Long after my poor father gave up on trying to teach me anything mechanical, he did at least instill one important bit of wisdom: the whole “right tool for the job” thing is real. I spent $39 on a tool whose sole job is to hold my drivetrain in place so I can spin the crank on my mountain bike backwards and clean the pivot points and chain, for example. So when I heard about Fix Manufacturing’s lineup of tools for mountain bikes (and some other sports), I was eager to try them.
I was most interested in the lithium-ion-powered bike pump because I hoped it would bridge the gap between bulky floor pumps (that no one wants to lug around in a car) and hand pumps that sometimes work in a pinch (and sometimes don’t work at all). Fix’s Eflator Digital Tire Pump is a dream come true. With both a Presta and Schrader valve on offer (no fussing with adapters required), you just charge it with a USB cable and then connect to the valve. Either indicate the psi you want it to stop at—and the pump roars away until it’s finished—or hit the M button and shut it down when the tire is full enough. When I know the sealant in my tires needs replacing (and could leave me with a flat on the trail), I’ll sometimes tuck the pump into my hydration backpack, because at 15 ounces I can barely tell I’m hauling it. And there’s an even smaller and lighter version of it out now, the Eflator Mini ($100), for that very purpose.
The MTB Field Kit checks pretty much every other box. It’s no bigger than an average book, but holds 16 tools and accessories. There’s a multi-tool, mini pump, full-size pedal wrench, chain breaker, tire levers, tape measurer for seat height, refillable chain lube and degreaser bottles, a spoke wrench, screwdriver, frame detail brush, chain brush for cogs and pulleys, and spacers with little drawings on them for me to add my own bike-specific gear—inner tubes, for example, or a spare set of cleats for my clip-in shoes. The kit stows easily in my MTB duffel bag, and everything sits in an intuitive spot. There’s even a field guide and maintenance log.
We’ve all got plenty of screwdrivers, but the made-to-order 1/4-inch Driver No. 1 is the finest driver I’ve ever seen. Its handle is crafted from walnut, and it comes in a beautiful, compact case. The ratchet movement is smooth and efficient, and there’s a set of nine US-precision-made, Phillips, slotted, and Torx steel bits that cover every foreseeable need.
$100/tire pump, $85/field kit, $60/driver | fixmfg.com
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Summer 2026 Issue.
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