Stanley 1-95-611 Fatmax Tool Backpack with seprate
Stanley 1-95-611 Fatmax Tool Backpack with seprate compartments for tools and other items such as laptops
| Weight: | 2 kg |
| Size: | Sac à dos porte outils |
| Dimensions: | 36 x 46 x 21 cm; 2 Kilograms |
| Model: | 1-95-611 |
| Part: | 1-95-611 |
| Colour: | Black |
| Pack Quantity: | 1 |
| Batteries Required: | No |
| Batteries Included: | No |
| Manufacture: | Stanley |
| Dimensions: | 36 x 46 x 21 cm; 2 Kilograms |
| Quantity: | 1 |
| Size: | Sac à dos porte outils |
I’ve been using this for 7 years now, it’s a bit scuffed, but keeps on going. I use and abuse this every day, it’s carried objects in it that it shouldn’t.
If you want a work rucksack, I can’t imagine you will find one better. The tool carrier for me was a waste, but the rucksack itself is superb.
One flaw which seems common on Stanley bags is that the bottom is a plastic tray stapled on. These are ALWAYS where the bag eventually fails. Bricklaying tools are heavy though, I can see this bag lasting years for someone who doesn’t put such a load in it. Not every trade is as manly as bricklaying after all . For that reason I don’t see it as a massive flaw in the bag itself and I accept that I’ll probably only get a year out of it.
Seems really well made. It’s just big enough for my electrical tools, some consumables and a laptop. The flat base helps it stand vertical. Good value for the money I paid.
I like that the central section pulls out if you need it to and doesn’t need clipping back into place. The base is a solid plastic(?) bucket type construction and doesn’t look like it’s going to wear through at all, unlike my previous backpacks that wore away just by being in my car while I was driving. Absolutely loads of pockets for tools, too many to fill because then you won’t be able to close the zips, but that gives you options as to how to organise your tools. The outer side pockets are made of the same solid material as the main body but were netting in previous incarnations, solid pockets are more durable. The only thing missing for me is a chest strap to tie the shoulder straps together but I can live without it, or maybe I can try to graft one on from an old backpack.
I’ve only been using it for a few weeks, too early to tell if it will last as long as it seems it will. If it fails, and I remember, I’ll update this review.
Positives: plenty of space and having the option to remove the tool organisation is a positive imo. Zips are good and robust.
The side pockets are nice and big and the straps on the side help with holding levels in nicely.
Negatives: mesh on the front has only really lasted 3 months before starting to get holes in it, both at the bottom and the top. The small additionaly pocket is a bit to small to be really useful for anything and the opening isnt really big enough.
Overall this bag is decent and ticks most boxes for me
Bought in xmas 2019, its still being used daily, sure it doesn’t look new, the colours don’t pop even when I,’ve scrubbed it clean, but the only other damage and signs of wear are in the left &right side pockets that I use to carry a thermos flask that get scrapped and knocked about during travel and use.
The bags practically bomb proof, thickest zips I’ve ever used and hard base is really hard to fault, they over engineered it and you can tell.
The inear top pocket is it too tight to get into when the bags full, managed to rip the inside pocket (Pocket and zip undamaged from the outside) from frequently struggling to get my wallet in and out, but thats my fault and stichable. But there is no other part of the bag thats rippable, even if you tried!
I work on the underground and since I brought it, it made my life easier especially when commuting to work as with my tools I take I can also fit my hard hat in the bag and zip up with no problem.
This is a great tool bag the only issue is the side pockets. The main base is hard plastic so it will last ages but the side pockets are normal fabric so they wear quickly and get holes, I suppose this is so you buy another one! They do last a couple of years tho.
As for an actual review, this bag is comfier than many of the military burghans I like to use for hiking and festivals and I can safely put the weight of the tools I want in it without discomfort on my back and saging/stretching of the bag, it’s thick.
I don’t really think this counts but after it froze the rubber pulleys on the main zip came of but rubber and freezing temps don’t mix they lasted longer than expected and we’ll I always anticipate them breaking on bags and coats because they just do and are usually stronger once fixed.
10/10 good bag I hope it lasts me a few years because it’s so much comfier than some of the alternatives
An excellent and flexible design. Highly recommended. The main difficulty is that it is designed to carry a lot of tools with a large number of pockets and straps to hold your tools. The only downside is that the bag when fully stocked is quit heavy. The shoulder straps are strong and look like they will keep the bag secure on your back. The liner is a great idea because you can have a set of tools that are all organised and you can lay out in front of you making it more efficient to complete a job. The outside pockets have straps to hold longer tools like hammers and long files securely in place. The fabric is a good thickness and seems like it will be very durable. After months of using this bag it shows no signs of wear. There are good studs on the base to reduce wear on the base fabric.
