Nice Tool-Bag

[techsxge]

I hope this is allowed and the right Place.
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I've been carrying around the same Tool-Bag for years now, getting heavier it feels like.
Couple weeks ago i've switched to a smaller Tool-bag that is actually quite good quality and still cheap compared to other providers that i can easily carry around and helps me with all kind of repairs including copiers, phones, notebooks, computers, servers, watches and everything else.

Repair Business Toolkit
– iFixit Store (https://store.ifixit.de/products/repair-business-toolkit?pk_vid=62205359326afc651658000907f02808) (Might need to switch language/region in the top right)

Some of you probably already know of those but i just want to tell some techs that dont to know about it too

[tmmdmmm]

I use a few of their tools in my bag but I've always preferred open top. Currently using Husky's 10in Electricians bag, Was eyeing Klein's 554158-14 but it seems just a tad small

[Toxic]

Glad to see what other guys here is using, maybe i will like some new idea for toolbox.
For years i use this type and it is ok, can carry almost all i need and some smaller mostly used parts.

https://i.postimg.cc/w7hGBjX9/extolcraft-fza-f-147-1.jpg (https://postimg.cc/w7hGBjX9)

[copyman]

I'm old school and still use a Platt hard case. Every time I tried the soft shoulder case I will need something that I use to carry in the hard case so I switch back. I agree with OP the case is getting heavier as I get older! Plus there are many things I hardly use anymore, meter, soldering iron, big screwdrivers, 3 types of pliers, etc. I do like the hard case for the alcohol (no not the kind you drink :rolleyes:), cleaners, grease, etc
Will probably retire before I make the switch to soft case......

[techsxge]

Glad to see what other guys here is using, maybe i will like some new idea for toolbox.
For years i use this type and it is ok, can carry almost all i need and some smaller mostly used parts.

https://i.postimg.cc/w7hGBjX9/extolcraft-fza-f-147-1.jpg (https://postimg.cc/w7hGBjX9)

I've been given nearly this exact bag just without the sorting system. While it does work im more of the "sling you can throw over your shoulder" guy. Also, we service a lot of high profile customers so we trying to not look like the local plumber with our tools. To be honest with the bag i use now i just look like every other dude around there ;)
I can also fit some drum chips etc in there and also keep ~5 big zip bags on me for toner or small parts i took out of machines

[techsxge]

I'm old school and still use a Platt hard case. Every time I tried the soft shoulder case I will need something that I use to carry in the hard case so I switch back. I agree with OP the case is getting heavier as I get older! Plus there are many things I hardly use anymore, meter, soldering iron, big screwdrivers, 3 types of pliers, etc. I do like the hard case for the alcohol (no not the kind you drink :rolleyes:), cleaners, grease, etc
Will probably retire before I make the switch to soft case......
In my new bag i got almost everything i actually need for the normal repairs. Most types of bits for the screwdriver platform, different small pry tools, multimeter, pliers, side cutters, fusible link, wires, cleaning utils, grease. And this one is smaller / more compact in size.

I rarely do soldering at all, most of the time it is enough to carry a lighter to do small adjustments. Soldering is mostly done in our workshop.



I am sure you could aslo use your bag for the other alcohol too :D

[zayonc]

there is a separate bag without tools
iFixit Messenger Bag - iFixit Store (https://www.ifixit.com/Store/Tools/iFixit-Messenger-Bag/IF179-033?o=2)

[techsxge]

there is a separate bag without tools
iFixit Messenger Bag - iFixit Store (https://www.ifixit.com/Store/Tools/iFixit-Messenger-Bag/IF179-033?o=2)
I know, it is the same bag but without the tools. However i found for myself that all Tools in the full package are tools that i need on a normal repair while i have some tools that i dont actually need to carry around everytime in my old bag. Thats why i recommended the full one here.

[copyman]

I know, it is the same bag but without the tools. However i found for myself that all Tools in the full package are tools that i need on a normal repair while i have some tools that i dont actually need to carry around everytime in my old bag. Thats why i recommended the full one here.

You know what always happens, you switch bags with less tools then are on the 20th floor of city office building and need one of the tools you removed! Never fails!

[techsxge]

You know what always happens, you switch bags with less tools then are on the 20th floor of city office building and need one of the tools you removed! Never fails!
Oh jesus christ dont remind me of the one time i drove 150km to a customer than realised i needed 1 special screwdriver i did not brought with me so i needed to drive 40km to the next hardware store and buy one and they didnt had one on stock so i went through neighbours asking for it :D

[rrrohan]

i got the Veto Pro Pac Tech Pac MC

stands up without falling over even when open. the rear has a laptop section

its designed for HVAC techs Im told but suits copier techs requirements as well

[copyman]

Oh jesus christ dont remind me of the one time i drove 150km to a customer than realised i needed 1 special screwdriver i did not brought with me so i needed to drive 40km to the next hardware store and buy one and they didnt had one on stock so i went through neighbours asking for it :D

Yes, That has happen to me! What's even worse is driving 2 hours to service call then realizing you left tool bag at shop. Thankfully this has only happen a few times in 40+ years. Had to use only a screwdriver that I keep in truck or go to dollar store and buy a few cheap tools & can of air.

