I’ve been seeing these for a year or two along with diamondback bags. I run leather occidental bags. 5 bag framers on my harness and 7 bag framers just as a set of normal bags. Both badger and diamondback have both impressed me. Only worry would be fabric bags and bridge construction don’t generally mix. I’ve been watching akribus leather for a while also. There setups are nice and customizable from the guy whom actually makes them
@@unscriptedwithantonio we end up tieing our own bar. Doing rehab work….. I don’t generally do rehab work….. that god! But I’m with you there! The wife is up my ass about going to the union so may still get to scrap the leather bags
What a gift.. I’ve been waiting for an in depth review of these .. even better from a well rounded union carpenter like yourself.. thanks homie keep going
Nice review man! If you ever have trouble fitting your hammer in the sleeve, put some electrical tape on the bottom and it should slide in better. I have the diamondbacks which are very similar
Thank you for the advice. I'm going to try that out. I've been using hockey tape. But that might be making the handle tougher to get out. Thank you for watching.
They are awesome. I wear them on a harness but when I did wear the belt it was comfortable. Nice and light weight. Feels durable. All a lady could ask for!
@@unscriptedwithantonio diamondback and badger seem to play really well together. A lot of the DB accessories are well thought out and only add versatility to my rig.
Thanks for the review Antonio, I have one in the cart online but I wanted a better look at them 1st. Plus I see you are man of taste with the Makita tools.
@@unscriptedwithantonio I have an older set of Occidentals, I just ordered the Badger set, thanks. Not sure if you have one, but I am in love with the cordless miter saws, never used a smoother operating miter saw.
@@unscriptedwithantonio When weighed down with tools and hardware they hurt my hips, belt it difficult to adjust, tape pouch is way too small I had to remove the clip from the tape so I wouldn't have to struggle with it. Hardware pouches are small, very small. Takes 2 hands to get my hammer in and out of the hammer sleeve. It's just not worth the $500 bill I paid for it. If I had been able to try it out before buying, I would not have bought it.
I like these bags? Have you liked them since you got them ? Do they seem to help with all you different jobs and how bout the work day carrying them around ?
I use Akibus full leather bags. After 3 years the pockets are wide open and as a finish carpenter/ cabinetmaker I hv tons of bits, 6”,4” speed squares and 6” tri squares , nail punches, auto punch for pre drill bits, a two cherries 1/2” chisel, ect.,. I hv the hammer holster like urs and cat paw which I carry a small Stiletto in my big pocket! Nothing is exposed to hang on finished stuff. Cost ? A lot ! Way past $375. However , ( and you may be different) I found guys end up with traditional leather bags ? My buckle is about the exact same as yours and I got the back pro belt and designed my bags! I will not need another set unless I just want like a badger? Anyway they are nice ( badgers) just never liked Velcro? But let’s see what u think in say 6 months? Your job is more rough on gear? Take care , God Bless u & urs !
Now I'm going to be honest. The sleeve is pretty tight. I have hockey tape on my hammer. So it doesn't slide in and out as easy as a leather holster. It's seems like the holder should be a little bit bigger. But I'm still enjoying it. And I haven't knocked my knees once.
@retardedroofer3123 i just bought a wood handle to see if there was a difference. I just think the sleeve should be wider. But would that cause the hammer to fall out easier. I'm not sure.
I like them. The hammer holder isn't as smooth as I would like. But people say I should use electrical tape to make it easier. I love all the compartments.
@@unscriptedwithantonio he does fantastic work, he was so busy he got occidental leather to start making their in stock bags. He does totally custom bags as well.
When you put your right leg down the hammer wants to come out and you physically have to stop it from coming out of the holster lol that hammer holster is not at the correct angle like it is on the diamondback set.
Anyone got any experience with these bags and nail guns. The hook that they’ve got there looks like the nail gun would swing around and hit your leg when walking
@@unscriptedwithantonio 😅😅 the only reason I know that hoodie mske is because one of the young lads I work with spent 300 euro on a t shirt over here in Ireland, but he wouldn't spend 30 euro on a tape measure. By the way great review I am getting one of them badger belts also , can't wait
@@unscriptedwithantonio I am excatly the same , work clothes 6 days a week , wear something nice on Sunday, and yea tool addict also . I always say about tools better looking at it than looking for it
@@unscriptedwithantonio yea if you want big bags go with the Denali 2.0 if you want medium to small carry go with the Artison tool bags.Ik a general contractor and for me I Artison tool bags are enough.I focus on a framing,concrete and finish work and they are great for those tasks.
I think they are holding up pretty well. I'm just giving them a fair shake. They are on the pricey side. But they are head and shoulder better than anything you will find at Home Depot or Lowes.
