Could I get some tool bag recommendations?

[JR2ALTA]

Re: Could I get some tool bag recommendations?

I carried around a Platt hardcase for more than 20 years, and I recently purchased the ProTechPak model 99200. I wish I had done this years ago, this is the perfect copier tech everyday toolcase. I do have my old hardcase in the trunk for the occasion that I need a large, or specialty tool. I use the laptop area for hardware, meter and small parts. It's got a place for paperwork, too. After 6 months of my kind of abuse it is holding up well.

I think it's great but I need a lot of space for rags, fluids, canned air, loose screws, my stapler, disposal work mats.

I wish I could downsize like that

[mikadonovan]

Re: Could I get some tool bag recommendations?

I think it's great but I need a lot of space for rags, fluids, canned air, loose screws, my stapler, disposal work mats.

I wish I could downsize like that

I carry all that stuff in it with one exception, and I have to ask. Why are you carrying around a stapler?

[slimslob]

Re: Could I get some tool bag recommendations?

Why are you carrying around a stapler?

I keep mine in the car. Anything that I might need to staple when at the customer's office , I can use one of theirs.

[CompyTech]

Re: Could I get some tool bag recommendations?

I use this one... Fits way more than i need. Including laptop, and an electric blower.

Klein Tools Tradesman Pro-Organizer Tech BackPack-55456BPL - The Home Depot

Finally broke down and bought one for Christmas.

It's so nice being able to carry everything including the laptop in all at once and have free hands. While it doesn't have as many individual tool pockets as my old Platt, it is roomy and I'm learning to consolidate because I only use a handful of tools 90 percent of the time.

[MStalkfleet]

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Do you carry a laptop as well in it or separately?

[qbert69]

Re: Could I get some tool bag recommendations?

I haven't been a tech for very long, but I have 2 tool bags. One small (Craftsman soft mini bag) & easy to carry and the other one large (Platt Large Soft Case) that I usually put on a foldable flat cart....with vacuum too!

https://www.samsclub.com/sams/magna-cart-flatform-cart/prod16370458.ip?xid=plp:product:1:1

I just recently also started carrying around a gardening pad to kneel on too--concrete starts to hurt the knees after awhile!

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Style-Selec...ng-Pad/3306600

I also carry my Laptop in a separate shoulder bag. Basically, everything is kind of modular for me so when I get the call ticket, I kinda know what I need to take in with me. If I need something that I don't have, it's no big deal to walk back to my car and get the item....it's usually not that far!

[CompyTech]

Re: Could I get some tool bag recommendations?

Do you carry a laptop as well in it or separately?

It has a laptop pocket(if you're asking about my case). There are three models, be sure to get the one with the laptop pocket.

[CompyTech]

Re: Could I get some tool bag recommendations?

I also carry my Laptop in a separate shoulder bag. Basically, everything is kind of modular for me so when I get the call ticket, I kinda know what I need to take in with me. If I need something that I don't have, it's no big deal to walk back to my car and get the item....it's usually not that far!

I used to basically do that. I had a Platt hard case along with a cheap laptop bag(that had nice pockets and layouts inside to carry a few tools). Use the Magnacart to carry in parts, supplies and vaccuum etc.