Makita 831284-7 23 Contractor Tool Bag

[January 2023, the date matters!!!] [TL;DR - Bag redesigned late 2022, quality reduced significantly, no longer recommended] [Shortcut to tell the difference: If your bag has NO internal pockets, you have the old sturdy model. If your bag has internal pockets, you have newer cheaper model] First, let me say that I used to LOVE these bags. I own 10 of them! At roughly forty bucks, they were very well built and punched in a weight class 2x the price. The size and dimensions are at a perfect sweet spot that fits everything just right, while still going over your shoulder and fitting through doorways. You can fit A LOT in them, and theyre sturdy enough to take the weight. I use them for tools, tactical airsoft gear, camping supplies, Hunting gear, you name it! And the bags dont attract attention. Recently, these became hard to find and the price shot up to $80+. So I was thrilled to find them in stock again January 2023. Unfortunately, the bag has been completely redesigned on a new manufacturing line. Side-by-side comparison shows similar dimensions, but the all materials used are cheaper, theres a funny chemical smell, and it no longer holds its shape open like the older bags, which had a little bit of wall padding that made them ever so lightly like a formed suitcase rather than a loose bag. R.I.P., end of an awesome product. Conclusion: Even cheapened , I cant give the bag less than 3 stars. Its not a recommended buy anymore, Im not returning the one I bought, but there may be better options at $40 now. Its still leaps and bounds ahead of Makitas other 23 wheeled contractor bag youll find if you search. STAY AWAY FROM THAT BAG FOLKS! utter hot garbage that gets 0 stars and STILL smells like nasty chemicals 4 months after I got it!

Excellent bag fir all of my Makita tools.

Love this bag. I have it for almost 2 years now and its been serving good so far and is in very good condition. I keep 6 tools and 5 batteries in it. Side pockets are perfect for all the blades for jig saw, reciprocating saw, circular saw, grinder discs, oscillating tools blades and sander pads.

My favorite bag I’m nice and organized still need a couple tools but have plenty of room

The bag is spacious and well made. There is more room than I thought and has been able to transport more tools at once then I thought I would. Great product and I would/will buy it again.

Great bag.

Heavy duty zipper with many compartments.

Big tough bag, it encourages you to buy more Makita tools

Nice tool bag with good utility. Good value for the money.

This bag is a beast. It is smaller then my old bag which lasted for maybe 8 years. I had 8 tools, 5 batteries, 2 chargers, and 4 canvas bags in my old bag and worried it wouldnt all fit. I was fully prepared to make 2 bags but to my surprise I didnt have to. EVERYTHING FIT in this bag. As some of the reviews stat the zipper is crap but for the price a great replacement.