Does anyone make a tool back-pack?

[quiet mike]

Hopefully the idea won't sound too taboo. I don't mind carrying tools as I have for years as a kid being a helper but I'm curious to see if there is a maker for a back-pack style tool bag that can be worn on the back as opposed to a belt or a duffel bag slung over a shoulder. Thanks for the help.

[DPSwitch]

http://www.toolpak.com/

very popular with commercial techs I know.

[Kool Beans]

CLC makes one and they sell them at Johnstones.

[refer guy]

Hopefully the idea won't sound too taboo. I don't mind carrying tools as I have for years as a kid being a helper but I'm curious to see if there is a maker for a back-pack style tool bag that can be worn on the back as opposed to a belt or a duffel bag slung over a shoulder. Thanks for the help.

Yeah someone makes them and they look gay, i would be emberassed to be seen with one, have you considered the Veto.

[DPSwitch]

lol

I tease my buds who use them, but I am amazed at how organized they are.

No way they hold up like a VETO though.

[refer guy]

I knew this guy who had one and all he used it for was to organize his other tools like wrench set and other crap, i have a metal tool box in my van but this guy i knew had one of those bags and left it in the van.

[DPSwitch]

If my veto gets any heavier, Its gonna do that....

[quiet mike]

Yeah someone makes them and they look gay, i would be emberassed to be seen with one, have you considered the Veto.

Actually no, I have not considered any brand yet as I wasn't sure anyone actually made one. Now I can look further into the matter.

Thanks guys.

[fonz]

I tried all these different kind of bags, eletrician, craftsman, etc the best one to look professional is the tool briefcase. You can fit tons of tools, but a co-worker ( we'll call him fruity pebbles), loves the veto style bag. He got his from duluth trading.

[HVAC Teacher]

They are great for RTU work! Both hands for the ladder. I agree they look kinda gay.

Off topic: Are you guys noticing that they are not putting roof accesses in buildings anymore?

I hate extending my ladder all the way out!

[TCreacy]

Unless I am Mistaken, buildings over a certain height MUST have a roof top access. I believe I read it somewhere in the UMC while study for my TACL exam

[Profiler]

I tried all these different kind of bags, eletrician, craftsman, etc the best one to look professional is the tool briefcase. You can fit tons of tools, but a co-worker ( we'll call him fruity pebbles), loves the veto style bag. He got his from duluth trading.

im pretty sure duluth doesnt sell the veto. however, they do have a large assortment of bags and pouches etc but they're all duluth brand.

[iraqveteran]

I have looked at the backpack but will probably stay away from it for now. I work in commercial hvac, refrigeration, and food service. All of our equipment is on roofs. But part of my daily use is a bucket. I drop all my materials in the 5 gal bucket and then I have my toolbag. I get my rope, hang it over my shoulder and get up the ladder. Once there, pull my tools and bucket (each tied to opposite ends of rope.) and get to work.

[turtletyme]

I have Toolpak backpack for 1 year and love it.Only gripe was the amount of time to get setup right.New most pockets are too small to be usable so alot time carefully removing stitching to my liking.CLC also makes very nice backpack.

[BigJon3475]

I used a regular top of the line backpack that would normally be used for school. It has a section that holds a laptop (perfect for scales or leak detector) It has an area where all of my temp equipment (what little there is) it also has a good spot for meters. I like two hands on the access ladder when going up the side of a 3 story building.

I still use the rope trick that was mentioned earlier to bring up the tool bag or ref. or whatever else is to cumbersome to make it up.....I really don't like having to crawl up there so I minimize how often I have to do it.


Best part about the backpack is it's water proof so if I'm up on a roof I can just put all of my stuff away in a nice weather proof bag while I gather my stuff up it's not getting soaked. It's also great for walking long distances.....nothing worse than an uneven load trying to carry it long distances....don't believe me ask a painter why they always carry to 5 gallon buckets of paint instead of one.


I looked at several toolpack type deals. The ones posted here seem like a good idea....To each his own.....it's all about improving your efficiency.....if a backpack does it why not?

[fonz]

im pretty sure duluth doesnt sell the veto. however, they do have a large assortment of bags and pouches etc but they're all duluth brand.

FROM THE PICTURE, THAT VETO BAG LOOKS HARDCORE. YOU COULD BEAT THE CRAP OUT OF IT. THE DULUTH BAGS DON'T KNOW IF THEY CAN HANDLE THE ABUSE..

[dec]

I have wore tool belt with with a large electrican pouch for 30 years. There are small enclosed cases on the belt also that carry all my small tools, wirenuts, fuses and you name it, in small containers.

Headed on the roof ... the jansport heavy canvass backpack with the leather botton, gets grabbed with what ever extras I think I may need tossed in.

I have had it for years and I dont think they make that style anymore ..... I have watched for used ones ........ havnt seen any tho.

[quiet mike]

I looked at several toolpack type deals. The ones posted here seem like a good idea....To each his own.....it's all about improving your efficiency.....if a backpack does it why not?

This is what I'm going for.

I actually have an old bag that I used to carry rollerblades in that would be ideal but I'm kinda unsure about the snow-camo pattern.

[mech_head]

I use the took pak, and I have to admit that I get comments on it. Usually if I am going through a jobsite I will only put it on one shoulder so that it looks more like a normal bag. Guys usually say something until I go up a ladder, then they say "hey, lemme see that"
Everyone that I show likes it. I have had it for a few years and I beat the crap out of it, and it is pretty much toast. I think I will get the summer out of it and I will have to get something new.
I think that I would buy it again.

[CrimsonNJ]

I use the toolpak also. I weighted my bag the other day and it is 40 pounds. I can easily walk 8 city blocks in center city philly, then go into a building, climb a ladder without getting tired. Meanwhile if I'm with a guy using a bucket or bag that weighs 20-30lbs their hand shoulder gets tired really quick. Then if on a roof we need to rig it up and down.

Another plus is I have never lost a tool since I started using it.

[Ricoch3T]

I've been wanting a backpack style myself for a while. Another tech here had one and it came apart pretty fast. I don't remember the brand name though. I believe he bought it at trane.

Currently been using the bucket boss. Its nice when you have to sit and sort out some wiring mess.

[bdivell]

they have a tool backpack
http://www.acetoolonline.com/Custom-Leathercraft-1132-Tool-backpack-p/clc-1132.htm