Tools, we like them and need them. When a problem happens in your driveway or even in your town it can be a real inconvenience, but when a problem happens on the trail it can be a serious situation.

Every breakdown may not be dramatic but, every off-roader has a story of that one time when it was a real pain. While breakdowns can make for good stories they rarely seem that fun at the time. A simple problem can become a huge issue on the trail without the proper tool let alone no tools.

Kurt Williams and Jeff discuss the importance of picking the right tools for your vehicle.

Enter the off-road tool kit. Every off-roader has their favorites. For some, a Swiss army knife will do. For others, a 40-gallon barrel packed full isn’t enough. We tend to pack heavy and hope for the best. The old, “better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it,” mentality is a tried and true method to prevent a bad situation from getting way worse. However, when traveling overland style like the pros at Expedition Overland weight and space is always the priority and important consideration.

The old, “better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it,” mentality is a tried and true method to prevent a bad situation from getting way worse. However, when traveling overland style like the pros at Expedition Overland, weight and space is always the priority and important consideration.

Tool rolls and soft cases are great options for tool storage on an expedition, and they help control noise.

Jeff and Expedition Overland team member and owner of Cruiser Outfitters, Kurt Williams talk about some of the most important items to keep in your off-road tool bag as well as how to store them. Don’t have an off road tool bag? No time like the present to start acquiring items to get one going.