Tool Pouches Reviews

I needed a faster way to measure up exteriors of houses for re-siding and this is it. Easy to use and understand advanced functions and accuracy is awesome. 4 stars because the laser target peep hole for use in daylight is hard to look through and line up free hand rear of unit, but for the level of accuracy I still get and speed beets a tape measure at least 10 to 1

I'm a real estate appraiser, and I can't think of anything more goofy looking, than how I must've looked using a measuring wheel, circling around the house with a squeaky grinding toy. Especially when I could've been using a PLS1. Well now that I have bought one, and have been using it, I don't understand why I didn't have one sooner.

If you're an appraiser like me trying to decide if you should switch to laser: do it, the dark ages are over, stop using toys and rulers. Or if you're weighing the scales between: Stanley FatMax TLM200, TLM300, or a Disto Classic, or Disto A5. Choose the PLS1. It looks like a field professional's tool, and is engineered by the same company that engineers the Distos and Stanley FatMax's, known as Leica Geosystems out of Austria. The PLS1 also costs $150 less than the A5 or the TLM300 (though it retails the same or more than these two). The TLM200 costs $50 less than the PLS1, but has less features.

My main thing was that my laser meter had to have a Pythagoras function, or the ability to triangulate. What this basically does is allows you to measure a wall, say the outside rear of the house, while you're just looking at it from a distance. So what you do is: measure 2 or 3 points on the wall (the instrucion manual is pretty clear) and the meter figures out the measurment of the rear of your subject house. Not all Laser Meters out there carry this function, and the ones that do, other than the PLS1, will cost a lot, or if it costs less, it may not offer as many functions as the PLS1 for instance, the TLM 200.

One con for the average joe is that it's clunky, though solid. I have big hands so it doesn't bother me. Some random notes on features: If you work late during the winter months and it starts getting dusk, the unit has a backlight. That funky looking rudder that sticks out from the bottom is removable. It has a view scope to pinpoint your laser at far distances, which comes in handy under bright light conditions: this is the only laser meter I know that has this feature. It comes with a black nylon velcro case. It has a mini level on the side like most of the laser meters out there.

If you're buying it anywhere else on the internet other than Amazon, make sure the ad photo is of the updated PLS1 model, not the old PLS1 with only 6 buttons or so (Ebayers beware).

I'm a general contractor and I love this unit! This unit is such a time saver for estimating jobs. I don't even bother with a ladder anymore. If you're comparing the few laser-only units out there, go with the PLS-1 (for now). The built-in optical sight is a must for long distance measuring in bright light. It might be my old eyesight, but I can't see the laser dot beyond 50' in bright daylight. This unit is the only one that has a built-in scope (from what I can tell).

The only negative comments I have are these: Terrible battery compartment design, ergonomics/industrial design could be much better as the unit is fairly large and awkward to hold in one hand while pressing the buttons and aiming, the plastic screw mount for tripod use is offset from center and is easily broken and stripped out (it should be located in the center and made of brass), and no reflective target included (at least not with mine).

I'd really like to be able to mount it on a tripod for long distance shooting, but I'm afraid the current mount will break and the unit will fall to its death. When looking through the scope at a target a few hundred feet away, any hand movement can make you miss a small target. BTW, the included case with Velcro belt loop barely fits the unit, but it works. Overall, this is an awesome product that is designed for professional use. Hopefully they will change the plastic case design in the future and give you a reflective target.

Its a nice bag, I keep some frequently used maintenance tools in there...just wish it was a tad taller so that larger screwdrivers and tools could be carried more securely. ( It does have some stretchable straps on the 4 smaller compartments which make it ok for screwdrivers...but still...a tad deeper would be better for someone with a lot of large long tools...heh

anyhow....its a good bag...like the little plastic box for small wire connectors etc.... I wire tie my meters and a couple of small zippered bags to the exterior so I can carry more junk.

Use it in abusive industrial envoronments and it has helf up good for the time I have used it.

A very nice bag to hold tools for elect. work. I liked it so much that I bought one so that I could set up a tool bag for phone and cable T.V. work.This bag has plenty of pockets, is compact and is not too heavy.

