Our Overland tool kit. All you need to travel the world.

In this video we go through all of the hand tools that we carry on our overland journey around the world.

We've been full time international overlanders for almost five years now so we reckon we can confidently say we have narrowed down what tools are essential for us to carry.

Please leave a comment with your own ultimate overland tool kit.

Join us as we travel the world overland, exploring the cultures and traditions of all the countries we visit.
In our Land Rover Defender camper which is our full time home we will take you rock climbing, hiking and exploring across all the continents on this planet.

[schmojo]

An epoxy that bonds in water (for patching a radiator) and a couple popsicle sticks and a tiny piece of cardboard to mix it, a couple files, a can of Ballistol, blue oil resistant thread locker, a stick tube of copper anti-seize, a test light, wire strippers, a pair of long reach pliers, mini bolt cutters, small hacksaw, alligator clamps for the multimeter, upgrade the hex wrenches to ones with ball ends, locking pliers, hook and pick set, an extendable magnet and mirror, get a long pry bar probably 3 ft long and tuck it somewhere. For hose clamps, get the long roll and the individual clamps because you can make hose clamps from a few inches long to a few feet long. A roll of stainless wire you can bend is another alternative that when tied around something and then twisted can secure things, even keep bolts from coming loose or an exhaust that is about to fall off and even be used to make hose clamps. Just things to consider.

[wynandloubser]

I remember your visit Kingtony it was a very impressive factory

[fabiankroll]

Like the compact size toolbag. Stuff I carry on top: soldering iron, torque wrench, strap wrench for oil filter or catch can and a pair of riveting pliers.

[peterhabel]

If you could share a closeup picture or similar at the sockets you are carrying specific for the Defender it would be fantastic 🙏 I always bring too much, and it would be great to he able to narrow it down to the absolutely essential like Gag did for you in Japan 🙂

[guitar]

Great to see the videos again. Glad you both are doing well. Cheers from Guam.

[fritzintroopy]

Love the extendable type lever. Never seen that before. Cool vid guys.

[hakubaholiday]

Very concise tool kit Leigh. You are very disciplined! I'd need a Unimog just to carry all my crap around!! Love the net BTW!

[porcobene_media]

What i always have in my cars (and i don’t know the English words for it right, sorry for that): a seal that stays elastic. A kneading seal. Over here in Europe it is Bostik and it can fix lose things, stops some parts rattling, keep things in place, and of course can seal where a tape can’t fit perfectly. And in contrast to things like silicone its easy removable without any marks. Worth checking it out.

[nnoddy]

Metal putty. Saved my arse a few times. Especially with cracked radiators.

[derekmay]

Lovin you guys! Nice to see you on home turf😎👍

[stuartferguson]

I’d recommend a “Lestherman” I carry one on my belt or in my backpack; being a multi tool they are a compromise but it’s surprising how often they get the job done.

[hardstyledisco]

I am amazed at how much that bag can hold

[weeksleave]

Thanks guys thats awesome, I always carry too many tools I dont need

[starskymedia]

Just watched this again, really excellent small kit with the most important items. I think you need to add a file, mini hack saw and side cutters to give stubborn items a bit of motivation, shorten a bolt or something etc., cheers!

[michael]

one of my absolute favourite bits of kit, is a set of 'wobble socket' extension bars - so so useful for getting the socket/ratchet into places you wouldn't normally be able to!

[grahamwest]

Great video good to see what essential tools are taken on overland adventures.

[mud-dust]

I would add a torque wrench. I don’t trust myself and prefer to rely on a torque wrench to tighten my wheel nuts properly. It also helps a lot to detect a wheel nut that starts to get loose. That’s the difference between loosing a wheel nut on the trail or not. A video about your spare parts would be a good following episode.

[jjsoledad]

That was a really concise and informative video as always. Thanks mate!

[landcruisingadventure]

Amazing kit Leigh. Never imagined you could get away with only one spanner! I carry too much stuff. I love the 3/8 set. I think I told you that. Japan opened my eyes for that. We in Europe are brought up with 1/2 sockets. But I'm willing to down shift. Love the King Tony stuff as well.

[christinegreen]

Gotta love WA - 10, 000, 000 flies can't be wrong!!