Toolkit: Forrest Tool Company The MAX Multipurpose Toolkit

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Forrest Tool Company has specialized in manufacturing rugged, military-grade tools for more than 30 years. The MAX is an axe-based, multipurpose tool kit originally designed for fire control and used as a recovery tool kit in tactical vehicles like the Army Humvee and its successor, the JLTV.

The MAX toolkit features a 34-in axe with a notched top for quick and easy tool head attachment. The unique design allows you to carry eight heavy-duty tools—axe, sledge, shovel, broad pick, narrow pick, mattock, rake, and hoe—in a single, compact case. Weighing only 12lbs, the MAX Multipurpose Tool kit ensures you have the tools you need without the bulk of a shed, leaving plenty of room for your other outdoor essentials.

The Overland Ultimate Build 2026 MAX includes a durable Cordura nylon bag and matte-black, heavy-duty steel, offering a full set of rugged and refined tools designed to help you overcome obstacles on the trail, navigate off-roading challenges and set up camp effortlessly.

Forrest Tool Company’s mission has always been to provide customers with the best recovery tool that can withstand the toughest conditions. Its MAX Multipurpose Tool Kit is the ideal all-in-one solution for overlanders and outdoor enthusiasts, ensuring your essential tools are always within reach, no matter where your adventures take you.

MSRP: $295.00

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