This is just what I wanted. I reviewed all of your listed tool carriers,searching for the use for my Christimas gift certificate from my kids. This one was pennies less than the certificate and appeared to have lots of pockets. I am a nut for pockets, as they help get order and organization for my tools. I had been carrying my tools to my job site around the house in both hands, in my pockets and even in my teeth to try to get them all there at one time, and usually I had to go back to get one tool I had forgotten. Then, after it was all over I lugged them back and put them up. Now, I just leave all the tools in the carrier and just grab the handle and off we go with ease to the job site. After the job is over, just tote the bag back to the closet. What a great way to get tools to the job site and to store them so they are ready to go the next time.

I am not an electrician, just a homeowner, but do my own maintenance and remodeling. I needed a new tool pouch, as tools were falling out of my old one, so I really shopped hard, & finally settled on this one. The Klein model, popular with electricians is nice, but I feel this one is superior, and was only $3 more than the Klein.

I agree with another reviewer, this piece is better than it looks in pix. The leather is thick, high quality, very sturdy. There are more tool compartments than the Klein. This will hold a lot of tools! --for me, my regular tools, plus a few extras specific to the job at hand. I use it for all kinds of home maintenance & remodeling, not just electrical work. When I have other hardware trinkets, parts, etc, to carry, I put my carpenter's pouch on the other side of my tool belt, and put those items in it. Then I hang my screw gun on a Husky hook designed for same on the tool belt, and I'm fully outfitted.

My suggeston--if you're shopping for a new tool pouch, give this one a look.

As a weekend warrior, this pouch has performed excellent. Strong, has plenty of dividers for all of my tools, pencils, etc. Not too big, but fits everything well. I'll soon be working commercially and think it will hold up well.

This is the fourth pouch I've tried, in a relatively short time, and clearly the best I could find, for any price. The beefy, riveted construction makes me confident that I will not be shopping for one again in the near future. This is a well-designed pouch for an electrician. With the large number of pockets, dividers, and loops, I have an intelligent place to keep every tool. I don't have to rummage through a pocket to find something that has slipped out of place, I can keep my eyes on my work and grab what I need from exactly where I keep it. The thick leather grips my tools much better than nylon, saving me trips down the ladder to retrive lost items. Plus, I'm certain it will wear better. (I wore out a nylon pouch purchased from a home center in 30 days, carrying less tools!) The tape chain and the metal, measuring-tape clip (not shown in photo) are useful as well. I can simply, comfortably carry more tools in this tough pouch than any other I've tried or seen on the jobsite. I heartily recommend it.

This is a wonderful tool bag, perfect for small jobs but big enogh that you are not constantly running back and forth for more tools. Nothing I have more than being on the latter and needing another tool.

I'm an amateur "electrician" (trained by my husband who is an unofficial pro), but with this pouch swingin' from my hip I'm like a wiring machine! (Ok, I admit it can still be slow-going with 12-2 wire in our cold climate). This pouch has plenty of slots for screwdrivers, wire-strippers, etc., with a nice blank space in the middle where you can carry supplies such as receptacles, covers and wire-nuts. The belt is easy to adjust, so it switches nicely from person to person, and is very heavy-duty--I like to put my cordless drill holster on it too so I can keep that at my fingertips as well. This wasn't something I would have thought I needed but now I am so glad my husband bought it for me, and he loves to use it too!

Love this "Sparky" Pouch. I am an electrician at a power plant and this pouch helps me keep my tools organized and always readily available. The material is very durable and strong and has held up in some rough environments.

Work made easy. Barbara K's drill made putting up bookshelves and window shades a snap. It is so easy to handle and operate; I wish I had bought one earlier. Highly recommended.

I bought this for me but... every guy in my family wants one now... this is a great buy since it's light and ergonomic and cute. I absolutely recomend it.

I first purchased one of these knives several (3 or 4) years ago, and that very same knife is in my pocket now. It lives up the the Gerber name, being a very high quality, lockback pocketknife. One of my favorite features of this knife is that it is very thin and barely noticeable when in your pocket. For those of you who like to have a pocket clip, mine came with a removeable one that fits into the landyard hole at the bottom of the handle. It does a good job holding an edge, I had to sharpen mine fairly often because of the heavy use it recieved. This is a very reliable, high quality knife, and I recommend it to anyone who needs a knife to carry every day for those odd jobs that pop up.

