Best tool belts according to redditors

We found 99 Reddit comments discussing the best tool belts. We ranked the 50 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.

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Top Reddit comments about Tool Belts:

u/Jackie_McMackie · 12 pointsr/techsupportgore

i cant believe nobody has suggested velcro cable ties yet, especially for home cables

i bought a pack of like 50 from amazon and i use them on everything, all cables inside drawers are neatly bundled within these

u/electriczap · 6 pointsr/electricians

I have been wearing the Industrial Electricians belt from Occidental for a year now, it is very comfortable. I got mine on Amazon in the used section, it wasn't touched and still had the tags on it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0097EOXBC/ref=dp_olp_all_mbc?ie=UTF8&condition=all

u/Supertech46 · 6 pointsr/motorcycles

I have one of those magnetic trays that hold everything...along with that telescopic magnetic stick just in case I drop a piece.

Best thing ever when working under cars.

u/putamare · 5 pointsr/AskReddit
u/wireman428 · 3 pointsr/electricians

Took me a couple years to finally fork over the cash for these but you wont have to worry about buying another set for at least a decade and they are badass http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005Z5BFYU/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?qid=1425828468&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=occidental+electricians+tool+belt&dpPl=1&dpID=41TPr9NrCRL&ref=plSrch

u/TurboTwinkee · 3 pointsr/electricians

Superior Parts BL2-3BM Belt Clip Tool Holder System with 3 Ball Bungees - (Original Bigg Lugg 2) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I598GX6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_HeiyDbHK8JWB1

Hopefully links are okay here...

A couple guys I work with and myself included use this, also works on some ladders with the slots, I know a few werners do

u/partisan98 · 3 pointsr/Tools

Here is my attempt to answer a super open ended question in case someone is searching. Someone let me know if i missed anything.

Affordable/Tough/5 Year Warranty


For cheaper versions i will mainly recommend Husky they are decent and they fall under a 5 year warranty which is usually easy to have honored.

Personally if i am doing something quick at home i like waist aprons instead of belts. You can get them for real cheap like under $1. There are the super basic ones like these from menards that cost 84¢ and have 3 pockets. but my favorite is this one which has 13 pockets and two hammer loops.

If you are just doing stuff at home or just need a handful of tools at hand then small pouches are your best bet. Something like this 9 pocket pouch from Husky can hold a surprising amount of stuff for only $10 you can upgrade to a larger single pouch for $20. All These black tool aprons/tool belts come with a 5 year warranty from husky.

For carrying lots of crap and actual work you should get the suspender set up. The Husky does have some ok stuff such as the 13 pouch electricians belt and the 17 pouch carpenters belt. Make sure you move the hammer holder to the side or jogging down the stairs will make your hammers handle hit you in the balls.

Fancy/Real Leather/2 Year defect lifetime stitching/rivet warranty


Occidental Leather Work makes some awesome Made in America Leather tool belts. They have a two year manufacturers defect warranty but will replace burst stitching or rivets for lifetime of the belt.You can find these at local supply stores but they are not carried in big box stores. You can use their website to locate a local supplier. I will be using Amazon Links for these because prices at local supply stores will be all over the damm place also it lets you see reviews but check your supplier it will probably be cheaper local. Remember these are natural leather products so you will have to maintain them. You can follow the links to check reviews but they all seem to run around 4.5/5 stars or better. Get a size bigger than they recommend its a common complaint

These tend not to come with the suspenders so you will have to buy them separate. They go for around $110 online.

The tool bags themselves vary a lot in size. You can also buy bags separate so you can customize it to a certain extent and they tend to for between $250-$300. The large electrician belt set goes for $285 and the framers belt set goes for $288.

The separate pouches go for between $80-$110 such as the Drywall pouch for $84 and the Fatlip tool pouch that runs about $110

Fancy/Modular/Painfully expensive/ Lifetime defect warranty.


Diamondback Toolbelts is a Made in America of 1000D Nylon in 3 layers so its very durable. They have a lifetime warranty from defects of any kind. Much like Occidental Leather they are not sold in big box stores. They do have their own online site but you can also look for local sellers using this but there are not many.

These ones as well tend not to come with the Suspenders which cost between $40-$115

So the neatest thing is that you can build your own tool-belt on their website. It allows you to pick whatever various pouches you want.

They also have trade specific toolbelts. Such as Drywaller belt for $425.00, Master Finsher Carpenter for $420.00, Ultimate Framer for $440.00, and the Electrician for $430.

