What’s in the Tool Bag? 2022

June 30, 2022 |

A question I am repeatedly asked is “what’s in the your tool bag”.
I will go over the contents of my 3 main work bags, each set up for anticipated level of work.

The 3 Categories of bags are:
Work Bag: Veto MC for service dept. or open order (Veto LC for modernization dept.)
Service Call Bag: Maxpedition Remora Sling
(JIC) Bag: Fastite Sling Pack

Edit- I added my phone pouch as well since it carries 2 phones a wiring screwdriver and sometimes more.

Insert photo of all 3 bags here
and maybe phone pouch.

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*Disclaimer all these bags and contents are for my hobby use and not for work because the contents may not be compliant with continually changing safety policy.

Service Call Bag: Remora

My most used bag is the Maxpediton Remora Sling which I use as my service call bag. This bag and contents will handle more than 90% of problems (that can be fixed with tools). I prefer this bag over others because it’s a sling and it stands upright. The Veto MB won’t stay upright, see photos below. I like slings because I need to be hands free ladders, ship ladders, and often I don’t have a place to place my bag and need to use both my hands for work.

This is the bag I take for practically any service call. If I know a repair is needed requiring more tools I get my Veto MC.

I find the Remora easier to work out of and retrieve tools form than any dedicated tool bag (and I have tried them all). If needed I can swing it to the front without removing it to work out of. I don’t have to worry about anything falling out of outside pockets like on the Veto MB. I added a HEROCLIP so I can also hang it to work from if need be.

What’s inside the Remora Service Call Tool Bag

Sling (Tool) Bag: Maxpedition Remora: https://amzn.to/3u2nskZ or cheaper back up:
While I own and recommend the Remora I also use this less expensive backup which has reasonable quality: https://amzn.to/3xRV06C

Outside the Bag

Insert Gallery 3 photos Left, Right, Back with gloves

HEROCLIP Mini from 3pc set: https://amzn.to/3R05Tft
Streamlight 66118 Stylus Pro flashlight: https://amzn.to/3ORkZ4Z
Elevator Door Key
Custom Door Track Cleaning Hook similar to: https://amzn.to/3ImUrXq
Gloves in outside rear sleeve: https://amzn.to/3AxqRwv
Super Lube 51010 Synthetic Oil w/ PTFE Pen: https://amzn.to/3O20Ich
Sentry Solutions Tuf-Glide (Dry-Lube) Pen 0.25 OZ: https://amzn.to/3OY1Z4O

Inside the Bag

Insert Gallery Photos look inside bag, fluke bag etc.

*Cliff Bar: https://amzn.to/3OBqhlj
*8oz water in reusable Creative Roots bottle: https://amzn.to/3a0EIQP
Discrete Magnet Door Stopper from totalElement
Flop Key and Moon Key on ring
Night Ize Carabiner: https://amzn.to/3bGty4n
Knipex 5” Mini Pliers Wrench: https://amzn.to/3LaSRaF
Knipex 5” Cobra Water Pump Pliers: https://amzn.to/3btetCX
3.5” Micro Cutter Mini Flush Cutters: https://amzn.to/3AeGhpa
SlideWinder SWB-10C Compact Utility Knife: https://amzn.to/3bQskUa
Knipex, Micro Cutters, 4″ Tie Wraps, Moleskine, Slim Ink Pen & Pentel Mechanical Pencil in VIPERADE VE3 Pocket Organizer EDC: https://amzn.to/3QLVALO

*- Water & food are important. Even if empty I make sure to have an 8oz bottle on me that can be filled. This particular bottle is the best I have found for this bag due to size, rigidity and quality of cap. I use different bottles or flasks in different bags.

