Best tool bag 2018 – [Buyer’s Guide]

Last Updated March 1, 2023

Best tool bag of 2018

The table below summarizes features, and below you’ll find more detailed reviews of each good. I’ve based my selection methodology on customer feedback, the size, functionality, and budget to meet various demands.

Below you can find 3 reviews of the best tool bag to buy in 2018, which I have picked after the deep market research. You must have heard that the best tool bag should allow you to save money, right? Sure, but that’s not the only reason you should consider getting one.

Test Results and Ratings

Rank	№1	№2	№3
Product
Total	4.8	4.5	4.3
Style	5 points	4 points	4 points
Versatility	5 points	4 points	4 points
Durability	4 points	5 points	5 points
Price	5 points	5 points	4 points
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№1 – Multi-Function Backpack

Why did this tool bag win the first place?

I am very happy with the purchase. It is definitely worth its money. The product is top-notch! I also liked the delivery service that was fast and quick to react. It was delivered on the third day. I really enjoy the design. It is compact, comfortable and reliable. And it looks amazing! The product is very strong. Its material is stable and doesn’t crack.

Style 5

Versatility 5

Durability 4

Price 5

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№2 – Rhino 18 in Heavy Duty Wide Mouth Contractor Tool Bag With Back-saver Padded Shoulder Strap

Why did this tool bag come in second place?

Seems that the material is good. It has a very beautiful color but I don’t really like the texture. The design quality is top notch and the color is nice. I like this product. For such a low price, I didn’t even hope it to be any better. It’s decently made. I really liked it. It is amazing in every aspect. It did even exceed my expectations for a bit, considering the affordable price.

Style 4

Versatility 4

Durability 5

Price 5

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№3 – Ancraft Screwdriver Set

Why did this tool bag take third place?

This price is appropriate since the product is very well built. It doesn’t squeaks nor bents. Looks great in my apartment. I hope that the good reputation of the manufacturer will guarantee a long-term work. I liked the design. We’ve been using it for 2 months and it still looks like brand new.

Style 4

Versatility 4

Durability 5

Price 4

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tool bag Buyer’s Guide

DEWALT DG5541Inch Tradesman’s Tool Bag

There’s something unique about this bag that will make you want to use it for the rest of your life. It comes with a handy pop-Open design that allows you to easily view and access all your tools at work.

This bag comes ready to hold just everything you need in an organized manner. This is made possible by its 20 exterior pockets that give you multiple organization ideas. Additionally, it comes with 1interior pockets as well as one zippered interior pocket for securing your valuables.

On top of all this, it features an exterior flap covered pocket- with hook and loop closure- for more storage. In total, it has a3pockets to meet all your tools storage and organization needs.

Since it comes with a durable construction of the heavy-duty poly fabric, this bag will conveniently carry all your tools for longer than any other bag out there. The padding at the base offers protection to the bottom.

WORKPRO W081021A Tool Storage Bag

The WORKPRO W081021A Tool Storage Bag is constructed from the 600D polyester material to give it the maximum durability required of any top-quality tool bag.

Not only that, it also comes with a rubber foam bottom that further enhances the sturdiness of your bag while protecting your tools from damage in case of accidental falls.

This WorkPro tool carrier is ideal for holding small and medium-sized tools. So, if you usually bigger tools, you might want to look at other options. It comes with a full open mouth/top which makes it easy for you to view all your tools and easily get out the tool you need at the moment. The fact that this top is zipped ensures that all your valuables will always remain secure.

The outer mesh pockets on the sides of this bag let you easily stash your personal belongings, small tools, and other accessories. The adjustable strap promotes easy access to all your contents.

DEWALT DGL52Lighted Tool Backpack Bag

The day two top brands (CLS and DEWALT) came together, the highly innovative and extremely popular DGL52Lighted Tool Backpack Bag was born. It was intended to help you carry different sizes of tools parts, and accessories, making it one of the top models on the market right now.

One of the most amazing features that get folks crazy about this bag is the LED lighting. This is directed into the backpack and allows you to easily identify and access all the tools and parts in your bag.

