pentestgear2026

PENTESTGEAR2026

My complete physical pentesting gear

Ever wonder what professional hackers use to break into buildings? In this video, I review all the gear that I own and use for physical pentesting.

➡️ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-apBoim1z8

Related meme videos

➡️ What I packed for NorthSec 2025: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0VpNjk2oQg

➡️ What I actually used at NorthSec 2025: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QAEYcJ3jtw

Gear Inventory

• Lock Picking Kit
  • Travel Case: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B09FT9GNZ9
  • Left:
    • Lishi Masterlock (M1): https://covertinstruments.com/products/lishi-masterlock-m1
    • Lishi American (AM5): https://covertinstruments.com/products/lishi-american-am5
    • Lishi Kwikset (KW5): https://covertinstruments.com/products/lishi-kwikset-kw5
    • Lishi Schlage (SC4): https://covertinstruments.com/products/lishi-schlage-sc4
    • Lishi Standoff Spacer: https://github.com/deviantollam/LishiStandoff
    • Covert Tubular Lock Pick: https://covertinstruments.com/products/covert-tubular-lock-pick
    • Tubular Pick 0.025” & Turner: https://covertinstruments.com/products/tubular-pick-0-025-turner
    • Chicago Ace & Fort/GEM Lock Tubular Decoder Keychain: https://www.printables.com/model/465564-chicago-ace-fortgem-lock-tubular-decoder-keychain
    • Aerosol Can Straws 50": https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01ARBC8JW
  • Right:
    • Stainless Steel Wire Keychain Cable: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0DS5JNX4D
    • 8 in 1 Key Decoder: non-existent Amazon item
    • Flipper Zero: https://flipper.net/products/flipper-zero
    • Genesis Lock Pick Set: https://covertinstruments.com/products/genesis-lock-pick
    • Dimple Rake: https://covertinstruments.com/products/dimple-rake-0-020
    • Jiggler Pick Set: https://covertinstruments.com/products/jigglers
    • Decoder Bundle: https://covertinstruments.com/products/decoder-bundle
    • Credit Card Latch Slipper: https://covertinstruments.com/products/credit-card-latch-slipper
    • Ergo Turner Set: https://covertinstruments.com/products/ergo-turner-set
• Bypass Kit
  • Travel Case: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B09FT9GNZ9
  • Left:
    • Measuring Wedge: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2809949
    • Improved Hammerless Hinge Pin Removal Tool: https://covertinstruments.com/products/improved-hammerless-hinge-pin-removal-tool
    • Lock Box Hinge Tool: https://covertinstruments.com/products/lock-box-tool
    • Telescoping Inspection Mirror Round: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B003Y8ROTA
    • Traveler Hook: DEF CON Physical Security Village
    • Slim Jim: DEF CON Physical Security Village
    • Padlock Shims: https://covertinstruments.com/products/padlock-shims
    • Rare Earth Magnets: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07W8GLDKY
    • Round Dot Stickers 1": https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B09L1GS8PL
  • Right:
    • T5577 Writable 125khz RFID Card: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07SBR7HP2
    • MIFARE Classic 1K Writable 13.56MHz RFID Card: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07SBR7HP2
    • Proxmark3 RDV4.01: https://www.redteamtools.com/Proxmark3-RDV4.01
    • RFID LF / HF Field Detector Card: https://www.redteamtools.com/RFID_LF_HF_Field_Detector_Card
    • USB Type-C to Micro-B 2.0 Male Cable: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07CWDX1W7
    • Arbiter Bypass Kit: https://covertinstruments.com/products/the-arbiter-bypass-set
    • Quad Comb Set: https://covertinstruments.com/products/quad-comb-set
• Extra Bypass Kit
  • Deadbolt Thumb Turn "J Tool": https://covertinstruments.com/products/j-tool
  • Double Door Tool "DDT": https://www.sparrowslockpicks.ca/product_p/ddt.htm
  • Pry Bar: https://covertinstruments.com/products/pry-bar
  • Air Wedge: https://covertinstruments.com/products/air-wedge
  • Traveler Hook/Shrum Tool 6": non-existent Covert Instruments item
  • Wire Hanger: found at home
• Overflow
  • Under Door Tool: https://www.sparrowslockpicks.ca/product_p/underdoor.htm
  • Bump Hammer: https://covertinstruments.com/products/bump-hammer
  • Complete Bump Key Bundle: https://covertinstruments.com/products/complete-bump-key-bundle
  • Telescoping Inspection Mirror Rectangular: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0DDPLGKYZ
  • Rare Earth Magnet 25mm: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0721BG8CH
  • Disc Pick: https://www.sparrowslockpicks.ca/product_p/disc.htm
  • Covert Companion Pro: https://covertinstruments.com/products/covert-companion-pro
• Re-Pinning Kit
  • Reload Kit: https://www.sparrowslockpicks.ca/product_p/qreload.htm
