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Rebuilding My Personal Bag, What Would You Say Is Necessary To Keep In It

David Matyas

•Nov 13, 2016

While I am the boss, so I generally dont run major runs myself, I a lot of times find myself at a job site and need to quickly troubleshoot an issue.

Recently my bag that I keep in my personal car went missing so I need to rebuild it. What do you say is necessary for me to have so that I can troubleshoot most issues with what I have on hand. My list so far includes:

Multimeter
Linesman Pliers
Stripping tool
12V lightweight drill
Assortment of bits
Regular screw driver (with multiple bits)
Mini screw driver
B Connectors
Small assortment of Electrical Nuts
Electrical tape
Small assortment of patch cables
Fluke Linkrunner AT 2000
A bag of 22/4 cable (<250ft)

If I am going to a troubleshoot a particular issue I may take an item needed, but I am looking for what is good to have with me at all times.

Thank you

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David Matyas

•Nov 13, 2016

Oh and a punch down tool as well as a crimper

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Undisclosed #1

•Nov 13, 2016

IPVMU Certified

No blade?

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Michael Miller

•Nov 13, 2016

I found these two driver sets to be extremely useful and help reduce the number of tools to you need to carry.

Megapro 151TP 15-In-1 Tamperproof Driver, Red/Black

Megapro 211R2C36RD 13-In-1 Ratcheting Driver, Red

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Brian Rhodes

•Nov 13, 2016

IPVMU Certified

We have a recent discussion on this same topic:

What's In Your Everyday Carry Tool Bag/Belt?

What Is In Your Field Testing Toolbag?

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Keefe Lovgren

•Nov 14, 2016

IPVMU Certified

rj45 connectors and crimper...

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Undisclosed Integrator #2

•Nov 14, 2016

Ethernet network tester with poe check is a must nowadays.

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