Tool Storage and Carts

Having adequate tool storage is essential whatever your trade or the task at hand. There is a vast range of storage options available to suit different environments and tools, from small zipper tool bags to portable tool carts, wall-mounted racks, and large cabinets. Whatever your needs, keeping things organized will help you work quicker and store valuable tool collections safely when not in use.

Our tool storage selection features products from trusted manufacturers including Treston, Platt Luggage, and Klein Tools, as well as our own RS PRO range. Whether you're hunting for a Klein tool backpack, a Treston trolley, or something else, use our search filters to home in on your ideal storage solution. Our fast, far-reaching shipping capabilities mean you can start working more efficiently in no time.

You can read more about types of tool storage and their benefits below.

What types of tool storage are available?

Tool storage comes in all shapes and sizes to accommodate different tools and tool sets in various environments, from homes to professional workshops and production floors. Here are the key types:

• Tool bags come in a range of sizes but are generally designed to be easily carried or worn with handles, shoulder straps, and/or wheels. Many larger bags have both internal and external pockets for safe storage and easy access. Other features of products like a Klein tradesman backpack include waterproof fabric and reinforced bottoms.
• Toolboxes can be made from solid metal or plastic and come in a range of sizes to accommodate different tools. Most toolboxes have heavy-duty exteriors and locks to allow for safe transport and use in harsh industrial environments. Inside, tools can be separated by drawers, dividers, and pockets.
• Tool chests and cabinets can be both wall-mounted and freestanding, and generally offer storage for larger selections of tools and hardware. These chests often have multiple tiered drawers that can be locked both closed and open to control access.
• Tool carts are trolley-like objects that allow you to load up the specific tools you need and transport them easily across a workshop. Products like a three-shelf utility cart feature multiple trays to accommodate tools of different types and heights.
• Tool racks, hooks, and holders can be mounted to walls, workbenches, or rails to offer vertical storage, providing easy access and visibility for a variety of hand tools.
• Tool rolls are lengths of material with different-sized pockets to hold hand tools like screwdrivers. They can be rolled up for transport or laid out for full access when in use.
• Tool belts are designed to be worn on the job, with holster-like compartments and loops for tools and hardware. They help the wearer work with greater comfort and efficiency than if frequently-used tools were stored separately.
• Tool trays can be used independently or within a storage cabinet to collect small tools, parts, and accessories for convenient use or safe storage.
• Tool wallets and pouches are small cases or bags designed to hold a limited number of small tools in place, typically with structured, padded compartments.

What are the benefits of having tool storage?

Whatever type of tool storage you opt for, key benefits include:

• Efficient working: Keep everything you need on your person or close by. Find and select the right tools and attachments with ease, while maintaining a tidy workspace.
• Portability: Transport tools conveniently and securely across your work area or between sites.
• Safe tool storage: Protect your tools from damage, theft, or loss, ensuring long-term performance and reducing replacement and repair costs.

How to choose tool storage

Your ideal tool storage solution will depend on:

• What types of tools and hardware you need to store
• How many items you need to store
• Where you plan to use your tools - in a workshop, jobsite, or on your person
• If your storage solution needs to be mobile - like a backpack or rolling shelf cart, for example
• Whether you need security features such as zips and locks

If you have lots of tools or need them for different applications, combining multiple storage options such as belts, tool carts, and chests is a practical and flexible approach.

Order your ideal tool storage online

Browse our products online and filter by manufacturer, storage type, and more to find the right options for your tools and work environment. Whether it's a Klein canvas zipper bag, an RS PRO steel cabinet, or a multi-item storage set, we'll pack and ship what you need right away.

Got a question or need advice about our tool storage? Contact our team or check the guides on our expert hub.