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4.5
I just recieved this bag today, so my review is from my first impression. Perhaps I'll write an update after using it for a whileIt' certainly is sturdy and can hold a hundred pounds of tools. The shoulder strap is very sturdy and makes it easier to cary that much weight. I bought it to hold all of my frequently used tools, and I think it's going to work. I'm tired of not having them all in one place. I have always had tool boxes, as all of the bags that I've looked at appeared to be of poor design, and mediocre quality. I always liked the idea of a bag but never found one that I liked. I had seen the ads and read a few reviews for this brand, and been wanting to try one out. I bought the largest one, hoping to keep everything together, rather than in 2 tool boxes, and in a pile on my workbench. I, so far have put about a dozen different types of pliers in it, all of my 1/4 inch drive socket wrench stuff (30 sockets on a rack, and various drivers), a framing hammer, a regular hammer, several screw drivers, a framing square, 3 nail sets, a couple punches, a laser level, a regular level, chalkline, 2 tape measures, scissors, tin snips, large pry bar, small pry bar, ruler, pens, pencils, ear plugs, safety glasses, an angle guage, utility knife, a couple chisles, a crescent wrench, wire strippers, and my headlamp flashlight. There is still room for some more stuff. I think I'm going to keep my cordless drill and 2 open end wrench set rollups in it. That would fill it.I still have all of my 3/8 and 1/2 socket stuff in a separate tool box, 2 separate boxes for all of my electrical specific tools, and 2 separate plumbing specific boxes. I don't think this tool bag would work for all this type of stuff.The downside of the bag is that the side that doesn't have pockets seems like it should have some kind of system to put some holders in it. It does have a hard plastic backing on the lower half, and I think I'm going to install a some clips, straps etc. using screws with nuts through it. It should at least have a built in way to hold a hammer. This seems minor though.Another downside (in my opinion) is that it is made in China. I try pretty hard to buy top of the line tools made in the USA. For the most part this is still easy to do, but it's getting harder. The build quality is good though, and I'll be keeping this one. It definately will not outlast some of my Kennedy Kits tool boxes which are already old. I'm sure that the zippers will be the first to wear out. Right now the zippers are a little stiff and harder to use than a latch, but they should loosen up with time. The other thing is with fabric, a tool that is put away dirty/ greasy will likely make the bag nasty. While a box wipes clean without too much trouble. Another downside that I just thought of is that due to it's size it will be pretty visible in my car. My separate tool boxes were easier to hide.I work in an industrial environment with dirt, dust and concrete crap everywhere. This bag has held up like a champ. In the back of my truck, back in my office. All over the place and nothing has broken. I barely see any wear on the bottom from setting it down.I have tried many other bags and this is by far the best thing I have seen. I have to admit that it is a rather big bag. The bigger they get, the more crap you tend to carry and it can get quite heavy. This size makes it a bit awkward getting through thin hallways and or doors, but you can get through by just turning the bag in the right angle. this is something you learn quick as the bag is quite long.Love the fold down sides that allows me to just snap over the side hatch and get to all my tools when i have a project going. To keep your tools, you need to be able to put them back easily when you are done using them and this makes that easier.Good bag.Edit 09/12/2019 :This bag is still rocking with a couple minor notes that i wouldn't even consider dinging the rating over.- A couple of years ago I caught the strap that holds my electrical tape on something and the fitting broke, the spring clamp end. Strap, no good. This is compressed on to a sewed in strap, no way to fix it. I called and told them what I did and they sent me a double fitting strap that clips on to the same ring and then strings through your tape, clips the small ring again and you get a functioning strap again. These dudes support their product and that means something when many others simply do not.- The one wear item I have seen is the shoulder strap. The insert nylon/ballistic material on the pad itself started cracking after years of use. I am involved in concrete materials; this does not shock me one bit as cement dust can dry out an ocean.Still the best bag out there. The only thing I would consider changing is the size. I find myself loading this thing up with the kitchen sink everything else which allows it to get way too heavy. I could always run a smaller bag with essentials and a secondary that stays in the truck if needed.Great bag, great service, all around awesome.I'm not your typical super-tool-bag user. My hobby is to race Miatas off-road and this necessitates bringing a ton of tools to muddy or dirty sites. This bag fits all the wrenches and tools I need to rebuild my entire suspension or anything else that could go wrong with my car at an event. The waterproof base means I don't feel bad setting it down in slush, snow, mud, or standing water. I appreciate the small details that I use (like the magnetic pouch in the big side: perfect for my lug nut socket!) and the ones I don't (like the carpenter square slit cut into the bag: worthless for me but someone needs it!).My only gripe is the quality of the main pouch zippers. They like occasionally skipping teeth. I can take time to carefully massage the zipper back into alignment but if I'm not careful, I could easily wreck this. Future iterations of this bag would benefit from an alternative, higher quality zipper.A feature I would appreciate is horizontal loops in the organized side of the bag to hold my wrenches that are too tall to stand vertically (like the pair of 21 mm big wrenches I need to remove my upper control arms). I realize I could just toss them in, but the point of this bag is for every tool to have a home.On the organized side, I fit a variety of pliers, cutters, ratchets, and a full wrench set from 6 mm through 22 mm. On the big side, I fit a 3/8 in breaker bar, a 3/8 in electric impact wrench + charger, a ball joint removal tool, a 1/2 in torque wrench in case, and a giant pair of channel locks.
