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I realize that this will probably open a can of worms akin to "Ground up or ground down?", or "Pre-twist or not pre-twist?", but I've gotta ask, if only to sate my curiosity. What type of belt pouch do you prefer to tote your tools in - Leather or Nylon? This question actually comes from my (re) purchasing equipment after my theft. I've got an older leather pouch, but it's not my first pouch ![[Linked Image]](https://www.electrical-contractor.net/ubb/frown.gif) ... you know how it is. So I talked with the wife, and we've agreed that we should be able to afford the Klein Cordura pouch set (I forget the name of it) as a replacement. So I figured I'd tap yer brains, and get some opinions. Thanks, Doug
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Bryan P. Holland, ECO. Secretary - IAEI Florida Chapter
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Nylon. I hated wearing leather pouches.
Ryan Jackson, Salt Lake City
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I had a pair of the CLC nylon electrician bags for a while and I hated them. They never fit right and they always rode too low. I found a nylon set made by boulder bags and they are the most comfortable bags I have ever worn. I can't hardly tell that I am wearing them. Plus I am left handed and I configure my tools differently than most people which is the other reason that I really like my new set. It allows me to put my tools where I want them.
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Welcome scameron. I've got the same, Boulder Bags, with suspenders. They're the most comfortable bags I've ever owned, and you can carry almost the whole shop in them ![[Linked Image]](https://www.electrical-contractor.net/ubb/smile.gif) (I guess they must be good for big rocks, too). There's nothing like the smell and feel of new leather bags, but alas, it only lasts about a week, and you can't throw them in the washing machine...S
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I went from a pouch - after hurting my back- to a pail with the pouch around it. I loved that only I made it too heavy with all of the crap I put in it. Then I went to a small canvas and leather open bag that has a plastic bin inside of it. It is perfect and does not weight too much.
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The leather belts/bags will hold up longer than the nylon but I still prefer the nylon. My current set made by Baget (no longer in business) will need replacing soon so I have been looking around. Several of my suppliers that carry the Klein say that many customers have had problems with them. I don’t remember what problems they are having but I have decided to stay away from Klein. I hadn’t seen Boulder Bag until now but they look pretty good. Does anyone here have any experience with Occidental Leather's nylon bags? [This message has been edited by caselec (edited 05-28-2004).]
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For Electrician's work I use a locally made Tool-belt/Pouch, it has a Leather body and a Nylon strap of 2" wide. Can't fault it personally, it's just so comfortable to wear!. And if you carry the number of tools I do in a pouch, that's saying something. ![[Linked Image]](https://www.electrical-contractor.net/ubb/smile.gif)
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Leather -- But then I'm something of a traditionalist in many ways.
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caselec - thanks for the link. Interesting stuff!
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