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Best way to carry tools while still looking professional?

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Coldkilla

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I'm a hardware tech here at work, and have to travel to different clients in order to fix their PC issues. On many occasions I have to stop and fix their problem on the spot. Which requires a few screwdrivers, flatheads, etc. I also work in a very business-like environment. Anyone have ideas as to how I can carry the very few essential tools I need for on-site repair while:

A. Still appearing professional.
B. Not having the burden of carrying anything bulky as I will be carrying this around with me on 8-12 hour shifts.

The guy that left this job before me had a binder with a pouch inside the 3-rings that contained his parts. Is this the best way you guys think?
 
Man you have a lot of PC/Software problems for a tech. There is a video online I wish I could find about how only 3 out of 10 techs knew what they were doing.

I am not really a 'tech' more programmer, but even I have a blow-molded case of tools in my car. I have a bucketboss bag when I need more tools than can fit under my arm.
 
Get a multi-tool with a pouch you can attach to your belt. Walmart had a pouch that could hold a multi-tool, a flashlight, and a small pair of scissors.
 
I use a briefcase with duct tape pockets that I did my freshman year. It's a great conversation piece as well.
 
I have to pack my laptop bag around with me everywhere I go, and I have an 8"x10"x2.5" compartmentalized toolbox that I take with me in the laptop bag. I carry:

1 set of small, metric Allen wrenches (1mm thru 5mm)
1 set of 6 small screwdrivers
1 large screwdriver, convertible to flat and phillips-head
1 straight handled 3mm Allen wrench
1 needle-nosed pliers, with wire cutters
1 AA Mini Mag Lite flashlight
1 microscope stage micrometer
1 set of prepared slides, fluorescent and histological
1 reflected-light metallography slide
1 bundle of wooden-doweled cotton-tipped applicators
1 small vial of Sparkle glass cleaner
1 small vial of immersion oil
1 small rubber lens blower
1 line level
1 anti-static wrist strap
1 book of lens paper
 
Tool belt. Strut like John Wayne, like a gun fight will break out any moment, but totally chill and a little sideways.
 
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