Rebolting tool kit recommendations
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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? |
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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 |
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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. |
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DMM tool bags are really nice. |
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I use this bag from Home Depot |
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the 5 gal bucket in the haul bag is not bad |
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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 |
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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: |
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Mark Roth wrote: I use this bag from Home Depot 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! |
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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: $10! We have a winner! |
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Rich Farnham wrote: 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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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: 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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Mostly I use a Metolius Express haul pack (an older model; current one is called Mescalito). |







