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Can't Decide on a new tool bag, INPUT PLEASE!!

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#1 ·
I am currently using a CLC 1530 (23" 43 Pocket open style bag). I normally keep my bag on my cart, but occasionally i have to travel to our other St. Louis sites. So I bought a small foldable hand truck for easier transport. This is still a great bag, but i am starting to have issues with others "borrowing" my tools. I have found two replacements bags that i would like to of your input on. If anyone personally owns these bags let me know how you like them.

This is what I am using now...
http://www.goclc.com/products/Work-Gear-Softside-Tool-Carriers-Bags-Backpacks/1530

Alternative #1 - Klein Tradesman Pro Organizer Extreme
http://www.service.kleintools.com/Tool/PRD/Product/55417-18
(Here is a video that gives a better look)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4R6ERXaY70

Alternative #2 - Veto Pro Pac Tech LC
http://www.vetopropac.com/products/tech-lc
(Here is a video that gives a better look)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXGbEEYdi50&feature=player_embedded
 
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#43 ·
Im about to pull the trigger on 1 of the veto bags. Problem is i cant decide which 1 is best for me!

Xl: fits those long 8 inch screwdrivers
Xxl: dont see it holding those screw drivers very well, but that compartment is perfect for my drill and my hacksaw that i dont c fitting in the xl.

Can anyone share some input?
Should i bite the bullet and go for the bigger bag or will the xl fit my bigger items?
 
#44 ·
I've got the XXL, and my main gripes are that it won't hold long screwdrivers and files in the pockets and it's a mighty heavy bag to tote around. If I remember right, an 8" file is pretty much the biggest I can get standing up in the pockets.

I think in your case I'd go with one of the smaller, taller, tech series bags if you're gonna be working out of it every day.

As an aside, I purchased this one this afternoon for $45:

I think I'm gonna make it my new grab-n-go bag.
 
#46 ·
Those tech bags are pretty nice for sure.
I keep changing bags and its getting annoying.
I mean like most people on here im quite the tool whore lol

My biggest problem is that i work out of my bag to limit the weight in my belt.
I currently have that dewalt 16" contractor bag.
I dont always have time to sit there and place each tool after i use them so like most i just throw it in that big open zipper top.
When it comes time to use that tool again its burried under my drill and other items.
I like to keep organized
 
#55 ·
I have to add something here...

I sent Veto Pro Pac an email asking if the variation in pocket sizes on the LC and Tech LC were normal, or if there was normal, or if possibly I had a "bad" one. This was at 7pm eastern time - after business hours for both me and Veto headquarters. At 11:30am the next day (today), I got a call from Roger Brouard (founder of Veto Pro Pac). In these days of canned email responses, automated voicemail trees, and clueless support reps, I was pleasantly surprised (almost shocked) to get this call. Unfortunately I couldn't answer the call, and he left his name and call back number on my voicemail. When I called back, I found that the number he left was his cell phone number! :eek: He seemed like a really cool, down to earth guy, and I actually spent 25 minutes on the phone with him, learning his work history and motivation behind the Veto bags, and telling him about me a little bit.

I really can't say enough good things about the Veto bags, that phone call, or Roger Brouard himself. After seeing the bags first hand, and knowing that this is the kind of guy who's behind the bags, I have no reservations about their price, the company, or recommending them to anyone. :thumbup:
 
#64 ·
reminds me of my boss' dewalt bag.

it's just unusable. Doing a job today he just turned it over and dumped out 100+ bits and blades.

he's crazy fast in motion but never takes the time to clean up his stuff. i can't work like that- you lose so much time looking for a 5/16 socket or whatever that it just becomes a wash since i'm slower on the work end.
 
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