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Rebolting tool kit recommendations

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Rich Farnham · · Nederland, CO · Joined Aug 2002 · Points: 297

Does anyone have a tool bag they like for working on the wall?  Currently all of my stuff is in the small Metolius stuff sacks, but I feel like I'm always rooting around in the bottom of a bag looking for something.  Does anyone have a kit they like that hangs well, and provides good access to the tools?  Interior dividers or tool slots could be nice, but maybe aren't necessary?  

I've seen organizers that go over a 5-gallon bucket, but I don't want to deal with a 5-gallon bucket in my pack as I head to the wall.

I was looking at the small Petzl Bucket.  And Klein looks like they have some nice bags, including this one with tool slots.

Nick Baker · · Salt Lake City, UT · Joined Jan 2016 · Points: 91

I might suggest bringing all you tools to Home Depot and play around with organizing them in the various tool belt)suspender setups and see if one works well for you.   I have a cheapo 20$ belt that works well for me after a few small mods

MorganH · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Sep 2010 · Points: 197

I like a fanny pack with three pockets, and zippers only on top so you don't drop things. REI makes one that's the perfect size.

Chris Vinson · · Austin, TX · Joined May 2009 · Points: 0

DMM tool bags are really nice.

https://dmmprofessional.com/Products/Storage-Transport/Tool-Bag

Mark Roth · · Boulder · Joined Jan 2008 · Points: 14,162

I use this bag from Home Depot 

I also keep a smaller bag inside to keep draw studs and spinner tools organized. Nothing worse than the chaos of a bag of tools. 
Rob WardenSpaceLizard · · las Vegans, the cosmic void · Joined Dec 2011 · Points: 130

the 5 gal bucket in the haul bag is not bad

Rich Farnham · · Nederland, CO · Joined Aug 2002 · Points: 297
MorganH wrote: I like a fanny pack with three pockets, and zippers only on top so you don't drop things. REI makes one that's the perfect size.

I have an old North Fave fanny pack that is perfect for my bolt kit. But adding the many parts (both small and large) of rebolting tools is why I want a better hanging bag

Gregger Man · · Broomfield, CO · Joined Aug 2004 · Points: 1,859

I just picked up one of these cheap bags - small enough to fit into the pack better than the round canvas bucket I've been using:
https://www.harborfreight.com/canvas-riggers-bag-38124.html​​​

Rich Farnham · · Nederland, CO · Joined Aug 2002 · Points: 297
Mark Roth wrote: I use this bag from Home Depot
I also keep a smaller bag inside to keep draw studs and spinner tools organized. Nothing worse than the chaos of a bag of tools. 

Between you and Nick, sounds like I should just stop by HD. Those bags aren’t really made for hanging, are they? Obviously still holds up ok with all the work I know you’re doing!

Rich Farnham · · Nederland, CO · Joined Aug 2002 · Points: 297
Gregger Man wrote: I just picked up one of these cheap bags - small enough to fit into the pack better than the round canvas bucket I've been using:
https://www.harborfreight.com/canvas-riggers-bag-38124.html

$10! We have a winner!

MorganH · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Sep 2010 · Points: 197
Rich Farnham wrote:

I have an old North Fave fanny pack that is perfect for my bolt kit. But adding the many parts (both small and large) of rebolting tools is why I want a better hanging bag

I've found that I like all the large tools hung from my harness. I also have been taking bolts out first, heading back to the ground, taking a break and changing kits, then judging back up and placing the new bolts.

Billcoe · · Pacific Northwet · Joined Mar 2006 · Points: 936

My opinion, such as it is. Metolius makes great stuff, but I concur: the Metoluis bags are too flimsy and floppy. You'll need multiple bags. The DMM ones noted above are nice.

Yates makes a good one for the drill but it sadly appears that they might not be making the one I have anymore, I looked but didn't see it on their site.

