There are worse designs to copy. I wouldn't claim that this bag is a groundbreaking design, or that it does something (outside of the Packout feet) that Veto bags don't do. I think that Veto is still the standard by which all tool bags are judged, but I also think that this bag stands up to that standard really well. The big advantage of this bag is the compatibility with the Packout system, as well as the Milwaukee warranty.

@@zebuloncarpenter58 I wasn't complaining, I like the competition. I use a Veto Pro Tech MTC daily for work and liked from the beginning how I can quickly reach for my tools and how they are organized. There is no "perfect" bag but Milwaukee may bring on some heat from other makers. Good review!

The internal pockets are about 13 1/2" inches tall and about 15 1/2" wide. If you're dealing with longer tools like hammers and large wrenches, I think the open top tote would be idea.

I'm not sure what country you're in, but they're around $280 on America.

I do.

Fully loaded, I would guess it's in the 35-40lb range. It would definitely be pretty heavy if I didn't have wheels, but since I usually just move it from my van to a cart with my packout drawers, it isn't bad. Having it secured to the rest of my tool boxes is a lifesaver.

It's as heavy as you want to load it. The bag itself isn't crazy heavy, but it definitely feels solid.

Mostly agree. If you're already are in the Milwaukee family, AND you like having the Packout bottom, this is a great choice. It gives you the ProPac that locks in.

I just measured it, and it is about 16" high with the handle folded over and the strap split over the handle. The main compartment of the bag is about 15" high.

Yeah, absolutely. The official advertisements show an M12 drill/driver set in the pockets, and I think there is probably room for an 18/20v set in there.

@@zebuloncarpenter58 In that case I'm sold! Thank you for thr quick reply!

No, you don't get a five year warranty. You get a lifetime warranty. I don't know what the exchange process is, but I'm guessing you can just take it back to Home Depot for a swap, which is way better than dealing with shipping stuff back and forth from Veto. As I said repeatedly in the video (if you bothered to watch it), the quality is fantastic. It is easily on par with Veto.

its not even close to the quality of Veto dude. At that kind of mass manufacturing its not possible. It's an ok bag but just a cheap knockoff of a fantastic bag. @@zebuloncarpenter58

I think it comes down to what kind of tools you need to carry with you. I think the 10" would be great for plumbers and guys that need a lot of larger, longer tools, but who don't need as much organization and small part containers. The 15" seems more geared to technicians with smaller or more specialized tools.

Depends on how long you need. Six-inch screwdrivers fit in the opening flaps just fine. Depending on the size of the grips, eight-inch would be doable. Veto makes great bags (I have a few), but they aren't able to click onto your Packout system. That's the real selling point on this bag. The bag has a "limited lifetime warranty" according to Milwaukee's website. I'm not sure what the limitations are, but after a few weeks of use, I'm not worried at all about longevity.

Veto makes this bag

​@@interceptor7905but it's not red

My first couple Vito bags were awesome The last couple I bought lasted a couple months where this fall out of the bottom they're absolute garbage now I'm going to try the Milwaukee bag

I promise you it’s nowhere near a veto

Not even close. To a veto. Garbage

mines like a year old and really showing it, zippers are starting to suck, tape and tape measure holder is failing, handles on top are looking like they are tearing. And some of the pockets in main area are just useless. everything falls out of the lower pockets. Bag tips over more than me on a wild friday night. Definitely retiring it within the month

Yea I bought 2 years ago and I can say it’s held up pretty nice broke in beautifully 16 year Glazier

I'll be honest, the Stacktech stuff looks impressive. If I weren't already all-in on Packout stuff, I would be seriously looking at Stacktech.

That's where I'm at I'm full into packing but the stack tech I might have to migrate too but that's big money to switch lol

Toughbuilt makes good bags for the money, but the last time I checked, they don't make anything that is compatible with Packout connections. That's the real draw here.

These go for $279 in the US, which is pretty comparably to Veto Pro Pac bags that are similarly sized.

$289 at Home Depot, northern VA

not just similar in size they basically ripped the whole design from Veto, that being said I guarantee the only thing about this bag that is equal to a Veto is the price point. @@zebuloncarpenter58

Incorrect peasant

5-string version is about 9 pounds, this one a bit of heavier, i guess

I found a Fluke multimeter in a ceiling once, too.

@@zebuloncarpenter58 Nice

These are single coils, but they are fairly quiet. The Big Splits are totally different pickups. Those are hum canceling.

They are only available through Rondo, and they are very unusual to find. I checked the "new items" page every day for at least six months before they posted this one. I'm sure you could email them to find out if they'll be getting any in stock soon.

@@zebuloncarpenter58 You are right!! I ordered the Defiant 5 around this time last year and Ive only seen it available one other time since then and it was only on the site a week before they sold out of them. They do very small batches(like 25) at a time from what they told me when i ordered mine. What string spacing did you select when ordering your Nords? Ive been looking at the ones you got in C&C or maybe the big splits(have a friend that swears by them).

Not really. I like stainless steel strings and these work really well with them.

Lol, watch the whole video, bud. I do a comparison with the stock pickups with Nordstrand Big Blades. Unfortunately, Rondo almost never gets these basses in, and I've been told that they aren't expecting any this year.

@@zebuloncarpenter58 whoops my bad! Ill def watch the whole thing. How was the fret job on it? Did it need any frets ground/leveled? At some point when they get this bass in ill be looking to grab.

@@Bassguitarist1985 The frets seem pretty solid. No issues from me, but I also tend to set my action a bit higher than a lot of people because I play really hard.

@@zebuloncarpenter58 cool. I'm the opposite, lowest action possible ha! The low B string, im sure tension wise feels amazing. With the new pups and good strings, would you say the clarity is on par with getting that good overdrive tone of Adam Getgoods tone? Listen to Periphery's Absolomb, the intro bass part im talking about. Thanks for the feedback.

@@Bassguitarist1985 I wouldn't really compare the tone to a Dingwall. It is noticeably darker and thicker sounding, with more sustain and a bit less attack. I can definitely get some really gnarly drive sounds, but Sheldon Dingwall does some kind of voodoo with his basses.

Yeah, I ordered directly from Rondo. I checked their new items page every day for probably six months before it popped up. I'm not sure why, but they don't get many of them in.

It depends on what you're looking for, but their blade pickups are great for fanned fret basses because they are more forgiving of string spacing. I really only have experience with the Big Blades and the Big Singles. The Blades are a bit smoother and more modern sounding than the singles, which are basically just straight rip-your-head-off growl all the time. I would contact Nordstrand customer service and see what they recommend.

@@zebuloncarpenter58 awwwww rip-your-head-off growl do be sounding pretty good tho