What is in your toolkit? (Physical)

[NviGate Systems]

Even though I don't really do onsite work (yet), I still maintain a kit with me each day when I go to work, mostly because I like having a good kit from which to have tools that might not be at the office.

I bought an Irwin organizer that's roughly 11" x 9" that fits in my backpad, and it's packed with goodies from Micro SATA to SATA, SATA to USB, USB Hub, USB WiFi, USB Ethernet, VGA to HDMI, Mini DP Adapters, Flash Drives with Office/Windows/Tools, RAM For laptops, CMOS Battery, AA Batteries, Phone Charger, Battery Bank, Mini PCI-E WiFi, USB Audio, USB C Adapters, IDE to SATA Adapters. Mainly stuff like that. I have another pouch that I keep cables in, like Ethernet Cables, SATA Cables, USB 3 Cables.

It's all the stuff over the years I know comes in handy.

Because I work for a small shop, budget for things like these isn't always there, so I don't mind buying them because even if I decide to move on, these are tools I can continue to use. Same with software, I have licenses for pretty much most basic data recovery, fixing windows etc.

So, what do you keep on you?

 

[GTP]

My 128 GB "Sammy" USB drive has all I need. I'm not carrying around all that other crap!
If I (ever) need something like a cable or plug I'll just come back and get it!

 

[Mick]

As someone who does a lot of on-site work, I hardly ever need any of that stuff. Almost all jobs I get in are software-related issues. Those that aren't usually go back to the office/workshop where I've got everything I need.

 

[HFultzjr]

Which tool kit?.............................LOL
Different ones for different jobs.
Most stay in the vehicle/office until I know more about the job.
Basics go in with me.

 

[Altster]

I haven't seen a single one of you reply with what type of "physical tools" you carry. Sure I have an assortment of flash drives, but I also carry assorted sizes of screwdrivers, pliers - including a pair of DUCKBILL pliers, gas pipe pliers, etc.

The most common physical tools I use are - mini phillips and straight screwdrivers and a guitar pick.

Oh and something that so many people haven't found to be useful yet - COMMON SENSE!

 

[CompConfig]

I never leave home without a real swiss army knife, the cyber tool specifically.

 

[Markverhyden]

Like @HFultzjr said. Depends on the call. I carry pretty much anything needed for hardware as well as software. Got a couple of different bags and their contents will vary.

 

[Encrypted Existence]

Assorted screwdrivers, snips, flashlight, console cable, spare console cable, assorted screws and rack (cage) nuts, nice big USB power bank, pocket knife (an MVP, no doubt), my laptop w/charger of course, assorted fiber and copper patch cables, assorted SFPs we use in most common equipment in the network I manage, cable crimpers, toner, power (light) meter, cable labeling kit, fiber cleaning kit, multimeter, assorted loopback plugs, and last but not least...my trusty USB stick. I am sure I am missing a few things. Keep in mind my current job is in networking and not directly related to PC repair.

 

[trevm999]

This is the only toolkit I have to sometimes take to work with me:
Linesman pliers
Sidecutters
Wire strippers
Pipe wrench
Crescent wrench
Needlenose pliers
Multimeter
Measuring tape
Electrical tape
Robertson 1+2 screwdrivers
3 Flat head screwdrivers (Can't remember the sizes, the one is small because that's always handy to have)
2 Phillips screwdrivers
Plastic compartmentalized container with things like screws, plugs, maurettes

My job supplies me with all the more IT specific tools required to do my job, and it's not cool that your job doesn't. I've worked for places like that, they're too cheap so if you want to actually do a good job you have to bring/buy supplemental equipment/supplies. It's a way cheap businesses offload costs back on to their employees. Another tactic is making it super unclear/complication to get reimbursed for little things, so employees don't bother. And I could have access to those same tools I bring, or even get a set of those tools for the IT department, but I like my own tools, and once you use Klein screwdrivers, there's no going back. And a full set of Klein tools for the IT department is hard to justify when I could just request that maintenance does that part instead.

**Note I haven't actually used the maurettes at my job, they're just in my kit