Anyone have a neat backpack tool kit setup?

[2002maniac]

Right now, I keep ALL my tools in a plastic tool box in the trunk of my car. The organization is terrible, they're all just piled in there and I constantly have to dig around for them.

I want something that would be easier to lug around and take into the junkyard

Does anyone have a backpack setup similar to THIS?

Any suggestions?

Basically I want to be able to keep all my tools in it and have it better organized and easier to deal with.

Tools:
metric socket sets 1/4,3/8,1/2
ratchets
a few extensions and a u-joint
3/8 and 1/2 breaker bars
1/2 torque wrench
Big hammer
brass drift
3 jaw puller
screwdrivers
gearwrench flexies and a few c-man end wrenches to fill in the blanks
knife
channel locks
diag cutters
needle nose
vice grips x2
random other stuff

 

[mrb]

my CLC rep showed that to me. I liked it, the quality seemed very good.

 

[2002maniac]

Here's some pics of the CLC backpack I'm considering

 

[TAMPAGT07]

I guess if I went hiking or camping with my tools, instead of food and supplies, I would consider one. I just don't see the point of it.

 

[2002maniac]

Anyone have a setup similar to this they'd like to share?

 

[Shadowdog500]

Get another toolbox! The C-man two drawer rally box works really well for stuff like junkyards.

Or get the backpack and let us know what you think.


Chris

 

[alberto]

I guess if I went hiking or camping with my tools, instead of food and supplies, I would consider one. I just don't see the point of it.

I could see this as a tool set to put into the trunk of the car as a breakdown kit. The other part of the backpack could hold fan belt, radiator hose, fix-a-flat, etc. The bag I have now does not allow the level of organization that one of these would provide. Definitely on my look of stuff to look into. I just hate buying stuff without first being able to inspect in in the flesh.

 

[SCscoutguy]

I have this backpack made by Paktek that I filled with cheap HF tools that I take to the junkyard with me and I love it. It is seriously one of the best purchases I have ever made when it comes to tools. The thing is made out of thick cordura and the zippers are real beefy. I keep my 3/8" cordless impact on the drill compartment in the top because I use it all of the time in the junkyard anyway. I will try to take some pictures of my setup tomorrow.

 

[jah304]

I have this backpack made by Paktek that I filled with cheap HF tools that I take to the junkyard with me and I love it. It is seriously one of the best purchases I have ever made when it comes to tools. The thing is made out of thick cordura and the zippers are real beefy. I keep my 3/8" cordless impact on the drill compartment in the top because I use it all of the time in the junkyard anyway. I will try to take some pictures of my setup tomorrow.

Yea I have the Paktek, its a great toolpak! Used it when I was working the flightline, was able to move my tools everywhere I need to go. The only thing was when it rained, it was a PITA everything got wet.

 

[qdvuu]

I have an old large electronics technician briefcase that might useful in a junkyard situation if it had a shoulder strap attached. Just another option to consider.

 

[d33pt]

Park Tool makes a backpack for bike tools. check it out. it folds out all the way too.

 

[Az Scooter]

Those are cool for any type of work that takes you out of the shop. I am always needing a different wrench. I don't need one, but, if I did, I would be all over this.

 

[litljay]

here's what I use as a portable unit. Holds the basics.

 

[y20dth]

I have a facom toolbag in the car: http://www.tooled-up.com/Product.asp?PID=146347

But you can't really wear that on your back.
I've recently come across this one from gedore: http://www.gedore.de/en/products/group_articles.html?pm_id=70373&oe_opt[list_set]=28362,70360,70361,70373

 

[Old Donn]

I just don't see the point of it.

That was my first response, but the more I looked at it, it makes sense. I've got a tool bag in the truck with a shoulder strap for schlepping around junkyards. A rig like this would be easier to carry and has more room.

 

[jmauld]

I was looking for a roll-up pouch for some of my spare wrenches and came across this:

http://www.allthingsjeep.com/ort-5019.html

I was thinking about buying one to replace my grab and go toolbox.

 

[metal1313]

ive seen a bunch of elevator mechanics using them in nyc. makes sense when you gotta walk several blocks everyday, if i still worked in nyc i would def consider one

 

[2002maniac]

Park Tool makes a backpack for bike tools. check it out. it folds out all the way too.

Thanks for the tip. I think it looks great. Here's a review I found:

http://www.sicklines.com/reviews/park-bw-1/