Why Choose a Tool Bag Instead of a Tool Box

The Advantages of a Tool Bag over a Tool Box

There are many different options available to you for storing your tools. You can choose from a tool chest, a rolling toolbox, a cabinet, a metal or plastic toolbox, or a tool bag. They are all beautiful options, but many contractors and tradesmen use a tool bag to lug their tools around. Let’s look at some advantages of a tool bag over a toolbox or other options.

Weight Considerations

Toolboxes are large and bulky, and tools can get lost quite quickly depending on the style of box that you choose. Hard plastic toolboxes add to the weight of the overall load, and the handles are often very uncomfortable.

On the other hand, a tool bag is lightweight and very easy to carry from one area of the job to another. Most tool bags are made from a heavy-duty and durable canvas, so the weight of the tools will not cause them to tear or rip when used.

Compartments and Pouches

Some toolboxes have so many latching compartments that it makes it difficult to locate tools if they aren’t placed perfectly back into their designated place when you’re finished using them. An unorganized toolbox without compartments can make it even more difficult to find the tools you need when you need them.

When you place your tools inside your new tool bag, take advantage of the pouches. Those pouches will allow you to store your tools vertically so that you will never have to stop digging through everything to find the proper screwdriver, wrench, or socket set. Some of our more excellent tool bags have more than 20 individual pouches on the inside and outside of the tool bag, making them very convenient for organizational storage.

The compartments in a toolbox often latch closed, which is excellent for transporting tools but not so great for carrying them around the job site. A tool bag makes it much more convenient to reach into one of the many pouches to retrieve a tool instead of stopping to open boxes.

Versatility

A tool bag can zip closed and be carried like a regular toolbox, or you can open it up, effectively expanding interior space. The wide-mouth design allows you to throw your extension cord, a few power tools, and a charged battery pack in the bag and carry it over your shoulder. Adjustable and padded shoulder straps make them very comfortable.

A toolbox does not offer expandability or an adjustable shoulder strap for easy carrying. You must juggle the toolbox with other boxes or bags for the more oversized items.

Protecting Small Items

Many of the tool bags have some items we could never live without: padded spaces for our cell phones and tablets and D-rings for keys and other small items. We love knowing that our gloves, water bottles, and anything else we need immediately can be clipped onto the D-ring and, therefore, hang on our bag so we can get to it quickly.

Waterproof and Water Resistant

If you are worried about moisture or rain ruining a tool bag, we can assure you that we sell tool bags that are waterproof and have water-resistant bases. This means you never have to stop working because it is raining or muddy. We even carry a tool bag with rain protection similar to a poncho.

Lights

Klein Tools and CLC are among the two companies that make lighted tool bags. We all know how inconvenient it is to look into a dark bag for tools. These guys have made it much easier by implementing lights in their toolbags. This way, you don’t have to search for your flashlight, so you can search for your tools.

Speakers

Remember the good old days in the 90s and early 2000s when we carried a boombox to the construction site to blast cassette tapes while we worked all day? Today’s version is to use our cell phone or an MP3 player, right? Some of our best tool bags have built-in speakers to connect your cell phone or MP3 player so you can listen to your custom playlists or Pandora anywhere.

Sizes and Styles

Tool bags are available in many different sizes and styles, and we recommend that you choose the one that will work best for your needs. You may find that a handheld bag with an optional shoulder strap will work well or that a backpack version will fit your needs much better.