Hello, This is Daniel, our company IRONLAND can manufacture almost all types of tool bags. This post is to introduce the Definition, Usages And Types of tool bags, so that tool bag B2B Buyers can realize more types of tool bags. In addition, I will also list some tool bags that are popular in the market, to help end user select easily.
Tool Bag Definition
A sturdy bag used by a worker to hold his or her tools.
Tool Bag Usage
Tool bags are used to store, organize, protect and carry various tools and hardware.
Types Of Tool Bags
There are many types of tool bags, such as soft sided tool bags, tool totes, tool backpacks, tool pouches, tool belts, bucket tool bags, tool rolls, rolling tool bags and technician tool bags, etc.
Soft Sided Tool Bag
Gate Mouth Tool Bag
The Gate Mouth Tool Bags are probably the most common type of tool bags. This type of tool bags have zipper closure mouth. When the bags are unzipped, thanks to the soft sides, the mouths can be opened and closed like a gate, so they are called gate mouth tool bag, also known as soft side tool bag or zipper tool bag.
Pros
- Multiple sized bags fit for tools and hardware of different sizes
- Zippered opening for easy access
- Equipped with handle or shoulder strap for easy carrying
- Central compartment and other pockets for easy tool storage
- Can usually be flattened for easy storage and transport
Cons
- Central compartment cannot organize tools or hardware well
- Simple structure, they cannot protect tools well
Referenced Product
- Made of double-wall 600D ripstop poly water-resistant fabric
- Equipped with the zippered Gatemouth opening
- 16 pockets in different sizes
- Padded bottom with webbing-reinforced
- Heavy Duty industrial zippers
- Removable shoulder strap
Tool Tote Bag
The Tool tote bags are a type of tool bags just like tote bag, they have buttoned closure mouths.
Pros
- When the bags are buttoned, the gap in the mouth of the bags allows them to store long tools or hardware
- Lightweight and easy to carry
- Button opening & closure for easy access
Cons
- Tools or hardware cannot be organized well by central compartment
- Buttons do not completely close the tool bag, and tools or hardware may be lost
Referenced Product
- Polyester Canvas Fabric Body
- Tote Bag design
- Leather Grips and Trim
- Polypropylene bottom over-molded with non-marking TPR Rubber
- 2 Interior removable Pocket Panel Sleeves with 20 Pockets
- 32 Exterior Pockets
Tool Tote
Open Top Tool Tote
The Open Top Tool Totes also known as Open Tote Tool Bags, they are a type of heavy duty tool totes. HDPE sheet, card sheet and iron bar give open top tool totes hard body (similar to tool box), usually the top of open top tool totes are open and equipped with heavy duty stainless steel handles, these materials and structure allows them to carry heavy tools and hardware.
Pros
- Open top for easy access
- Stainless steel handle or shoulder strap makes them easy to carry
- Special material and structure make them very hard, durable and not easy to deform, they are very good to protect tools or hardware
- Large loading capacity and volume capacity
- Usually come with hard base to make them wear-resistant, waterproof and stable
Cons
- Non collapsible structure makes them hard to store or transport
- Central compartment cannot organize tools well
- Open top makes tools or hardware easy to lose or get wet
Referenced Product
- Open top design for quick access to contents
- Polyester oxford material
- Plastic hard base
- Rubber gripped steel handle
- Multiple compartments, saw holster and level holder
- Commonly used by electricians, plumbers and wood workers
Tool Organizer Tote
The Tool Organizer Totes also have rigid body, but usually they do not come with metal handle.
Pros
- Hard body protects tools or hardware well
- Removable handle or shoulder strap makes them easy to carry
- Usually equipped with tool dividers to organize tools
Cons
- Non collapsible
- Size usually not very large
Referenced Product
- Heavy duty 1680D fabric
- Equipped with zipper pockets to store small parts or tools
- 40 pockets for maximum tool storage
- Plastic hard bottom for stability and waterproof
- Orange interior to find tools faster
- Shoulder strap for easy carry
Tool Backpack
Backpack Tool Bag
The Backpack tool bags are a type of backpacks used to store, organize, carry and protect tools and hardware, also known as tool backpacks. I detail more information about this product in my post ‘Wholesale Tool Backpack Guide‘.
Pros
- Backpack design, easy and comfortable to carry
- Equipped with multiple compartments and pockets to organize tools or hardware
- All stored things are well protected
- Can even store laptops
Cons
- Limited capacity
- Relatively high price
Referenced Product
- Water-resistant 1680D fabric
- 39 pockets for tons of tool storage
- Hard molded front pocket protects instruments or safety glasses
- Taller body and interior pockets allow for long tools
- Hard base protects from the elements
- Padded back and shoulder strap for comfortable carrying
Wheeled/Rolling Tool Backpack
The Wheeled Tool Backpacks (Rolling Tool Backpacks) are a type of tool backpacks that can be carried like trolley, equipped with trolley bar & wheels system.
