Best tool bag on Reddit
181 reviews from r/HVAC, r/Tools, r/electricians and 24 more subreddits
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#1
Veto
4.8
(44)
"There’s no debate."
"Quality option is Veto, so many options to fit your ideal setup."
"Expensive but very worth the money"
"VETO."
"Veto propack."
"If you want to get him the absolute best get him a Veto."
"Veto pro pack. He’ll owe you one, or two."
"Vetopropac."
"I'd show him a veto bag, they have several options, one backpack with wheels."
"Veto still is my go to, absolutely plenty of options."
#2
Husky
4.1
(14)
"Amazing for the price. Mine are still holding up 8 years later."
"Husky forever!"
"Recommend the 12” husky tote as well."
"I have one of these I keep stowed near my tool box."
"We have two back packs this team uses his and hers back packs."
"I use my husky bag that has rollers and extendable handle."
"Husky has a lot of good options at very good price points."
"I use this one with the better shoulder strap."
"I prefer just using Husky brand totes."
"Husky 18" roller bag. Mine is probably weighing about 60lbs, but it has wheels."
#3
Milwaukee
4.1
(14)
"Milwaukee pack out. Get the rolling base and crate for the top."
"I have a Milwaukee and love it"
"Also recommend getting a compact utility pouch for you belt."
"I love it."
"You can carry SO MUCH in one trip."
"I friggin love it."
"Milwaukee and Klein both make good backpacks."
"I like the pack out systems that have wheels."
"Milwaukee has them, bought one recently to carry select hand tools."
"Milwaukee Packout has nice bags that will lock into other rigid storage."
#4
Veto Pro Pac
4.7
(12)
"The only way to go. Have had my original bag for 10 years and still going strong."
"It's the bomb."
"Veto Pro Pac is what I use, very durable."
"Yes they're expensive but you get what you pay for. They last forever and are built like absolute tanks."
"I SWEAR by Veto Pro Pac."
"I highly recommend this guy"
"Is what I run"
"It’s not the best and most durable bag I’ve had in 27yrs of HVAC work."
"Veto pro pac is nice."
"Yes, they're expensive but so hard to go wrong with - Veto Pro Pac."
#5
Klein
4.3
(12)
"I use the Klein back pack & I still rock the Otis hip pouch for the small stuff."
"I have a klein one and love it."
"Lightweight. Lifetime warranty on the entire bag."
"Klein or Milwaukee"
"I'm a 4th year Union apprentice and a tool backpack is the way to go, either Klein or Milwaukee."
"Klein makes an affordable choice."
"Still in great shape and it's priced well around $100."
"Just like the sparkies."
"I use a Klein back pack for general maintenance."
"A mate has the Klein one which is kind of slim."
#6
CLC
4.3
(6)
"Has put up with more abuse and is still in perfect condition."
"I slung one of these around for a few years as a mobile mechanic."
"I use a CLC backpack during the day."
"Very happy (they have a ton of different models)."
"I slung one of these around for a few years as a mobile mechanic."
"I prefer the CLC bags myself."
#7
Toughbuilt
4.3
(4)
"I’ve been super impressed with the bags toughbuilt has been putting out."
"Menards has toughbuilt bags on sale."
"Toughbuilt has a few different sized bags with a decent amount of slots."
"ToughBuilt or Dewalt do functional bags that can be small and relatively cute"
#8
Harbor Freight
4.0
(4)
"If it doesn’t have it then you’re either screwed, should have brought it, or it’s not a tool."
"They have a lot of different things that you can keep tools in at low prices."
"Something like this? Scroll through the pictures."
"I just toss em in a cheap carry bag from harbor freight."
#9
Pelican 1510
5.0
(3)
"Easy to drag around, doesn’t get too heavy with all your tools, extremely durable."
"Pelican case or cheaper variant is your friend here."
"Look at a Pelican case, #1510 is a popular choice for many."
#10
Klein Backpack
5.0
(3)
"I second the Klein backpack. Can do almost anything for $100."
"I swear by my Klein back packs. We call them our go bags."
"Klein has a nice backpack, it has a lifetime warranty."
#11
Unknown Bag
4.5
(2)
"I LOVED mine for HVAC."
"It utterly excels at being my offroad and junkyard toolbag."
#12
Veto TP XXL
4.5
(2)
"I picked up a Veto TP XXL a couple months ago and absolutely love it."
"I love my veto tp xxl."
#13
CLC Backpack
4.5
(2)
"CLC backpack is worth the money."
"I have a clc backpack for a few years and it’s held up well."
#14
Veto TPXL
4.5
(2)
"Haven't had one fail or disappoint me. Great quality."
"Stops me from filling empty pouches, but just enough room to not make trips back to the rig."
#15
Veto MB2
4.5
(2)
"I use the veto mb2 as a grab bag."
"Easy to carry and I can put my meter inside and have my m12 impact on the side."
#16
Snap On
4.5
(2)
"My snap on/seat toolbag. Got it off Amazon like 7 year ago."
"My snap on/seat toolbag. Got it off Amazon like 7 year ago."
#17
Pelican Air 1535
4.5
(2)
"I used a Pelican Air 1535 when I worked out at the line."
"I used a Pelican Air 1535 when I worked out at the line."
#18
Veto Tech Pac
4.0
(2)
"Best bag out there."
