Looking for a good compact tool bag to carry basic/essential tools

Thanks!

 

I have that little pouch, and it is great for its size. I also have this one that I actually keep in my truck at all times:

$70 Custom Leathercraft1537 Multi-Compartment Tool Carrier, 30 Pocket, 13 In.

CLC Custom Leathercraft 1537 Multi-Compartment Tool Carrier, 30 Pocket, 13 In. - Tool Bags - AmazonSmile It fits really well behind the passengers side rear seat. Just don't get it too packed. If you want to do really high quality, then do a Veto

$260 Veto Pro Pac Tech XL Tool Bag, 1-Pack,Black, Grey

Veto Pro Pac Tech XL Tool Bag, 1-Pack - - Amazon.com
But honestly, if it is just in your truck for "just in case" and you aren't taking it in and out a lot, the CLC is a great choice IMHO

 

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I have this exact bag at work. I work in a steel mill as a repairman. The bag takes a beating and still looks good.

 

All good choices. I have used plenty of CLC stuff in 24 years of being an HVAC contractor and I have the Veto linked as well. The veto is very expensive, but is quality stuff. The CLC is probably more than enough for a guy looking to leave tools in a truck though.

I chuckled at the early post in this thread saying these might not hold up, buy this other thing instead.

My only advice would be for someone looking to get an open pouch type, be careful, if they tip over, all your tools will fall out lol. I prefer the bag type for various reasons, but do use a pouch type as well.

 

GZSJY T-Slot Nuts & 3/8"-16 Hand Knob Tightening Screw for Toyota Bed Deck Rail - Stainless Steel, 4 Pack for Tacoma & Tundra Cleats, Tie Downs and Accessories

GZSJY T-Slot Nuts & 3/8"-16 Hand Knob Tightening Screw for Toyota Bed Deck Rail - Stainless Steel, 4 Pack for Tacoma & Tundra Cleats, Tie Downs and Accessories

 

I can't agree more on the open pouch type. I won't mess with them anymore because I got tired of picking my tools up after every stop light The closeable type you can literally just toss in the truck and go.
I also agree for occasional use, the CLC bag will most likely outlast the truck.

 

A couple of guys reached out to ask about dimensions for the bracket I made to mount the Harbor Freight toolkit ( .) Figured I'd post pictures of the measurements here for anyone interested in making one of their own.

Couple of notes about fashioning this bracket...

• You need to use a minimum 2" wide piece of aluminum flat bar in order to support the toolkit (the first version I made was done using 1" wide aluminum flat bar, but the toolkit kept slipping out.
• You want the part of the bracket that surrounds the toolkit to be just a bit shy of the depth of the toolkit's case in order to ensure it's held tightly against the bedrail.
• If you go with aluminum (as I did) and you don't have a bending brake (I don't) you can use a vise, mini sledge/hammer and a MAP gas torch. Just remember, with aluminum you really only get one shot to bend it, else it becomes too brittle and will break easily if overworked so lots of heat and work quickly.
• Use a file to soften/round the edges of the bracket so your children don't learn any new choice phrases when you stab yourself on the sharp edges while crawling around the bed of your truck in the dark.
• Be sure to drill the holes for the knobs on the higher side of the bracket as you want the bracket as low as possible (see pictures.)
• Here's the link to the T-nuts/knobs I used
  
  GZSJY T-Slot Nuts & 3/8"-16 Hand Knob Tightening Screw for Toyota Bed Deck Rail - Stainless Steel, 4 Pack for Tacoma & Tundra Cleats, Tie Downs and Accessories
  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KFBS4SM?_encoding=UTF8

Here are some pictures showing the various dimensions...

Finished Bracket:


Overall Length (End-To-End) Of Finished Bracket:



Internal Length Of Bracket That Encloses Toolkit Case:



Internal Height Of Bracket That Encloses Toolkit Case:


Length Of Outer Flange Where The Threaded Knob Will Pass Through To The Bedrail T-Nut:



2" Wide Aluminum Flat Bar:



Picture Showing The Top-To-Bottom Location Of The Hole Drilled Into The Flanges For The Threaded Knob:



Picture Showing The Left-To-Right Location Of The Hole Drilled Into The Flanges For The Threaded Knob:



Picture Showing The 5" Vise I Used To Bend The Aluminum Flat Bar:



Picture Of The MAP Gas Torch (The Yellow Bottle) I Used To Heat The Aluminum Flat Bar For Bending:

 

I use one of these

LVOERTUIG Wide Mouth Tool Bag,Plier Organizer Canvas,Canvas Tool Bag,Heavy Duty High Capacity Handbag, Portable Multi-Function Tool Bag for Storage Wrench,Screwdrivers, Plier, Nails

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08VJ93VJS?ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details&th=1

I bought several and also use one for my compressor and around the house, one for my 4 1/4 cordless saw and one as a "project bag" so I can get all the tools off of my workbench when I'm working on something at home rather than running back and forth to the garage for a tool. Cheap enough.

 

Okay, you win. Damn that's a clean way of doing it.