Is tool bag better than a small tool box? (2 Viewers)

[Fisher23]

Can anyone suggest a good tool bag?

and what to put in it that would be LC200 specific?

I'm not sure if a bag would be better than some small organized tool box?

Right now I'm using a general box and the tools and sockets are all over the place.

Tools that I use frequently I have in the tail gate storage.

 

[grinchy]

I started with a bag, or soft sided tool box. It had some sleeves for the the pliers and wrenches. Then went to a tool roll, all slots, with a bunch of little socket pockets on one end. Now with a roll made up of pockets instead of slots. I like this the best. All the same type stuff is together, but the pockets allow for a bit less fussiness for putting things back. I bought a second one...
Amazon product ASIN B082NPC31D

 

[radman]

I carry a roll like this

Have all the basics including 10mm, 12mm sockets, but also recently added the sizes to check and tighten all the bumper bolts.
Also have zip ties, paracord, air chucks, etc.

 

[CharlieS]

I have the one @grinchy posted for towing stuff. I don't carry many tools day to day, other than the factory kit and a spanner to fit the SAE bolts on the military battery terminals. I have both slotted bags (from motorcycle days) and tool bags that I carry if going too far off the beaten path. I like the organization forced by the smaller bags - space matters on the motorcycle. I don't like the disorganization invited by larger bags, but they're handy for larger items (large tape rolls, rolls or lengths of wire, multimeter, large sockets, larger ratchets). For example, where I'd carry a little electrical or duct tape wrapped around another tool on the bike bag, I can carry a whole roll in the cruiser. At some point it becomes more than is necessary.

If so inclined, you can also organize within the bag with smaller bags, socket organizers, etc.

With adventure bikes, I tried to do all in the garage maintenance with the travel tool roll, and if I ever ran across a tool that wasn't in there, I decided whether to add it. Special sockets, odd sizes of torx, etc. went in, but torque wrenches, breaker bars, etc. were left at home. You can do a lot with a fairly minimal kit.

 

[grinchy]

I carry a roll like this

Exactly the tool roll I used before the pocket roll. It worked well, but I ran out of sockets space . . . and could never remember which slot the tools went in to roll it back up successfully. I stuff in both sides of each slot.
I'm beginning to think I have too many tools in the car.

 

[CharlieS]

This one from Chase Harper is kind of cool (granted on the small side) because it has both slots and pockets:

 

[bemerritt]

Atlas 46 Products - Tool Vests, Bags, Belts, and More

Made in the USA tool belts, vests, and bags for heavy industrial use.

www.atlas46.com

Expensive, got it as a present, love it.

Fits in the side under the ARB drawer hatch.

 

[TeCKis300]

Niche, but if you guys are looking for a high end tool roll bag that will last a lifetime, check this out

Pangolin™ Tool Roll

The Pangolin™ Tool Roll offers the ultimate combination of convenience and organization. It serves as both a carry tool bag and a highly organized tool roll, making it perfect for overland adventures and any tool-intensive activities. With its patented modular design, you can add or remove tool...

step22gear.com

 

[kevinfoutch]

I’d recommend this shop roll as an option. Great company all around and premium products - well priced too imo.

ShopRoll - Adventure Tool Company

This rugged ShopRoll tool roll is made to last. Period. You will never need to buy another. Made in Colorado, U.S.A., of heavy waxed canvas and MILSPEC components, sewn with high-tensile nylon thread and reinforced with binding tape, it will never fail. Lifetime warranty.

adventuretoolcompany.com

 

[TeCKis300]

Packed my tool roll for an extended trip. What a great accessory. I like the idea of drawers but I can't dedicate the trunk to that configuration. Tool roll makes a quick and compact organizer for all my tools. Surprised the number of tools I can squeeze into such a small footprint. This thing beats a hardshell toolbox any day.

