Best tool belt/pouch

oz0707 · Post by **oz0707** » Tue Oct 20, 2020 7:19 am

Pouch dropped off my tool belt this morning. Crap dewalt like canvas material. What's the best pouches to get to add on to my existing belt? Readily available

etaf · Post by **etaf** » Tue Oct 20, 2020 6:26 pm

i love the toughbuilt system even as a DIYer, clips that mean i can put different pouches on and i have 3 at the moment.
Great for working indoors on various items and when out in the garden/garage
BUT you mention Pouches onto belt, so i guess your not looking to change the belt/system
https://toughbuilt.com/cliptech

oz0707 · Post by **oz0707** » Tue Oct 20, 2020 6:35 pm

Yeh I've seen that system. I don't know what to do buy a kunys leather pouch for 30 or 40 quid to replace or buy a full new system like occidental

Job and Knock · Post by **Job and Knock** » Tue Oct 20, 2020 8:59 pm

I've worked with a framer last year who had the Occidental. A thing of beauty and very durable (his was over 10 years old he said) - but probably a tad too durable for me at my age!

oz0707 · Post by **oz0707** » Wed Oct 21, 2020 4:35 am

They do a few different models too so I wouldn't know which to get. Over 300 quid!

wes56 · Post by **wes56** » Sun Oct 25, 2020 8:26 am

This is how i set up my tool bags fwiw.

Buy a 2" leather belt with a double pronged steel pin buckle, and then thread the belt through various bags and tool holders.
Buy bags and tool holders to suit as required, and add them or remove them from the belt as needed.
Nowadays there are power tool hook holders, and cordless holsters that are worth their weight in gold over a working day.
Dont buy clip-ons because they can come off when working in awkward positions, eg on roofs.
Dont buy belts with plastic snap-in type belt buckles because they too can easily come loose.
Definitely dont buy fixed to the belt bags - even though they are cheap they are not worth it.

Argyll · Post by **Argyll** » Sun Oct 25, 2020 8:54 am

I have the toughbuilt system but find it far too cumbersome. I'm looking for a new system as well. I think I'll take Wes advice.

oz0707 · Post by **oz0707** » Sun Oct 25, 2020 6:36 pm

Well I'm in agreement with you two. Did a temp fix on my dewalt pouch but have ordered the kunys 10 pocket pouch for the other side this weekend. May ditch my existing hammer loop as this comes with one but could be a bit low. Also I use the dewalt belt but with an actual makita double pronged leather belt. The tap holder is makita too. I know it sounds like triggers broom

wes56 · Post by **wes56** » Sun Oct 25, 2020 8:54 pm

Hammer Loop's with a swivel are the best kind - no chance of the hammer falling out.