Firstly, it’s really well made.
I’ve had no issues at all, and looking at the typical wear points (bottom corners etc)
There is no sign of wear or abrasions.
Most of the time I just carry it in my hand, but when I do wear it as a rucksack it is very comfortable with good easy adjustment on the straps.
It has lots of useful compartments, although I do have a tendency to forget where I’ve put what.
It has a removable tool holder pouch inside.
I’m not sure if I prefer that or not.
I do sometimes remove it, but mostly not and it can move around inside. Which can be annoying.
(What I would have liked is a fastening on the top of the removable tool holder to keep it together. Just a strip of velcro would do).
I have quite a few different tool bags, (although this is my only rucksack type), but this is now my go to bag.
I just fill it with the tools I know I’ll need for the job. Its capacity isn’t huge, but it’s a good size and holds what I need the majority of times.
Build wise it’s really good, all the seams and zips are as good as when I first bought it.
Not all Stanley products are quite as well made as they used to be, but this is a really good one.
For the price it’s very good value.
Most of the tool manufacturing companies make similar bags, but most have a price around twice this.
Overall, I’m very happy with this toolbag and unless there is a catastrophe in the next few months (if there is, I’ll be letting you know), I’ll be buying another when necessary.
I hope you found this review helpful.
Update. The rucksack has been stuffed to the max with folders and heavy tools when I’ve had to walk over a mile into one of my sites every week, dont ask 🙁 but the bag is comfy to wear on theses treks to my sites. I’m that impressed that when work said they’d bought me one too. I said I’d have it straight away and now I’ve got another for when I need to replace this one. Cant see that happen for a long while though.
The weight empty is 2Kg, current weight tidied up with only my basic tools is 17Kg (it is usually more.)
The reason I bought the backpack is I sometimes have too much to carry by hand, so a backpack saves me an extra trip. I do normally carry it by hand though. This is comfortable (and good exercise!) Putting over the shoulder(s) is for when I’m in real pack horse mode or walking a long way.
Two of my colleagues have these bags. One for longer than me and he carries more weight. Again, no failures.
Now the important thing about this backpack is how many slots there are for tools. The removable section alone has 66 slots of various sizes, plus a big pouch. In my opinion the key to making the most of it is not to fill up every slot, but to find the perfect slot for each of your tools. You will run out of volume before you run out of slots (unless your tools are tiny.) I know where every tool goes, and can get anything fairly quickly.
There is one annoyance for me. If you fill up the zippered pouch above the Stanley Fatmax badge, that pouch flops about inside the bag, getting in the way of accessing other things. This makes it necessary to fully undo the main zip to clear a route. You could probably come up with a fix for this, but I’ve made do. It’s no big deal, and only happens if you put bulky, awkwardly shaped items in that pocket.
Amazon keeps recommending Veto Pro Pac TECH PAC Service Technician Bag, 1-Pack to me. I am tempted, some of the features are great. Reviewers say it gives incredibly fast access to everything, and will last years, making it worth the money. But it only has a total of 56 pockets, inside and out. The Stanley back pack has many more than that. I am willing to bet that usually, *for an identical set of tools*, the Stanley will offer better options for placement, and equally fast access. And mine has lasted nearly two years without damage for a fraction of the price. The only time I have problems getting at anything is when I have overfilled it with junk.
Maybe some day I will buy a Veto (at over 6 times the price!!!) But for now … I have bought a second Stanley backpack. It’s good to have a spare, and the new one has the flash of hi-vis yellow.
As a mobile IT engineer, I was searching for a backpack that would be sufficient enough for carrying a laptop, some additional cables, tools, equipment, and still leave enough room to pack some lunch into and have the protection from everyday bumps, and wear/tear.
This backpack lived up to those expectations. It is quite large overall, but not over-sized for the decent storage space it provides. It contains a folding removable tool carrier and there is a padded compartment for a large laptop. (it would easily fit a 17″ laptop) there is a small internal pouches at the top of it which can be secured with a small velcro strap through a buckle, along with a small external zip pouch at the top for quick, easy access. Then there are two additional external side pouches and a front net-pouch. So plenty of packing options there.
On the base of it is hardened plastic. So it will maintain its shape, stand upright with you set it down somewhere, keep it dry, and stop things from piercing through the bottom of it.
The adjustable shoulder straps seem to be sturdy and comfortable even when carrying heavy weight in it. This is backed up by a plastic re-enforced top handle for lifting the full backpack up when you are not using the shoulder straps.
Overall, it is just what I wanted from a backpack for my everyday jobs. I would recommend it for people who need a lot of packing options and mobility too.