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An earlier post talked about tool boxes and I have a question. What have you done as a better idea for carrying your necessary tools and spares on a roadtrip? We have all posted a list of things we carry on a trip, some very, very long lists, but specifically, do any of you have a better idea for a tool box? I, for one, have found that the Klein Tools canvas and leather tool bag works for me. Nice handle, closes securely and holds a ton. Other ideas???


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Don't have a picture to post, but when I had a Jeep, I bought a long, flat tool box - probably 24"x10"x6". It fit under the rear seat, and held quite a few tools. Easier to see what you need than a bag, and it will fit either behind the seats of an LBC or in the boot, with lots of room to spare for all the spare parts we need to carry!

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Bill,

Your canvas bag is very similar to what I use. Sorry no better ideas here. From the what's in your trunk post I did drop the tire irons as Don sugested as I do have a spare. What was I thinking? Also thinking of just going with the lead hammer and cooler I liked that response the best.
 
An addendum, inside my bag is a tool roll for all the tools to keep them separated and accessable.



Bill
 
I just ordered a "Triumph" monogrammed canvas bag from ebay. I'll post pics along with my emergency tools for traveling. I have a nice little Craftsman 2 drawer chest that fits well in the trunk, but leaves very little room for chairs, luggage, etc. I bought this to fill the gap when going for weekend club functions.
 
I used to carry a .50 caliber ammo box filled with tools and various emergency parts. Now I carry an olive drab military mechanics tool bag. They are not too big, fit easily in the trunk yet hold all the tools I need. I've done the same for years on my boat. One bag for tools and another for rigging wire, spools of leader material ....
This is an example;
https://www.armynavyshop.com/prods/rc9182.html
 
I use 4 small bags that I bought at the dollar store. That's $4.00 total. One has all my wrenches. Another has all my 3/8" sockets and drive, the third has my jumper wires, spare rotor, bulbs, plugs, etc. and the 4th has all my srewdrivers and pliers. These bags have a double zipper with a pull/carry handle and a velcro closure. This way, things are well stored and easily accessible. These bags fit in the "boot" in any tiny space available.

https://www.zen21606.zen.co.uk/Forum%20Gallery/don3a2_big.jpg
 
I use a nice Eddie Bauer soft sides with leather bottom shoulder briefcase I used to commute to Boston with for 5 years. It was starting to get a little long in the tooth for going to client meetings, but it's a nice green canvas with leather trim, so it looks the LBC part.

p.s. my bride bought me a nice LL Bean leather briefcase that replaced it for our anniversary...
 
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