Best tool pouches according to redditors
We found 65 Reddit comments discussing the best tool pouches. We ranked the 39 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 65 Reddit comments discussing the best tool pouches. We ranked the 39 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
Pelican 1510 case with Carhartt tool pouches
I don't think pockets are a good idea for a welding apron. They will accumulate sparks and slag unless they have a flap in top, and if they do then they will be hard to access with gloves on.
[This](Greenlee 0258-14 Leather Pouch, Heavy Duty, 4-Pocket https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002JASH72/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_8qOjybQN43SZT) is what I use to carry the tools I need most often. It's nice thick leather and when worn at my back it stays out of the way and doesn't catch any sparks.
As for aprons they have a good selection on Amazon but I just use the cheap ones because they are going to get torched anyway.
Edit: changed slap to slag; thanks autocorrect...
For that price, get something from Occidental Leather. I like the electrician's pouch over the electrician's case because it curves to my leg more.
https://www.amazon.com/Occidental-Leather-5500-Electricians-Pouch/dp/B0009H5LR6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495344802&sr=8-1&keywords=Occidental+electrician
https://www.amazon.com/Occidental-Leather-5589-Electricians-Tool/dp/B006NOJAKI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1495344802&sr=8-2&keywords=Occidental+electrician
Oops, didn't see the drill part, but I'd get a separate pouch or holster for that.
I would get a different pouch. In my opinion that’s too small to hold anything useful.
CLC Custom Leathercraft 1524 Ziptop Utility Pouch, Medium https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0047O3TZS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_.pDPDb9RDCBAE
That would be better. I agree with dykes, needle nose, channellocks, an 11-1, a beater flat head would be good. Get a good flashlight, wire strippers, a roll of black and a roll of white tape. Sharpies, pen, and a notebook.
CLC Electricians Tool Sling is my favorite bag I've used so far. I'm currently wait for my banggood purchased one to wear out before going back to this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Custom-Leathercraft-1509-Professional-Electricians/dp/B0001ZI524/
I've also been meaning to pick up a tool roll as well to carry the things that will easily fit into it:
https://www.amazon.com/Carrier-Pockets-Professional-Electricians-Organizer/dp/B07633LQRM/
this is the tool pouch I use and it’s more than enough. Going to big and your back will hate you.
The southwire leather electricians pouch is really nice. Holds pretty much everything you'll need.
https://www.amazon.com/Southwire-Tools-Equipment-POUCH4-Leather/dp/B019QXNSVY
Commercial and need two pairs of 440s? I'm industrial and don't even own a pair. Anything that big gets the pipe wrench treatment.
As far as a tool pouch goes, I'd recommend something small for your hip and shoulders' sake. Best I could find was this: https://www.amazon.com/Klein-Tools-5241-Tradesman-6-Pocket/dp/B01KNAVMJ4/ref=pd_sim_469_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=4BTT75YYQAF6Y7YNB8KT Looks like Klein is getting away from making leather pouches, unfortunately.
I have one of those occidental clip-on fastener pouches and it saves me the aggravation of having handfuls of shit fall allover the place when I need to use it. I'll probably upgrade to the 2 pouch one or get another one in the near future, since I'll always just throw everything i need in there. Another system that works for me is having this:
https://www.amazon.com/Occidental-Leather-5053-Electricians-Pocket/dp/B000KL56OE/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1494978002&sr=8-4&keywords=occidental+leather
I can fit an 11-in-1 driver, lineman's, stripper, needle nose, side cutter, beater flathead, and level in here if I need to have all of those tools on my side. Like the fastener pouch, I use this when it makes my life easier and I can customize the tools if needed. If you haven't experienced an over-stuffed tool belt on your hip for 8-16 hours yet, I would say it's a better system--for me, anyway--to just have my backpack and toolbox full of ALL of my tools, which both sit on my cart, and use the pocket caddy and pouch when necessary. I think as long as you can quickly fetch a near-by tool when it's called for, no one will fault you for not wearing every tool you own at any given time. Also get carpenter jeans and utilize pockets for must have items.
sorry for the long post, but I would imagine that most here have tried all sorts of tool storage and could likely agree that different situations require different defaults which you'll pick up on over time.
https://www.amazon.com/Occidental-Leather-5500-Electricians-Pouch/dp/B0009H5LR6
This and a Klein backpack. Love it
Just picked up this one from Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XV8FDXS/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_6JDRDb62M2264 I can't really say how well it has held up because I have only been using it for a couple of days. It does create a noticeable bulge in a front pants pocket, but fits in a back pocket quite nicely.
