Imagine a sweat band for your wrist but magnetic


https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01ESEMTIE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_eoMRAb7E3NTSE

Here is my attempt to answer a super open ended question in case someone is searching. Someone let me know if i missed anything.

Affordable/Tough/5 Year Warranty

For cheaper versions i will mainly recommend Husky they are decent and they fall under a 5 year warranty which is usually easy to have honored.

Personally if i am doing something quick at home i like waist aprons instead of belts. You can get them for real cheap like under $1. There are the super basic ones like these from menards that cost 84¢ and have 3 pockets. but my favorite is this one which has 13 pockets and two hammer loops.

If you are just doing stuff at home or just need a handful of tools at hand then small pouches are your best bet. Something like this 9 pocket pouch from Husky can hold a surprising amount of stuff for only $10 you can upgrade to a larger single pouch for $20. All These black tool aprons/tool belts come with a 5 year warranty from husky.

For carrying lots of crap and actual work you should get the suspender set up. The Husky does have some ok stuff such as the 13 pouch electricians belt and the 17 pouch carpenters belt. Make sure you move the hammer holder to the side or jogging down the stairs will make your hammers handle hit you in the balls.

Fancy/Real Leather/2 Year defect lifetime stitching/rivet warranty

Occidental Leather Work makes some awesome Made in America Leather tool belts. They have a two year manufacturers defect warranty but will replace burst stitching or rivets for lifetime of the belt.You can find these at local supply stores but they are not carried in big box stores. You can use their website to locate a local supplier. I will be using Amazon Links for these because prices at local supply stores will be all over the damm place also it lets you see reviews but check your supplier it will probably be cheaper local. Remember these are natural leather products so you will have to maintain them. You can follow the links to check reviews but they all seem to run around 4.5/5 stars or better. Get a size bigger than they recommend its a common complaint

These tend not to come with the suspenders so you will have to buy them separate. They go for around $110 online.

The tool bags themselves vary a lot in size. You can also buy bags separate so you can customize it to a certain extent and they tend to for between $250-$300. The large electrician belt set goes for $285 and the framers belt set goes for $288.

The separate pouches go for between $80-$110 such as the Drywall pouch for $84 and the Fatlip tool pouch that runs about $110

Fancy/Modular/Painfully expensive/ Lifetime defect warranty.

Diamondback Toolbelts is a Made in America of 1000D Nylon in 3 layers so its very durable. They have a lifetime warranty from defects of any kind. Much like Occidental Leather they are not sold in big box stores. They do have their own online site but you can also look for local sellers using this but there are not many.

These ones as well tend not to come with the Suspenders which cost between $40-$115

So the neatest thing is that you can build your own tool-belt on their website. It allows you to pick whatever various pouches you want.

They also have trade specific toolbelts. Such as Drywaller belt for $425.00, Master Finsher Carpenter for $420.00, Ultimate Framer for $440.00, and the Electrician for $430.

Accessories

A very good idea is getting suspenders. You can use brand specific ones or just grab some cheap ones from Home Depot or Menards just check reviews. The padded ones though will save you some shoulder strain if you are a punk ass bitch who wants working shoulders at 50 like me.

I also highly suggest getting a drill holster. Its exactly what it sounds like and makes life so much freaking easier. These generic ones cost $10, they are ok and color match Husky brands but the clips kinda hard to work. They also have brand name ones like this Dewalt one for $15, they also have Occidental Leather ones for $42.00 and Diamonback drill holsters for $65.00

When I go out for a serious hunt, I wear a small tool belt. Something like this.

regular will work. the clip attachment is separate from the pouch.

you can buy extras too, https://www.amazon.com/ToughBuilt-TB-CT-150-3pc-ClipTech-Hubs-Toolbelts/dp/B0140V9C3K/

$13 https://www.amazon.com/Bison-Designs-Kool-Tool-Technical/dp/B00JY9W1UK?th=1&psc=1
(Amazing value)
Standard and metric hex tools
screwdrivers
ruler
cutter
and of course a bottle opener

$4 firesteel
https://www.wazoosurvivalgear.com/d-i-y/buckles-paracord/

$1 First aid tinder pack
https://www.wazoosurvivalgear.com/first-aid-tinder-packs/

$8 https://www.wazoosurvivalgear.com/survival-kit-core-tube/
Fishing Line - 20 ft, 50 lb test, braided spectra
Fish Hooks - 2x Eagle Claw, Size 8
Magnetized Needle - Sharps size 7

$7 https://www.amazon.com/Swiss-Tech-ST66676-Polished-Multitool/dp/B0001EFSTI/
Flat Screwdriver
Phillips Screwdriver
Micro-Sized Screwdriver
Straight Blade Knife
Serrated Blade Knife
Bottle Opener

Bits held to back of belt with a bit of old bicycle inner tube.

Occidental Leather 3in Ranger Work Belt.

