Better Tools...

[AVGeek]

So I found these bags at The Container Store:

And I had this extra unused socket set (both SAE and Metric, but I only used the metric sockets):

And with one for 3/8" and one for 1/4", these bags fit nicely under the seat:

The ratchet was a bit long for the bag, but I did have a Craftsman sliding T-Handle, so I used that instead. I also had some extra hex bits for 3/8", so I added those in as well. I have a few other tools I'll be adding to my kit, and the stock tool kit will be replaced by the Eastern Beaver fuse block.

 

[tomatocity]

Wow! I like the Mesh Pencil Cases very much. Excellent use for tool tubes.

http://www.containerstore.com/shop?showDS=true&Nmpt=&Ntt=mesh+pencil+case&submit=GO . I will be headed to Walnut Creek CA next week.

 

[Venture]

Nice job. I need to start carrying more tools. Yesterday I was out on a 200 mile ride and after coming off a bouncy dirt road I found my right mirror was swinging freely in the breeze. I didn't have the proper size allen wrench with me to tighten it (it was the mirror extender that came loose, not the mirror itself) so I had to ride it all the way home that way.

Tools FTW.

 

[limey]

You have to be carful you will get water under the seat if caught in the rain..

Paul..

 

[Jakeboy]

I use those heavy, freezer quality zip lock bags for stuff that might get wet. They also work well for organizing stuff in the top and side cases and keep stuff together in camp. Maybe those would work for your tool cases. Just put them inside the bags, roll up any excess and back under the seat.

I like what you've done.

 

[MotorcopBBQ]

AV, thats a great idea. Well done

 

[SisuTen]

I use a Seal-A-Meal for items I don't expect to have to use or those that I don't want wet. It's an old jeep trick used to seal up greasy spares like u-joints, etc.

Paul