Tool Bag for the Trunk?

[Merkava_4]

What's a good tool bag for the trunk of the car?

In my situation, I need a bag at least 18" long for storing my 1/2" drive flex ratchet. I would use the flex ratchet for turning the screw in the factory onboard scissor jack. Then a couple of little pockets for the 5" extension and the 19mm deep socket would be cool too. The left over space I guess I'd take up with the flashlight and jumper cables.

What y'all say?

 

[chadster1]

It all depends on your vehicle and possible roadside repairs. When I am in town, all I want for tools for is to be able to change a tire if the need arises. I also carry a jump box just in case. I figure that in a metro area I am more likely to call a wrecker and be towed than fix something on the side of the road in my pickup. I also have a streamlight on a charger mounted in the console. When I am traveling with my 4 wheelers on a trailer, I will throw a rubbermaid tub in the back with basic hand tools and a 1/2 cordless impact, some rapid fix adhesive, first aid kit, tow rope, and gloves. I have several things I want to add to my travel kit like flares and survival provisions but the chance of being stranded for an extended period where we travel is very slight.

Edited to add: I always have my pistol with me.

 

[autoace]

I think a custom bag would be good for you. Make a bag out of large ******* and bras, you could have some spare DDD cups on the sides of the bag to hold the lugs and sockets, now that would be unique. You could market it, as the XL horseface girl bag!

 

[mattwgrizwald]

now thats funny

 

[autoace]

^^^^^^^^
Seriously,as Chadster said, a rubbermaid container works well. You can get one of those handy Snap-on tote boxes, they are kinda like a revised rubbermaid container with trays and compartments, I'll go find it, and post the link, maybe Chad could get you one.

 

[wrenchr]

Why not get an air tank and keep yourself out of trouble???

 

[autoace]

Blue point trunk tote, nice, cheap too.

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...group_ID=13678&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

 

[chadster1]

Why not get an air tank and keep yourself out of trouble???

2008 Dodge Ram Pickup. It has TPMS=Tire Pressure Monitoring System, The dash will tell me when a tire drops 2psi. In a metro area, a small leak such as that will allow you to reach a tire shop if the need arises. I forgot to mention that one of the travel items that I carry is a 12 volt compressor.

 

[wrenchr]

2008 Dodge Ram Pickup. It has TPMS=Tire Pressure Monitoring System, The dash will tell me when a tire drops 2psi. In a metro area, a small leak such as that will allow you to reach a tire shop if the need arises. I forgot to mention that one of the travel items that I carry is a 12 volt compressor.

Well that is what Merk needs!!

 

[MotoDave]

I'm planning to pick up one of these, along with some of their wrench rolls:
http://www.expeditionexchange.com/bucketboss/

I have a full set of Metric and Inch wrenches n my current car bag, and its surprising how often they get used. Planning to move my Craftsman socket set(s) over once I upgrade them as well.

 

[Merkava_4]

I think I found what I'm looking for ...

They're calling it a "Tanker Tool Bag." 19"X9"X6"

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...Category=74712&_trkparms=algo=LVI&its=I&otn=2

 

[alex71]

I'm planning to pick up one of these, along with some of their wrench rolls:
http://www.expeditionexchange.com/bucketboss/

I have a full set of Metric and Inch wrenches n my current car bag, and its surprising how often they get used. Planning to move my Craftsman socket set(s) over once I upgrade them as well.

Congratulations, you have found the most expensive website on the internet. You win a prize... **** lube.

 

[chadster1]

Congratulations, you have found the most expensive website on the internet. You win a prize... **** lube.

www.snapon.com

I thought that this was the most expensive site on the internet.

 

[MotoDave]

www.snapon.com

I thought that this was the most expensive site on the internet.

Haha, I was just going to post that!

 

[t100]

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=264125-1492-1L-22601&lpage=none

 

[alex71]

If expedition exchange could get away with selling SO tools they would charge more than SO. They just haven't figured out a way to do it, yet....

 

[MotoDave]

I don't buy that they intentionally mark up their prices, they just don't sell at a huge discount like the rest of the retailers on the web. I'm active on other forums they are on, and they are real people that sell quality products that I choose to support. I'm a big fan of buying a quality product once instead of a mediocre product multiple times.