Even more amazing, this light has up to levels of lighting which allows you to set the right amount of light you need for different environments.When it comes to organization of your tools, this backpack does it better. It provides you with up to 5pockets- 4multi-use interior and nine exterior- to help you organize your favorite tools, parts, and accessories nicely.

The large padding on the back will provide extra comfort when carrying the bag, while the base pad feet significantly reduces wear and abrasion to your bag- ensuring a lifetime performance.

Material

The first thing you’d want to look for in any tool bag is the type of materials it’s made with. Different materials come with varying levels of durability, so you should go for the most durable ones.

Some of the most common materials used to make durable tool bags include canvas, poly fabrics, and nylon.

Such bags will usually hold up to your tools weigh for years without any signs of tear and wear.

Next, you’d want to look at the size of the bag you want to buy. This will you get the right bag that answers your tool storage and carrying needs.

If you need more space, then you can look for bags bigger than this size.

Organization

Easy organization of your tools is one of the main reasons why you should buy a tool bag today.

However, it’s important to inspect the organization structure of the bag you want to buy so that you buy a model that carries your tools in a better manner.

Look at the different compartment and pockets that come with the bag. They should be adequately sized so that they can fit the tools and accessories at hand.

The more the pockets, the better. Addition features such as hooks, clips and D rings are also welcome.

Nobody would dream of using a tool bag that feels heavy even before putting a single tool inside.  The ideal bag should feel extremely lightweight and should only become heavy when loaded with tools.

The lighter your bag feels, the more portable it becomes.

Value for Money

The last thing to consider before bagging that bag is whether you’re getting the real bang for your buck from it.

As you know, you always get what you pay for. If you make a quick comparison of all the features present in a bag and its price, you can tell if the bag is worth your money.

NOTE: my tools bags reviews above focus on the best bags for the money. So, if you’re under economic pressure, you can look for a low-cost model from the list.

Manufacturer

Located on Alameda Street, South Gate, California, Custom LeatherCraft is a hardworking company that has passed through many phases to win the hearts of consumers. It only has one philosophy, which is to make second-to-none work gear at reasonable prices. Ideally, it dedicates its time and makes sure the consumer is fully satisfied with the product. For example, its 153Tool Carrier is not just durable but also measures 1inches long by inches wide by 1inches high to make sure you have enough space for keeping accessories.

Features

Large main inner compartment: It holds a variety of hand and power tools.

Large outer compartments: It has 1pockets for holding accessories.

Adjustable shoulder strap and carrying handles: Carrying handles are padded while the strap is textured and padded for optimum comfort.

Heavy-duty poly fabric body: It has a poly ballistic trim and binding for optimum performance.

CLC 113Tool Bag Backpack

Meet the CLC 113tool bag backpack! If you are an installer or a repair technician who need to transport tools while still have your hands free, this tool backpack is the solution for you. The fact that it leaves you hands-free means you’ll be able to climb a ladder or carry bulky tools/construction equipment.

Klein Tools 55421BP-1Backpack

Whether you are a stadium-lighting contractor, plumber, electrician, or any handyman, the Klein Tools 55421BP-1Backpack is the solution for you. The fact that you can carry it on your back means your hands will be free to carry other heavy items like cable or a piece of drywall. This innovative backpack is arguably the best electrician tool bag in 2017.

DEWALT DGL5257-Pockets Tool Backpack Bag

Custom LeatherCraft and DeWalt came together to manufacture this innovative tool bag backpack. The bag is designed to store all sizes of accessories, parts, and tools, making it the best tool backpack on the market today. Use it to hold a drill, extension cord, electrical testers, screwdrivers, and wrench pliers, among others.

DEWALT DG554is the thing for you.

The DEWALT tool carrier comes in two different sizes; 1inch and 1inch. Other than the obvious size difference, a couple other things are also different among the two. First of all, both of the sizes have the same amount of exterior pockets that is 20 pockets. However, the smaller bag has interior pockets while the other one has 1pockets.

The second difference is the strap on the bags. The 1inch bag only has a handle while the longer one has a handle and a shoulder strap.

Unlike some of the oth er tool bags, this one can open and close without any hassle. The main compartment contains an easy to use zipper t hat can unzipped conveniently. The compartment itself is very spacious so you can store your heavy duty tools and equipment effortlessly.

