Tool Bag - reviews & recommendations

[southpier]

need something for the van so it does not necessarily need to be exceptionally portable, just sturdy & quiet. horizontal profile rather than upright design will be easier to store. 24" would be a good length (18" minimum). minimum or no Velcro preferred. veto-pro quality is not out of the question if other criteria is met. should be able to be closed to contain tools.

suggestions appreciated; thanks

 

[bbrins]

I currently have a Husky tool bag that I picked up at Home Depot, somewhere around 24", have had it for a few years now, seems to be holding up well. Since it is packed with tools, it is not real comfortable to carry around, it mostly stays inside of my crossover tool box on my truck and I just take out what I need.

I have had a number of the CLC tool bags over the years, they have held up well, I just either outgrew them or they suffered some sort of catastrophe, one of them got run over by a bush hog, another knocked off of a dock.

 

[Stuart in MN]

I have several Bucket Boss bags and have been happy with them. They sell a variety of styles and sizes.

 

[southpier]

....one of them got run over by a bush hog, another knocked off of a dock.

guess either voids the manufacturer's warranty, eh?

will go through their, and Bucket Boss website tonight. thanks

 

[route246]

Veto will not let you down but it is heavy even when empty.

 

[Air21]

I have a Klein Tools 55418-19 Tradesman Pro for all my hangar tools and I love it

 

[Parrothead]

Husky 24” bag with no Velcro. Does this fit your criteria?

https://www.homedepot.com/p/302612152

 

[catron44]

Veto XXL-F

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[Toolfool]

I have the veto pro pac https://www.toolnut.com/veto-xxl-f-pro-pacpro-tool-bag.html . Got lucky and found an almost-new one on CL for half price. I do finish carpentry and cabinet install and it carries all the hand tools I need. Just have to find a better way to transport all the cordless stuff too.

 

[southpier]

definitely a slippery slope picking a tool carrier (box or bag) that's walks the line of right size for what I need versus there's space here so I can add this - and then trying to carry it somewhere to actually use all those tools.

I remember in the mid - late '70s when I worked in the carpenters union on section 8 housing project. had the classic craftsman carpenter box, about 9" x 9" x 26". hoist it up on my shoulder and hump it from the truck to the worksite and then up ladders to the third floor or roof. amazing how much steel, flat bars, pullers, hammer, plane, even the knock out in the top for a framing square, you could jam into that volume.

dog, it's good to be retired!

thanks for the suggestions all - now the neurotic indecision begins . . . .

 

[Blind1]

I currently have a Husky tool bag that I picked up at Home Depot, somewhere around 24", have had it for a few years now, seems to be holding up well. Since it is packed with tools, it is not real comfortable to carry around, it mostly stays inside of my crossover tool box on my truck and I just take out what I need.

I have had a number of the CLC tool bags over the years, they have held up well, I just either outgrew them or they suffered some sort of catastrophe, one of them got run over by a bush hog, another knocked off of a dock.

I have the ~15" inch version of the husky. It's my work around the property bag. Great design, materials, and price. The larger one looked great too. OP I don't think you can go wrong for the price, unless you are specifically looking for Made in USA or something.

 

[Tynee]

I keep thinking I’ll pick up one of the Husky 24” for the next time I need to load up all the battery tools and take them to a project, I can see the circular and ghe sawzall fitting with room for batteries, drills, etc. Almost bought one used at a flea market, but couldn’t quite get it cheap enough.

 

[BMack37]

I like Huskys new line, they're really nice even though the liner looks stupid. AWP also makes some decent bags. Right now I'm loving my CLC bag.

Veto is the Rolls Royce of bags. Milwaukee packout is trying to compete with Veto but according to reviews, they're not quite there but they're pretty pricey as well.

 

[jptbay]

This bag from CLC is awesome. Tough as nails, great organization, and easy access.

https://www.amazon.com/Custom-LeatherCraft-1539-Multi-Compartment-Pocket/dp/B000EDTSZG/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1526569251&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=clc+tool+bag&psc=1

 

[fsae0607]

I have the Husky 24" and this one:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-10-in-All-Purpose-Tote-81834N09/202018009

I use them for working around the house. Happy with both!

 

[Mark in Indiana]

My vote is for the Veto Pro-Pac LC. It may cost more $$ but the design and quality is worth it. The things that sold me on it were the quality, how well I could organize my tools, the plastic tray bottom and that you could lock it (preventing unauthorized tool borrowing).

 

[southpier]

I worked with an hvac guy today and he had 3 veto pac bags (different styles) in his van. swore by them. claimed he would go through 3 huskys a year.

having some previous experience with this brand https://www.ergodyne.com/gear-tool-storage/tool-bags-organizers.html , I am leaning towards the #5808 bag.

it's going to be one of those "sit & ponder" nights!

 

[Reese]

This bag from CLC is awesome. Tough as nails, great organization, and easy access.

https://www.amazon.com/Custom-LeatherCraft-1539-Multi-Compartment-Pocket/dp/B000EDTSZG/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1526569251&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=clc+tool+bag&psc=1

I have that same bag in the back of my work van. I really like all the pockets and the deep center section. The only issue is how easy it is to pile too much **** in it. I have to stop periodically to clean it out.

 

[FloorPaint]

I'm a big fan of Carhartt's tool bags. Here's an 18" bag: http://www.carhartt.com/products/carhartt-accessories-bags-tool-work-backpack-briefcase-messenger/Legacy-18-Tool-Bag-with-Molded-Base-261408

If you qualify for their Carhartt at Work Program, you can get 15% off regular-priced merchandise in their company-owned stores.

They also have a great customer loyalty program: https://www.carhartt.com/content/groundbreakers-about

 

[WhiteElder]

After looking for some time I finally found a gently used Veto pro tech lc. Holds all my current hand tools for industrial panel building.

Was also looking at the CLC bags especially the 13" and 18" but the 13 only had 1 closed top pocket. The 18 has the two pockets i want but would be too big and easily overloaded for what I want. Tho i do with the veto had a bit more room.

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[Riverlos]

I have that same bag in the back of my work van. I really like all the pockets and the deep center section. The only issue is how easy it is to pile too much **** in it. I have to stop periodically to clean it out.

I absolutely love that bag. It easily hold an 18" pipe wrench in there have it for almost 3 years now.

 

[AnthonyJ124]

I'm three years into daily use of a Veto Pro Pac Laptop XLT, it's big, heavy, but it has lasted way longer than anything I had previously (OTC, Westward, Husky). Plus it fits everything I need to do my job. I'd highly recommend their products.