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Hello community. 

I'm a newly IT field technician and I would like to find a really good bag that isn't too huge but accommodates what I need it for:

Hand tools - Service techs know that you don't need a lot of tools. Hell, most jobs can be done with one screwdriver, but I'd like space for a couple of them, a multi-meter, ethernet crimper, and maybe a few other miscellaneous tools I might need. 

Laptop. I'm pretty sure I'm going to get a netbook instead of a laptop computer. I don't need to do a lot with it, so a netbook will do fine. I would like my bag to have a spot for a netbook. 

Paperwork. I would like a bag that has another slot for paperwork, something that can hold a full-size sheet of paper/folders and a receipt book. 

These are the requirements I have. Some of my co-workers have multiple bags, for tools and paperwork and it seems like a big hassle. My boss has a bag like I am describing but there's some stuff that I don't like about it. 

Basically, I have no idea where to go to look for a bag like this. If you are in this profession, What bag do you use? Do you like it? Where can I get one?

 

Note: Currently I have a dell backpack, it's really not meeting all my needs. 

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What needs of your current dell backpack is it not meeting?

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2 bags man.  One for tools and one for laptop and cables.

 

Rj45/11 crimper

Side cutters

Multibit screwdriver

Small electronics slotted screwdriver

Zip ties

Punch down tools for your companies cabling blocks

10-24 cable strippers

Butane lighter

Butane soldering iron

Solder

Multimeter

 

 

That's off the top of my head from my bag

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5 minutes ago, NinJake said:

What needs of your current dell backpack is it not meeting?

I just feel like it's not enough space for all my tools.

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6 minutes ago, Yoinkerman said:

2 bags man.  One for tools and one for laptop and cables.

 

Rj45/11 crimper

Side cutters

Multibit screwdriver

Small electronics slotted screwdriver

Zip ties

Punch down tools for your companies cabling blocks

10-24 cable strippers

Butane lighter

Butane soldering iron

Solder

Multimeter

 

 

That's off the top of my head from my bag

Sweet, thanks for the list. Only thing else I carry is a roll of velcro. 

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I think something like a large range bag might suit your needs.

 

Example

https://www.amazon.com/ZERO-Point-Blank-Handguns-Accessories-Waterproof/dp/B07178CT5B/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1529114632&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=large+range+bags&psc=1

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mine is similar to this one

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1 hour ago, Gix7Fifty said:

I think something like a large range bag might suit your needs.

 

Example

https://www.amazon.com/ZERO-Point-Blank-Handguns-Accessories-Waterproof/dp/B07178CT5B/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1529114632&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=large+range+bags&psc=1

I think I might get this one. Aezakmi's seems like a nice bag to.

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Oh I don't do IT support so I guess cds/usbs with diagnostic tools, one of those rii wireless kb things, USB ps2 adapter, usb/CD with a live distro.  A network cable or two

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I got a single bag right now but I'm switching to 2 separate bags in the next couple of weeks. One, because I'm starting to have back pain from carrying an overweight bag around, two, I look dumb when I got to important meetings with it and three, there's stuff in it that I will use once or twice a year that are nice to have but wouldn't be an issue to go back to my car to get it.

 

I'll leave the essential in my laptop bag (laptop, iFixit kit, adapters, ethernet\USB\HDMI\VGA\whatever cables, 2.5" HDD, DVD drive, powerbank) and leave the heavier stuff/spare parts (USB cables, cable tester, multi meter, punch tools, routers, switches, keyboards, etc.) in my car trunk since I don't necessarily use it on a daily basis. If I really need it, I'll go back to my car to get it or if I know I'll need it beforehand, I'll grab the second bag before heading out. Who really needs a cable crimper in a business meeting anyway? :P

It really depends on your workload to be honest. If you can't absolutely live without your cable crimper because you are doing telecom installation, you got your answer but you should be considering separating your essential tools from your occasional tools if you do a mix of business\meeting\office\hardware stuff. Dragging a 20-25 pounds bag around is ok but after a couple of years it gets old and as myself you might develop back pain directly due to that after a while ;).