As said earlier, the bag has over 20 exterior pockets that can allow you to have hundreds of option for storing your tools. The body of the bag is made from Ballistic Poly Fiber that makes this bag much more durable than most of the other cases.

The base of the carrier is also padded for extra protection. Other than the primary padding, the four edges of the base are also heavily padded to keep it safe from water and dust and reduce the chances of wear and tear.

The bag is only

1inch long which is perfect for electricians, but if you’re a carpenter or a repair man, you should buy something a little wider. The case has a total of six exterior and six internal pockets. Both of the exterior and internal pockets are divided into two parts and both packs of three are placed opposite to each other.

Four of the exterior pockets are the same size while the middle pocket on both sides is larger than the rest. The middle pocket on the front also has a flap. The interior pockets are small but they are velcroed together so you turn two small pockets into one large pocket. This way you don’t have to worry about wider tools.

The bag has a handle with a leather grip so you can easily hold the heavy bag without the handle digging into your hands. One drawback is that the bag doesn’t have a shoulder strap. Now, you should note that the bag isn’t supposed to be that heavy. It is a small bag so you shouldn’t have a problem lifting it. But, then again, some of us like to have more than one option.

AAA batteries that are included with the bag.

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Extreme Electrician’s Bag, Hacksaw Electrician’s Bag, Lighted Tool Bag, Rolling Tool Bag, Tech Bag and Ultimate Electrician’s Bag. Their specifications and features are given below.

7pockets for a tremendous amount of storage solutions. The carrier contains both a handle and a padded shoulder strap.

The front pockets are protected with a flap to make sure your hand tools remain safe and sound. The bottom of the case is padded for protection against the environment.

The second bag is the

Hacksaw Electrician’s Bag. This bag is pretty similar to the Extreme Electrician one and contains enough space to store any typical hacksaw. There are a total of 4pockets inside the bag. This case is also made of the same 1680D Ballistic weave a s the other bag.

Lighted Tool Bag has a little less pocket space than the other bags but it is perfect for people that don’t carry a lot of tools. The best thing is that the case contains an LED light over the exterior pocket that is removable and magnetic. There are 3total pockets available on the Lighted Tool Bag. The carrier has a 1680D ballistic weave and a molded base for added protection.

Rolling

Tool bag is entirely different than any of the other cases. Well, if you didn’t guess, the term ‘rolling’ refers to the two removable wheels stuck on the bottom of the tool carrier. The case has 2pockets and a heavy-duty durable telescoping handle. Unlike the other cases, this carrier is made from 600D ballistic fiber.

Tech Bag is a little unique considering the fact that this case also has room for a laptop and other tools. There is a designated compartment for your laptop that is heavily separated from other tools. There are also other pockets for documents, pens, phones and other cables. There are 2pockets t hat are just enough for a guy carrying tools and a laptop in the same carrier.

5pockets that are perfect for any electrician that has a bunch of small tools. 1680D Ballistic weave and extra padded shoulder strap makes it just the thing for anyone that has to carry a ton of stuff.

Sturdy Material

There are hundreds of materials used in tool bags and you need to make sure you buy a material that will hold up. Most tool bags are made from nylon or poly/polythene fiber. These materials are pretty strong and offer perfect protection for your heavy tools.

Pockets

Seriously, what’s the point of having a tool bag if you don’t have at least two or three dozen pockets to go with it? An average tool bag has about 20-30 pockets for hand tools. You also need to buy a tool bag that at least has this many pockets, otherwise there might not be much space left for your tools.

Carrier Sizes

Tool bags come in all types of different shapes and sizes. The length and width are going to be important if you’re focusing on storing power tools. A tool bag with about 1inch width and inch length is perfect for storing most tools. If you need a wider space, then you can go ahead and find a wider bag.

Padded Base

Your case needs to be protected from the bottom because that’s the first place the case will start to wear out. Tools are heavy and if your base isn’t padded, the tools will rip right through them. So, it’s really important that you find a bag with a thick padded base. If your tools are still really heavy, then there are bags with thick plastic padding as well.

Altura’s seatpack is quite literally an eye-catching option thanks to the built-in iLume LED fitted into the rear.

This tiny button has three settings – slow, fast and constant – and runs from a watch battery, all packaged into a shape not much larger than a pound coin.

