Crashpad tool roll review

I tend to carry the tools I use relatively regularly in a tool roll and, with the demise of my old kit, I have been looking at buying and trying a few different tool rolls on the market.

I finally found the Crashpad tool roll on the web and ordered one, as it looked pretty good and the price wasn’t too out of this world - and I was suitably impressed when it arrived.

Measuring 32cm wide and 120cm long, the tool roll is made from 410gsm heavy-duty canvas and features 18 individual pocket slots in two layers. Two of these slots are extra large for tools such as hammers, and there are 10 medium-size pockets and six small slots for screwdrivers and the like.

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At one end of the roll are two removable, small zippered bags, while at the other end is a single zippered bag, and these are ideal for carrying items such as tape, fuses, jeweller screwdrivers, etc; they are very handy.

The sewing is neat and seemingly strong, while the zips in the removable pockets are first class. If there is any criticism of the roll it’s that some of the slots are pretty tight once they have a biggish tool in them such as the handle of a hammer or a large set of pliers.

I’ve managed to squeeze about 30 tools ranging from files and a steel ruler to side cutters, spanners, screwdrivers and a couple of hammers; all the tools I use on a regular basis. Still, the resultant photo doesn’t look as tidy as those on the web but, nonetheless, it works well.

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Loaded as it is with the tools, the roll is around 20cm in diameter, easily carried with the inbuilt handle and, when not in use, resides beside the back seat of the Cruiser or the Patrol.

Apart from the purchase price you’ll be up for a few extra bucks for shipping, depending on where you live. Still, the costs are pretty reasonable and you get a bloody good product delivered to your door.

AVAILABLE FROM: crashpadgear.com.au
RRP: $145 plus shipping