What tool backpack does the forum recommend?

[TheConduitKing]

Guys and gals, I am looking for a tool bag now that I have gotten all my basic hand tools.

I do a lot of moving around on site, up and down stairs etc. I do not want a toolbox because they are awkward and are a pain in the rear to put into a site box at the end of the day.

I am looking for something that is big enough to hold all the basic hand tools and preferably has a hard plastic base. I do not mind spending a decent amount of money, because I want something to last me right through my apprenticeship, since this is my career.

So far, I have narrowed it down to these options. However, if you have your own recommendation please do link it to me. I see a lot of guys using the Stanley backpacks, but I do not like them. Not big enough.

Velocity Rogue 5.0 with student discount. This is the one I’m really considering.

Rogue 5.0 - https://www.velocity-progear.com/pages/rogue-5-0

I really like the look of these CLC bags. However, the shoulder straps do not look that comfortable and no hard base. So, I am unsure how they will hold up.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/DEWALT-DGL...+Leathercraft+tool+bag&qid=1607811910&sr=8-13

https://www.amazon.co.uk/1134-Carpe...m+Leathercraft+tool+bag&qid=1607811910&sr=8-5

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Custom-Lea...m+Leathercraft+tool+bag&qid=1607811910&sr=8-1

I was looking at the Veto Pro Pac. But they are ridiculously expensive. £150 is sort of my limit.

 

[Dustydazzler]

I used to have the Stanley Fatmate back pack , was ok for the price

 

[telectrix]

this is worth a butchers at the price.

https://www.NoLinkingToThis/p/toughbuilt-tool-backpack-7ltr/507jf

 

[Rockingit]

I used to have the Stanley Fatmate back pack , was ok for the price

I've got mine sat behind me right now - crammed with handtools, drill, driver, grinder, 3-4 batteries.... weigh's a ton but takes the knocks and no complaints from me. £60ish I think.

https://www.NoLinkingToThis/p/stanley-fatmax-backpack-with-wheels-23ltr/8649k

 

[gazdkw82]

Iv used the fatmax one for 4 years. It does the job but its large and clunky.

Iv just treated myself to a small veto bag. Iv got everything that was in the fatmax but smaller and lighter but surprisingly more durable and feels quality.

Expensive mind

 

[telectrix]

Iv used the fatmax one for 4 years. It does the job but its large and clunky.

Iv just treated myself to a small veto bag. Iv got everything that was in the fatmax but smaller and lighter but surprisingly more durable and feels quality.

Expensive mind

i dunno. a trainee with a veto. when i was a trainee it was a tesco carrier bag. ( and that was before they cost a shilling (5p for you wet behind the ears lot)).

 

[Dustydazzler]

My first tool bag was my old school sports bag , it actually lasted quite a long time until my padsaw ripped a huge hole in the bottom of the bag and stuff kept falling through the hole

 

[Pete999]

this is worth a butchers at the price.

https://www.NoLinkingToThis/p/toughbuilt-tool-backpack-7ltr/507jf

I have the tool pouch a good buy, don't think you can go wrong with TB stuff

 

[telectrix]

I have the tool pouch a good buy, don't think you can go wrong with TB stuff

i have the TB pouch also. holds loads of tools for minor jobs.

 

[Dustydazzler]

I’m tempted to buy this for myself to use next year as my tool bag

VINTAGE LEATHER CLAD PLUMBERS/ELECTRICIANS TOTE TOOL BAG | eBay

Width 6.1/4" bottom tapering to 5.1/4" top. Lid has 2 tears where it folds over 1 x 1" and 1 x 1.1/2".

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[telectrix]

mrs.T wants a new handbag. might get her that for xmas.

 

[Moley]

Show how much of a tight arse I am. Mine came from either Aldi or Lidl, can't remember which. I've had it a couple of years, get's carried everywhere full of tools and still in great condition. Save a bit of money on the bag and spend it on decent tools.

 

[loz2754]

My first tool bag was my old school sports bag , it actually lasted quite a long time until my padsaw ripped a huge hole in the bottom of the bag and stuff kept falling through the hole

Ha same here! Adidas sports bag. Got nicked with all me tools in it.

 

[Dustydazzler]

Show how much of a tight arse I am. Mine came from either Aldi or Lidl, can't remember which. I've had it a couple of years, get's carried everywhere full of tools and still in great condition. Save a bit of money on the bag and spend it on decent tools.

Do you mean a bag for life or actually tool bag ?

 

[Strima]

I've been using my Facom a lot recently and it's proving to be very good: Facom

I've also used Stanley FatMax in the past which was good but I found the external pockets fell to pieces very quickly.

 

[Zerax]

This thread is very confusing... People are talking about a tool bag in the singular ?? only one ?? Surely that can't be right... I have 4 ! each with different things in for different jobs... and that's just the sparky stuff... I also have separate ones for carpentry, plumbing, tiling and masonry... although admittedly the tiling and masonry ones are just buckets !

 

[Dustydazzler]

My plumbing and making good / plastering tools live in a bucket

 

[gazdkw82]

i dunno. a trainee with a veto. when i was a trainee it was a tesco carrier bag. ( and that was before they cost a shilling (5p for you wet behind the ears lot)).

Not quite. Qualified this time last year.

I need to remove "trainee" from my profile. Not sure how I do it?

 

[Moley]

Do you mean a bag for life or actually tool bag ?

An actual tool bag. One of the backpack types. Having said that back in the days when I worked for Schneider (spit!) there was one guy who did use a carrier for some of his tools.

 

[loz2754]

For general storage of tools in the van I use 6 DeWalt TStak boxes. For my grab and go kit I use the Stanley Fatmax tool tote. Never really needed a back pack, but you guys have got me thinking I'm missing out on something...