Answers.Body: <p>It seems like you have the parts in mind, but really just need a case. </p>
  
  <p>I have used fishing tackle boxes and artist supply boxes, but the compartments were too narrow. </p>
  
  <p><strong>Pros</strong>: Versatile, cheap, stackable, configurable. 
  You can use the removable compartments as parts trays during builds. You can find them in various colors at the major discount retailers in the U.S. </p>
  
  <p><strong>Cons</strong>: No handle. Not durable. If you drop or step on them, the hinges will crack. </p>
  
  <p><strong>Dimensions</strong></p>
  
  <ul>
  <li>13 3/8" L x 10 3/4" W x 2 1/2" H</li>
  <li>34 cm x 27.3cm x 7.9cm</li>
  </ul>
  
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Body: <p>I keep a small box of electronic parts in the car, for times when I get an idea I want to try out, or have a quick gizmo that I need to solve a problem.  I also have a box of mechanical parts, like strings and pulleys and weights, that I'll use sometimes.  When I hang out with my engineering friends, we'll often come up with ideas that we can quickly build and test.  It seems that I should put together a similar set of LEGO parts.</p>
  
  <p>I'm looking at a target volume about 3200 cm&sup3; (200 cubic inches, 3.4 quarts), including space for organization.  No individual element should be larger than 140mm&times;230mm (17&times;23 studs).  The most important goal is versatility.  I'm mostly orienting this towards engineering tasks, but may also throw in a few minifigs for decorative builds.</p>
  
  <p>The best idea I currently have is to use the <a href="https://www.brickowl.com/catalog/lego-creative-suitcase-set-10713" rel="noreferrer">Creative Suitcase</a>, and augment it with parts from one of the smaller Technic kits that's almost entirely general-purpose Technic parts, like the <a href="https://www.brickowl.com/catalog/lego-compact-tracked-loader-set-42032" rel="noreferrer">Compact Tracked Loader</a>.</p>
  
  <p>It seems likely that people have built similar "on-the-go" kits, or have their "hotlist" of LEGO parts that are always at hand when prototyping.  Any thoughts on the matter?</p>
  
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Title: Are there any LEGO "MacGyvering kits" for the on-the-go LEGO fan?
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ThreadText: # Are there any LEGO "MacGyvering kits" for the on-the-go LEGO fan?
  
  (Asked by: username_0 on 2018-04-05)
  
  I keep a small box of electronic parts in the car, for times when I get an idea I want to try out, or have a quick gizmo that I need to solve a problem. I also have a box of mechanical parts, like strings and pulleys and weights, that I'll use sometimes. When I hang out with my engineering friends, we'll often come up with ideas that we can quickly build and test. It seems that I should put together a similar set of LEGO parts.
  
  I'm looking at a target volume about 3200 cm³ (200 cubic inches, 3.4 quarts), including space for organization. No individual element should be larger than 140mm×230mm (17×23 studs). The most important goal is versatility. I'm mostly orienting this towards engineering tasks, but may also throw in a few minifigs for decorative builds.
  
  The best idea I currently have is to use the [Creative Suitcase](https://www.brickowl.com/catalog/lego-creative-suitcase-set-10713), and augment it with parts from one of the smaller Technic kits that's almost entirely general-purpose Technic parts, like the [Compact Tracked Loader](https://www.brickowl.com/catalog/lego-compact-tracked-loader-set-42032).
  
  It seems likely that people have built similar "on-the-go" kits, or have their "hotlist" of LEGO parts that are always at hand when prototyping. Any thoughts on the matter?
  
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  ### Answer by username_1 on 2018-10-17. Score: 2
  
  It seems like you have the parts in mind, but really just need a case.
  
  I have used fishing tackle boxes and artist supply boxes, but the compartments were too narrow.
  
  **Pros**: Versatile, cheap, stackable, configurable.
  You can use the removable compartments as parts trays during builds. You can find them in various colors at the major discount retailers in the U.S.
  
  **Cons**: No handle. Not durable. If you drop or step on them, the hinges will crack.
  
  **Dimensions**
  
  * 13 3/8" L x 10 3/4" W x 2 1/2" H
  * 34 cm x 27.3cm x 7.9cm
  
  [![Sterlite brand small container](https://i.sstatic.net/m9CPk.jpg)](https://i.sstatic.net/m9CPk.jpg)
  
  [Listing at the Sterlite website](http://www.sterilite.com/SelectProduct.html?id=831&ProductCategory=274§ion=1 "Sterlite small container")
  
  
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