Veto Pro Pac has just come out with their smallest tool bag to date, the model MC.
It might be small, but the Model MC tool bag is also mighty. It features 20 interior pockets that are sized for hand tools, meters, and accessories, and one side of the bag can even accommodate a compact cordless drill or driver.
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Veto Pro Pac says that the MC allows for technicians and contractors to set up multiple job-specific tool bags, but it’s also well suited for users who regularly only need to carry a smaller tool loadout.
This bag has many of the Veto Pro Pac features found on the brand’s larger bags, including heavy duty extra durable zippers, a comfort-grip handle, and hard shell base.
Dimensions: 8″ wide, 10″ long, 12.5″ tall. Weight: 4.0 pounds when empty.
Price: $100
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First Thoughts
Our test sample just arrived, and it’s the cutest mini tool bag I can remember seeing. The MC tool bag has a slightly different feel to it, as it’s taller than it is long or wide, which gives it more of a lunchbag feel than a tool bag. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, as I find the narrower width and length helps to make it more easily carried when loaded up.
The MC does not come with a shoulder strap, but inside the bag is an offer for a free strap if I register the product.
On one hand, the Model MC is heavier than most smaller tool bags I’ve seen, but those other bags are often cheaper and simpler designed with few organizational options. On the other hand, the MC is very well built and has a good number of pockets for a bag this size. Its heft translates to seemingly excellent durability and flexible configuration options.
With a $100 price tag, this isn’t an inexpensive tool bag. Then again, none of Veto Pro Pac’s other tool bags or pouches could really be called inexpensive. I think that it’s worth the cost, especially if that initial investment is spread across many days, weeks, months, and even years of solid service.
SteveR
I like this new bag; it’s smaller and carryable when loaded with tools. I bought an LC bag about eight years ago for the same money, and am still impressed with it. The only problem I have is that, when loaded, you need to have Superman around to carry it for you.
Either that, or a small wheeled cart that you can easily maneuver from floor to floor. After my recent surgery, I can only look at the bag and wonder how I’ll move it around to where it’s needed for a job. I weighed my fully-loaded LC, and it comes in at 30.2 pounds; it feels heavier, though. Instead of “grab-it-and go”, it’s “Which tools do I really need for this task?”.
This (and perhaps the backpack model) finally address that issue. Otherwise, these are the best tool bags on the market.
Yadda
I like this bag, but I like my money a little better. My needs don’t really qualify me to require or even want one of these bags. I know you usually have to pay for quality, but it seems like some company would find a way of making a less expensive version of these tool bags.
Jim Felt
I’ve personally used this brand of bags since I called the founder directly after his very first write up in Fine Homebuilding many years ago to order one. That one’s never failed and I’ve perhaps two or three now. All built like tanks and all similarly weighted.
I love them. And basically just can’t get into the Bucket Boss or lighter knockoff bag state of mind.
And no I’m chicken to weigh any of them whether loaded or empty.
Gerald Ebb Eby
due to our cold climate i find it easy to bring indoor when not in use so my tools are at room temp and ready to use Iam replying to you for the free shoulder strap as iam up and down ladders daily This would allow me to safely climb the ladders hands free Thanks EBB
Sam
Yeah
My XL is like 50 pounds loaded. Im only 23 but still it can get old carrying it around constantly. Lol but love the bag.otherwise. idk how id ever keep my tools together otherwise
Buzz
I recently purchased a Veto XXL-F Extra Large Tool Bag and after ordering it, before the bag arrived, I looked at the website again where I noticed that the empty weight of the bag alone was 15 pounds. I guess that if the bag needs to be well built to last, heavyweight material is required; the bag ended up being very heavy when I loaded it with the tools that I need.
I own a total of 4 Veto tool bags; I may not be the most experienced electrician in town, but I can tell that my tool bags for some reason instills confidence in my ability with the customer when I arrive at a work place location… go figure…