Tool bag

[Mark b]

Looking for recommendations on a wheeled tool bag
I have been doing some work where there is no parking so I have to use the train and was looking for a good bag
Thanks

 

[land_kel]

As Henni Youngman would say "Take my Wife, - Please! "

 

[ca90ss]

What kind of tools and what kind of budget?

Pelican makes a nice hard rolling chest but it's not cheap and doesn't have room for larger tools
http://www.pelican.com/cases_detail.php?Case=0450

Snap-on has one too
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=storage&item_ID=736904&group_ID=736910&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

For a cheaper option I've had one of these for a couple years now and it's held up pretty well
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-18-in-Rolling-Tool-Tote-82001N11/203124166?N=c2g6#.UoQz5p3Tmcw

 

[Theshipstore]

This is the Stanley Fat Max Rolling Tool Box I have been using for about three yeaRs now and seems to carry my load of tools other than Festool Goodies

http://www.stanleytools.com/default.asp?CATEGORY=ZAG+ROLLING+WORK&TYPE=PRODUCT&PARTNUMBER=020800R&SDesc=FatMax%26%23174%3B+4%2Din%2D1+Mobile+Work+Station

 

[Jeff Zanin]

I have the Veto Pro Pack which is not a rolling bag, so when I need to take it further than I want to carry it I use a generic folding two wheel cart. 

It is not ideal because you can't easily get into the bag without taking off the cart, on the other hand you can use the cart for other things and you can also stack items on the cart and put the Veto Pro Pack on top of them.  Also the cart is relatively cheap.

A more Festool-ish solution would be the Sys-Roll but this might be a bit bulky for the train, also much more expensive and mainly designed for Systainers, although it can certainly carry other things.

Jeff

 

[GhostFist]

Personally, I've had it with tool bags. For me they always seem to end up a jumble. Currently have a veto pro and I'm tired of it

 

[MahalaHomecraft]

I used a CLC backpack for a long time and I really liked it.  I recently switched back to a large tool bag with a big open spot in the middle because it better suits my needs and I never have to carry it very far.  The backpack doesn't roll but it's still a great solution for carrying lots of hand tools long distances and keeping them organized.  Also much better than a rolling bag for carrying up a ladder or even just stairs.

 

[festoolviking]

+1 for the FatMax. 

Festoolviking

 

[Mark b]

Got a makita lxt tool bag it's a big bag with wheels and a pull out handle .
Doesn't look that strong but time will tell

 

[MahalaHomecraft]

I have that same bag!  I got it to use for my ryobi cordless tools, of which i have something way bigger than your average five piece cordless set.  I absolutely hated it.

I have since retasked it as a snowboard gear bag and it suits that need perfectly.

So even if it doesn't work out for you tool wise, I'm sure you'll find a good use for it!

 

[jeep jake]

that pelican case is pretty slick