Accessories


A very good idea is getting suspenders. You can use brand specific ones or just grab some cheap ones from Home Depot or Menards just check reviews. The padded ones though will save you some shoulder strain if you are a punk ass bitch who wants working shoulders at 50 like me.

I also highly suggest getting a drill holster. Its exactly what it sounds like and makes life so much freaking easier. These generic ones cost $10, they are ok and color match Husky brands but the clips kinda hard to work. They also have brand name ones like this Dewalt one for $15, they also have Occidental Leather ones for $42.00 and Diamonback drill holsters for $65.00

u/scottweiss · 2 pointsr/CableManagement

i bought these a month or two ago https://www.amazon.com/VELCRO-Brand-Black-2-Inch-91140/dp/B001E1Y5O6

more cable ties than i'll ever need

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Micro-Trader-Black-Adjustable-Reusable/dp/B0169H26P4

those should be fine too. mostly 5 stars.

you dont really need anything fancy, either the ties work or they dont

u/sgtsnyder88 · 2 pointsr/Tools

Yea I was gonna suggest one of these

https://www.amazon.com/MagnoGrip-311-090-Magnetic-Wristband/dp/B000WU9LCQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1484866787&sr=8-3&keywords=magnetic+wristband

But, then again, if you don't mind modifying your tools, that's a nice, cheap solution

u/cortechthrowaway · 2 pointsr/motorcycles

Working on an old motorcycle, you always need ez-out's.

Or a magnogrip. Those are super-handy, too.

u/Capt_Hazelwood · 2 pointsr/electricians

Firm believer in the quality of Occidental stuff. Occidental bag on a ranger belt held up with stronghold light because I don't have an ass. Good rig.

u/theonlybluecow · 2 pointsr/pics

Nails jamming into your wrist before falling to the ground. Use this instead.

u/TheRambleMammal · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

THESE!!! (and just in time for the 4th!!!)

u/FnSmyD · 2 pointsr/electricians

What kind of work?

I pieced mine together with these:
Greenlee 0258-14
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002JASH72/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_PW.Gyb0WWHPTK

Occidental 5520 5 tool holder
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HGAT03U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_jZ.Gyb4QW0BWZ

And the occidental 3 inch belt.

I work in lived in houses, this setup is low profile(for working in rooms with too much furniture) and balanced (so you're not lopsided all day. There's also room for expansion if you want to add a pouch for screws & nuts. The only thing I'm not a huge fan of is how high the occidental 5520 sits. Full size pouches hang down on your thigh, but the 5520 doesn't. It sits right at belt level. When you have a rock saw in the protected slot it sticks up to about the bottom of your ribs and is a little awkward to grab until you get used to it.

u/bnyeeyore · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

I love this item it keeps your little screws from getting lost when you take things apart. My friend has one it is sooooo awesome :) not exactly a toy though but good for toy maintenance

u/roninplaya · 2 pointsr/electricians

Something like this? Seems a little extreme for my use case but looks awesome!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004EZJMSS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_qXPjDbRJB4JH4

u/mmm_burrito · 1 pointr/Tools

These things are so much better, anyway.

u/tygrshel · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Oh, when I was looking at your WL, I wondered if you had seen this?

u/rhineo007 · 1 pointr/Tools

Don’t buy any PPE (personal protect equipment) as the company should provide, would be a waste of money. As an electrician, not a lines man, and working side by side them, I would say a nice small leather tool holder to put on his belt clip. Most linesmen get their tools provided.

Edit
Like this

https://www.amazon.ca/Occidental-Leather-5520-Tool-Holder/dp/B00HGAT03U/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?crid=2DXN5K5HSA1L4&keywords=occidental+leather&qid=1554811727&s=gateway&sprefix=occ&sr=8-7

u/magamaleh · 1 pointr/AskReddit

I have heard good things about the Magnogrip

u/danielibew952 · 1 pointr/electricians

Gatorback B240 Electrician's Combo with Pro-Comfort Back Support Belt. Heavy Duty Ventilated Work Belt (Large 36-40 inches) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004EZJMSS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_jGTtDb0PRKMJE

These are extremely comfortable with plenty of space for all the crap you need.

u/Mitchfarino · 1 pointr/OculusQuest

I use these to hold my Powerbank in place -

Micro Trader 100 x Black Adjustable Strap Reusable Ties Tidy Wrap Hook & Loop https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0169H26P4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_qbkODbQBP15YR

u/timmywitt · 1 pointr/AskEngineers
u/yawningangel · 1 pointr/DIY

I use one of these at work.

http://www.amazon.com/MagnoGrip-311-090-Magnetic-Wristband/dp/B000WU9LCQ

Saves dipping into my toolbelt for smaller screws and rivets.

