How to choose a tool bag?

The tool bag is necessary for the master not only for the comfortable storage of various tools, but also to ensure convenient work at any height. The bag can greatly simplify the task, even if you need to perform a series of works while standing on a stool.

A tool bag is called in another way "toolbag", from English - toolbag. It will be useful for a high-altitude installer, electrician, construction workers, finishers and those who are used to repairing everything at home with their own hands. For an electrician or electrician, such a bag is a professional necessity, for an amateur it is an excellent thing that provides storage of the tool and the improvement of any manual labor. After all, even if your wife just asked you to hang a flowerpot on the wall, it will be much easier for you to fulfill her request without wasting time looking for a tool, without sinking to the floor, if you drop something, without asking restless children to hold this or that device.

If you decide to do something more serious, for example, set up an antenna on the roof or fix the roof of a country house, carry out installation work, then such an assistant is simply necessary for you. The choice of bags for craftsmen today is diverse (waist, shoulder), and there are an order of magnitude more foreign manufacturers, since this device came to Russia relatively recently. In order to decide which bag you need, you should study their varieties, pros and cons.

Many people think that a toolbox is more than enough for any craftsman. Perhaps for some, buying a bag seems like a waste of money. To finally decide on the need for a purchase, you need to consider the benefits. which such an assistant possesses:

• the bag eliminates the need to involve a partner for high-altitude work;
• a well-designed bag has enough compartments where you can store tools, so they do not lie anywhere;
• tools arranged in departments are easier to search, you can do it without even looking, by touch;
• it is quite easy to carry such a set of tools, even if you have to move outside the home;
• it is very comfortable to store small tools, they do not fall anywhere, do not mix with anything;
• bags are practical and inexpensive;
• a variety of models will allow you to choose the most comfortable option;
• trusted firms produce bags from durable, reliable fabric that will last a long time.

Among the disadvantages are:

• inability to store large, heavy tools;
• limited capacity for too many tools.

The modern market offers a large number of types of tool bags of different sizes: from the smallest type of covers or organizers to the largest ones with wheels and a plastic bottom.The shapes and materials are also varied: backpacks-bags with a shoulder strap, twisted bags, roll-up bags, leather, canvas, etc. Let's consider the most popular types.

According to the material of manufacture, they are divided into leather, nylon and leatherette models.

The advantages of leather bags are very many:

• strength, durability;
• naturalness;
• keeps its shape;
• Sharp, stabbing and cutting tools can be safely stored.

But there are also disadvantages:

• considerable weight;
• if wet, it is deformed;
• difficult to clean;
• high price;
• poor choice of colors.

As for nylon, it is a strong synthetic material. Among the advantages are:

• very light;
• are quite inexpensive, especially in comparison with leather;
• you can easily wash it in a typewriter;
• a large selection of colors.

As for the disadvantages, then:

• they can be damaged with sharp tools;
• threads often creep in the area of ​​the seams;
• relatively short service life with active use.

Artificial leather has all the disadvantages of natural, except for a high price, and the same advantages, except for naturalness.

According to the method of wearing, bags are divided into those that are worn on the belt and those that are worn on the shoulder.

A popular model that looks like a regular bag with a shoulder strap, with a lid closure. Outwardly, it resembles a gas mask backpack made of tarpaulin. Such products are very cheap, therefore they are in demand, however, their practicality is questionable. They are not very convenient for storing tools, since everything is literally "lying around" in them. The wear of such a bag will happen very quickly, it will lose not only its appearance, but also its shape.

It is better to choose a nylon bag with wall and bottom sealing, with many compartments separated from each other. This will allow you to organize the space and organize convenient storage. These bags are stronger and last longer. Choosing a similar option, consider models with the most rigid walls or compact them yourself by adding rigidity to the frame. It is much easier to use these bags, although they are a little heavier.

The bags, which are attached to the belt of the belt, are a small-sized tablet organizer. It has quite a lot of different compartments, covers, sockets for placing tools. The sizes of these compartments are different. therefore, they allow you to locate the entire set of necessary devices. This type is also convenient in that it allows you to fasten additional bags if there is not enough space in one. You need to choose a belt bag based on the nature of the work. Sometimes it is enough to place a drill and additional bags for screws in a holster, in another situation - a bag with loops for placing hammers, a compartment for nails.

There is a separate type of tool bag called a "mounting belt". This option is suitable for amateurs, those who do not intend to carry out complex repair work. In fact, it looks like a belt with sewn on pockets, sockets and loops, in which you can really place everything you need for household repairs.

Professional bags are produced today by a lot of brands, you can choose them in any price segment. We offer a rating of the most popular brands, according to consumer reviews.

Bags from this manufacturer are perfect for all kinds of power tools. They are made of wear-resistant polyester with water-repellent impregnation. It is not difficult to clean such a fabric. The locks are very reliable, the number of compartments is sufficient to accommodate all kinds of tools. It will perfectly support the weight of even heavy objects.

This brand makes not only bags, but also special boxes for storing and using tools. The lineup includes both waist and shoulder variations, with handles, on casters, of different sizes and dimensions. The design is discreet, but expressive, the color is non-staining, the fabric is easy to clean. The bags are equipped with a hard bottom, there are models with frames. There are bags with plastic containers for storing small items. The reviews are mostly positive.

This company does not have a very large model range, however, you can find a suitable option. Manufacturing material - nylon. Bags are suitable for storing and transporting small items. A large number of compartments allows you to distribute tools and organize their use.

The main advantage of this manufacturer is its low price. You can choose a fairly roomy and comfortable bag with many compartments for a very small amount. However, professionals recommend using these bags only for storing tools, but not for professional use. Seams that are not too strong can come apart, fittings of not very high quality can fail, the fabric is fragile. Reviews are generally negative.

This brand is distinguished by a high price and the same quality, there are practically no negative reviews on products. Bags are tightly stitched, with a rigid frame, it is difficult to damage and spoil them. Long-lasting models, high-quality fittings, very spectacular in appearance.

The Japanese manufacturer is engaged in the production of both the tools themselves and the means for storing and using them. The quality is high, but the price speaks for itself. The bags are stitched with high quality, have a long service life, and have many storage compartments. Professionals consider the price to be somewhat overpriced.

Very practical, strong, durable bags are produced by this brand. The quality of the models is quite high, the places that fail most quickly are additionally stitched and reinforced with leatherette. The rigid frame makes the bag durable. All parts are designed to withstand extreme situations. The price category is average.

When choosing a model, experts suggest proceeding from the nature of the most frequently performed work and financial capabilities. What you should pay attention to:

• it is important that the internal structure of the product allows you to get the right tool in a matter of moments, you do not have to rummage in your bag in search of the device you need;
• pay attention to the fabric, it must be durable, a rigid frame and a strong bottom are desirable, in addition, the appearance should not be lost after the first wash;
• assess the need for a large volume, it depends only on the number and size of your devices;
• the bag cannot be filled to the very top, since a tightly lying tool can harm each other, in addition, it will be difficult to carry it;
• calculate the number of departments, covers, internal partitions you need, pay attention to how they are fixed;
• choose the most practical colors, as the work environment will contribute to contamination of the product;
• give preference to a trusted manufacturer that has already established itself on the market on a positive side.

In the next video, you will find an overview of the Stanley Fatmax tool bag (fmst1-73607).