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Finding The Best Tool Bags & Tool Boxes

13/01/2025

When it comes to organising your tools and ensuring everything is easily accessible, the right tool bag can make all the difference. Investing in the best tool bag or toolbox for your needs can enhance your efficiency and save you time on the job. In this guide, we’ll explore the features to look for in a tool bag and highlight some of the top options available from Pro Tiler Tools.

Why Use A Tool Bag?

Tradesmen work with a wide variety of tools and supplies. While tool boxes provide robust storage, tool bags deliver portability and flexibility. A high-quality tool bag is indispensable for jobs requiring mobility and quick access, and often more pockets for better organisation.


Types of Tool Bags & Boxes

Small Tool Bags

Small tool bags are ideal for jobs that require just a few essential tools. Lightweight and compact, these are perfect for your everyday tools. The compact size of a small tool bag ensures you’re not lugging around unnecessary weight. Great small tool bag options include:

  • Velocity Pro Gear Rogue 1.0 Open Tote - A small yet spacious open tote with useful features to keep your tools safe and accessible. Made with a waterproof base, water-resistant outer material, and heavy-duty shoulder straps for durability, this tote also features multiple internal pockets, multiple external pockets, an expandable rear pocket, and D-rings for added convenience. This smaller tote houses a surprising amount of hand tools which makes it perfect for service calls.

Velocity Pro Gear Rogue 1.5 Van Bag - this bag features three size designated drinks holders, an easy clean writing pad, and a removable Thermos food bag.

Tools Backpack Bags

Tools backpack bags offer the best of both worlds: hands-free convenience and excellent organisation. These are perfect for professionals who need to navigate tight spaces or climb ladders while keeping their tools secure and accessible. Rucksack tool bag options include:

  • Velocity Pro Gear Rogue 50 Backpack - The Rogue 50 is stacked to the gills with features to make your life on-site easier.

  • Velocity Pro Gear Day Pack - The Velocity Day Pack has been built to store everything from tech to food prep and quote pads to training kits. With added-in reinforced YKK hardware and supportive padding to guarantee it’s as reliable as it is accessible too.


Heavy Duty Tool Bags

For those carrying heavier or bulkier tools, heavy duty tool bags are built with reinforced materials and rugged stitching to handle demanding jobs. These bags often feature padded handles and straps for added comfort, and are larger to accommodate power tools. Some popular heavy-duty tool bag choices include:

  • Velocity Pro Gear Rogue 8.5 Power Tool Bag - The Rogue 8.5 Power Tool Bag is designed to enable the storage and transportation of up to seven power tools and eight 18v batteries via its designated clip-on tool tray. 

  • Velocity Pro Gear Rogue 11.0 Contractors Bag - The ROGUE 11.0 Contractors Bag is designed for trades and professionals of all kinds. With leather carry handles and an adjustable carry strap, it offers premium portability for tools and sundries. The waterproof polycarbonate base and central divider ensures secure storage and organisation while external pockets and a large removable plastic carry bucket provide additional storage for multiple tools or consumables. A perfect addition to any professional's toolkit for many trades such as Plumbers, Builders, Tilers, Electricians, Carpenters, Decorators, Landscapers, and many more.

Toolboxes 

If you are carting lots of heavy tools about, a toolbox on wheels is needed. The Rubi Large Tool Box 89L and Rubi Professional Tool Box 55L have two large rubber wheels and a retractable handle that facilitate its transport and handling, with lots of compartments in varying sizes.


Specialised Trade Bags

If you’re seeking the best tool bags for specific professions, consider a plumber kit bag or contractor bag such as the Velocity Pro Gear Rogue 11.0 Contractors Bag. Additionally, take a look at the Toughbuilt 3-piece builder tool belt set for hands-free convenience.


Features to Look for in the Best Tool Bags & Toolboxes

  1. Durability: Heavy duty tool bags should include reinforced stitching and tough zippers to withstand daily wear and tear.

  2. Organisation: Multiple compartments and pockets help keep your tools sorted and easy to find.

  3. Portability: Whether it’s a rucksack tool bag or a wheelable toolbox, portability should match your work environment. Adjustable straps and padded handles add comfort.

  4. Size: From large tool bags for comprehensive jobs to small tool bags for quick fixes, choose a size that suits your specific needs.

  5. Weather Resistance: Many work environments demand a bag that protects tools from the elements. Waterproof or weather-resistant options are invaluable.