[Shock-Therapy]

Wouldnt mind seeing some photos with one loaded up. Checked one out today at the supply house and was told they sell em to all the hipsters and sailors. Not sure what the heck that means.... :blink:

 

[Ionspot]

Saw the Klein at a HD
pockets too shallow for 9-1/2" linesman
straps are crap...too thin, no padding
China made
love the hard bottom
probably be good for a electronics/telecom guy or schoolbooks
didn't consider buying...sorry.

 

[Deep Cover]

I have it. I like it. It's pretty much a tool bag with two straps. If you have to go on a roof, it really comes in handy. I'll try to take pics of mine tomorrow if I can remember.

 

[uconduit]

I have one but I haven't used it too much though. The straps are thin but the general build quality is good IMO. It's not really designed as a backpack modified for tools, it seems more like a toolbag modified to become a backpack. The bottom is a very shallow plastic "bucket" instead of the nylon like those found on schoolyard backpacks.

 

[ilikepez]

I'm looking at one built by 'Tool Era', would be nice for when I have to climb on bridge cranes.

 

[mikeh32]

I use one. I am a telco guy. I use it a lot too because i ride a motorcycle to work when i can.

I will try to take pics

 

[Shock-Therapy]

I use one. I am a telco guy. I use it a lot too because i ride a motorcycle to work when i can.

I will try to take pics

I ride... good point. :thumbsup:

 

[Shock-Therapy]

Saw the Klein at a HD
pockets too shallow for 9-1/2" linesman
straps are crap...too thin, no padding
China made
love the hard bottom
probably be good for a electronics/telecom guy or schoolbooks
didn't consider buying...sorry.

Im surprise, it wouldn't hold a pair of linemans? :blink:

 

[Deep Cover]

It does.....

 

[astrodoggie3000]

The pockets are shallow and your pliers flop around. It won't hold long screwdrivers very well, and the three velcro pockets aren't very secure. I got it for free through the company so i can't complain. I wouldn't pay my own money for it. It has been a life saver on a few occasions walking from the work truck with two hands packed full of tools.

 

[Deep Cover]

Here ya go...

 

[uconduit]

If there is a better backpack for carrying electrician's hand tools I'd like to see it because the Klein is the best I have seen so far...

 

[Big John]

Here ya go...

Folks weren't kidding: Those top pockets look wicked shallow.

I've been trying to find one locally to look at closer: I do a ton of moving around and also have to carry all kindsa paperwork and a laptop, I think a backpack would really suit me.

I'll probably end up springing for the Veto Tech Pac, but I'm a cheapskate and gotta talk myself into it.

 

[Deep Cover]

They really aren't that shallow...they are narrow...which doesn't allow the pliers to slide all the way in.

 

[Mich drew]

Klein has a new tech series backpack for laptops

 

[astrodoggie3000]

If you like your tools to sit in a pocket 3/4 of the way or more, which is what i prefer, you will not like it. If that doesn't bother you, give it a try. The fish tape pocket on the outside is what bothers me... give me a full zipper pocket or two divided deep pockets with velcro flaps. But not one tool bag will suite everyone so go to the supply house and throw a few tools in it and see it for yourself.

 

[electricmalone]

Klein has a new tech series backpack for laptops

Looks like it would be useful... Wonder if my supply house will have one I can touch...

 

[Mich drew]

Looks like it would be useful... Wonder if my supply house will have one I can touch...

It's a lot cheaper than the veto backpack, but maybe not as well built

 

[electricmalone]

It's a lot cheaper than the veto backpack, but maybe not as well built

I could always buy two kleins to one Veto

 

[Mich drew]

I could always buy two kleins to one Veto

True! And the vetos are heavy.My 50 year old shoulder hates my OTXL.