Buying an HVAC tool bag is something that very much must fit the user.
A tool bag can be the best available and will not be any good unless it feels right to the person using it.
Many things can affect this, from the pocket layout to the handles used to carry it about.
Everyone will have their own idea of what makes a good HVAC tool bag, so let’s have a look at some popular units available.
There are many units available, with some of our favorite picks below.
As always, be sure to read the reviews on Amazon or elsewhere to be sure a bag is a good fit for you.
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Our Picks for Best HVAC Tool Bags
- VETO PRO PAC TP4 Technician Tool Pouch
- Bucket Boss
- Veto Pro Pac TECH-LC
- CLC Custom L245
The VETO TP4B is a great open tool bag designed specifically for an HVAC technician.
It has a total of 20 pockets with different-sized open pockets and well as a big front pocket.
The VETO TP4 is a very nice HVAC tool bag built to last with quality material.
Using a standard five-gallon bucket has been used forever as an easy tool carrier.
I often load tools into a five-gallon bucket for installs; service calls require a more professorial look, but for quick loading and a handle along with a rope that can quickly be raised to a roof, five-gallon buckets have their place.
Taking this concept a step further is tool bags that slip onto a five-gallon bucket combining the two.
The Bucket Boss Bucket Boss is a popular option with many others to choose from.
This bag from Veto Pro Pac was built especially for HVAC technicians.
It is made of neoprene, so it is built to last.
One side has a large pocket to hold multimeters, screw buckets, or anything that requires a larger pocket size.
The other side has a tool pocket configuration for small tools.
The outer pockets have smaller quick access pockets for cell phones or tools that are used the most.
It has a heavy-duty strap that can be carried over the shoulder or a rubber grip handle.
The CLC Custom L245 has 42 pockets and has a nice design.
It has a nice big pocket that gives it lots of space.
Two large pockets on both sides carry tools; one side is for large tools and the other side for smaller tools.
The outer pockets have many small pockets to carry around miscellaneous items.
Summary
There is no doubt many good options for tool bags available for heating and cooling technicians.
From cheap to expensive, there are lots of different styles for carrying tools.
The main point will be what works for you, making your job easier and done quicker.
Often what works for one person does not work for another.
One person may have larger tools they like or be left-handed, which changes the way a case is carried.
Do you have a favorite HVAC Tool Bag? Let us know in the comments below.