Zero Signal
I bought this so I could put a starter tool kit together for a young family member. At the time, this was one of the least expensive tool bags on Amazon with good reviews. If you keep a couple of things in mind, this is worth buying.
This isn't a Veto Pro Pac and it never will be. You're buying a bag that is less than $20, not $180+, so set your expectations accordingly. This is an ideal bag for an entry level tool kit, like the one that I put together. You won't spend very much on the bag so you can devote a little more money toward the contents. The one I put together held a socket set, hammer, screwdrivers, a couple of pliers, and a few other hand tools. Enough tools, in other words, to do some basic maintenance around the house or tackle some light repairs.
This is also a nice tool bag for something application-specific. I have a similar bag that holds my PC repair tools. It has an Xcelite tool roll with screw/nut drivers, an interface cable so I can connect to both IDE and SATA hard drives, a bunch of interface cables/chargers, some bootable USB drives with repair tools, etc. This is my first line of defense when I have to repair or modify a computer and it has everything I need in one place so I can grab and go.
This would also make a good bag for a vehicle emergency kit. It's large enough to hold a portable jump pack, a tire plug kit, a first aid kit, and maybe a bottle of water. Most people won't be inclined to change an alternator by the side of the road so you probably won't need much more than this. It will tuck out of the way in the trunk and keep things from scattering all over the place.
Organization is OK. A couple of external pockets, a couple of internal pockets, and a black hole in the middle where you'll end up throwing most of your tools. The external pockets are open-topped and relatively wide so anything you put in them is prone to bouncing out and getting lost if the bag is jostled. The inside pockets are good for pliers, side cutters, flashlights, that kind of thing. Most other tools will be in the large center compartment so you'll end up rummaging around in there, but that's pretty much par for the course with small tool bags like this. It isn't large enough for anything to get really lost, and by the time you need better organization you'll probably have outgrown this thing.
Over the years I've ended up with several work bags because I end up changing or upgrading my tool loadouts and the old bags no longer work for me. With an inexpensive bag like this, if you outgrow it you're not out much money.
The one that I gifted hasn't seen much use so I can't comment on durability, but the quality looks fine. Way better than I expected for $20, and comparable to some of the entry-level Husky bags (of which I own 2).
If I needed a small, inexpensive tool bag, I'd probably buy this again. It has a decent amount of organization, costs less than most of the tools you will put inside it, and seems to be well made.
| Brand | Amazon Basics |
|---|---|
| Material | Polyester |
| Color | Black & Gray |
| Product Dimensions | 12.2"L x 5.5"W x 7.9"H |
| Maximum Weight Recommendation | 1 Kilograms |
| Number of Compartments | 1 |
| UPC | 192233014081 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00192233014081 |
| Manufacturer | Amazon |
| Part Number | TB001 |
| Item Weight | 1.12 pounds |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | TB001 |
| Size | Small Standard Bag |
| Style | Tool Bag - 12 Inch |
| Pattern | Tool Bag |
| Power Source | Hand Powered |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Certification | certified frustration-free |
| Included Components | one tool bag |
| Batteries Required? | No |