New tool bag time, any recommendations?

[WillWX]

My CK tool bag/tote is literally falling apart and has only lasted a year, strap snapped countless times, pockets Velcro tears off when opening pockets, bits fall off. Shocking quality, my first B&Q bag lasted longer ha.

Does anybody have any recommendations for a new one?

I like the look of Knipex, are they worth the money?

Thanks guys

 

[telectrix]

veto.

 

[LewisM]

I know your last CK bag didn't last that long but I've had this since '14 and its done me proud.

CK Magma MA2635 Technicians Rucksack Plus New Tool Bag with Hard Base - Tool Storage - http://www.tools4trade.co.uk/ck-magma-ma2635-technicians-rucksack-plus-new-tool-bag-with-hard-base.html

 

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Veto Pro Pac

 

[Andy78]

I'd like to recommend my Facom tool tote as it is a brilliant bag for organisation and storage, but one of the side rails snapped after 14 months. Still love using it though.

 

[Dobes_88]

Another vote for Veto Pro Pac, had several CK bags before and bit the bullet - won't look elsewhere for tool bags now!

 

[buzzlightyear]

what about this little beauty then.

 

[telectrix]

don't let sparkychick see that, she'll vomit.

 

[christhescott]

I’ve had an Irwin toolbag for the last 5 years, still going strong although a bit grubby now. I was looking online for a replacement and I can’t believe how much prices have gone up! I’m sure it only cost about £15 back then!

 

[pirate]

I bought a couple in the December sales, nothing fancy but at the price I guessed if they last a couple of years then that's ok.
Stanley FatMax Hard Base Tool Bag - https://www.screwfix.com/p/stanley-fatmax-hard-base-tool-bag/76628 got this at £19.99


and this one, not from S/f but from b&q, at £9
Stanley 16 - https://www.screwfix.com/p/stanley-16-open-mouth-tool-bag/55177

probably would've shopped around but at these prices...

 

[HappyHippyDad]

Ive just bought the veto pro pac XL.
XL | Veto Pro Pac Tool Bags | Tool Bags, Tool Storage - https://www.vetopropac.com/product/xl
Its very expensive but extremely good quality and I am very happy with it.

 

[Wilko]

Ive just bought the veto pro pac XL.
XL | Veto Pro Pac Tool Bags | Tool Bags, Tool Storage - https://www.vetopropac.com/product/xl
Its very expensive but extremely good quality and I am very happy with it.

If there was a "green with envy button" you'd be getting one off me !

 

[SparkyChick]

If there was a "green with envy button" you'd be getting one off me !

Totally agree. Might give one a go when my Fatmax tote bites the bullet. I'm just scared of spending that much money and then finding out it just doesn't quite work for me

 

[Pete E]

My CK tool bag/tote is literally falling apart and has only lasted a year, strap snapped countless times, pockets Velcro tears off when opening pockets, bits fall off. Shocking quality, my first B&Q bag lasted longer ha.

Does anybody have any recommendations for a new one?

I like the look of Knipex, are they worth the money?

Thanks guys

What sort of areas do you work in?

If you work on new builds or other building sites, I'd prefer a tool box to be honest. When I was on the tools doing telecoms work, I tried an open tote but found that tools went walk about too often.

I have an old BT cantilever plastic box that is ok, and also a traditional 5 compartment cantilever metal box which while a little on the little heavy side, is bomb proof, offers good organisation, and will probably out last me.... If I were using it regularly on a commercial basis, I'd bolt on a couple of eyes so I could clip on a shoulder strap...

 

[HappyHippyDad]

Totally agree. Might give one a go when my Fatmax tote bites the bullet. I'm just scared of spending that much money and then finding out it just doesn't quite work for me

Thats a good point and I felt the same. Its a lot of money and if you dont like it... arghhh! But.... you will like, so buy it.

 

[Andy78]

I'm currently rocking a new bag for all my testing kit. £13 from Homebase in the sale

All my Veto lust disappears when a bargain pops up.

 

[Pete999]

I'm currently rocking a new bag for all my testing kit. £13 from Homebase in the sale

All my Veto lust disappears when a bargain pops up.

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Admit it Andy78 you are a Bag Biach just like I'm a Tool Tart

 

[Rpa07]

Ive just bought the veto pro pac XL.
XL | Veto Pro Pac Tool Bags | Tool Bags, Tool Storage - https://www.vetopropac.com/product/xl
Its very expensive but extremely good quality and I am very happy with it.

Business is booming in ‘the shires’ then HDD?

 

[Andy78]

Admit it Andy78 you are a Bag Biach just like I'm a Tool Tart

Nope. The day I give in to Veto lust then I'll have failed my proud Yorkshire tight fisted heritage.

 

[elsparko]

 

[WillWX]

Spoilt for choice, thanks for all the options guys. Just not sure which to go for now.

The Veto looks good, but as already said, I don’t want to spend that much and get it and not like it..

 

[Pete E]

Funnily enough, I've just received a Stanley Fatmax Cantilever toolbox from these people for £31 + P&P:

Stanley waterproof case Cantilever 18 "/ 45cm FatMax - https://www.wellindal.co.uk/diy/stanley/p-28406?r=3253561712197&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIyKm14ajO2AIVKb7tCh3AgAyxEAQYAiABEgIyDPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

My first impressions are very favourable in that it seems far stronger than my old BT ones and easier to access the tools in the bottom tray as the sliding trays above open further.

Not sure if it would be big enough as a main tool box for an Electrician but would be good for doing servicing or as a "grab and go" box for call outs ect.

 

[Toneyz]

You've got a disposable Tesco briefcase then!

 

[elsparko]

You've got a disposable Tesco briefcase then!

wherever there is a tesco i can be prepared for all business activities

 

[JK-Electrical]

I would recommend the Veto Pro Pac MC. At just under £111.00, they're not cheap but the quality is excellent. Well worth the outlay as this is a very sturdy bag indeed!

 

[sparkdog]

Got a Facom one but not used it yet as it looks so nice. Using a CK magnum one at the moment, good once you get used to all the zips & keeps the tools dry.

 

[EbolaSideRoom]

I’ve been using a Snicker tool tote for the past 4 years. It’s looking a bit rough now but is still going strong. I balked at the price tag (£130 then) but it’s proved it’s worth time and again. My previous CK Magma tote (the one with the lid and removable handle) was the second that had lasted less than 12 months. At about £40 a time I think I’m winning. http://mammothworkwear.com/snickers-9822-flexi-tool-bag-30-l-w1280h1024q90i5879.jpg

 

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My Veto Pro Pac is a few years old now, at least 4. It's yet to drop a stitch and if it wasn't for the dust it's pretty much as good as new. They are far from cheap, and there are loads of options - open tote is not my thing, I have the Pro Pac XL. Carries all my hand tools + an impact drive + a combi drill