"It's 300 bucks, though."
#19
Stanley
4.0
(2)
"Best move I made after 30 years using a tool tray"
"I've always used a Stanley fatmax bag, but recently, I've been seeing the appeal of just using a bucket."
#20
Klein Tools
5.0
(1)
"I bought this."
#21
Veto Pro Pack
5.0
(1)
"Veto pro pack tek pack, why buy more than one in the next 5-10 years."
#22
Fieldpiece
5.0
(1)
"I use a Fieldpiece ANC18 Probe bag to store basically everything i need for diagnostics and most electrical/controls repair."
#23
Ryobi
5.0
(1)
"Ryobi bag made for storing the tools. It can hold 2 weeks of groceries for 2 people, minus paper products."
#24
Veto Pro
5.0
(1)
"Veto Pro packs are awesome."
#25
Maxpedition
5.0
(1)
"Maxpedition organizer pouches have handled all that stuff for me personally"
#26
Brooks
5.0
(1)
"Really useful bit of my kit, works fine with the fold and looks way better than conventional saddle bags."
#27
Black Packouts
5.0
(1)
"Damn, I love the Black Packouts."
#28
RIDGID
5.0
(1)
"My most used tools I put into something like this."
#29
Veto XXL-F
5.0
(1)
"Veto xxl-f."
#30
Pelican Case
5.0
(1)
"I would highly recommend a pelican case or one similar."
#31
Snickers
5.0
(1)
"Snickers makes this awesome tool vest that lasts forever."
#32
Veto Tech-MCT
5.0
(1)
"For my main maintenance bag I use a veto tech-mct."
#33
Klein 62201MB MODbox Electrician's Tool Backpack
5.0
(1)
"I am getting the Klein Tools 62201MB MODbox Electrician's Tool Backpack."
#34
Veto Tech Pac MC
5.0
(1)
"Veto tech pac MC if it’s for a service technician"
#35
Pack Out Backpack
5.0
(1)
"Pack out backpack 100$ lots of room very durable."
#36
Veto Tech XL
5.0
(1)
"Veto tech xl 👌"
#37
Craftsman
4.0
(1)
"I use this guy."
#38
Atlas46
4.0
(1)
"I love it."
#39
Rothco
4.0
(1)
"Rothco makes a decent copy that I still have."
#40
ToughBuilt
4.0
(1)
"I got a ToughBuilt roller now for the jobsite because it's got all I need in a smaller frame."
#41
Jansport
4.0
(1)
"Sounds like something like a Jansport Agave or other similar backpack would work well."
#42
Amazon
4.0
(1)
"Tote is larger than the photo depicts, and is made of impressively heavy plastic."
#43
Wrencher
4.0
(1)
"I’ve got the Wrencher LC, Tech MCT, and the TB6B."
#44
Tech MCT
4.0
(1)
"I use the tech MCT bag now I'm liking it alot."
#45
Hyper Tough
4.0
(1)
"For being priced on the very low end, it works for me."
#46
CRAFTSMAN
4.0
(1)
"That's the one I have. Holds everything I need it to for basic range trips."
#47
Tool Backpack
4.0
(1)
"My go-to was a tool backpack. Keep minimal tools in it. Easy to grab and go and carry up steps if necessary."
#48
Occidental Badger
4.0
(1)
"Badger by occidental."
#49
Veto TP LC
4.0
(1)
"Veto tp lc."
#50
Tough System
4.0
(1)
"I like tough system 2.0 bag, but that might be overkill for you."
#51
Orilondon Bantry B
4.0
(1)
"It works for both general office use and for holding my tools when I'm in the field."
#52
Crescent
4.0
(1)
"I got this backpack. I like it for my laptop."
#53
Blackhawk
4.0
(1)
"I started off using my tan (coyote brown) assault pack from Blackhawk."
#54
Maxsac
4.0
(1)
"Maxsac. Made by a union elevator guy."
#55
Veto MB-3
4.0
(1)
"For night calls, I use a veto MB-3."
#56
Milwaukee Tool Backpack
4.0
(1)
"Milwaukee tool backpack seems to be the lightest to me."
#57
Speed Sleev Saddle Bags
4.0
(1)
"I’ve been using Speed Sleev saddle bags for years and I really like them."
#58
Veto MCT
4.0
(1)
"Veto MCT might be just the ticket."
#59
DeWalt 57 Pocket Job Site Backpack
4.0
(1)
"DeWalt 57 pocket job site backpack"
#60
ToughBuilt 16” Open Top Tool Tote
4.0
(1)
"Lately I’ve been using the ToughBuilt 16” open top tool tote with carry handle. I love it."
#61
Husky 18" Roller Bag
4.0
(1)
"Husky 18" roller bag. Mine is probably weighing about 60lbs, but it has wheels."
#62
CLC Two Bag Combo
4.0
(1)
"CLC two bag combo should fit the bill."
#63
Klein 58890
4.0
(1)
"Klein 58890"
#64
Walmart Shoulder Toolbag
3.0
(1)
"The shoulder toolbag I got is great (in that respect, at least) and it distributes the weight."
#65
Milwaukee Pack Out Backpack
3.0
(1)
"Milwaukee pack out backpack is decent."
#66
Hilti Contractor Bag
3.0
(1)
"Hilti contractor bag."
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