Beginner Travelling Whittling Kit?

[Sportsman Matt]

I'm rather new at woodcarving, and my first major purchase was a Whittlin' Jack, mainly because it was compact and I wasn't sure how much I wanted to invest at the time, and figured at worse case, the Whittlin' jack would end up in my tool box as one of those "this might work" substitute tools.

So now I'm hooked, but I find that maybe I need a few more tools, or more defined tools, rather than a 6 in 1 tool which works, but lacks a definate specific use.

Unfortunately I travel quite a bit and lack a permanent workshop. And most of the time I'm on a motorcycle, so space is at a premium in the saddlebags. Now in one of the wood carving magazines there was an article about how a fellow had a small kit he used while travelling. If I remember correctly he had everything he needed in a small tin cigarette box, and I thought that would be cool to have, simple and not take up too much space.

Then it hit me, what would I put in it, and how small or large of a box would I need?

I'm planning on doing mostly whittlin, chains, ball in cage, wood spirits, etc. Nothing too fancy, but enough to keep busy and active, plus creative.

Now I'm at a roadblock. I know I need a knife, probably a gouge or scorp, and sharpening equipment and protective gear.

And this is where I need the help. What would you recommend to put in this kit? I'm not looking for a 98 piece set, just a couple / few tools.

Any ideas?

[ten99j4]

I have been thinking about that same issue of a travel type kit. I would say that at a bare minimum, you would need to include:
A glove, thumb guard, carving knife of choice, small leather strop with compound, a couple v-tools (one small like a 1mm and another little larger), and some wood for your projects.

After reading my response, I realized that the beginner carving kits from Little Shavers that I got a couple years ago is already compact in a nice little wood box. It would be perfect for your needs in the saddlebag and you could add a 1mm v-tool and be ready to go with some wood.

[Gulf Coast Handyman]

What about, Warren Kits and Boxes or The Knives at Cape Forge (may need to scroll down).

Dave

[Jeff Bailey]

I have a cape forge travel set with four blades and a v tool and gouge. All the pieces interchange in the handle with the included hex key and when rolled up it is smaller than a hot dog bun. I have a flexcut set of gouges that are about the same size rolled with eleven different gouges. I carry a set everywhere I go.