 

[afgman786]

That's a smart setup! How do you limit to only a small selection of tools....? haha

 

[KLF]

Everybody has their preference, there's really no wrong answer. I've tried the rolls, HATED them. Not giving up my hard box, I carry way too much to dig through multiple rolls to find that 10mm socket and a JIS screwdriver in a hurry.

 

[Sandroad]

I use a tool bag, one for my truck and one for my camper. Within those, I organize with different small bags as needed and with padded bags for the meters and ODBII reader. I do have a second bag in the truck with tow straps, jack plate, and shackles. The tool bags are from the Home Depot and have lots of small pockets and holders to keep stuff available. Here's a Youtube in the FAQs about packing.

 

[prharper]

I bought this one and love it. Holds a lot and easy to find things plus you are supporting a small US business. Quality

Tool Pouch Roll

Ditch your toolbox! The Tool Pouch Roll from Blue Ridge Overland Gear is a rugged and compact way to organize your vehicle repair tools for on the trail. Made in Virginia, USA with our lifetime guarantee, it's perfect for overland travel and off-roading. It also comes with removable see-through...

www.blueridgeoverlandgear.com

 

[Taco2Cruiser]

After many different methods over the decades, I’ve now have a Blue Ridge Overland Gear tool bag.

It is 12”x12”x4” and with that, one breaker bar and a large socket, I can take apart any 200 down to the Small parts.

You don’t need much, you need far more “know how” than tools.

 

[tominboise]

Lots of good ideas here. I am cheap so I go to the pawn shop and buy tool bags for $5 or $6. Various sizes available. I have one with ratchet and tow straps, one with hand tools, etc.

On my motorcycle I carry a specific tool roll as it will fit under the seat.

 

[TRD Burglar]

I've used the Yorktown tool roll from Atlas 46 for a few years now and have been very happy with it.

Shop Atlas 46 Products

As far as tools go, among the normal assortment of tools (screwdrivers, pliers, hammer, sockets, etc...) I recommend a set of ratcheting combination wrenches, very handy

 

[RT Cruiser]

Looks like I’m the weird guy here. I’ve been using 1-2 rectangular shaped boxes free from Amazon with smaller boxes that are within to hold sockets. Maybe one day soon I’ll have a bag or box.

I also carry an extra serpentine belt with diagram, head lamp, small piece of cardboard to lay on, and two 1-qt oil containers. The guy who installed our Dish antenna left his Dish waterproof snow coat which I stow during cold travels so my nice Columbia coat stays pretty.

 

[laserturbo91]

I have the 12x12x4 Blue Ridge Overland Gear bag that @Taco2Cruiser mentioned. I love it, 10lbs worth of s*** in a 5lb bag and it doesn’t break a sweat. I swapped out two of the smaller bags for one wide bag. Then I have all my sockets and tools grouped in Adventure Tool Comapny mesh bags. Works out great to keep similar items grouped together like wrenches in one, 3/8 sockets in another, and adapters and extensions in another. For larger, odd ball stuff like duct tape, fuses, and multi meter, I use Adventure Tool Company’s medium gear bag.

 

[TheGrrrrr]

It's great to see how everybody approaches this. Solid thread topic for sure. I also try to do everything with the tools that I keep in the truck, and determine need when an outside tool is required. I keep a multitool, modular screwdriver, pliers, knife, headlamp and tape in the driver door pocket. Heavy duty nitrile gloves, glass cleaner and microfiber towels in the passenger door pocket. Full set of flex head ratcheting wrenches in a roll are kept in the tailgate. Everything else is in a general tool bag in a drawer. I definitely carry more than I need and I am hoping one of the solutions posted in this thread will help me pare down my arsenal and help me better organize it. The one thing I am carrying, that I'm looking for a good storage solution for is my Ingersol Rand Impact Gun for the lugs. I know it's overkill, but I want to limit my time on the side of a busy highway changing a tire. Currently I have it in the drawer, inside a winter beanie for protection and to make use of an article of clothing that I like to have on hand. I run it off the PowerTank (for those wondering) mounted on the roof.