Tool bags are incredibly useful, whether you need space for your emergency kit and a screwdriver or two, or if you regularly carry a full line-up of tools.
A bag is more malleable than a box, is easier to carry and fill, and will take less toll on your boot lining. For this product test, we are looking at the best tool bags available, taking into account the price, build quality, space and practicality. Durable Tool Bag
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Size 230mm x 457mm x 260mm
The 11 external and five interior pockets of the Stanley Fatmax hard base tool bag are very useful. It’s a very heavy-duty and well-made bag, constructed from 600-denier fabric reinforced with leather, so will be long-lasting. The rigid plastic waterproof base offers sturdiness and protection, and it has tough double zips and an adjustable shoulder strap with padding. It’s a great-value tool bag that can carry up to 20kg.
Size 200mm x 400mm x 300mm
If you’re looking for a really well-priced tool bag that’s practical, well made and sturdy, with lots of space for tools, the Silverline tool bag is a great buy. It has 10 external pockets, eight internal pockets, a key fob and an adjustable 1.2m shoulder strap to help carry it around while full. This bag does only come with one zip, but the loading window is wide for easy loading and unloading. The functional plastic base keeps tools dry if the weather isn’t great, and the rest of the bag is made from water-resistant nylon.
Size 300mm x 170mm x 450mm
This is the only tool backpack we tested. We really liked that we could carry a heavy bag and distribute the weight across our shoulders, without having to hurt our hands or carry it on one shoulder. It comes with reinforced padded straps and padded back panels too. It has a rigid base, so you can still put it on wet ground, and the whole bag is made from water-resistant polyester, so everything stays dry. There are seven internal pockets, two side ones and five external pockets, along with four loops for screwdrivers.
Size 280mm x 470mm x 425mm
Cycle Travel Bag The VonHaus rolling tool bag is the most expensive on our list. But you do get what you pay for. It looks good, is high quality, is robust and has plenty of storage pockets. It’s easy to move around with the telescopic handle, tough plastic wheels (we would like these to be made of rubber) and three stopper legs. The huge inner space has a wide aperture with lots of room for larger tools such as drills, plus it has six inner pockets and a large document section. On the outside, there are 11 well-sized pockets, one of which is covered. It can hold up to 25kg.