Massive timesaver

u/Ashotep · 1 pointr/electricians

I'll chime in. I just bought CLC 1608 belt. I've been using kliens POS pouch for a few years, replacing it every so often. I just kept sticking with it because i was used to where all my tools where.

With that said I have been extremely happy with this belt. This is their older model so its pretty cheap compared to the newer version or some other brands. Its holding up so far and has a lot of space for all sorts or crap. My favorite feature is just the simple flap/zipper pocket that holds my drill tips and then zips up to cover my hand tools. Makes for worry free stashing in my van without the tools falling out. Also, its nice to cover my hand tools if i'm stuck outside in inclement weather so they don't get wet.

u/dustypoo90 · 1 pointr/Carpentry

I’ve got pencils and that very same tape measure.

Looking at this hammer: Stanley STHT51246 20-Ounce Steel Hammer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B5A1VVG/

And this speed square (figure the combination square may come in handy later, only a couple dollars extra): Swanson Tool S0101CB Speed Square Layout Tool with Blue Book and Combination Square Value Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SOVRPXW/

And tool belt:
Bucket Boss 50200 Builders Rig https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GK4TZ2E/

And cats paw: Estwing Nail Puller - 12" Double-Ended Pry Bar with Straight & Wedge Claw End - DEP12 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0015YPJMY/

See any problem with these for starting off?

u/NotHaraku · 1 pointr/electricians

>I’m about the same size as you and feel your pain...I have the CLC electrician suspension bags

same

I have had this one for about a year now with no noticeable damage.

u/Talksintext · 1 pointr/electricians

I've been using this one from Bucket Boss the past 6mo or so in conjunction with a CLC tool pouch.

I like it. It's thick nylon, which holds up fairly well. It's a lot cheaper than Milwaukee's, but practically every non-tool thing Milwaukee makes is obscenely overpriced so that's not surprising. The BB one holds fittings, etc, well for fast-paced work.

u/BlackLagooon · 1 pointr/electricians

Super green, 0 hours IBEW Inside Wireman apprentice. This is what I've got to show up with for my first day. I have an Occidental Leather Adjust to Fit 9596 tool belt and Stronghold Light 1546 suspenders in the mail, as well as a Custom Leathercraft Tool Box , Thorogood American Heritage Emperor Toe Wedge work boots , and maxiflex cut resistant gloves . I'm still undecided as to which tester/multimeter to get. Am I good to show up to work with what I've got? Am I missing anything critical?

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u/wizsla · 1 pointr/GoodValue

you can get it here

u/Gunmetal89 · 1 pointr/electricians
u/TrashSlutArt · 1 pointr/electricians

Gator back is great these are what all the guys at the shop I’m at use https://www.amazon.com/Gatorback-B240-Electricians-Pro-Comfort-Support/dp/B011VRPBRM/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_sspa?keywords=gatorback+tool+belt&qid=1558451834&s=gateway&sprefix=gatorback&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1
I got some suspenders from Home Depot too I think they make some but it’s definitely worth picking some up, save your back and hips a lot of trouble

u/Swankster_ · 1 pointr/electricians

If you're going to be in heavy commercial then I like these I have them and really like them. Some other guys I work with have the Klien ones from Home Depot or these They are really expensive but will last 5+ years

u/Walleye_Oughta · 1 pointr/electricians

I just got [this one] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C53S965/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ZHt3Db58JNX5W) a couple months back, so far I'm liking it.

u/ColinAllCarz · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

The Passion Flower is gorgeous.

Item. Happy Spring and thank you!

u/ninjaofwar · 1 pointr/discgolf

Or you can get non disc golf straps (like ones for toolbags) and they work the exact same, minus the rain guard.

u/ConfidentNobody6 · 1 pointr/FulfillmentByAmazon

Maybe you can add "trademark pending". The item below is writing "patent pending" for the last 3 years. MagnoGrip 311-090 Magnetic Wristband https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000WU9LCQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_fqkPDbN3JSBR4

u/anonymous500000 · 0 pointsr/techsupportmacgyver

Do yourself a favor and get one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Performance-Tool-W1265-Large-Magnetic/dp/B000N3235E
I pitch screws at it and they don't rebound out.