Tool kit ideas.
10mm wrench is the most important tool I keep in both our Defenders and have had to use it multiple times to do a hard reset. Even my wife knows how to disconnect the negative battery terminal to get her power steering back.
https://www.jbtools.com/knipex-98001...sulated-10-mm/
https://www.jbtools.com/knipex-98001...sulated-10-mm/
Things I leave in my Defender:
- 10mm knipex mentioned by @PaulLR in the right rear door
- Tire air down/plug kit in the boot storage
- This folder thing with a set of ratchets, wrenches, & screwdrivers in the boot. Never used it, but they are my security blanket.
- GAP tool in the glove box
I'm scratching my head, but that's probably it for daily driving. Lots more when overlanding.
- 10mm knipex mentioned by @PaulLR in the right rear door
- Tire air down/plug kit in the boot storage
- This folder thing with a set of ratchets, wrenches, & screwdrivers in the boot. Never used it, but they are my security blanket.
- GAP tool in the glove box
I'm scratching my head, but that's probably it for daily driving. Lots more when overlanding.
My kit is self-recovery focused: ****** strap, soft shackles, tree saver, sidewall patches, tire plug kit, air compressor, recovery boards, shovel, a jack, a jump pack, spare fuses, valve cores and the all important leatherman multi-tool. Also 3 days of energy bars, a water filter, blanket and first aid kit. Lastly, a garmin inreach for satellite communications.
Last edited by POPTOPP; Jan 21, 2025 at 10:10 AM.
I keep a 10mm, a 20-piece socket wrench, a multi-bit screwdriver with a 25-piece Torx bit set, as well as a DeWalt cordless drill, needle nose pliers, zip ties, and a few spare fuses. Everything fits in the DeWalt carrying bag and I keep it under the cargo floor.
What air compressor do you use?


