most the posts in the general section.
 
skip said:
I use a small plastic container with a snap lid from the dollar store. Think it was suppose to be for lunch snacks. Actually use a second one to keep my GPS dry.
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going to raid the tupperware drawer at home ;-)
 
Fransky said:
No, the Gerber that was referred to is probably a multitool made by Gerber. They also do knives and other cutting implements.

But seriously guys, how much work do you plan to do on the side of the road? Wire, multitools, fuses, cable clamps? Shouldn't all these things be checked at home? And then before you ride? The T-Clock list takes care of most of your issues. If you see something that makes the little bell ring in your head, don't ignore it.

The reason I say this is because I'm a mechanical service guy at work and machines tell you things are going awry before they **** the bed. You can see cables beginning to fray, feel levers getting stiff, hear engines change sound etc.

That being said, an emergency kit is a good idea. Especially the tire repair kit.
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Sometimes, something just lets go unexpectedly. Once, on a group ride, I managed to get someone home by making his throttle roll-off to roll-on, when one side of his throttle cable snapped. Really no way to see it, until it happened.
 
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This is a good thread. Made me think about packing a few extra things.

Btw.. Will chewing gum help fix a leaking radiator?
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