Klein 1010 Multi Tool Wire Stripper, Crimper, Bold Cutter: https://amzn.to/3bscFdq
Klein 70575 Hex Key Set: https://amzn.to/3udmy5a
Klein 11-1 Screwdriver Nut Driver: https://amzn.to/3y1yV5A
Klein VDV026 Needle Nose Phone Wire Stripping Pliers: https://amzn.to/3y26xQR
-Modified as snap ring pliers and Snake Eye bit driver*
WAGO 210-648 Operating Tool Short Angled: https://amzn.to/3y7OdFN
WAGO 231-159 Operatiing Tool: https://amzn.to/3ONyUcc
5.5” Dasco Pro Pry Bar: https://amzn.to/3a6GtMj
7” Kobalt Pry Bar Scraper: https://amzn.to/3nuO9LA
Stanley FATMAX 6’ Tape Measure: https://amzn.to/3nsoyCO
Fluke Meter Bag as Tool Pouch: https://amzn.to/3NyuepH

Snake Eye modified with a glued magnet to fit my Klein 11-1
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Wera #8 Spanner https://amzn.to/3R4cohn Or Wiha #8: https://amzn.to/3yfLfiT

I usually only carry a #8 Snake Eye bit in this bag because I can often carefully fit it on a #10 but if not my modified Klein Needle Nose, Snap Ring Plier / Snake Eye driver will fit on #10. If I know I will be doing a lot of #10 I will grab my Full Wera 33 Piece Pouch Set: https://amzn.to/351qXMh

Insert photo of Wera custom pouch setup with selected bits

Orange Stick Probe & Hook: https://amzn.to/3OGFYIb
NEUSES or Jonard Contact Burnisher: https://amzn.to/3yjsN97
General Tools Needle File Set: https://amzn.to/3P307rv
General Tools 6” Precision Stainless Steel Ruler: https://amzn.to/3RcNb47

Small Clear Plastic Case Containing:
-Wago Lever Nut Connectors: https://amzn.to/3o5McUp
-Inline Lever Nut Connectors: https://amzn.to/3Ag28wl
-3M Forks: https://amzn.to/3bF7pmK
-3M Quick Disconnect: https://amzn.to/31On3Yi
-AGC Glass Fuses: https://amzn.to/3ufw7ki
-Pico Fuses: https://amzn.to/3QXswB9
-3M Ear Plugs: https://amzn.to/3bIw8XC

Insert Photo of Clear Case

Fluke 101 Pocket Meter: https://amzn.to/3NxFVNO
Ideal Small 5” Fuse Puller: https://amzn.to/3nuBatb
Klein NCVT-2P Voltage Tester: https://amzn.to/3y6BZ0h
-If I suspect a temperature issue that needs to be documented I will swap for the slightly larger Klein NCVT-4IR with IR Thermometer: https://amzn.to/3I4o5QQ

Husky 5” Zipper Pouch: https://amzn.to/3nMOUzX
Custom Fused Jumper: https://amzn.to/3R0OgvJ
Magnetic Jumper: https://amzn.to/3qpGFfx
3M 35 White Electric Tape: https://amzn.to/3a6Cv6C
Sand Paper: https://amzn.to/3OsAOzf
3M Yellow Duct Tape: https://amzn.to/3R2zchq
OOS Signs: https://amzn.to/3OuYYcm
Cable Tie Wraps 4”: https://amzn.to/3OyeC6J
Cable Tie Wraps 14”: https://amzn.to/3a5op5m
1 Sheet of Wire Markers: https://amzn.to/3IjtDHf

Crazy Glue Singles 0.017oz Tubes in Case: https://amzn.to/3nOih4w
Vibra-Tite Removable Thread Locker 2ml Tube: https://amzn.to/3AAdefM
Super Lube Single Use Grease Pack 1cc 10cnt: https://amzn.to/3ynO01n

Miscellaneous:
**Milwaukee Inkzall Colored Markers: https://amzn.to/3R8m6z0
**Slim Ink Pen: NEED LINK
Sharpie Liquid Highlighter: https://amzn.to/3P3JoEA
Pentel Graph Gear 1000 Mech Pencil 0.9mm: https://amzn.to/3AmFhiR
Moleskine Volant Journal XS (2.5″ x 4”): https://amzn.to/3yDXDdI

SanDisk Ultra MIni USB Flash Drive SDCZ33-064G-G35: https://amzn.to/3NVT5Ec

Hand Wipes Travel Pack 20 count (but I remove 15): https://amzn.to/3nH2N2v
Alcohol Pad Single: https://amzn.to/3yjfgOJ
Lens Wipe Single: https://amzn.to/3ylnZzY

** – Even though I typically carry a pen and sharpie in my shirt pocket, I make sure to keep an extra along with mechanical pencil and notebook in my tool sling.