With a diagonal length of 20cm it’s a good-sized bag that will hold a multi-tool, mini-pump and a couple of inner tubes, or a few energy bars if you’re planning a longer ride.

At just 4cm wide it’ll mount snuggly behind the seatpost and shouldn’t rub as you pedal.

Ideal as a ‘hamster transporter’ if you need to go to the vet’s.

Another of our smaller options, this one coming in with a simple design and, therefore, price tag.

Measuring 16cm, it has plenty of noteworthy details, including black reflective patches, a rear-facing loop for an LED, and a brightly coloured interior with an internal pocket on one side to stop items from rubbing.

External pockets, one on each side, are closed off thanks to the side strap that holds the whole system to the rails and compresses the contents to stop rattles – all useful details.

Arundel Dual Seatbag

The Dual is designed to carry two inner tubes along with the necessary inflation equipment and maybe a small multi-tool as well, depending on your inner tube size and how good you are at packing.

With a different shape to most, the Arundel attaches to the seat rails alone and has a leather patch for durability where it touches the seatpost.

Made from black canvas, it’s certainly not waterproof so will need to be removed and dried after wet rides but thanks to the single velcro strap that’s hardly a chore.

The Dual measures 14cm by 5cm so it should avoid leg contact.

Pro Saddle Bag Medi

One of the smaller seatpacks in the round-up, the Medi is the second-smallest of four in the Pro range and measures around 17cm in diagonal length.

That’s about right for a spare tube, tool and COinflator.

With an internal net and light blue fabric, finding what you’ve stuffed into the pack shouldn’t be too difficult, and there’s an additional pocket down one side for extras, such as a patches or some cash.

A well constructed bag, it has three mounting points: one for each saddle rail as well as the seatpost.

A rear facing loop allows the use of a clip-on light, too.

Lezyne S-Caddy Loaded

First off, don’t be put off by the price, this seat pack is ‘Loaded’, which Lezyne means it comes with a multi-tool, tyre-levers and patch kit.

This little 12cm-long bag has a neoprene pouch underneath for the Vtool (Philips head, 3, 4, 5, 6mm Allen keys) as well as internal pockets for the supplied levers and inner tube repair kit, and one for folding cash.

That means you just need to add your inner tube and COpump for a basic pack to be covered for the worst eventualities.

Think of it as the equivalent of buying a food mixer, but with all the food supplied.

FWE Medio Saddle Pack Pro

What the makers say – The FWE Medio Saddle Pack Pro is made from durable water-resistant, ripstop nylon with a waterproof zip to keep everything dry when the weather turns horrible.

Ortlieb Saddle Bag 

What the makers say – Tucking neatly under the saddle, this 100% waterproof saddlebag provides room for equipment, snacks, extra shells and lots of tools. The roll-top closure features buckles and D-rings for locking the bag.

What we say – A quick-release mechanism makes detaching this medium-sized pack a doddle. Great construction and a roll-top closure keep out the water, while D-rings and an additional mount underneath allow you to lash more gear to the pack. Its stiff fabric slightly amplifies things rattling around inside, and the otherwise sturdy release mechanism can also be a little noisy, although neither should put you off.

EH Works Essential Canvas Tool Roll

What the makers say – Made of waxed canvas with leather trim and a leather toe strap, carrying everything you need for any ride. It’s a real cinch to fit under your saddle.

Altura Arc Seat pack

What the makers say – The Arc seat pack is a waterproof, seam-welded, roll-top saddlebag. Using the roll-top closure ensures the content will stay dry during adverse weather conditions.

Lezyne M Caddy QR

What the makers say – A medium, wedge-shaped caddy designed to carry just the right amount of tyre repair for most rides. Durable woven nylon fabrics, a water-resistant zipper and reflective tail light loop mean it’s ready for all the weather you can throw at it.

What we say – A neoprene holster underneath the main pack neatly stows a multitool, saving you from having to dig through the rest of your kit in the event of a breakdown. Inside the main compartment are several dividers, helping to keep everything neat and tidy. The sturdy quick-release mechanism attaches with a clunk and, as there’s no post loop, it pops off instantly.