Fish makes some excellent heavy duty bags (Beef bags) that work great, having more than one is the go-to move (1 small, 1 large) so that between hanging the drill down (say you can't find the Yates bag)  and 2 bags, you're not rooting around too much. Furthermore, Russ will make about anything you ask, he made me a large one so that all the crap fit inside of it. He does great work, stuff is made to order so don't be in a big hurry and you'll get it.   http://fishproducts.com/catalog/big_wall.html

Luke at Runout Customs does great stuff as well. Lukes is a copy of the A5 design and good for hand bolting on lead but is a tad small for rap bolting, but he makes a copy of the Fish bag that is as good as Fish's if you want larger.  https://www.runoutcustoms.com/

Greg Kuchyt · · Richmond, VT · Joined Apr 2009 · Points: 941

I use a small Beal Genius bag for general use hand tools (vise grips, adjustable wrench, magnet, chisel, pick, etc) and then a bunch of small bags similar to these, all labelled and with specific sets of tools in the bags.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-12-in-Zipper-Tool-Bag-in-Multi-Color-3-Pack-48-22-8193/205560127

You can see an example in this photo and more in this photo (#2 and #7, #4 is the Beal bag) though the tool loadout is outdated from what I use now.

Home Deputy used to have a Husky branded 3-pack of codura bags like those Milwaukee ones, unclear if they still carry them or not. Lowes has something similar. Both were relatively cheap and you could fit a smaller carabiner through the tacked in loops. I found the small "tool kit" bags helpful as I bring what I need and only that.

I have a separate taller cordura bag for the Hurley/Doodad pullers that also fits the ratcheting wrench I use as the drive.

John Byrnes · · Fort Collins, CO · Joined Dec 2007 · Points: 392
Gregger Man wrote: I just picked up one of these cheap bags - small enough to fit into the pack better than the round canvas bucket I've been using:
https://www.harborfreight.com/canvas-riggers-bag-38124.html

That looks like a great choice.  My only comment is to check/reinforce the stitches that hold the handles/straps onto the bag itself.  

I've found that, on similar canvas bags, that the stitches are intended for taking the bag out of a truck to the job site and not for dragging a lot of weight up a wall.   You really don't want those stitches to fail mid-way up your new route.

Gregger Man · · Broomfield, CO · Joined Aug 2004 · Points: 1,859

I used it yesterday for the first time. It is small enough to rap with it connected to a daisy directly on the device. The edges of the opening have a 1" 'lip' that keep stuff from falling out. I reinforced the bottom by cutting a plastic tupperware lid to fit. It is long enough for the torque wrench and just big enough for the complete kit. In retrospect, I should have put more of the smaller stuff in the outside pockets since it is a tight space to rummage around in looking for things. The handles look good enough. 
I would not recommend hauling it. I shredded a nice DeWalt bag with one haul.

Jason Hardester · · Snoqualmie, WA · Joined May 2017 · Points: 0

I use this bag, and it works great.  I feel it holds up better than a regular canvas bag, and I like the sewn loops around the top edge as well.  
It's ~$17.  So to each their own budget.  This type of bag is called an "electricians open bag", and there are lots of options.  I tend to gravitate to the more simple ones that I can easily clip and keep balanced.   It holds my entire kit no problem.  And an added bonus, I also use a few 8kg rated tool lanyards for the drill, torque, and breakbar I picked up on Amazon, and I usually connect them to the handle of the bag with a locker when I am raising/lowering the tools/bag.

Clint Cummins · · Palo Alto, CA · Joined Jan 2007 · Points: 1,738

Mostly I use a Metolius Express haul pack (an older model; current one is called Mescalito).
It is my pack when replacing, is durable, stays open, and is easy to reach down into and find things, like a crowbar, spinner tool, puller tool, etc.

If it is a simple job of replacing 1/4" bolts, then everything (two tuning forks, earplugs, drill, blow tube, wrench, 2-5 new bolts) fits in my regular bolt bag, which is simply a tough chalk bag.
Additional new bolts are in a bag in my pack.

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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