Doctrine // the why
MissionBuild for repair, not just rough operation. Multi-tool + folder + fixed knife covers most field cuts and twists. Tape, paracord, bankline, and zipties are the universal solvents. Adhesives (Aquaseal SR + UR, super glue, Loctite) handle gear seam repair, footwear delamination, and panel mounts. Multi-bit driver also services Tacoma roof rack hardware. Maxpedition Fatty Organizer is the alt-pouch for hard-shell tool layout if soft Hangar feels insufficient.
Capability Redundancy // two is one, one is none
Primary cutting
Leatherman Wave+ or Surge multitool
Secondary cutting
Folder — Benchmade Bugout
Heavy work
Fixed knife — Bradford Guardian 3 or Mora
Sharpening
Work Sharp Field Sharpener
Wood / camp
Silky Pocketboy 130 or Bahco Laplander
Contents // 23 items
| Item | Qty | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting + work | ||
| Multitool — Leatherman Wave+ or Surge | 1 | |
| Folder knife — Benchmade Bugout | 1 | |
| Fixed knife — Bradford Guardian 3 / Mora | 1 | |
| Sharpener — Work Sharp Field Sharpener | 1 | |
| Saw — Silky Pocketboy 130 | 1 | |
| Mini pry — County Comm Widgy | 1 | |
| Tape + cordage | ||
| Tape Gorilla flat-wound · on hotel-key card 10 ft | 1 | |
| Tenacious Tape · clear + sil | 2 | |
| Tyvek tape | 1 | |
| Zipties assorted · 50 ct | 1 | |
| Bailing wire 16ga · 10 ft | 1 | |
| Paracord 550 · 50 ft + 25 ft | 1 ea | |
| Bankline #36 · 50 ft | 1 | |
| Bungee assortment | 1 | |
| Sewing + fabric repair | ||
| Speedy Stitcher awl | 1 | |
| Hardware + clip spares | ||
| Buckle/clip spares — SR/Cobra clones | 1 set | |
| Zipper repair kit — Fix-A-Zipper | 1 | |
| Spare hardware — clevis pins, screws, hose clamps, M5/M6 bolts | 1 set | |
| Adhesives | ||
| Loctite mini | 1 | |
| Aquaseal SR + UR | 1 ea | |
| Super glue | 2 | |
| Drivers + light | ||
| Multi-bit driver + bits · also services Tacoma rack | 1 | |
| Mini light — Photon Freedom | 1 | |
Expirations // quarterly check
Aquaseal SR + UR
2027-08-00
12 mo opened
Super glue
2027-04-00
12 mo unopened
Refill Triggers // what makes you restock
- Field repair madeRestock at home from kitchen / shop stock. Tape and zipties especially — they get used freely.
- Annual blade auditSharpen every cutting tool. Inspect for chips. Lube pivots on folder + multitool.
- Adhesive cap driedReplace tube — dried adhesives are unreliable in field.
Service Log // chronological
- 2026-04-26Built v1.0 baseline · multitool + folder Have, fixed knife Need — MJR
- — · — awaiting next entry