Sorry, another pricey belt but it will last forever and won't pinch your hips. I've actually bought two...gained some uh "muscle" and had to get a bigger size, gave the old smaller one to my helper. My whole rig is Occidental.

I work in florida, so i didn't think about leather being bad in the cold. I would recommend the Klein PowerLine padded tool belt if a leather belt would not suit your needs. Really any 2" wide belt works for most pouches, 2.5" may work but you will run into some pouches not fitting. The good thing about the powerline belt is that you can change the belt and still use the padding if the belt gets worn. I dont use a specific belt, just a cheap 2" wide leather belt that is fairly stiff, the belt liner i wear is more important to me than the belt itself.

Another option would be greenlee, they have a Padded Belt + Pouch combo that is nylon and may be what you are looking for. I have not personally used it, but greenlee usually makes good products. I would check amazon if you can't find what you are looking for, even just for ideas they have a large selection.

https://www.amazon.com/Brogun-TGB-BROGUN-TAPE-BELT/dp/B00570JMV6/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=brogun+holster&qid=1575148571&sr=8-1

This is what we moved to at our building.

Also stated above, like 3 times, that is not the case with the listings I found that on. These are items that I've been selling for months and that showed up yesterday.

One example (not my listing but it shows up):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00AI1XI00/ref=dp_olp_all_mbc?ie=UTF8&condition=all

Item does not require ground shipping.

If by any chance you don't have your purse on you and you need a tool, you should get yourself one of these awesome Bison belts:
http://uncrate.com/stuff/bison-designs-kool-tool-belt/

That link says they are sold out but you can still get them on Amazon. Its an awesome belt!

http://www.amazon.com/Bison-Designs-Kool-Tool-Technical/dp/B00LGV3WW0

>The Bison Designs Kool Tool Belt helps keep your pants up and keep you ready for anything by incorporating three wire strippers, large and small flathead screwdrivers, a Phillips head screwdriver, both standard and metric hex tools and rulers, and, of course, a bottle opener all into a single Cr-13 steel buckle.

and Made in 'Murica.

I use an Occidental 5100 pouch and it's great. I carry two screwdrivers, lineman's, strippers, dikes, a knife, a ncvt, a pencil, and a marker.

The 5053 is great too but it's more expensive and hangs a lot lower and looser if you just snap it to your belt.

Don't wear a whole belt. It's overkill and you'll just end up carrying too much and hurting your back over time.

You should try a small magnetic parts tray. I swear by the one I've got, like 2" by 6" keep it in my pouch or back pocket if I'm not wearing my tool belt.

That size and shape is money when you're working on a lift cause it sits nicely on the top railing as you're doing your thing.

Are you an electrician? your tool belt looks too worn for the average home gamer.

Edit: also klien screwdrivers ha ha ha

Edit 2: https://www.amazon.ca/Performance-Tool-W1260-Magnet-Tray/dp/B009TC6X9W/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1538494228&sr=8-7&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=magnetic+parts+tray&dpPl=1&dpID=41vDDcxe6iL&ref=plSrch

My tray is like the big one from this set so much love for that little piece of shit

You can always buy hooks that go onto your belt for such tools, works pretty well as long as I am mindful to not let hit it a ladder step and push up and out of the hook.


Edit: I have used this and this and both work well depending on what you want or need.

I use this belt accompanied by this pouch and I love it... I always prep and pack "specialty tools" before starting a job (running pipe, better take my reamer, etc..), but in the pouch has my linesmans, tin snips, needle nose, diagonal cutters, tick tester, sharpie, pencil, standard utility knife, slotted screwdriver, multi screwdriver, and beater screwdriver. Everything listed, has a dedicated pocket, and the screwdrivers can really be any size since the holders are open at the bottom. I very rarely have to get down from my ladder for a tool...

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0027AFGM8?cache=323bdba968a4fd0fa4ffd61696ef1021&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&qid=1404801054&sr=8-5#ref=mp_s_a_1_5

I've got a Dewalt 5" padded nylon belt with a couple small holsters distributed around it.

If you've gotta wear full bags like shown in the 1608 photos, then the suspenders are the way to go to help avoid injury.

DEWALT DG5641 20 Pocket Framer's Combo Apron with Suspenders https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B001P30BU0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_weRIDb6SPBEB4

My friends and coworkers know me as the guy who researches the hell out of anything before making any significant purchase.
As a 43-year-old carpenter who had had one other tool belt since 2006, a padded hip belt AWP, my next purchase was important. I knew I needed a full harness setup, so that narrowed things down for me. I’ve seen some guys advocating the Occidental rig, but another carpenter in his fifties that I work closely with had just purchased one a couple of months prior, and complained about how heavy it was, and how hot it got under all that leather. He ended up buying a light-duty hip belt for the Summer.
This was my choice, and I couldn’t be more satisfied all around:
DEWALT DG5617 20-Pocket Pro... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001P30BTG?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share