Besides a magnet...what are other essential tools every scrapper should have?

are there are any other tools I should have besides a strong back?..lol...thanks

dykes, or sidecutters, depending on where you are. get a good pair, Klein's run about 25 dollars. worth every penny.

This question has probably been asked as many times as: "Is it worth it?". What kind of tools do I use?, my brains and cold beers would be at the top of my list, but that list is a never ending list. Patriots reply had me doing a little thought on how many cell phones have I had? I know I have never lost one, but I have had one since the late 80's. The first one is in a box somewhere I know, always getting a new one one when there is nothing wrong with the old one, what does that say about me? I know I'm not the only one doing that!

On the other hand I have worn the same multi-tool on my belt since the late 80's too! Mine is not a Leatherman, but a Gerber with the sliding safety lock pliers. Both the Gerber and the Leatherman are made in Portland, Oregon (different companies). If my Gerber was to get lost or it breaks, maybe I'll try a Leatherman. The one thing I'm certain of, I will have another cell phone before that happens!

Thank you everyone, all of this is very helpful info.

Fishing pole and tackle box...lol ..I like that!

I notice that no one mentioned safety glasses, first aid kit, clean water for drinking and flushing out eyes and such. Every vehicle should have a fire extinguisher.

I also like to have some heavy duty wool blankets with, the military type as you can find many uses for them as they shed water. They don't take up much room and there are so many uses for them when needed.

Wet weather gear is nice to have. I have some of the military ponchos and the clear raincoats that are in a small bag. They wouldn't fit me, but I have them along for company or trading and such. I have many interesting items that I will have with me in my vehicle.

I have a couple of smaller gear bags that have change of clothes & over nite items that are ready for me to take with if needed or I have the room. I also have some smaller bags that I have many items in that I take with me when I ride along with others.

I have learned how to put many things in a small space and have my tools and gear ready to grab when needed. In theory anyway as some times I will misplace a bag when I'm tired and in a rush and forget where I "buried it".

The more you have the more to try and keep track of. It keeps me busy and entertained anyway.

I mention safety glasses as years back I was cutting dead trees with a chainsaw and got a small piece of saw dust in my eye. I wasn't wearing safety glasses at the time as I was younger and dumber. I remember that I felt miserable with my scratched eye. I have always kept a nice selection of safety glasses and goggles on hand.

The first aid kit and fire extinguisher is worth the room they take up when needed. And a couple of army surplus wool blankets have many uses as long as you keep them clean. They can be washed in a tub and hung out to dry, They shrink a bit but that don't matter.

Business cards and some more business cards.

A decent pair of slip joint pliers and some side cutters, a couple basic screwdrivers and a hammer and prybar kept in a easy to get to spot will save digging through a toolbox time after time. I keep these right under my seat so I can grab quickly.

Childhooddream - You make an excellent point about safety glasses and fire extinguisher. I wish my brain and common sense would encourage me to use safety glasses more. I probably have at least two pairs in every vehicle and should think about using them. As far as a fire extinguisher, I use old milk jugs filled willed baking soda. It is cheaper and easy to access.

A Cooler.

A thick skin.

The not so common ability to use your god given common sense.

DId I mention a cooler yet?

Oh you also may need some tools, contacts, a scrap yard, an buyers...but that all takes back seat to a good reliable cooler.

I highly suggest a cooler though, it ties in well with other things..like not killing someone cause it's to hot out. Not killing someone for being a complete an utter idiot..cause now you have the ability to walk away an have a cold beverage! Perks to coolers I tell you.

Tools will wear out on you. Friends will turn on you, family will bicker...a cooler will always keep your beverages nice an frosty if you treat it right. Just sayin'.

Sirscrapalot - If dog didn't already have the title of man's best friend..the almighty cooler surely would.