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I know OP already made his choice but for any future people seeing this thread, gun bags are a great choice. Look for pistol range bags (not rifles lol) and they will have a lot of room, slots for magazines that are perfect for many things, many places to hold tools, loop to velcro or clip stuff to with carabiners and many, many pockets. The more times the word tactical is mentioned somewhere on the product page, the more pockets on top of pockets and loops to clips stuff on it probably has. 

 

https://www.amazon.com/REEBOW-TACTICAL-Tactical-Deluxe-Shooting/dp/B07C4YCK24

https://www.amazon.com/Tactical-Shooting-Deluxe-Pistol-Duffle/dp/B078PKFXR4

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13 hours ago, Syntaxvgm said:

I know OP already made his choice but for any future people seeing this thread, gun bags are a great choice. Look for pistol range bags (not rifles lol) and they will have a lot of room, slots for magazines that are perfect for many things, many places to hold tools, loop to velcro or clip stuff to with carabiners and many, many pockets. The more times the word tactical is mentioned somewhere on the product page, the more pockets on top of pockets and loops to clips stuff on it probably has.

This is actually a really great idea! those bags always carry more than it looks like they would too. and are often cheaper than other "tech focused" bags.

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On 6/15/2018 at 9:54 PM, Yoinkerman said:

2 bags man.  One for tools and one for laptop and cables.

 

Rj45/11 crimper

Side cutters

Multibit screwdriver

Small electronics slotted screwdriver

Zip ties

Punch down tools for your companies cabling blocks

10-24 cable strippers

Butane lighter

Butane soldering iron

Solder

Multimeter

 

 

That's off the top of my head from my bag

Need an iFixit toolkit in there too.

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Never needed a spudger for IT work not fixin phones

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10 hours ago, Tsuki said:

This is actually a really great idea! those bags always carry more than it looks like they would too. and are often cheaper than other "tech focused" bags.

sometimes when you're looking for something, the same thing is better and cheaper in a different and less niche market. 

muh specs 

Gaming and HTPC (reparations)- ASUS 1080, MSI X99A SLI Plus, 5820k- 4.5GHz @ 1.25v, asetek based 360mm AIO, RM 1000x, 16GB memory, 750D with front USB 2.0 replaced with 3.0  ports, 2 250GB 850 EVOs in Raid 0 (why not, only has games on it), some hard drives

Screens- Acer preditor XB241H (1080p, 144Hz Gsync), LG 1080p ultrawide, (all mounted) directly wired to TV in other room

Stuff- k70 with reds, steel series rival, g13, full desk covering mouse mat

All parts black

Workstation(desk)- 3770k, 970 reference, 16GB of some crucial memory, a motherboard of some kind I don't remember, Micomsoft SC-512N1-L/DVI, CM Storm Trooper (It's got a handle, can you handle that?), 240mm Asetek based AIO, Crucial M550 256GB (upgrade soon), some hard drives, disc drives, and hot swap bays

Screens- 3  ASUS VN248H-P IPS 1080p screens mounted on a stand, some old tv on the wall above it. 

Stuff- Epicgear defiant (solderless swappable switches), g600, moutned mic and other stuff. 

Laptop docking area- 2 1440p korean monitors mounted, one AHVA matte, one samsung PLS gloss (very annoying, yes). Trashy Razer blackwidow chroma...I mean like the J key doesn't click anymore. I got a model M i use on it to, but its time for a new keyboard. Some edgy Utechsmart mouse similar to g600. Hooked to laptop dock for both of my dell precision laptops. (not only docking area)

Shelf- i7-2600 non-k (has vt-d), 380t, some ASUS sandy itx board, intel quad nic. Currently hosts shared files, setting up as pfsense box in VM. Also acts as spare gaming PC with a 580 or whatever someone brings. Hooked into laptop dock area via usb switch

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