Could I get some tool bag recommendations?

[theengel]

I'm telling you guys, the backpack is the way to go.

[NeoMatrix]

Blazebusiness an I have very similar Platt brief case style tool cases.
The only problem, mine is about 30 years older.
My standard antique model case comes complete with air-conditioning vents(holes),cable ties and metal corner bracing, that some how got there over the years.
(In other words, its totally worn out, an should be replaced...)

I'm like the guy with a well worn pair of leather shoes: I'm so darn comfortable with my old tool case. The missus bought an paid for a new outer tool case about four Xmas ago, but Santa keeps forgetting to order it.


[Insert image from blazebusiness]

[NeoMatrix]

If you've ever accidentally dumped all your load in a snowy salty street, then had the light change, you can appreciate the value. =^..^=

Re: Dumping the toolcase all over the ground:
I must have dumped my toolcase all over the ground at least one, maybe two,...... hundred times, give or take a couple.

I've now mastered the subconscious zen(force be with you) art-form of "grab the toolcase handle with one finger firmly over the lid" technique. This in ground (save the tool case) finger technique is truly the pinnicle of a technicians enlightment stage of arrival of being a master Tech. You know you've become a master Tech when the finger on the toolcase lid is amazingly automatic....

To the noobies... :
Alway pickup your toolcase with one finger placed firmly on the lid. Incase that good looking office secretary has made you forget to lock down your toolcase lid.

[mbcruzin]

I was carrying this for years.
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https://www.amazon.com/ToolPak-90650.../dp/B004G5LUUE

[theengel]

Yeah, this looks like the one I got. Unless you're bag is so heavy that you need a cart, this option is great.

[sturmtrooper]

The above statement itself has no scientific fact for the objection, or this reply need the reply question of " why not ".
However, i would say no tech should wear a backpack, as to the professional appearance a tech has that added burden or reqirement of the trade, especially in the office environment. Imagine a tech with a long sleeve shirt walking into a office with a backpack on. I know our boss will not allow it.

Thankfully none of my customers have been that hung up on irrelevant things as to complain about me using a backpack.

[allan]

This is of topic but a fun prank is to hide a brick in you fellow techs bag.

[blackcat4866]

This is of topic but a fun prank is to hide a brick in you fellow techs bag.

A few years back I started adding a few lug nuts to my wife's purse each day. At one point it got up to 25# before she caught on. After that I could never get more than 10 or 12 lug nuts before she would give me "the look". =^..^=

[roseawebs]

I was carrying this for years.
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https://www.amazon.com/ToolPak-90650.../dp/B004G5LUUE

It looks good to me too. I may place an order

[tonerjockey]

and i have just recently purchased both a large and a standard small soft sided case. darn. these look nice. and you can swing it over your shoulder freeing your hands. may have to buy yet another.