Then add this and you a 1 man sparky crew.
Southwire Tools & Equipment POUCH4 Leather Tool Pouch, 5 Pocket Pouch with Electrical Tape Chain, Fade Resistant, Durable Compartments, Washer Rivets, Includes Metal Tool Clip, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019QXNSVY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_nfgQDb06ST0TW
This one and this one both have zippered pouches to keep your tensioners secure. I like the first one because the whole things zips closed.
A bunch of people around here, including me, have this one. I would much rather have one of the first two.
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Veto TP4-B (Tool Pouch- Hard Plastic Base) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H9FZFWJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_6JTUDb200PW7X
I've been using it for the past 2 years, 6 days a week, and it's held up beautifully. Highly recommended
I keep all my kit in a Carhartt tool roll , it's been amazing.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002JASH72/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1474738054&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=greenlee+pouch&dpPl=1&dpID=31WbQQ8qSVL&ref=plSrch
This is what I usexpected. Fits four tools and tape. You slide your belt through it. I like it because it is small and if I need more tools I can keep them in my back pocket.
Thanks for the replies guys, I've found this here
https://www.amazon.com/Greenlee-0258-14-Leather-Pouch-4-Pocket/dp/B002JASH72
Combined with a hammer clip do you think that'll do the job?
The tools u/YashinNashi mentioned is the plan to fit in there.
I had this one for about a year and it was really nice however I ended up adding more and more to it and carried too much with me every day. It was a very well thought out thought out bag that would have lasted me many years.
https://www.amazon.com/Klein-Tools-5541610-14-Tradesman-Organizer/dp/B00MS16CU6
I've since moved on to this and still have everything I need plus I save my back. I've been keeping an eye out for one that might be set up a little better as in I really want an organized carrier for my 1/4 " hex bits built in. I generally carry my hex bits in the front zippered pocket and keep a small tacklebox for screws and what not in the back zippered pocket. I keep all the tools I font carry with me in the bigger bag in the van.
https://www.amazon.com/Custom-LeatherCraft-1509-Professional-Electricians/dp/B0001ZI524?th=1&psc=1
Either way from what I've learned over the years it doesn't pay off to have everything with you at all times. Keep a smaller assortment in a nice bag with you and you can always go back to the car. I work with other Tech's that carry 50 lbs of assorted crap with them they never use and I will never do that again.
For reference I fix appliances...
Ergodyne/Arsenal 5872 Wrench Roll may fit your needs. I have the ballistic nylon tool roll version (they make a canvas one as well) and it is way beefier than the canvas one from Bucket Boss (1680D ballistic nylon vs 18oz cotton duck).
My tool roll doesn’t have elastic down the middle like the CLC one but that shouldn’t be an issue if you’re getting the wrench roll specifically.
https://i.imgur.com/5IMqSyv.jpg
(not my pic)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0013GAA1O/
Get both. I keep a leather butt pouch with a 10 in 1, small channys, dikes, needles, strippers, and tape. I can do most tasks with this. https://www.amazon.com/Occidental-Leather-5053-Electrician’s-Pocket/dp/B000KL56OE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1474766258&sr=8-1&keywords=occidental+pocket+pouch the rest are in my tool bag: https://www.amazon.com/VETO-PRO-PAC-Model-LC/dp/B0002HC25M/ref=sr_1_9?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1474766441&sr=1-9&keywords=veto+pro+pac
Something along this line of things: https://www.amazon.com/Ergodyne-Arsenal-5870-Pouch-Pockets/dp/B0013G5YAG
Also /r/mallninjashit
I have the same bags. The 13 is a perfect size, and will hold more than you think. I also have some wraps or roll ups for smaller tools, wrenches.It helps a lot with not digging around.
Example of a tool wrap.
http://www.amazon.com/Ergodyne-13770-Arsenal-5870-Roll-Up/dp/B0013G5YAG/ref=pd_bxgy_hi_img_z
I have one of these that I used when I built the toolkit for my motorcycle and have been quite happy with it.
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.
A metal tool box with a lift out socket/extension/ratchet tray - like this one. Pop rivet socket rails to the bottom of the tray.
Put your end wrenches in a tool roll.
Use a different style tool roll for plier/snips/etc..
https://www.amazon.com/Occidental-Leather-5500-Electricians-Pouch/dp/B0009H5LR6/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1480976267&sr=8-8&keywords=leather+tool+pouch
This is an example of something I think he would appreciate, but I don't know if this would really fit his needs. I don't know all of the tools of the trade other than a torque wrench and the actual picks.
