Optimal seat bag tool setup

[doomridesout]

I’ve been designing and sewing seat bags and tool rolls lately, and it’s got me thinking about the optimum load out for both day rides and bigger jaunts.

Day ride:
One tube
One lever
One Co2 and chuck
Small multi tool
Patch kit.

I don’t like how bulky the patch kit is and the multi tool is always a trade off between leverage and size. I’m thinking I’ll switch to a small flat zipper bag for patch stuff instead of the patch kit box and maybe get a driver/bit multi tool setup?

MTB/backcountry/overnight:
Two tubes
One lever
Mini pump
Small multi tool
Patches and a boot
Tubeless plug kit
Chain pliers? I don’t have these yet but am eyeing the Wolf Tooth ones.
Small bottle of Stans
Chain breaker? Is there a mini one or a good multi tool with one?
Spare cleat bolt? Are there any other spares people view as essential for this type of kit?

What do you carry for each use case? Anyone have recommendations on tools that reduce redundancy and work well at a low weight?

[Blue Jays]

In terms of bag design...I favor models that accommodate two tubes, regardless of anticipated ride duration.
Most of us have experienced the bad-luck-double-whammy of two punctures happening on a single ride.

[fmradio516]

I always liked to have the ability to kind of strap a mini pump to the outside of the bag in order to save space on the inside.

[veloduffer]

Originally Posted by fmradio516

I always liked to have the ability to kind of strap a mini pump to the outside of the bag in order to save space on the inside.

+1 which is why I like the Castelli seat bag. Also, I carry at least two cartridges since you can easily waste one if you didn't get it right on the first try (tire bead not hooked correctly allowing inner tube to come out, or tubeless if the tire doesn't seat correctly).

[Bob Ross]

Originally Posted by doomridesout

Day ride:
One tube
One lever
One Co2 and chuck
Small multi tool
Patch kit.

If I'm going out for a day ride I'm not bringing a patch kit, but I am bringing at least two tubes.

And if I'm feeling paranoid I'd rather carry a third tube than a patch kit, 'cuz I'd still rather change a tube on the side of the road than fix a tube on the side of the road.

And I always take two levers...because two barely takes up more room in the pack than one, but when dealing with a stubborn tire the difference is more than 2x

[vqdriver]

Originally Posted by Bob Ross

And I always take two levers...because two barely takes up more room in the pack than one, but when dealing with a stubborn tire the difference is more than 2x

Truth

[scoobydrew]

Originally Posted by AngryScientist

FYI, the wolf tooth pliers are very good and do double duty as an excellent tire lever. very light too. (they have a built in valve core removal wrench too)

Originally Posted by jtakeda

It’s really good. I do carry a tire lever still though because I don’t like using a metal tire lever on my wheels

Just want to follow up on this since I ordered one after your recommendations.

Added it to my Blackburn Switch tool roll/pouch thing as shown below. The Dynaplug Racer along with a 8mm hex bit (compatible with the Blackburn handle) is also stashed inside. Spare tube, regular tire lever, and boot/patch kit lives in the saddle bag (one for each bike).

[Latestart]

https://www.wolftoothcomponents.com/...em-bar-kit-one

Never seen bar end storage before...

[many_styles]

Ok, that looks super tidy! Love it!

Originally Posted by scoobydrew

Just want to follow up on this since I ordered one after your recommendations.

Added it to my Blackburn Switch tool roll/pouch thing as shown below. The Dynaplug Racer along with a 8mm hex bit (compatible with the Blackburn handle) is also stashed inside. Spare tube, regular tire lever, and boot/patch kit lives in the saddle bag (one for each bike).

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[Smitty2k1]

I've added one of these tiny adjustable wrenches to my kit. On one bike the seat binder post has a nut on one side and all my bikes have fenders with nuts.

I also tend to over pack on any given bike ride and typically carry my rando bag even on 2 hour rides...

[wallymann]

here's my DIY setup, which i keep in a jersey pocket. i suppose you could use a toe-strap for under seat carriage.

[Latestart]

A GOD. The MJ of his era...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major_Taylor

[AngryScientist]

Originally Posted by doomridesout

the Wolf Tooth ones.

Anyone have recommendations on tools that reduce redundancy and work well at a low weight?

FYI, the wolf tooth pliers are very good and do double duty as an excellent tire lever. very light too. (they have a built in valve core removal wrench too)

[pdmtong]

One tube
Two CO2 cartridges (in case I fat finger the first one)
Rema patch kit

[scoobydrew]

Originally Posted by AngryScientist

FYI, the wolf tooth pliers are very good and do double duty as an excellent tire lever. very light too. (they have a built in valve core removal wrench too)

This tool looks fantastic. I need to add this to my tool kit.