Crescent Tool Bag Backpack CTB1000

I carry a tool bag every day for HVAC work. So, my review will be with that kind of work in mind. If you look at the pics, I emptied the Klein backpack and put it all in the smaller, lighter Crescent 14" bag. Everything has a slot and fits real well, with everything at your fingertips. I must admit it's a little more cramped, but the organization is so much better it easier to get to stuff. One side has pockets of all kinds and sizes, and the other side has a bit larger pockets and has just a bit more room or stuff in the bottom. The whole bag weighs quite a bit less than the backpack and is actually easier to carry. I like the two sided setup as it makes finding tools easy without have a ton of different compartments to search through. The shoulder strap rides higher than a normal bag and the whole thing carries more like a backpack, very nicely done. As to the quality of construction, well I read the previous reviews and I'm not sure what happened there. Some complained of the stitching and rivets being low quality and poor workmanship. Well, you got a completely different bag than I did, is all I can say. The stitching is first class and strong. The rivets are perfect. This bag is easily as well built, or better than the Klein bags. It is just as sturdy and uses the same heavy material. I can't imagine having any problems with it falling apart. I'm kind of middle of the road, I take care of my tools and bags, but I don't baby them, so they get plenty of use. I doubt that I can trash it. I would put the quality above Milwaukee, CLC etc and at least as good or better than Klein. The bag has a fantastic plastic bottom that not only keeps things dry but also makes the bag sit up straight no matter what you do in the bag. One of my pet peeves is a bag that constantly falls over or slouches with the load of tools, this one is sturdy, and sits up strong, like a bag should. There are other well built bags that cost four times what this bag costs and I've always thought they were grossly overpriced and far too heavy, but they are built like tanks too. So, for my money this is a better thought out bag, with just as good quality and for a whole lot less. Believe me, I'd carry anything I want, and this is it, til someone invents a better mousetrap. UPDATE 4/17/2022 After carrying this bag daily for well over a year, it's still as good as new and I'm still liking it. I have only made one change to it and that was to cut the keeper nylon on the side of the bag with all the tools, so that it would open wider and lay flatter when I'm working. It gives me somewhere to lay things and makes getting to the inside bottom of the bag much easier. The web that keeps the bag from opening all the way is made of the same heavy nylon as the rest of the bag, and I just don't have enough life left for it to wear in and open as fully as I would like, so I trimmed it out. Other than that one change the bag is everything I could hope for. I can't bring myself to carry open top bags, as too much dirt and debris will get it and when it rains they hold water, not good. So, it's a closed bag for me. I can't tell you how many times I've finished a job and closed up the bag to run back to the truck in the rain and this one works great for that. Read more

Definitely comparable to a vetopro without the price tag. I work in appliance repair ans am able to keep everything i need in here with no issues. Sturdy, easy to access pockets, plenty of pouches. I'm definitely not disappointed with my purchase. Read more

This is a great mobile tool bag. Sturdy, plenty of internal tool storage, and pleasant design. My bag developed a rip in the outer material, and Crescent tools quickly replaced it after filling out a single form. Read more

The bag itself is solid, feels well made, and works nicely (I do HVACR). The bag stands up on its own and is quite stable, tools tend to fit well in it, even for a pack rat like myself. My only complaints are as follows. 1) The 'magnetic' pocket on the top doesn't tend to stay closed making it only suitable for small things like thermostat jumpers 2) The laptop section of the bag is kind of small, adding 1-2" to the overall size of the bag would go a long way to improving its usability. Additionally adding a plate of some kind to the back part where the laptop goes would improve the structural integrity of the bag a lot (not that it's flimsy) 3) The straps are kind of narrow, fully loaded my bag weighs ~55 lbs, the 1.5" width straps tend to cut off blood flow to my arms if I carry this bag for too long. I would also like to see the straps be removable, so that if they wear out they can be replaced, or modified with other types of carrying systems. So in short: the bag is good, but could be great. Read more

It was well made..the zipper was strong..great product Read more

I've been using this backpack for 2 years as an install technician for HVAC. Its been in all possible scenarios from snow, mud, rain, direct sunlight, you name it; plus being thrown into and around the service van daily. All that said its held up incredibly well in my opinion, the pocket on the side ripped off, the inside mesh pocket has been torn by tools and drillbits, and the front is starting to come undone, but its to be expected in the field given how regularly it was used and beat on, will consistently buy this bag as long as its made or needed! ** just a smidgen too small to accept an 18" bender bar in the rear pocket, only con. Read more

Really men don’t carry a briefcase. They carry this beast. Room for pens, knives, tape measure, tools, laptop, iPad Pro, and another 30 items. Zippers and material are high quality and the backpack has held up well from over a year of daily jobsite use. It’s not light and the straps could be longer if you’re a 6’4” husky male like me, but it’s still very comfortable and can handle as much junk as you can fit in it. Worth the $. Read more

Tough bag. Good zippers. Plenty of pockets. Would buy again Read more