New tool bag time, any recommendations?

[WillWX]

My CK tool bag/tote is literally falling apart and has only lasted a year, strap snapped countless times, pockets Velcro tears off when opening pockets, bits fall off. Shocking quality, my first B&Q bag lasted longer ha.

Does anybody have any recommendations for a new one?

I like the look of Knipex, are they worth the money?

Thanks guys

 

[telectrix]

veto.

 

[LewisM]

I know your last CK bag didn't last that long but I've had this since '14 and its done me proud.

CK Magma MA2635 Technicians Rucksack Plus New Tool Bag with Hard Base - Tool Storage - http://www.tools4trade.co.uk/ck-magma-ma2635-technicians-rucksack-plus-new-tool-bag-with-hard-base.html

 

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Veto Pro Pac

 

[Andy78]

I'd like to recommend my Facom tool tote as it is a brilliant bag for organisation and storage, but one of the side rails snapped after 14 months. Still love using it though.

 

[Dobes_88]

Another vote for Veto Pro Pac, had several CK bags before and bit the bullet - won't look elsewhere for tool bags now!

 

[buzzlightyear]

what about this little beauty then.

 

[telectrix]

don't let sparkychick see that, she'll vomit.

 

[christhescott]

I’ve had an Irwin toolbag for the last 5 years, still going strong although a bit grubby now. I was looking online for a replacement and I can’t believe how much prices have gone up! I’m sure it only cost about £15 back then!

 

[pirate]

I bought a couple in the December sales, nothing fancy but at the price I guessed if they last a couple of years then that's ok.
Stanley FatMax Hard Base Tool Bag - https://www.screwfix.com/p/stanley-fatmax-hard-base-tool-bag/76628 got this at £19.99


and this one, not from S/f but from b&q, at £9
Stanley 16 - https://www.screwfix.com/p/stanley-16-open-mouth-tool-bag/55177

probably would've shopped around but at these prices...

 

[HappyHippyDad]

Ive just bought the veto pro pac XL.
XL | Veto Pro Pac Tool Bags | Tool Bags, Tool Storage - https://www.vetopropac.com/product/xl
Its very expensive but extremely good quality and I am very happy with it.

 

[Wilko]

Ive just bought the veto pro pac XL.
XL | Veto Pro Pac Tool Bags | Tool Bags, Tool Storage - https://www.vetopropac.com/product/xl
Its very expensive but extremely good quality and I am very happy with it.

If there was a "green with envy button" you'd be getting one off me !

 

[SparkyChick]

If there was a "green with envy button" you'd be getting one off me !

Totally agree. Might give one a go when my Fatmax tote bites the bullet. I'm just scared of spending that much money and then finding out it just doesn't quite work for me

 

[Pete E]

My CK tool bag/tote is literally falling apart and has only lasted a year, strap snapped countless times, pockets Velcro tears off when opening pockets, bits fall off. Shocking quality, my first B&Q bag lasted longer ha.

Does anybody have any recommendations for a new one?

I like the look of Knipex, are they worth the money?

Thanks guys

What sort of areas do you work in?

If you work on new builds or other building sites, I'd prefer a tool box to be honest. When I was on the tools doing telecoms work, I tried an open tote but found that tools went walk about too often.

I have an old BT cantilever plastic box that is ok, and also a traditional 5 compartment cantilever metal box which while a little on the little heavy side, is bomb proof, offers good organisation, and will probably out last me.... If I were using it regularly on a commercial basis, I'd bolt on a couple of eyes so I could clip on a shoulder strap...

 

[HappyHippyDad]

Totally agree. Might give one a go when my Fatmax tote bites the bullet. I'm just scared of spending that much money and then finding out it just doesn't quite work for me

Thats a good point and I felt the same. Its a lot of money and if you dont like it... arghhh! But.... you will like, so buy it.