EDC Leather Pocket Organizer, Pocket Slip, Pocket Knife Pouch, EDC Carrier, with Pen Loop, Everyday Carry Organizers, Full Grain Leather. Chestnut. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XV8FDXS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Vtb1DbQ9DXNC3
URL: https://abricay.com/
Purpose of Startup: Market storage products utilizing a new innovation called a fabric tray as described in this patent.
Technologies Used: Fabric Tray is an invention that allows easy filling, removal, selection and/or return of the articles into a container currently a drawstring and zipper bag.
Feedback or Support Requested: We are currently in the process of identifying markets that would be the best fit for this product. We are seeking feedback or suggestions as to the market that you believe would allow this product to be successful.
Comments: Products are also on Amazon: EZ Find Bag and Quick Pick Bag
Video of Quick Pick Bag in use.
If its just the minimum, I carry a pen and a pocket knife with a clip on my left pocket, wallet goes in the from left pocket and phone goes on the right pocket. Keys on the belt with a brass hook.
If I'm going out and need a little extra I use this small EDC pouch:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079H3MT4T/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Ght3DbWSK8XMN
Name / URL: Display http://displaycorp.us/
Location of Your Headquarters: Quincy, MA USA
Elevator Pitch/Explainer Video
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC51cH1AIQmkKbkQ3ySIneGg
The product is a bag that can be used to store a large number of dissimilar items and be able to find the needed item in the bag easily using what we are calling a fabric tray. For example, the bag could store fasteners like nails, screws, etc. or it could store toy pieces such as legos. Items are slide out of the bag and on top of the fabric tray. After the needed items is found, the remaining items can be slide back into the bag. The product could be described as a drawstring bag on steroids.
More details: What stage are you in?
We currently have a product on Amazon and we are trying to locate online distributors for the product. We have already received a factory order of 1600 sets and have about 1300 still to be sold. In the youtube video above, the product is called a pick bag while the amazon listing below calls it a Quick-Sort Storage bag. Each is the same product.
https://www.amazon.com/Quick-Sort-Storage-Bag-Fasteners-Built/dp/B076KZFW9T/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1511141477&sr=8-12&keywords=display+fabric+tray
How many employees or founders? One founder
Are you looking for anything? 1. Yes, Feedback on the idea. 2. Marketing ideas. We have a low budget and would be interested in low cost methods of exposing the product to the general public.
Discount for /r/startup subscribers? Could I do this through Amazon? A coupon or something? I think it can be done but I don't know how to do this, Does anyone? I would be interested in offering a discount to startup subscribers as I am trying to get the bag better known.
I carry mine in a plastic bread bag, haha. It happens to be a good size for 2-4 brushes on the go. I’ve always thought about a tool roll type thing though. Or similar to a chefs knife roll. Carhartt makes a tool roll
This heavy canvas looks strong, but I'd rather have a strap with buckle than a tie cord.
This one comes in canvas or poly but still has a tie cord.
This company make a nice leather tool roll, I'm not sure if they make a wrench roll but you could look up the company easy enough.
This company Bull Tools has a lot of different sizes in heavy canvas
-A nice Leatherman (you can even engrave it)
-A Nice Toolbelt
-Survival Gear Kit
-Survival Handbook
-One Year Subscription to Survival Magazine
I use an Occidental 5100 pouch and it's great. I carry two screwdrivers, lineman's, strippers, dikes, a knife, a ncvt, a pencil, and a marker.
The 5053 is great too but it's more expensive and hangs a lot lower and looser if you just snap it to your belt.
Don't wear a whole belt. It's overkill and you'll just end up carrying too much and hurting your back over time.
I use this and love it:
http://www.amazon.com/Custom-Leathercraft-1524-Ziptop-Utility/dp/B0047O3TZS
Holds all my commonly used tools except my test equipment.
I just bought this which I like a lot: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0140VARJ8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Here's what it looks like with my tools: https://i.imgur.com/uIGGFU9.jpg
SK Hand Tool 94515 15Piece Full Range 3/8" SAE - Metal Box, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M4LTUSU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ZFACybFSAB2AD
Williams WS-1171SCA 11-Piece Super Combo Wrench Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002FHKHSG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_NJACybTA6P9X0
Ergodyne Arsenal 5872 Wrench Roll-Up https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0013GAA1O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_pQACybKAT6EWZ
Occidental Leather 5053 Electrician’s Pocket Caddy https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000KL56OE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_naRVBbJ9K43WS
For what you’ve got there, this would do well. It’s a bit pricier, but you won’t replace it unless it gets stolen. I have to go get mine monogrammed now, because after I got it, three other people at my job got the same one.