Comments on: A 75-pocket Tool Backpack from Custom LeatherCraft http://toolmonger.com/2007/03/27/a-75-pocket-tool-backpack-from-custom-leathercraft/ All tools. All the time. Your source for news, information, and reviews of hand tools, power tools, and tools of all kinds. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:42:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Toolmonger » Blog Archive » Toolmongers’ Tools: Old Tools, New Recommendations http://toolmonger.com/2007/03/27/a-75-pocket-tool-backpack-from-custom-leathercraft/#comment-63013 Toolmonger » Blog Archive » Toolmongers’ Tools: Old Tools, New Recommendations Wed, 09 May 2007 17:25:37 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/03/27/a-75-pocket-tool-backpack-from-custom-leathercraft/#comment-63013 [...] Mel E., in response to our recent attache tool case Hot or Not, recommends the Custom LeatherCraft 75-pocket tool backpack — an interesting alternative.  The manufacturer claims it’ll hold a pretty complete set of tools, and it’s got to be easier on your arms than a standard bag. [...] [...] Mel E., in response to our recent attache tool case Hot or Not, recommends the Custom LeatherCraft 75-pocket tool backpack — an interesting alternative.  The manufacturer claims it’ll hold a pretty complete set of tools, and it’s got to be easier on your arms than a standard bag. [...]

]]> By: Nate Bezanson http://toolmonger.com/2007/03/27/a-75-pocket-tool-backpack-from-custom-leathercraft/#comment-40966 Nate Bezanson Tue, 27 Mar 2007 18:48:05 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/03/27/a-75-pocket-tool-backpack-from-custom-leathercraft/#comment-40966 I've been using an early-model Targus laptop backpack for my tools and crap, and it does fairly well, sorta. The weight isn't a big deal for short hikes, and I can mostly fit things in wherever. The main pocket is big enough for a Bernz-O-Matic trigger-start torch with the tank attached, poking out the top. :) It's not exactly organized on the inside, however. The pockets are sized for PC cards and CDs, and lots of papers. Most of my tools ride in the generic "accessories" velcro-flap pouch, and I just dig through when I need something. The paper-organizer parts do an admirable job of keeping coiled cables from tangling, so that's cool. Just looking at the backpack in this post, I think it wouldn't necessarily fit my tools any better. I don't travel with a full set of combination wrenches, and I'm hard-pressed to see how those pockets would be useful for much else. The strap for securing the power drill is pretty slick, though. It would be useful to take a few different "standard tool load-outs" and try them in each box/bag/whatnot that comes along. Come up with results like "this handles the handyman and tower tech sets quite nicely, but falls flat with the PC tech's smaller tools." Hmmm... I’ve been using an early-model Targus laptop backpack for my tools and crap, and it does fairly well, sorta. The weight isn’t a big deal for short hikes, and I can mostly fit things in wherever. The main pocket is big enough for a Bernz-O-Matic trigger-start torch with the tank attached, poking out the top. :)

It’s not exactly organized on the inside, however. The pockets are sized for PC cards and CDs, and lots of papers. Most of my tools ride in the generic “accessories” velcro-flap pouch, and I just dig through when I need something. The paper-organizer parts do an admirable job of keeping coiled cables from tangling, so that’s cool.

Just looking at the backpack in this post, I think it wouldn’t necessarily fit my tools any better. I don’t travel with a full set of combination wrenches, and I’m hard-pressed to see how those pockets would be useful for much else. The strap for securing the power drill is pretty slick, though.

It would be useful to take a few different “standard tool load-outs” and try them in each box/bag/whatnot that comes along. Come up with results like “this handles the handyman and tower tech sets quite nicely, but falls flat with the PC tech’s smaller tools.” Hmmm…

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