Size and Weight

The first thing you should consider is the size of the tool bag. Think about how many tools you will carry with your tool bag and choose one size that will fill your needs.

You should not choose a larger bag than your needs. Because the larger bags means that you need to carry more weight. But if you work in the field, then the weight is of particular importance.

Some of the Well Known Tool Bag Brands

Custom Leathercraft: Tool bags of Custom Leathercraft(CLC) brands are not only well designed but also very strong and durable. A lot of DIYers love this tool bag brand.

Stanley: Tool bags of Stanley brands are designed for soft storage. You can trust this brand in terms of tool bags.

Snap-on: This is one of the top-rated brands in the market. They are known for their durable tool bags.

These are some of tool bag brands. There are many other tool bag brands excluding above brands.

The Dewalt tool backpack comes with several features that will most definitely stand out from most of the tool bags that you will come across in the market. There are numerous pockets that you get with this bag, and they total to 5pockets all that are used for storing your tools. With that number of pockets, you get to carry all the tools that you may need without leaving anything behind. Some of the tools that you can carry with this backpack include pliers, extension cords, screwdrivers, wrench sets, etc. This is to tell you that this backpack can be used by a number of handymen including technicians, electricians, carpenters, etc. that can make use of this backpack. One of the unique features that you get is that it comes with lumens to light your environment in the event that you may be working in a place that would need a little bit of lighting. The lighting also makes it easy for a person to easily find the tool inside the backpack in the event that the light may not be enough. It is designed in a way that allows you to store some of your favorite tools in the front pocket which make retrieval easy. Comfort is guaranteed as it is padded to give you the best as far as getting comfortable is concerned.

Rating:4.6

The Milwaukee is yet another tool bag that is worth considering as a choice backpack for your tools. It comes with a n impact resistance molded base that protects the content of the backpack from getting into contact with water. The base is also important as it keeps the bag standing preventing it from toppling over which is important to most technicians who may want to have the bag standing making it easy for the retrieval of the tools even when they are working. Apart from the backpack being in a position to hold all the tools that you may need, it comes with a compartment that is capable of holding your 15.6-inch laptop which is a great deal for people who may want to carry their laptop, especially when going for extended work trips. The quality of the fabric that you get guarantees durability, and you can rest assured that you will be using this backpack for an extended period of time. Let me not forget to mention that this is one of the most affordable tool backpacks that you will come across in the market. It comes at a fair price while delivering the best.

Internal organization

The best tool backpack will offer you enough storage compartments for all the tools that may be important for your work. A good one should offer plenty of loops and pockets to store all your important tools. There should be a balance in the loops and pockets that you should have in your backpack since too many compartments end up being too unpractical and may end up giving you a harder time retrieving your tools rather than giving you an easy time when retrieving your items. You only need sufficient space for what you need and an extra space in the internal storage compartment for anything extra that you may want to take along. When the storage sections are too small, you may have a hard time fitting some of the larger tools that you have, and when the sections are too large, then your tools may end up knocking on each other. This means that you may need to gather all the relevant information concerning the storage sections that you get with the backpack that you may want to settle from. The same case applies to the loop inside the backpack with the only difference being the fact that loops are much better since they can be adjusted. When the loops are too small, you can always use scissors and slice through the loops to make a larger loop to fit a large tool. This may not be possible with storage sections.

Fill in the search box and tick ‘sold listings’ on the left-hand grey bar. It’ll come up with a list of prices similar auctions have fetched. Sort by “Lowest price” and don’t pay more than the average.

Some sellers say they’ll consider ‘best offers’ on buy-it-now items. This is where you propose a figure, then they mull it over and tell you if it’s a goer.

There’s a loophole to see which prices they’ve already accepted, and lower your best offer accordingly.

Do a search, select advanced options and tick to show only best offer items. Once you’ve found an auction that accepts offers, enter the seller’s username into Goofbid’s Best Offer History tool.

It should show all the items that seller’s accepted best offers on, including the average reduction they give. If you see that they typically accept 30% below the listed price, bingo – you’ve a clear idea of how much to offer.

Don’t pay for info

Other sellers flog mobile phone Sim unlocking codes for as much as Ј10, when you can do this for nowt (see Mobile Phone Unlocking).