Pros
- Two ways to carry: backpack, trolley
Cons
- High Price
- Not durable enough
Referenced Product
- 600D heavy duty fabric
- Dual zipper closure opening for easy access
- Multi compartment
- Removable divider with multiple pockets for a wide variety of tools
- Laptop Sleeve
- Wheeled tool backpack design, this combines a mix of on wheels and on back carriage for easy and convenient tool transporting
- Rigid body allows backpack can stand when compartments are unzipped
Tool Pouch
Waist Tool Pouch
The Waist Tool Pouches are a type of tool pouches that are attached to the user’s waist by tool belts. Waist Tool Pouches are usually used with a tool belt, see the post ‘Tool Pouch Manufacturer‘ for more information.
Pros
- Come with plenty of pockets, loops, slots and holders for organizing tools or hardware
- They can be fixed on the user’s waist, which is very convenient to carry
- Open top for easy access
Cons
- Small size and capacity
- Cannot store and protect tools well
Referenced Product
- Padded 1680D polyester oxford
- Rugged 6-Layer Construction
- 2 large-capacity compartments
- 23 pockets and loops
- Heavy duty hammer loop
- Notebook pocket
- Heavy-duty rivet reinforcement
Zippered Tool Pouch
The Zippered Tool Pouches are a type of zippered closure tool pouches just like pen pouches, the Zippered Tool Pouches are usually only equipped with a small sized center compartment to store hand tools or small hardware.
Pros
- Small size for easy carrying
Cons
- Small capacity
- Cannot protect tools or hardware well
Referenced Product
- Made of heavy-duty No. 10 canvas
- Heavy duty 8th brass zipper
- Includes four assorted colors: olive, orange, royal blue, and yellow
- Convenient storage for pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers, nut drivers and other tools and spare parts
- Also suitable for pen, pencil, or cash,etc
Tool Belt
Work Belt
The Work Belts are a type of tool belts that are tied around the user’s waist. they are usually used with waist tool pouches.
- Used to hold tool pouches or other tool holders
- they does not store or organize tools or hardware
Referenced Product
- Made of heavy-duty belt buckle, and high quality webbing.
- Featuring a unique self-customizable belt length
- Optimized to work with all ClipTech™ pouches
- Adjustable for 32″-48″ waists
Tool Pouch Belt
The Tool Pouch Belt is tool belt and tool pouch combo.
Pros
- Easy carry
- Attached on the waist of users, make it easy to access tools and hardware
Cons
- Fatigue the user’s waist and back
Referenced Product
- Made of 1680D polyester and Heavy duty webbing
- Rugged 6-Layer Construction™
- Includes 3 pouches, Padded Belt
- Fits 32-48″ waists
- 36 pockets and loops
- Hammer loop
Tool Belt With Suspender
Adding suspender to tool pouch & belt, which makes this kind of products more comfortable to using
Pros
- The suspender structure makes gravity act on the user’s whole body, protecting the user’s waist and back
Cons
- Cumbersome to wear
Referenced Product
- 1680D polyester oxford, heavy duty webbing, 3D air mesh cloth
- Includes 3 pouches, Padded Belt, Padded Suspenders
- Belt fits 32-48″ waists, suspender fits most sizes of body
- Notebook pocket, rafter square pocket, separate tape measure pouch, hammer loop, and 2 tape measure clips
- Rivet reinforcement
- Integrated kickstands allow pouches and tools to stand on the floor or table
Bucket Tool Bag
5 Gallon Bucket Tool Bag
The 5 Gallon Bucket Tool Bags are a type of tool bags specially fixed on the 5 gallon bucket. The interior space of the 5 gallon bucket can used to store a lot of things. In addition, the 5 Gallon Bucket Tool Bag provides pockets, loops , slots which can be used to organize a variety of hand tools or hardware.
