looking for a good tool bag that will hold a laptop also (surface Pro) anyone have any recommendations?
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Here's the one I'm using.
C.H. Ellis 83-7008 Z140 Double Zipper Computer Field Service Bag - - Amazon.comAdversity temporarily visits a strong man but stays with the weak for a lifetime. -
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wow not a lot of info that we need to advise you:
what brands do you work on?
soft side / hard case?
besides the lapper. what special tools will you need? ie: net cables.. hub....phone set?
how many reg tools do you carry?
snap-on type screwdriver w/ tips?
torx bits?
you really need to state WHAT you carry in the bag as opposed to what "bag" should I carry?
Personally I carry 3 different bags for the different type machines/duties I have to perform.
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hell my XEROX tool bag held more than that.. like I mentioned I had 3 toolbags in the car depending on WHAT type/brand of machine I worked on.
with all the gauges .. handsets... jig/wiring special test equipment .. torx drivers.. long handle torx (that's WHY I hated working on Xerox.)Comment
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It has two sides - double zipper. The picture doesn't show it. I have another bag in the car that carries more stuff. So far I haven't needed anything that I don't have.
PS - I only work on one brand so that cuts down on what I need.
PSS - It also has a 3rd compartment that is rather large with a velco flap that I use for my cleaning fluids & rags. The picture doesn't do it justice.Adversity temporarily visits a strong man but stays with the weak for a lifetime.Comment
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C.K Magma
No bag last me more than 3 years these do.
Like the backpack style free your hands up while moving.
Fits a notebook.
Just got a new one in the last week. The guys at the tool shop was amazed at how badly i F%$^$ up the previous bag.
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i have backpack one now, been at this for 28 years, i dont need 3 bags, only 2, 1 is small and for prison. less is better for prison copiers. just looking at ideas for one with laptop. we have a tech that has one but its one that rolls around and is a little to big. just carry basics, springhooks, few phillips a few flat heads small and long, pliers small flashlight and meter. I work on canon, Oce titan, ricoh, hp and Lexmark.Comment
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I don't do the tool purse thing.
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But I also work on a fuk ton of different and large equipment.
Everything from copiers you can tuck under your arm to folder inserters the size of a truck.
Toner vac fits in this, tools on the top, parts boxes and laptop stacks on it and it makes a nice seat.
Unfortunately, it's been discontinued so if you see it available somewhere, let me know.Comment
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I am still in love with my Tech Pack (backpack) from Veto Pro-Pac. Yes, they are expensive. Yes, they are heavy even when empty. But it is easily the best, most durable, tool bag I've found.Comment
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I've got the Tech Pack MC-LT backpack, its a little small and heavy for a everyday carry, especially for production stuff with all the special tools you need, wish I would have gotten the full sized tech pack. I'm using a CH Ellis W600 roller now 2 weeks in so far not bad.Comment
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Backpacks all the way. You want to have your hands free for toner, pm kits, vaccum, etc
I used a Klein Tools electrician backpack for 6 years. It was strong, durable and worth the money. A year ago switched to the Milwaukee job site backpack. its a good backpack, bigger than the Kleins, but im sure is not going to last the same 6 years.
Pros of the Kleins:
-heavy duty cordura material
-heavy duty zipper
cons of the kleins:
-$$$
-bigger compartments for precision tools
-hard to clean because of the heavy cordura material (thats important if the rookie in the shop mishandle a waste box above the backpack... )
The pros in the milwaukee are:
-cheaper
-small compartments for hooks or precision drivers
cons of the milwaukee:
-not for rough use
-kinda tall. Maybe to much for the regular tools for a copier.
-if you are that kind of guy who carries 20 diferents screwdrivers in your bag (like me) and you bring a lot of tools its going to be heavy to hold.
I think will tray the vetos next time... never read bad reviews on them... also crescent tools has a line of tool bags and backpacks that looks good.Comment
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This is the tool bag I have been looking at on Amazon. It seems small and fits a laptop and just the basic tools. It has some great reviews.
B&W International TUC-11601 Technician Notebook Tool Bag with Pocket Pallets, Black
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No one over 30 should be wearing a backpack. Hard case for me. Keep firmware on thumb-drives...laptops are unneeded for most calls but it has it's own bag with shoulder strap.
A canvas duffel bag is great for vacuum and small boxes. I use a folding dolly if I got big boxes or more crap to bring in.Comment
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PWS fits in the back zippered pocket. 5.5 and a flashlight on the outside, springhooks, duckbills, torx, and meter on the inside - along with two dozen other tools I haven't used in years. As to the no one over 30 - I'm 59 and one foot is held together by titanium screws. Still prefer a backpack.
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