Rolling portable tool bag/box recomendations

[Brownsfan]

In need of a portable tool bag or box on wheels. Carrying 2 bags isn't cutting it and I am thinking this is the way to go. Needs to hold a drill and impact , portable light, charger. Various hand tools and test equipment (Multimeter etc) and some various supplies. I am looking at this Husky at the moment. But in the Garage Journal spirit I'm sure there is something better that you guys use. It's going to be inside outside in all types of weather. I do automotive electrical on site so this gives you an idea of what needs carried tool wise.
http://m.homedepot.com/p/Husky-18-in-Rolling-Tool-Tote-GP-43196N13/204370453

 

[Fedwrench]

What about those Ridgid or Dewalt hard plastic modular units in a rack with wheels? Not cheap but, would offer protection from the elements and room to grow & organize.

 

[Brownsfan]

I have not seen them in person. I guess I will look at them next time I go to the Depot. I still need to be able to lift it in and out of my van.

 

[FigureItOut]

Having similar needs, I looked hard at the Ridgid, Husky and Milwaukee offerings at HD, and nothing really fit. Check out the Dewalt TSTAK system, particularly the drawer stack components. If you have a Meeks near you, you can get your hands on them and get a good feel.
I ended just putting together my own system. I can take just the bag, or the bag and the rolling drawers. It might give you some ideas for designing your own set-up.
Broken down for transport:

And working:

The platform for the bag is on a pneumatic, so it goes down for under-dash, and up for working in the driver's seat or where ever else.

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[gdocktor3]

Husky work bags cannot be beat for the price. I have a few smaller work bags that I used for carpentry for a few years. Lots of sharp, pointy, heavy hand tools stored inside always being thrown and tossed around and the bags are still in really great shape. Wow, I just realized how good they really are...

 

[Brownsfan]

My present bag is a Husky. I just need a rolling one. I'm getting old and can't carry a heat bag\box anymore. Lol. The Husky bags are great for the money. I have been using them for years

 

[gdpolk]

I might recommend a nice, large cantilever box. The lid, when opened sprawls out the trays to hold all the small, thin tools that get lost in the bottom of boxes easily and keeps them well organized while giving a nice deep cavity in the bottom for larger tools and diagnostic tools. I'd pair it with a rolling stool. I have one of Homak's 22" versions and use it a lot. I'd recommend it if your interested in maybe trying the cantilever option.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CM27N8/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[gdocktor3]

My present bag is a Husky. I just need a rolling one. I'm getting old and can't carry a heat bag\box anymore. Lol. The Husky bags are great for the money. I have been using them for years

Well that's what I meant. Buy a rolling Husky tool bag.

 

[crewchief888]

I might recommend a nice, large cantilever box. The lid, when opened sprawls out the trays to hold all the small, thin tools that get lost in the bottom of boxes easily and keeps them well organized while giving a nice deep cavity in the bottom for larger tools and diagnostic tools. I'd pair it with a rolling stool. I have one of Homak's 22" versions and use it a lot. I'd recommend it if your interested in maybe trying the cantilever option.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CM27N8/?tag=atomicindus08-20

OP is looking for something on wheels...

cantilevers are nice, ( i have a couple of them), but they can get real heavy really fast.

 

[speed bump]

My dad has used a Platt hard case for about 20 years and it has just kept going. Pelican makes a nice hard case as well. Both of those options are pricey but they hold up well.

 

[JAKE-THE-TOOL-MAN]

I'm not sure if they are available yet but Milwaukee's new rolling tool bags look stellar. If they are not on the market yet I would go with the Husky. Great bags

 

[natas2000]

And you saw the Milwaukee ones where? Do you have a link?

 

[Brownsfan]

I just bought the 18" Husky bag on sale for 59.00. Should be able to carry just about everything I need.

 

[DSLTRK]

I like the luggage carts because you can choose your ideal bag or box and put it on wheels. Here is my setup as an example.

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[DSLTRK]

I just bought the 18" Husky bag on sale for 59.00. Should be able to carry just about everything I need.

Ha good choice. Thats the bag I have. Very well built for the price.

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[Brownsfan]

It seems pretty solid for the money. I looked at Lowe's, Sears and Menard's besides Home Depot. The Husky bag just seems the best. Husky tool bags are one thing that Home Depot does best . Better than all other store brands. Look at most job sites and you will see most guys have Husky bags. Especially electricians.

 

[FigureItOut]

It seems pretty solid for the money. I looked at Lowe's, Sears and Menard's besides Home Depot. The Husky bag just seems the best. Husky tool bags are one thing that Home Depot does best . Better than all other store brands. Look at most job sites and you will see most guys have Husky bags. Especially electricians.

Any idea who makes them?

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[JAKE-THE-TOOL-MAN]

And you saw the Milwaukee ones where? Do you have a link?

kctyphoon started a thread about it a few days ago... Here's the video showing the new tool bags

Here -

 

[Brownsfan]

Any idea who makes them?

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Not really sure? But they are quite nice for the money. They are made in China though. Pretty good quality though

 

[FigureItOut]

They are. That square electricians open top bag with the driver walls served me well for a long time. I still use it when I do the occasional tv install.

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