Clc Custom Leathercraft 1173 Socket Tool Roll Pouch, 32 Pocket

This review is for the Custom LeatherCraft 1173 32-Pocket Socket Tool Roll Pouch. As noted by others, the stitching and materials used in this pouch are very good. I found that some of the pockets were not as large as I would like (fewer, larger pockets would meet my specific needs better than more, smaller pockets). Of course this is a matter of personal preference, but buyers should be aware. I cannot comment on the ease with which sockets may fall out of the end pockets when the pouch is rolled up - I am not carrying sockets in this pouch. I have loaded 3 straight blade screwdrivers and 3 Philips head screwdrivers of various lengths, 2 jewelers screwdrivers, 1 medium sized Channel Lock pliers, 1 medium sized adjustable wrench, 1 needle nosed pliers, 1 bundle of zip tie wraps, 1 Ziploc bag containing 6' of 12 gauge electrical wire and 6' of safety wire, 1 tire air gauge, 1 small pouch of Allen wrenches of various sizes, 1 Leatherman multi-tool (in it's own pouch), and have plenty of room to spare. (The caveat being that some of the "room to spare" includes pockets which are small and, perhaps, would not hold large items). Still to be added are automobile fuses and electrical tape, but there is ample room. The entire kit rolled up very nicely and is well secured by the attached straps with quick-release type connectors. Gaining access to the tools is a very quick process - release the connectors, unroll the pouch and "Bob's Yer Uncle". This is designed to be my "in town" took kit carried in my Jeep (thus I don't feel the need for a full set of sockets). Of course the "real" tool kit in town is a cell phone and a credit card <g>, but I always feel better when I have at least a smattering of tools available. Off road requires a totally different level of tools and supplies to be schlepped (where cell phones and credit cards may be of little use), but this pouch allows me the comfort of having a minimal tool set available while not paying the weight penalty of carrying a large set of tools. (A bonus, if one owns a Jeep Commander, is that the roll neatly fits into the left rear wheel well cargo net area, almost as if built for it). Not everyone, of course, will use this pouch as an automobile basic tool kit; however I believe it would well serve anyone's purpose (with the caveat that sockets may fall out of the pockets!) in carrying about a small number of tools. Considering that it is a roll up pouch, however, I don't think I would comfortable in storing any type of multi-meter, Cat-5 continuity tester, etc. There simply isn't enough protection for carrying such gear. Once bundled up there is absolutely no rattling, clanking, etc., and the built in carry handle works very well. Recommended. Jim

Great tool roll, especially for the price. Great for a car tool kit. Socket pockets are a great feature, helped me minimize my kit as much as possible. Note: all 5 that I purchased had the clips installed backwards (wrong direction)... easy to fix.

It is well made and seems like it will be durable, but there are some shortcomings in the design. First, the socket holders are not deep enough to hold deep set sockets but unnecessarily deep for shallow sockets. More accurately, the flap that holds them in is not long enough to reach over deep sockets. It seems like they measured it for the length of the sockets but didn't take into account the diameter it needs to cover. This wouldn't be a big issue if it weren't designed so the socket flap flips upside-down when the roll is hung up. Second, most the main pockets are too tight to hold anything with any depth to the handle (like screwdrivers). They should either have gussets or be made of an elastic material. Third, the buckles that hold it shut are positioned at the edge of the roll when it's closed, making them unable to hold tension. I removed them from the webbing and flipped them over so they hold better but this makes them a little awkward to tighten. Overall, it will do the job but it certainly could have been a lot better with a few small tweaks to the design.

I was looking for a replacement roll up for my OLD Harley roll up kit and found this. Very nice, will hold lots of tools. I really like the socket pockets on the ends. A problem with my old roll was that the sockets were always falling out of the slots. Made of what appears to be some pretty heavy duty material. Rolls up nice and tight and has easy to adjust straps with plastic snap clasps. Also has a carry handle. Fit into my saddle bag with no problem and here is the kicker...I can put more tools in this roll up and it actually seems to take up less room. Probably because it can be rolled up a lot tighter that a regular roll up with a stringer on the outside. This is perfect for motorcycles or camping or anything where you need the tools handy but don't have anywhere to haul a big tool box.

I found this via a Youtube video on how to take the right tools with you on a motorcycle trip. I am soooo glad I found this toolbag. Its HIGH QUALITY. It is one of those things that is so well designed and made with such quality that it falls into the category of being one of those "it items" that you cannot do without. Its that nice. For the first time ever I am able to bring a whole bunch of essential items with room to spare. There are built in "flaps" at both ends to make sure nothing escapes the bag once loaded, various sized slots on two opposing sides to bring your whole set of box end wrenches, pliers and even sockets with you. High quality stiching and use of a very tough but still pliable material make this bag feel like its something you have had for a while but you would have no trouble tighing out on its own to your bike without worry of losing any of its contents and knowing it would even stand up to moderate trail useage. Get this bag, you can thank me later for telling you.

Look to be well made, for a tool roll

Tiene gran capacidad para almacenar herramientas, el tamaño es grande, los materiales y la manufactura son excelentes para el precio de venta. El tamaño es enorme, se puede guardar inclusive un voltímetro pequeño. Para mi que estoy buscando una bolsa de herramientas para llevar en mi motocicleta el tamaño es demasiado grande; pero es de gran utilidad para trabajar en casa y tener todas las herramientas necesarias a disposición.

Don’t get me wrong this tool wrap is good and has a place to store individual sockets which the BucketBoss doesn’t…. But the overall product didn’t match its competitor.

I bought this and the bucket boss tool roll at same time in preparation for a cross continent motorcycle trip. Both are very good but it's the custom leather roll that made the short list for the trip. These are the two best quality tool rolls I researched. Both have awesome handles and dual clip closures, both made of tough materials. What put this one a little behind was the tool pockets do NOT have extra web protection at the bottom of the pockets, this will shorten the life of the roll as tool tips will wear thru the bottoms of the pockets. Try and pack sharp ends towards exposed middle of roll to avoid puncturing the pockets. What kept this roll as my first choice was the Velcro pockets at the interior of roll that are made to hold two normal sockets or one deep socket per sleeve. I have 3/8 sockets and torx heads doubled up in the sleeves. They are well trapped and organized. Additionally there is a small extra flap of material at the open end of the roll which helps contain and protect the outer most tools when rolled. Both the Bucket boss and the CLC rolls have nicely arranged pockets for tools with the wider pockets more outboard and thinner pockets in bird for a tighter roll, both are obviously built to last. Both have the middle elastic band keepers. Both are great, but the CLC is just that little bit better for what I needed in compartmentalizations.

This is a nice quality tool roll. I use this roll to store the essential tools I might need while on the road. It keeps everything nicely together in a compact space and well organized for when I need to find something. As I mentioned earlier, the roll seems durable and well constructed. After using it for sometime I have no complaints but I will update this review if needed although I don't expect to have to need to. I would personally recommend this roll to friends and family.