  • Devious Decoder Card: https://www.redteamtools.com/devious-decoder-card-bundle/
  • Easy Loader Plug Follower: https://covertinstruments.com/products/easy-loader
  • Reverse Grip Pinning Tweezers: https://covertinstruments.com/products/pinning-tweezers?variant=45049654345881
  • Pinning Tweezers 99mm: https://www.sparrowslockpicks.ca/product_p/pt3.htm
  • The Gut Wrench: https://www.sparrowslockpicks.ca/product_p/gut.htm
• Default Keys
  • Common:
    • Cabinet Key Set: https://covertinstruments.com/products/cabinet-key-set
    • A126: DEF CON Physical Security Village
    • 501CH: https://www.ultimatesecuritydevices.com/501CH-Key--Also-known-as-CH501_p_929.html
    • EK333: https://www.ultimatesecuritydevices.com/EK333-key_p_1340.html
  • CompX National Key Set (C346A, C390A, C413A, C415A, C420A, C642A): DEF CON Physical Security Village
  • Access Control Key Set: https://covertinstruments.com/products/access-control-key-set
  • Fire/Alarm Key Set (CAT15, CAT30, CAT45, CAT60): DEF CON Physical Security Village
  • Elevator Key Set:
    • FEO-K1: DEF CON Physical Security Village
    • L203: https://www.ultimatesecuritydevices.com/Northeast-Lock-L203-key-for-ThyssenKrupp-Elevator-lightfan-independent-service-and-more_p_78.html
    • L205: https://www.ultimatesecuritydevices.com/Northeast-Lock-L205-key-for-ThyssenKrupp-Elevator-runstop-inspectionaccess-and-more_p_80.html
    • KONE1: https://www.ultimatesecuritydevices.com/KONE1-Key-also-known-as-kone-1-K1--runstop-for-KONE-elevator_p_290.html
    • KONE2: https://www.ultimatesecuritydevices.com/KONE2-Key-also-known-as-KONE-2-K2--KONE-lightfan_p_316.html
    • KONE4: https://www.ultimatesecuritydevices.com/KONE4-Key-also-known-as-KONE-4-K4--KONE-independent-service_p_318.html
    • UTA: https://www.ultimatesecuritydevices.com/Original-OTIS-UTA-key-for-OTIS-elevator-light-fan-independent-service-inspection-enable-and-more_p_91.html
    • UTB: https://www.ultimatesecuritydevices.com/Original-OTIS-Elevator-UTB-key-for-light-and-fan-by-Northeast-Lock_p_92.html
    • X4001: https://www.ultimatesecuritydevices.com/X4001-tubular-barrel-Key_p_989.html
    • X4002: https://www.ultimatesecuritydevices.com/X4002-Key--elevator-runstop-inspection-service_p_292.html
    • EPCO1: https://www.ultimatesecuritydevices.com/EPCO1-Key--EPCO-1-independent-service-light-fan-electric-eyes-and-more_p_374.html
    • EPCO2: https://www.ultimatesecuritydevices.com/EPCO2-key--EPCO-2-elevator-fixtures_p_294.html
    • EX512: https://www.ultimatesecuritydevices.com/Innovation-EX512-Key--runstop-fan-for-Innovation-elevator_p_291.html
    • EX513: https://www.ultimatesecuritydevices.com/Innovation-EX513-Key--independent-service-fan-light-locked-cabinet-for-Innovation-elevator_p_296.html
  • TSA Key Set of 3: https://covertinstruments.com/products/tsa-key-set-of-3
  • Multi Functional Utility Tool Key Kit: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B09BPXKMGZ
• Accessories & Disguises
  • Aluminum Clipboard High Capacity Clip: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B000EFKGNW
  • Aluminum Clipboard Low Profile Clip: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B000GAVNEG
  • Aluminum Storage Clipboard: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07F71XRF2
  • Business Portfolio: found at home
  • Tyvek Wristbands Color Variety Pack: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B085LSHG1Z
  • Orange Hard Hat: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07JBZZRWP
  • Security Baseball Cap: Spirit Halloween
  • Orange High Visibility Straps: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01B8YIM4M
  • Yellow High Visibility Straps: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08NH6HGCL
  • Orange High Visibility Vest: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01MU7YQMV
  • Yellow High Visibility Vest: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01MS4PLLN
  • Radio Chest Harness: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01M2D0WVT
• Locks
  • TSA Travel Lock: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0DVSSMZ7V
  • CI Practice Lock: https://covertinstruments.com/products/ci-practice-lock
  • FNG: https://covertinstruments.com/products/the-fng
  • Practice Wafer Lock: https://covertinstruments.com/products/practice-wafer-lock
  • Tubular Practice Lock: https://covertinstruments.com/products/tubular-practice-lock
  • Red KiK-lock: https://toool.us/store/Red-KiK-lock-p519912395
  • Master Lock 140DLH: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00009V3V5
  • Master Lock 141DLF: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B000EUHCHU
  • Master Lock 875D: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07PJLCZTQ
  • Master Lock 5400D: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0002YP1VC