To get back on topic, I find that the soft sided bags are nice for my purposes because they'll conform to whatever space you have. Wrench rolls are great for keeping wrenches organized, and take up less space than wrench racks would.

 

[tw33k2514]

Merk.....have I got the item for you!

http://pelican.com/cases_detail.php?Case=0450

Pricey, yes. But so awesome.....

 

[Merkava_4]

^
Yeah, that would be slightly overkill just for changing a tire.

 

[Big Bad Jon]

Blue point trunk tote, nice, cheap too.

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...group_ID=13678&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

It has the country of origin as United Mexican States . I thought that we were going to be called Mexamericanada.

 

[The Muffin Man]

^
Yeah, that would be slightly overkill just for changing a tire.

You could Always go with one of Pelican's smaller rifle cases. That is the route I will be taking ....

http://pelican.com/cases_detail.php?Case=1700

 

[Dman]

I have a few of the smaller version of these. If the bigger bag is as good as the smaller ones you will like them. I have one from when I was in the military and I bought a couple more to keep in my cars.

I think I found what I'm looking for ...

They're calling it a "Tanker Tool Bag." 19"X9"X6"

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...Category=74712&_trkparms=algo=LVI&its=I&otn=2

 

[kbs2244]

It sounds like a garage sale attache case would do just fine.

 

[Old Donn]

If you've got the room, why not a 5 gallon bucket with one of those tool caddy inserts. Plenty of room for the big stuff and lots of pockets & sleeves for the smaller items. The bucket handle makes it easier to carry and you could see all your stuff inside without either dumping out a bag or rooting thru it in the dark or rain/snow.

 

[thewelder]

I got this Husky bag from Home Depot a few months ago, it works the Ryobi drill is gonna be replaced by a good (probably Matco) 1/2 inch cordless impact wrench as soon as I have the cash.

 

[TAftw]

Maybe a Nantucket Bagg?

http://www.nantucketbagg.com/

They're nice, I want one but I don't really have a use for it .

 

[stricht8]

Griots garage sells a trunk tool bag

 

[Merkava_4]

http://www.idealindustries.com/prod...s_totes&l1b=bags&l2=large_mouth_bag&l3=35-427

This might be the ideal tool bag right here -- question is though -- should I get the 18" or the 20"

 

[Merkava_4]

This mother effer looks pretty bad-*** too.

 

[stricht8]

An electricians tool bag.

 

[RedBox]

I like those Bucket Boss bags and tool rolls. An option is to go to a Military surplus store and pick up something there.

RB

 

[Merkava_4]

An option is to go to a Military surplus store and pick up something there.

I'm seriously thinking about doing that.

 

[Mr.Nutcase]

I got this Husky bag from Home Depot a few months ago, it works the Ryobi drill is gonna be replaced by a good (probably Matco) 1/2 inch cordless impact wrench as soon as I have the cash.

That is ok, but its heavy without tools, now add all those. it will be very heavy...

 

[crewchief888]

http://www.idealindustries.com/prod...s_totes&l1b=bags&l2=large_mouth_bag&l3=35-427

This might be the ideal tool bag right here -- question is though -- should I get the 18" or the 20"

20" size matter yanno...........

 

[mkirkpatrick]

Just getting ready to post something well thought out and on topic, then I saw the date. I am sure that merk bought a bag. so I will just say wow, blast from the past.

 

[fireguy]

http://www.vetopropac.com/, not cheap, not cheap. Did I mention they are not cheap? These are designed for those who use their bags daily.

 

[supertooljunkie]

An electricians tool bag.

I'm an electrician and I carry a mechanics bag. I have several sizes of the tankers bags for drills, saws, batteries, chargers, etc.

I have a Klein tool tote, but haven't swapped over yet.

 

[ComitSteve]

Merk.....have I got the item for you!

http://pelican.com/cases_detail.php?Case=0450

Pricey, yes. But so awesome.....

Whoa. I hadn't seen this bad boy before. That thing looks bombproof!

 

[Chris_PT]

This is what I have.
http://www.handandpowertoolshop.com/products/?tid=2183&psku=5869887&af=1715

 

[blue dog]

Here is what i have.