Laptop/Toolbag

[vanilla_gorilla]

I was looking into getting a new laptop bag, and I was wondering what others are using ?? Does anyone have the need as I do, to carry the laptop and some basic handtools ?? (Multimeter, Allen Keys, a small selection of screwdrivers etc...) I'm getting sick and tired of carrying my laptop AND a tool pouch, and was wondering if anyone out there is using or has seen a top loading laptop bag, that has room/design to carry tools as well ?? Cheers

[gravitar]

I gave up on keeping tools in my laptop bag and just got a small, old Crafstman box to carry along. The main reason was the tools would end up pretty oily and dirty and I didn't want to bring that grime back into the bag! It sucks having to carry two things, but atleast I've got plenty of space to take what I need now..

[TERdON]

Another alternative is to get one of those laptop rucksacks. Plenty of space for laptop, printed documentation and paper and stuff, and should be enough for a small set of tools as well.

[wborst]

I use a Samsonite Wheeled computer bag. It has plenty of room for all the cables for connecting to various brands of PLC's as well as a few small tools. And there is even room for some documentation folders and my PC. Once I have all that stuff loaded into the bag, I'm very glad that it has those wheels and a retractable handle. I have used this setup for several years and have been very pleased with it.

[ssommers]

I bought myself a Ricardo Lightweight 17" wheeled tote last December. There are 2 nice sets of pockets for tools, cables, USB floppy drive, etc and the large middle pocket fits a laptop with no problems. I even had two 2" binders in the back large pocket. http://www.kohls.com/products/product_page...D=1151325958716 People at my current long-term contract site looked at it a little wierd at first, but now understand that this is my office. In some ways it's even better than the cart the electricians have because I can customize what's in it from day to day depending on where I'm going & what I'm doing.

[BobLfoot]

I used to carry a wheeled tote like some of the fellas mention, but then I tried a canvas backpack and found that being able to add a change of clothes and a snack was invaluable for those times when Usless Air, Southworst Airlines, Awful Airlines, Delay Airlines and Northworst Airlines would misplacce or lose stuff.