Favorite soft tool bags?

[hifi_hokie]

So, with my new Jeep I've completely run out of room in the milk crate I was using to store vehicle/recovery tools. I'm looking for something in the 24" range in length, maybe 10" wide, and at least 14" tall. Would prefer a soft bag with lots of pockets for organization - internal dividers for things like jumper cables or ****** straps would be great.

I've never shopped for one of these before, so what do people use/recommend? I see Klein has a canvas bag that fits, but it doesn't seem like it has any internal dividing/storage.

Thanks!

 

[Milwookie]

Anything by Custom Leathercraft (CLC). If your money tree is blooming, Veto Pro.

 

[jd_1138]

Might be cool to just get a 3 or 4 drawer metal portable toolbox. Tools are easier to get in and out and find than in small pockets in a bag.

Then maybe just have a bag to toss the tools in for a specific project that you can take into where ever (parents house, etc.) you're working.

 

[Fedwrench]

I'm not sure about the 14 inch part. You may need two types of bags. The first would be for tools and second would be more of a trunk organizer even though you don't have a trunk.

For tool bags I like the ones that Cripe Distributing sells on their Ebay store, they might be branded Napa, KD, or others but they're pretty sturdy.

 

[kwschumm]

I have one of these and like it a lot.

http://www.duluthtrading.com/search/searchresults/96511.aspx?kw=tool bag&processor=content

 

[Air21]

I bought one of THESE Klein bags after watching some reviews on YouTube and I love it. One flap has wrench pockets and all the vertical pockets help me stay organized when I'm out in the hangar. The middle pocket is orange and it's easy to see what's in the bottom. It's pretty slim, fits a lot of places, the handle is plenty sturdy for what I keep in it and the shoulder strap helps for long walks.

 

[yamaha0343]

I have one of these and like it a lot.

http://www.duluthtrading.com/search/searchresults/96511.aspx?kw=tool bag&processor=content

I have a Dewalt bag that looks similar and has been great. I got it at Lowe's a few years ago.

 

[Milwookie]

Take a look at CLC 1579, 1539, 1530, or 1164.

I've got one of the larger bags, and if it's fully loaded it's quite heavy. 24" might be a bit much.

 

[Roobaix]

My favorite is Veto Pro Pac. I've got a few of their bags and they are top notch.

 

[hifi_hokie]

If I can live without keeping the air compressor in the same place, I think I might be able to go down to 19" long or so instead of 2 feet.

Does anyone have experience with Farmplast for those 24qt size milk crates? I'm looking at probably 40lbs of gear in total - and those guys in NJ seem to be the only legal source for crates these days.

 

[Crazyjake8493]

Anything by CLC is great, and as mentioned, if your funds are less limited - Veto. I've been eyeing some of the Husky bags at HD lately, especially the electricians bag with the "driver wall" storage for screwdrivers. I just haven't pulled the trigger on it. Lots of pockets in it. I have a nice Klein tote for electrical stuff but with only a few internal pockets, everything seems to pile up at the bottom.

 

[Bielio]

I would go with Veto Pro Pac, used to own one myself.
They have the most comfortable shoulder straps. Stitching was great too.
Hard plastic bottom was a nice touch, especially since you might have to put your bag down in the mud.

Just keep in mind that whatever bag you get, fully loaded / half loaded it's going to be heavy. Really HEAVY!
The Veto's are nice since you can fit a lot of gear in them with those oh-so-many pocket dividers.

If you can, try and feel them in person. You'd get a better idea of quality.

 

[FigureItOut]

Anything by CLC is great, and as mentioned, if your funds are less limited - Veto. I've been eyeing some of the Husky bags at HD lately, especially the electricians bag with the "driver wall" storage for screwdrivers. I just haven't pulled the trigger on it. Lots of pockets in it. I have a nice Klein tote for electrical stuff but with only a few internal pockets, everything seems to pile up at the bottom.

The Husky bag you're talking about was my daily user for quite a while. Pull the trigger, it's very well made and inexpensive. I upgraded to Veto but not due to any shortcoming in that bag.

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[jptbay]

Custom LeatherCraft 1539

Easy access to every tool from large to small. Rugged.

https://www.amazon.com/Custom-LeatherCraft-1539-Multi-Compartment-Carrier/dp/B000EDTSZG?ie=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=0

 

[M6erfan]

Might be cool to just get a 3 or 4 drawer metal portable toolbox.

might be "cool" but extremely dangerous unless somehow very well secured in the vehicle

 

[owenst7]

might be "cool" but extremely dangerous unless somehow very well secured in the vehicle

Metal also makes a ton of noise in an offroad rig.

You'll want your straps in a dedicated bag if you ever actually use them. Really ***** when your straps gets your tools all wet and muddy. CLC makes some round nylon canvas bags that are pretty decent for flat straps and jumper cables. They don't have very heavy duty zippers, but they're only like $10. The canvas they are made out of is durable enough though.

 

[TLCObsession]

As a wheeler - One bag for recovery and jumpers - tools are separate. My sockets and wrenches live in an ammo can with wrenches on a carabiner, sockets on rails. Its too easy to lose stuff in the mud and rocks so I have stuff very compartmentalized.

 

[Finky198]

military surplus places are some times good.

I get it I have two milk crates, a pelican case (first aid kit), HF jack, breaker bar, pyrbar, bolt cutters, tool bag and towing ****... theres a lot of stuff...

 

[rshadd]

This $15 mechanics tool bag by Rothco is nothing fancy, but it works great for toting hand tools.