I bought my first one over years ago; finally wore down the blade from misuse and sharpening.I immediatly got another five years ago and have used it for everything including cleaning several deer.This one is even better than the first. I own over fifty "using" knives, and other than the times when a fixed blade knife is needed, this is the one I choose and use. The quality of the steel and design are all out of proportion to the price. Get one, use it and enjoy a high quality knife that is easy on the pocketbook and easy to carry. PS: My "belt" knife is a Gerber tool.

I have had several of the Ultralights and the Microlight knives from Gerber. They are very light and fairly small so they dont weight me down. Yet they seem to keep their edge for a long time...
My only issue with these knives is I tend to loose them.

I just have to say, my father has this knife, and has for years. he carries it in his pocket everywhere. This knife can do anything. Carve, cut, whatever you want it for, and it seems like it never needs sharpened! You should definately give this one a try!

I've owned an Occidental for almost three years now, and it shows almost no significant wear. I've never had a set of bags last more than a year and a half before, and those were falling apart at that. I've read reviews about other belts (bucket boss etc.), and they compare themselves to Occi by saying how much less they cost. This is TRULY a case of getting what you payed for. Yup, I swallowed hard when I plunked down for these, but I couldn't be more satisfied. A belt isn't too expensive at twice the cost, when it is sure to last five times as long.

Occidental tool pouches are number one in my book, As compared to craftsman and CLC. They are built to last. Their leather is professional grade, and can withstand a harsh beating without falling apart. Every set of occidental pouches are different, in the wearing of the leather. That means quality in my book, knowing that the leather has been hand stitched, and not some assembly line garbage. As compared with the competitors. This will be my second set of occidental pouches, and the first set lasted three years. When the competitors pouches lasted me a year,if that. Thank you occidental and I look forward to another 3 to 4 years with you around my waist for 8 hours a day.

This is almost identical to an associates Lecia Disto Classic, same case, same screen, all the same functions including the pathgarus (sp) function. The only differance is this does not have the built in scope. For $200 less than he paid for his Classic I can live without the scope. The PLS-1 from pacific laser systems has the built in scope for just a little bit more through some other companies.

i use some other tools from yhis company and i have been realy satisfy this is a new tool for measuring and i did not have this tool befor . since this is new product from this company.but the price is still to high.i hope they lower the price soon so i can buy one since i need for measuring over 100 to 250 feet which this one is my prefer if i get the right price:abot$ to $.

i have had this pouch for over 2 years and it has held up great and after a few weeks it was broken in really nice. my problem with it is that after this much time the pockets have softened and my tools fall out whenever i trip or just lean over pretty far... i think part of the problem is that the pockets are just alittle to shallow. if they were an inch deeper i think it would solve this problem. if you think about it for ~$30 i got a pouch that lasted 1.5 year with out any problem. i have switched over to a dewalt technicians pouch and a CLC nail bag b/c the pockets are alittle deaper... however the CLC nylon bag(~$20) doesn't seem to be built as tough - when it wears out i will probably go back to this bag.

As a contractor, I depend on my tools and the things that carry them for a living, day in and day out.

This Dewalt ballistic nylon pouch cost about double what I would've paid for some generic pouches at Home Depot and Lowes but has made my job a whole heck of a lot easier. For one thing, it's top quality ballistic nylon is definitely thicker and better constructed, and its roomy size, double front nail pockets, and well-thought out tool slots and hammer loops make both organizing and accessing my tools a breeze. Plus it comes in a professional-looking and attractive black and yellow color, much better than the random reds greens and browns you find in most hardware stores.

Nylon is also much better than leather in that it will not sweat and stain your pants; I've having to throw away a fairly expensive Craftsman leather pouch because it always turned my pants brown!

I'm not nearly as sold on their power tools, but their accessories (I also got the drill holster and driver guide) have been more than worth their premium prices!

Thanks DeWalt, for making my job easier. With the simplicity and durability of your entire line of hand held tools of the trade, I can now match them with your new tool pouches. A great idea from a great company.