Customer Reviews

BucketBoss Extreme Gear 06053 Hopalong Gatemouth

5 star:		(4)
4 star:		(6)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

I like the durabiliy of this bag but the organization of tools leaves much to be desired. I bought this about two months ago and just replaced it for the Veto Pro XL, which I really like. The Veto Pro has a pocket for every tool which makes it easier to keep organized, unlike the Hopalong. I also have no use for the extra fanny pack-like bag that comes with it. I would save your money and get the Veto Pro.

This is the perfect tool bag. I've searched a long time and have purchased numerous bags. The BucketBoss has all of the features I've been looking for: large pockets, adjustable dividers, waterproof bottom just to name a few. My only question now is what to do with all of these other bags?

I bought this bag three years ago and have used it just about every day as my primary tool bag as an HVAC service technician... which means this things gets dragged under houses, on roofs, in water, mud, etc. The other guys I work with go through at least one bag per year... and that is stretching it, usually.

The Bucket Boss has really held up well all considering, but had a slow demise: A few months ago a hole got poked in the middle of the bottom from my needle nose pliers. About the same time, the strap hook broke... I used a strap from another bag. But recently, the bottom corner finally blew out. Only drawback to the water proof bottom, is that if you get rained on the bag fills up with water and becomes super heavy... and it won't dry out either. You have to empty all your stuff out, turn it upside-down and let it sit overnight. But, I'd rather have a waterproof bottom any day over nylon/canvas.

In my search for a better bag, the only thing I could find was the Veto Pro OT-LC... but that costs $139!!! Which is insane, btw.

The bag itself has everything you'd want. I didn't use the fanny pack (no body should ever, ever use a fanny pack). The junk pouch was nice, but ended up not using it either. Otherwise, I added a small divider box for small things. All my tools are visible, at a glance, which helps prevent loosing tools ... you know instantly when something is missing (a big saver when working with forgetful trainees). The main compartment has room for a multi-meter and a 3D cell Mag-Lite, plus all the other misc junk I carry. I try to keep the weight down, but the original shoulder strap is great, very comfortable.

If you are torn between buying the Veto Pro, but not wanting to spend the money, this is a very smart buy.

When I saw this at amazon I was thrilled.My last BucketBoss extreme Gear 06053 Hopalong Gatemouth tool bag held up extremely well fter 5 years of daily use in the telecom field. It started to wear,so I would buy a new one and everything would be good. Didn't turn out that way. Bucketboss went from a tough rubber bottom to a stitched material with a piece of plastic sewed between the layers for support. Well, after exactly 2 days of normal use the front of the bag collapsed from the weight of my tools which my last tool bag carried and continues to carry no problem for 5 + years.If you lay it on a flat surface it just falls over. Something is definitely wrong with quality control to let this glorified hand bag be called a tool bag . My last one was a 5 star this one is an embarrassment and going back.

I don't really like this particular product, it is a little too flimsy. The price was right, but it is a little awkward.

I don't have a lot of tools, so I didn't need a giant tool bag. This one is a pretty good size. There's a removable divider in the main opening. If you use it, note that you can't put anything longer than 13" inside. The description says 14", but it's only about 13" x 6" for the main pouch. At the middle, it opens to about 8". It's 9" deep. It's a decent size for what I need it for right now.

There aren't very many slots for screwdrivers or wrenches. But there are plenty of pockets for other things. There are several detachable pouches as well, which might be useful to some (like me). But I can also see many people not using them at all, and even discarding them.

In terms of quality, this bag seems well made and durable. I also like the color combination. But as my tool collection grows, this bag will not be able to keep up because it's so small.

great tool bag, looks durable. Lots of storage, removable storage bag great for those hard to reach small spaces.

Over all it works pretty good. Its sturdy, and seems like it will hold up well. I'm a window installer and got this to carry my tools around in side customers homes. the only improvment it could use is more tool holders. and I don't use the fanny pac thing at all

This bag was purchased to deal with telecomm tools and it ended up being as close to perfect as I've come across. If it were any bigger, I couldn't carry it when loaded ... any smaller, and I'd have to leave something behind. All of the hand tools, meters, labelers, fiber and copper termination tools, connectors, bits, screw gun, and telephone test set fit well and are easy to access. The tools stand straight up in the bag. A couple of plastic boxes with dividers fit right in as well. The fabric and construction are top notch, and unlike others I find the "hop a long" aka fanny pack, a nice feature for storing the fiber optic gear as it makes a nice shelf when standing and terminating. A co-worker in the office buys tool bags like some women buy shoes. He's had every kind imaginable and thought he finally had the ideal in a "cantilevered" style bag he's had for about a month. Today, he finally admitted that my BucketBoss may actually be as close as he has seen to the perfect bag ... so I gave it to him. Could it be better, sure. I have a need to walk long distances with the tool bag and I've always said a couple of well placed attachment points for strapping it to something with wheels would be welcomed. At the very least, increase the length of the adjustable strap so you can carry it diagonally from shoulder to opposite hip. An attachable rainflap that locks would also help to secure the bag.

I recently bought this bag. Its a little smaller than i was thinking it would be, but it defenitly does what i needed it to do. It holds all the tools i needed it for, and holds up to the weight of all my wrenches, screw drivers and my drill gun. The fany pack it comes with attaches great to the main bag and i never take it off, just use it for more storage. If your looking for a bag to hold all of your general tools, than this is the bag for you. Great bag made of great material with alright storage. A+ product, recomend it to anyone who has to move with there tools.