Occidental Leather Debuts The Ultimate Tool Bag Hot

This is a VERY nice bag. It's nicer than most peoples luggage. It's nicer than my wife's purse. But....

I HATE this bag. I hate Veto bags too. And I really hate bucket tool bags (Bucket Boss), even though they weren't even mentioned. Why?

Well, they come with the intention of holding all of your tools, or at least as many as you can squeeze in them (bigger is better, right?). The result is a bag full of tools that weighs about 100 lbs. I would rather carry four 25lb bags than one 100lb bag. Not to mention, when you are tackling a specific project, they might hold all the tools you need but along with all those tools you don't need. I separate my tools into project specific bags, boxes, cases, and buckets. Plumbing tools in one tool box, electrical tools in the electrical bag, mechanic tools in their own tool box, etc. I even have a random tool "problem solver" tool box. Also, while more expensive, I have multiples of tools so I don't need to rob from a...

I love the bag but I would never buy one. I use a lot of hand tools daily, but this is overkill. I could probably get by with the smallest veto bag, but I don't like the idea of spending that much money on something that is made in china.

I wish I knew the answer.

Hi there,
In regards to the bags, I have a large veto and find it very useful and efficient. Im a small remodeller and also separate tools into tasks like drywall, paint, tiling etc. but have the one heavy veto that has most of my hand tools. Always prepared.

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