Pros
- Plenty of pockets, loops or slots make it easy to store and organize tools or hardware
- Foldable design, the product goods are easy to store and transport
Cons
- Must be used with 5 gallon bucket
Referenced Product
- 600 denier oxford with PVC coating
- 45 pockets and chain tape thong
- 3 tool sleeves, 1 power tool/cord sleeve, and 6 universal pockets
- 9 driver pockets, 11 pliers pockets, 11 utility pockets, 2 wire stripper pockets and 2 closeable pockets
- FIts for 5 gallon bucket
Bucket-less Tool Organizer
The Bucket-less Tool Organizers are a kind of tool buckets which are mainly made of fabric and EPE foam
Referenced Product
- 600 Denier Ripstop Polyester Material for durability and tear resistance
- 50 total pockets of assorted shapes and sizes provide limitless storage options
- Padded handles provide comfort when carrying
- Internal hammer loop
- Bucket-less design
Tool Roll
The Tool Rolls, also known as Roll Up Tool Bags or Tool Roll Bags, are a type of roll used to store, organize, and carry tools or hardware. They needs to be unfolded when used, so that tools can be accessed, and can be carried after being rolled up.
Pros
- Plenty of pockets, loops or slots for easy storage and organization of tools
- Small size for easy carrying
Cons
- Small capacity, unable to store large tools
Referenced Product
- 600 Denier Ripstop Polyester
- Dimension: 28″W x 14″H
- 32 pockets and heavy-duty elastic loops keep tools in position
- Carrying handle for easy transport.
- Adjustable quick-release buckle fastens pouch when not in use
Rolling Tool Bag
The Rolling Tool Bags are a type of tool bags that can be carried like rolling tool box, usually with rigid body and equipped with trolley bar and wheels system.
Pros
- Large size for storing large tools or hardware
- Trolley bar and wheel system make it easy to transport the tools
Cons
- Goods of Rolling Tool Bag are expensive to store and transport
Referenced Product
- Water resistant 1680d ballistic weave
- Heavy-duty metal telescoping handle
- 200-pound (90.7 kg) loading capacity
- Reinforced metal frame
- 24 pockets for maximum tool storage
- 6-Inch wheels easily handle rough terrain
Technician Tool Bag
The Technician Tool Bag are a type of tool briefcase made of fabric, HDPE sheet or card sheet, which is usually equipped with multiple compartments to store tools, hardware and even laptops or documents.
Pros
- Multiple pockets for easy organization of tools
- Tools, hardware, laptop or documents can be well protected
- Handle and shoulder strap allowed them easy to carry
Cons
- Small capacity, unable to store large tools
Referenced Product
- Combination of Denier 600 & 1680 polyester fabrics
- Waterproof PP hard bottom
- Includes two side detachable sections with different tool pockets
- PVC overmolded zips
- Central big padded compartment for laptop and similar delicate instruments
- Padded shoulder strap with clicking adjustment
Other Tool Storage Bag
Rigid Tool Bag
Chunky body and zipper closure lid.
- 18-Inch Round Top Rigid Tool Bag
- Made from heavy duty 600 denier fabric
- Load capacity: 20kg
- Front secured zip compartment ideal for storing personal belongings.
- Injected polypropylene bottom as well as enclosed top zip
- Adjustable padded shoulder strap and rubber grip handle for comfort
Drawstring Tool Bag (Rivet Bag)
The Drawstring Tool Bag (also known as Rivet Bag or Parachute Tool Bag ) are a type of tool bags for storing and organizing small accessories such as nails
- Canvas dividers for easy compression of pockets
- Reinforced poly ripstop pockets and bottom
- Stacks 3-4 deep in most 5 gallon buckets
- 19 Pockets: 6 interior, 13 exterior
Hanging Tool Bag
Be hung on pegboard, wall, cartor or shelf
- Durable: 600D Polyester, four 1” metal grommet holes
- Spacious versatile design with 30 various size gusseted pockets to organize and store tools
- using 4 built-in metal grommets at each corner to hook and hang on pegboard, wall or cart
- Large open size 29” x 24”. Fold once to 29” x 12” or 3 times to a portable 14” x 12” x 3” size
Ladder Tool Bag
The Ladder Tool Bags are a type of tool bags that can be attached to ladder. It’s dangerous to put whether gate mouth tool bag or open top tool tote on ladder, because they would easily fall off. But the Ladder Tool Bags solve this problem perfectly, they can be fastened to the ladder, so that the workers using the ladder can easily access the tools.
- Made of ballistic nylon and steel
- A sturdy tool bag that attaches to ladder to keep tools at hand
- Fits on the top rung of the ladder and can be placed in between ladder’s rungs
Cable Bag
The Cable Bags are a type of tool bags mainly used to store cables
- 600 denier ripstop poly water-resistant fabric
- Designed to efficiently store jumper cables, extension cords, a 25 ft. hose, or towing cables
- Can be stored with spare wheel
- Exterior storage pocket
Other Tool Storage Gear
Tool Vest
A type of vests that can be used on the jobsite to store tools or hardware.
Tool Apron
A type of aprons that can be used to store tools, cookware or hardware