Well, as with anything else, it all depends on how you take care of em. I've had the same CLC bags for about 15 years and still going. They definitely aren't pretty at this point, but they still function. I say, don't knock em til you try em.
I’ve been seeing these for a year or two along with diamondback bags. I run leather occidental bags. 5 bag framers on my harness and 7 bag framers just as a set of normal bags. Both badger and diamondback have both impressed me. Only worry would be fabric bags and bridge construction don’t generally mix. I’ve been watching akribus leather for a while also. There setups are nice and customizable from the guy whom actually makes them
I'm not sure how they would do around a ton of rebar. For any other task. I think they are solid. And really light.
@@unscriptedwithantonio we end up tieing our own bar. Doing rehab work….. I don’t generally do rehab work….. that god! But I’m with you there! The wife is up my ass about going to the union so may still get to scrap the leather bags
@@KC-rk1hx The union was definitely the way to go for me. Healthcare and retirement. Best choice I ever made.
What a gift.. I’ve been waiting for an in depth review of these .. even better from a well rounded union carpenter like yourself.. thanks homie keep going
Thank you, fam. I'm truly grateful. I really liked them. I appreciate you watching the videos. More content on the way. 💪💪💪
First, liking these genuine tool reviews bro 💪🏽
I appreciate you. I'm just a carpenter giving his unbiased opinion.
If by chance you have the oppurtunity, Akribis leather from BC, canada makes premium leather belts with lots of customability!
I might have to check them out. I'm always searching for the perfect tool bags.
Nice review man! If you ever have trouble fitting your hammer in the sleeve, put some electrical tape on the bottom and it should slide in better. I have the diamondbacks which are very similar
Thank you for the advice. I'm going to try that out. I've been using hockey tape. But that might be making the handle tougher to get out. Thank you for watching.
Oh man! I’m currently running these. I love them!
Hell yeah. How do they feel?
They are awesome. I wear them on a harness but when I did wear the belt it was comfortable. Nice and light weight. Feels durable. All a lady could ask for!
These bags just look so massive. So I went with diamondback. The options for tool layout is just way better at diamondback
I've been using the framer set this winter and love them. Loaded up my bags weigh 12 lbs. My occidentals weigh 7 empty!
Does your nail gun hit your leg when you have it hooked on your bag?
@errorscore2858 nope, they have been working just fine.
@errorscore2858 I use a diamondback gun hook, it's high on my belt but better than the loop on the bag
I might have to check it out. The loop works fine for me right now.
@@unscriptedwithantonio diamondback and badger seem to play really well together. A lot of the DB accessories are well thought out and only add versatility to my rig.
Thanks for the review Antonio, I have one in the cart online but I wanted a better look at them 1st.
Plus I see you are man of taste with the Makita tools.
Getting these or the Occidentals, you can't go wrong. They are a little more expensive but they are worth the price. I'm a huge makita fan.
@@unscriptedwithantonio I have an older set of Occidentals, I just ordered the Badger set, thanks.
Not sure if you have one, but I am in love with the cordless miter saws, never used a smoother operating miter saw.
@@unscriptedwithantonio Well I got the Badger set and I am very disappointed with them.
@@ajs96350 what are your complaints?
@@unscriptedwithantonio When weighed down with tools and hardware they hurt my hips, belt it difficult to adjust, tape pouch is way too small I had to remove the clip from the tape so I wouldn't have to struggle with it.
Hardware pouches are small, very small.
Takes 2 hands to get my hammer in and out of the hammer sleeve.
It's just not worth the $500 bill I paid for it.
If I had been able to try it out before buying, I would not have bought it.
Right on Antonio, nice review, peace
Thank you sir! I appreciate you.
I like these bags? Have you liked them since you got them ? Do they seem to help with all you different jobs and how bout the work day carrying them around ?
Tbh. I've been working nights. I haven't gotten a chance to take them out in the wild yet.
I use Akibus full leather bags. After 3 years the pockets are wide open and as a finish carpenter/ cabinetmaker I hv tons of bits, 6”,4” speed squares and 6” tri squares , nail punches, auto punch for pre drill bits, a two cherries 1/2” chisel, ect.,. I hv the hammer holster like urs and cat paw which I carry a small Stiletto in my big pocket! Nothing is exposed to hang on finished stuff.
Cost ? A lot ! Way past $375.
However , ( and you may be different) I found guys end up with traditional leather bags ? My buckle is about the exact same as yours and I got the back pro belt and designed my bags! I will not need another set unless I just want like a badger? Anyway they are nice ( badgers) just never liked Velcro? But let’s see what u think in say 6 months? Your job is more rough on gear? Take care , God Bless u & urs !
I want to check them out. Maybe in the future. Thank you for the information. I appreciate it.
