Are any of you guys by chance using one of these? They look pretty nice and was wondering if you had any feedback about them.http://www.amazon.com/Custom-Leathe...8&qid=1340392498&sr=8-2&keywords=clc+backpack
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John120/240
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To carry his tools. I too can't understand why you would want to carry your tools on your
back ? I worked in a 3 million sq foot facility at one time. All of the trades had electric trucks
for their tools.
Rewire
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I don't see a big advantage to it . If I were packing tools very far I am bringing a dolly
petersonra
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Backpacks for carrying all kinds of things seem to be more common these days. I think the hands free design makes it more conveninet for some people for at least some situations.
I don't like them but a fair number of our engineers have switched to back pack style cases for their laptop computers.
Rewire
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Sounds like a generation thing I still prefer a good pouch and 2inch belt
yeah i see alot of the hvac guys using these and thats why i was wondering. Seems to be lots of storage in them. I use a bucket boss bag right now and the thing is always a mess no matter what you do. Seems like this would help keep things a little more organized and would be nice when we work on grain legs and such.
John120/240
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Had the bucket organizer one time. Yes it can be a mess & it becomes a catchall for crap.
It would weigh 35 pounds of junk you don't need.
I will stick with a tool belt & two pouches, one for tools, one for staples, wirenuts etc. etc
It would weigh 35 pounds of junk you don't need.
I will stick with a tool belt & two pouches, one for tools, one for staples, wirenuts etc. etc
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- Licensed Electrician
I use a Veto Pro Pac ( similar to the backpack, but without two straps) and a tool belt. I grab them both when I get out of the truck. No way I would want to carry all my hand tools on a tool belt.
renosteinke
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The CLC bag is fine, but I like the looks of this one better: http://www.toolpak.com/ , though, to be fair, CLC has one pack with a removable open-top tote. It all comes down to what you carry, and where you carry it.
The backpack comes in handy when you need to carry multiple parts, or power tools, up ladders. I use mine whenever I have to work atop a 'box store.' They're also handy for lowering with a rope, to retrieve additional stuff.
My "usual" bag is another CLC model - it is set up like the traditional electrician's pouch, but has a zip-cover that closes the tools inside. No more 'bag spills.' It would be nicw if it also stood up on it's own ... but replacing the usual belt with a shoulder strap and a real handle were good ideas.
The backpack comes in handy when you need to carry multiple parts, or power tools, up ladders. I use mine whenever I have to work atop a 'box store.' They're also handy for lowering with a rope, to retrieve additional stuff.
My "usual" bag is another CLC model - it is set up like the traditional electrician's pouch, but has a zip-cover that closes the tools inside. No more 'bag spills.' It would be nicw if it also stood up on it's own ... but replacing the usual belt with a shoulder strap and a real handle were good ideas.
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