On Wed, 03 Nov 2010 07:34:06 -0400, Gene
wrote:

Have any of you seen the briefcase style tool kits that Crescent is
selling:

http://www.amazon.com/Crescent-Mecha.../dp/B000BQMLLY

I bought a set 2 years ago to keep on the boat and I'm very impressed
with overall quality and feel. We've got a local hardware store
selling them as a loss leader for about $60 or so.

No, but I'm going to check it out. I need something compact for the MC
trailer....

It's compact and fairly complete. There's only a few extra things
that I use regularly: large Channellocks, large screwdriver, large
and small crescent wrench, hammer, vice grips, crimper/stripper.