@@unscriptedwithantonio your welcome Antonio you hv a great channel in fact you are but a few who focus on carpentry. I am all in !
Any updates on hammer sleeve? Do you have issues pulling it out/putting away?
Now I'm going to be honest. The sleeve is pretty tight. I have hockey tape on my hammer. So it doesn't slide in and out as easy as a leather holster. It's seems like the holder should be a little bit bigger. But I'm still enjoying it. And I haven't knocked my knees once.
They all stick to the sleeve unless you have a wood handle. Diamondback is also the same. It’s stupid
@retardedroofer3123 i just bought a wood handle to see if there was a difference. I just think the sleeve should be wider. But would that cause the hammer to fall out easier. I'm not sure.
I was looking at Badger but after watching your fatlip videos I chose occidental.
It all depends on what you need. The fat lip bag are more versatile, but the badgers are way lighter. The badger bag seems better for finish work.
Is the hammer holster detachable?
It's stitched in.
What knee pads are you using? I’ve been using the tough built one that are similar but your look less clunky. Would you recommend them?
I use the sellstrom ultra flex. They look pretty clunky, but they work really well. And they don't use velcro. I definitely recommend them.
That other loop on the belt suppose to be for stabilia torpedo I guess
I'm not sure about that chief. It seems like it would fall out. I prefer the actual pouch for my stabilia if I have a choice.
How do you feel about the setup after you've had some time with them?
I like them. The hammer holder isn't as smooth as I would like. But people say I should use electrical tape to make it easier. I love all the compartments.
Hey man random question but what knee pads are those?
They are the Sellstrom-S96110-Knee-Ultra-Flex
If you send your bags to badger the owner Joel, will put In handles on the top of the belt for you.
I have to check that out. Thank you for the recommendation.
@@unscriptedwithantonio he does fantastic work, he was so busy he got occidental leather to start making their in stock bags. He does totally custom bags as well.
My problem with velcro is it gets clogged up with sawdust and doesn't work properly after a while
i agree. once Velcro gets clogged up. They are pretty much useless. The badger bags are holding up pretty good. But only time will tell.
Your Stiletto will slip easier on the hammer holster if you put some electric tape on the tip of the handle.
I have hockey tape on it for grip. But I'm going to try it.
When you put your right leg down the hammer wants to come out and you physically have to stop it from coming out of the holster lol that hammer holster is not at the correct angle like it is on the diamondback set.
I haven't experienced that with my bags. For me, it's actually kind of tight. But I have hockey tape on my hammer.
Man my oxylights are gonna be hard to beat
I heard those are nice bags too.
Nice
Thank you for watching!!!💪💪💪
Anyone got any experience with these bags and nail guns. The hook that they’ve got there looks like the nail gun would swing around and hit your leg when walking
I haven't had a problem when I hook them on the outside ring/loop.
Great review, I say that hoodie you have on cost as much or more than the baggers😂😂😂
🤫🤫🤫 it was a gift. 😂😂😂
@@unscriptedwithantonio 😅😅 the only reason I know that hoodie mske is because one of the young lads I work with spent 300 euro on a t shirt over here in Ireland, but he wouldn't spend 30 euro on a tape measure. By the way great review I am getting one of them badger belts also , can't wait
@darrenroche9225 I have some nice clothes. I barely ever get to wear them. So they last for years. But I have way more money invested in tools.
@@unscriptedwithantonio I am excatly the same , work clothes 6 days a week , wear something nice on Sunday, and yea tool addict also . I always say about tools better looking at it than looking for it
@darrenroche9225 I'm going to steal that, lol.
How are you getting them for $390? They went up to $500 minimum practically now
I must have gotten lucky. I bought them four months ago. Inflation is crazy I guess.
"I have to bend down to see if they feel good"...pause.
I mean, they aren't going to go down by themselves. Lmao
Diamondback Artison tool bags are better…
I might have to check them out. I've never seen them in the field.
@@unscriptedwithantonio yea if you want big bags go with the Denali 2.0 if you want medium to small carry go with the Artison tool bags.Ik a general contractor and for me I Artison tool bags are enough.I focus on a framing,concrete and finish work and they are great for those tasks.
@matv7299 I might check them out in the future. Thank you for the suggestion. And thank you for watching.
@@matv7299is there much room for loose nails in the non dominant side
This bags are over rated when I’m buying tool bags I’m thinking long term this bags will last you two years if you don’t used the everyday
I think they are holding up pretty well. I'm just giving them a fair shake. They are on the pricey side. But they are head and shoulder better than anything you will find at Home Depot or Lowes.
Well, as with anything else, it all depends on how you take care of em. I've had the same CLC bags for about 15 years and still going. They definitely aren't pretty at this point, but they still function. I say, don't knock em til you try em.