[Gift]

We use Wenger notebook trolleys plus this case for the tools:

https://service.dreusicke.de/grafikshop/Dreusicke/vollbild/wd377.jpg


(https://service.dreusicke.de/grafikshop/Dreusicke/vollbild/wd377.jpg)Trolleys are affordablem sturdy and available in different sizes depending on how much other stuff you like to carry around.

[Kenny]

We currently use Wenger Tool Bags,

Sotel | Wenger/SwissGear Gigabyte Black backpack (https://www.sotel.de/en/Foto-Camcorder-Licht/Taschen-Rucksaecke-Koffer/Taschen-Rucksaecke-Freizeit/Wenger-SwissGear-Gigabyte-Black-backpack.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_t_KybeC-QIVkmDmCh1r0gxqEAQYICABEgJRefD_BwE&cur=1&shipto=GB)

[Hansoon]

Here's mine. I had to make a precize inventory of the tools remaining in my car for the insurance company. :rolleyes:

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I realize now that some tools are from the days of the analogs, perhaps time to get rid of them....

Hans

[tsbservice]

Here's mine. I had to make a precize inventory of the tools remaining in my car for the insurance company. :rolleyes:

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I realize now that some tools are from the days of the analogs, perhaps time to get rid of them....

Hans

This is German old school. Nice, accurate and tidy.
Regards

[Toxic]

Yes, my bag is always in the mess :D

[Samanator]

Earlier this year I purchased a Klein tool backpack.

(Tradesman Pro™ Backpack / Tool Bag, 25 Pockets, 3-Inch Laptop Pocket - 55439BPTB | Klein Tools - For Professionals since 1857 (https://www.kleintools.com/catalog/tool-backpacks/tradesman-pro-backpack-tool-bag-25-pockets-3-inch-laptop-pocket)).

Found the best price on Amazon. I'm very happy with it.

I had a Swiss Gear backpack before this one. The zipper screwed up only after four years.

I like having a tool backpack because it is very comfortable when walking long distances. My hands are free except when I lugging my vac.

[Oystercopy]

It's probably just my age, but my Platt case (gotta be close to 30 years old now) seems to have gotten HEAVIER... or maybe its just my arm pulling out of its socket, I dunno!
But about 15 years ago, I bought a softsided case, and there it sits.. right up under my workbench, and never even OPENED it, let alone used it! Stupid, I know. But I'm a creature of
habit. And I just don't wanna go to a call and not have what I need in the bag. Heck, I hardly ever carry the toolkit into calls anymore anyway, because the screwdriver is all I typically need.
But if I'm gonna carry the kit, there will be SOMETHING in there that I would have needed, that I wouldn't have been able to put into the sofsided case, I'm sure of it....
OC

[techsxge]

Here's mine. I had to make a precize inventory of the tools remaining in my car for the insurance company. :rolleyes:

54177

I realize now that some tools are from the days of the analogs, perhaps time to get rid of them....

Hans
Looks just about as the one i have under my Desk... Just that i take out what i need and never move it ;D

[sanvicente]

We use veto pro pac and platt cases. Bot are rock solid brands with last long products. In the service vans we also carry ridgid pro boxes with spare parts and cleaning products, this boxes are cheap and customizables, we also do a few low voltage services so they are great for power tools, network cable, etc

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[rrrohan]

for me the best bit about the Veto Pro Pac Tech Pac MC bad is the hard plastic bottom. in my decade of using back pack bags its always the bottom that wears out.

i got the smaller one but there is a bigger version that has tool section in both front and rear but realistically these days excluding my laptop and cleaning supplies i could carry my tools in a pencil case

[mascan42]

I think I've had either this or something close to it for the past 20 years.

Crawford 155-BLK Soft Sided Zipper Tool Case 16" x 11" x 3" – Crawford Tool (https://crawfordtool.com/products/crawford-155-blk-soft-sided-zipper-tool-case-16-x-11-x-3)

That and a fishing tackle box for small parts have been the mainstays of my trunk forever.

[JR2ALTA]

I think I've had either this or something close to it for the past 20 years.

Crawford 155-BLK Soft Sided Zipper Tool Case 16" x 11" x 3" – Crawford Tool (https://crawfordtool.com/products/crawford-155-blk-soft-sided-zipper-tool-case-16-x-11-x-3)

That and a fishing tackle box for small parts have been the mainstays of my trunk forever.

Those excessive, repetitive small slots are such a pet peeve of mine with tool pallets. Different nut-driver sizes I guess? but so wasteful for my needs.

[Tech09]

I use a Milwaukee Tools backpack, holds all my tools, meter, cleaning fluids, laptop, even keep all my feed tires in there. Using the backpack with the weight evenly distributed has helped with back problems, knees, hips etc because I'm not leaning like a drunken toddler carrying a tool bag.