To our great distaste, links to this site have been sold to the highest bidder. In the past, people have sold bank charge reclaiming template letters, as well as links to tools from the site.

Use Google to check exactly what you’re bidding for. If it’s just “information”, you’ll usually find the same elsewhere for free.

Win auctions with sniping tools

Spotted something you want to buy? The last thing you should do is bid on it.

Bid early and competing buyers will bid back, forcing the price upwards. Instead, sneakily win auctions by swooping in and delivering a killer bid about seconds before the deadline, leaving no time for others to fight back.

Sniping websites automatically bid on your behalf, usually in the last 10ish seconds. item number and the maximum price you’re willing to pay. This also stops you getting carried away in a last minute bidding war.

For a free auction sniper, try Gixen, which is rated by forumites.

Think twice about using sniping sites to bid on items you’ve got your heart set on, as sometimes they can play up. wrong, as you willingly gave your password to a third party.

Find auctions closing in the dead of night

Listings that finish at anti-social times often get fewer bids, so sell for less.

To locate auctions that finish in the dead of night, use BayCrazy’s Night Time Bargain search.

Don’t fancy burning the midnight oil? Combine this trick with auto-bidding tools that bid on your behalf while you’re deep in the land of nod.

So it’s a good idea for newbies to learn the ropes by bidding on a few small items, such as books or pants.

This way, you can learn how the bidding system works before graduating to more costly wares.

Take feedback with a dose of scepticism

Think twice before purchasing expensive items from a seller with zero feedback. Also ensure you read their feedback from selling, not just buying (click on their username, then ‘see all feedback’).

Remember feedback’s useful, but not infallible. One thing to watch for is traders flogging a few things for 10p each to build feedback, and suddenly listing iPhones at Ј500 a pop.

Know your consumer rights

This applies to both new and second-hand items. It should be easy to tell if someone’s a trader – look for “registered as a business seller” on their profile.

With private sellers it’s caveat emptor, or ‘let the buyer beware’. Buyers’ only rights under law are that the product is fairly described and the owner has the right to sell it. There’s little legal comeback.

Your right to change your mind within 1days

Buy from a business seller using an auction or the buy-it-now button, and Consumer Contracts Regulations also apply.

Under the regulations, buyers who want to return something they’ve bought online – even if they’ve just changed their mind – have 1working days after the date of delivery to notify the seller. You’ll be able to get a refund for the item plus the cost of the least expensive delivery option. If you chose a more expensive delivery, you’ll have to cover the difference.

Weather Resistant

The bag has 800 PVC impregnated denier for the body and a mm polypropylene water-resistant base, allowing you to use it in different conditions.

You can never tell what the weather will be like when you go out, so make sure the bag can keep your tools dry.

Somewhat heavy

The LeatherCraft 157is built for homeowners, and even carpenters will find it useful. Like the others in the LeatherCraft series, the bag has a unique set of features. From organizing tools to ergonomics, you get a little bit of everything.

Easy Access

Lots of Pockets

The bag has 2pockets for an assortment of tools. The interior of the bag is a bright orange so you can quickly see the items inside. Even if you can’t fill the pockets up right away, you’ll find them useful later on as your tool collection grows.

Easy Access to All Your Tools

There is a large pocket at the top of the bag where you can store your most frequently used tools. The front pocket is also a good place to keep your extension cord so it’s within reach. Let’s you take a look at what it has to offer.

Other Considerations

What type of job will you use the bag for? Is it going to serve as a repository for your home tools or will you bring it to a job site? For construction work, get the finest tool bag you can afford as it will probably take a few hits on the road. Cost is always a factor, but you should be willing to invest in a quality bag.

 

 

 

 

 

Final Word

First of all thanks for reading my article to the end! I hope you find my reviews listed here useful and that it allows you to make a proper comparison of what is best to fit your needs and budget. Don’t be afraid to try more than one product if your first pick doesn’t do the trick.

Most important, have fun and choose your tool bag wisely! Good luck!

So, TOP3 of tool bag

• №1 — Multi-Function Backpack
• №2 — Rhino 18 in Heavy Duty Wide Mouth Contractor Tool Bag With Back-saver Padded Shoulder Strap
• №3 — Ancraft Screwdriver Set