Items I will throw in my service bag if I know I will need them:
Specialty Drivers and Bits:
Wera 813 Mini Bit Holding Screwdriver: https://amzn.to/3np2B7K
Wiha 79443 Bit Set with Philips #3 & 5/16 Slotted: https://amzn.to/3IgnU4U
Wiha 26192 Precision Screwdriver Set 5pc: https://amzn.to/3ywbItV
or
Wera 33pc Screwdriver Pouch Set: https://amzn.to/351qXMh If I know I need to get into a contactor or anything requiring long slender bits or if I will be doing a lot of PB/hall lantern plate removal.

Super Lube 21010 Synthetic Grease w/ PTFE 5oz: https://amzn.to/3ypAvhE
Slip It Mini Sprayer: NEED LINK
WD-40 Mini Sprayer: NEED LINK

Milwaukee Fastback 48-22-1500 Compact Folding Utility Knife: NEED LINK
Engineer TWM-08 Slim Jaw Stubby Adjustable Wrench: https://amzn.to/3NJeLmy
– Super slim jaws for tight areas or jam nuts.
If I know I’ll need more light I grab a small magnetic work light like the NEBO TiNO Magnetic Work Light: https://amzn.to/3IkZKXl

Alternative Tools & Material
Tools & Material that can be interchanged with the ones I have listed:
Streemlight MicroStream USB Flashlight: https://amzn.to/3ylZoLt
Cheap back up -NEBO 6713 Pen Light: https://amzn.to/3ybnJDI
Klein NCVT-4IR Volt & IR Temp Tester: https://amzn.to/3I4o5QQ
-If you know you’ll be doing temperature readings
Klein Tools 32614 4-in-1 Precision Pocket Screwdriver; https://amzn.to/3Acp8wh
-pocket clip and retractable tip
Generic 33pc Security Bit Set Tamper Proof: https://amzn.to/3IhdFxA
-Cheap emergency back up for broke or lost bits
Expensive alternative to Moleskin -Rite in the Rain Notebooks: https://amzn.to/3RdE1EO
Small grease tube -Danco Plumbers Grease 0.5oz: https://amzn.to/3PqyGIz
DeWalt 6′ Keychain Tape Measure: NEED LINK

In Cell Phone Pouch:
2 cell phones
Klein Tools 32581 4-in-1 Electronics Screwdriver: https://amzn.to/3nMGrNb
In Shirt Pocket:
Milwaukee Inkzall Colored Marker or Sharpie: https://amzn.to/3R8m6z0
Pen:
In Pant Pocket:
Car Key
Aviator Carbon Fiber Wallet: https://aviatorwallet.com/pages/carbon-fiber-wallet
Benchmade Bugout 535: https://amzn.to/3IjBgNW
or if I’ll be in the office all day for safety training I’ll class it up with the 535-3 Carbon Fiber: https://amzn.to/3ImRING . I joke, I joke, it’s against safety policy to use a knife. All these tools are for home use only, not work!

Just In Case (JIC) Bag

Work Bag

3 Comments

Benjamin on February 19, 2024 at 9:46 pm

Can you make a YouTube video showing this bag and it’s contents ?

- Kevin Gittemeier on March 20, 2024 at 1:35 pm
  
  Yes, I shot the video but before I edited and posted it I have already changed the configuration. I will evenly post both the old and new configs and have a lot of tool material to post both on website and YouTube but have to finish a few projects first.
  
  - Benjamin on April 1, 2024 at 10:26 pm
    
    Thank you. Will be waiting