I know an apprenticing electrician who always seems to want the latest tools. A short time ago he brought me his own tool submission—a Klein Tradesman Pro Organizer Backpack (model 55421BP). Using a Klein backpack hadn’t occurred to me. I managed to borrow it for a week-long review on the jobsite. Would it prove invaluable—or would it end up being just another backpack?
Check out our review of the Klein Tradesman Pro Backpack and the Klein Camo Backpack.
Looks Good and is Well-built
Klein made this backpack using lightweight 1680 denier ballistic nylon. While not as strong as a suitcase, it also weighs much less. I also found it much more pliable—something you want in a backpack designed for toting around all day. Klein added enough pockets in this backpack to carry a small army of electrician’s tools. On second thought, plumbers and HVAC techs could equally benefit from its myriad of compartments and storage areas.
Klein Tradesman Pro Organizer Backpack Features
The zippers are sturdy and the stitching looks to be quite durable as well. The color scheme is excellent and also purposeful. When you open up the backpack you are greeted to black pockets on an orange background. The result is that you instantly see your tools—they pop, for easy identification. And the pockets are very well thought-out and logical as well. I had ample space for placing Klein screwdrivers, pliers, cutters, and even my concrete drill bits…and that was just on one side. Opposite that I stored a digital multimeter, Channellock E-Series XLT pliers, razor knife, and tons of other hand tools.
The outside of the backpack is equally versatile. I used the large front pocket to hold a Klein 100′ fiberglass fish tape. This I removed easily by unclipping two fast-release clasps. Side pencil pockets and a loop lets you hang your electrical or Teflon tape. On the right side, a metal flat bar lets you securely clip your favorite tape measure right to the bag.
The Klein Tradesman Pro Organizer backpack provides 39 pockets in all. None of them seem wasted. Two of the interior pockets have flaps with hook & loop fasteners. You can place loose items within that might otherwise fall out when setting the bag down or opening it up.
You can set this Klein Tradesman Pro backpack right down in a puddle of muddy dirt, thanks to the almost sneaker-like molded bottom Klein placed on the backpack. It not only covers the entire base, it rides up about 1 1/2-inches. This ensures you don’t get any seepage and ruin any of your more sensitive tools.
Portability and Use
Carrying the bag is easy and very comfortable. The shoulder straps are well-padded and there is even a handle on top to allow you to manhandle the bag and quickly pick it up or move it about with ease. I also liked how there was a lot of space within the back to allow for drills and other bulky items to be placed within, among your pocketed hand tools. This is going to be great for electricians who want to carry along some 12V or compact 18V drills and impact drivers for their day-to-day use.
Klein Tradesman Pro Organizer Backpack Conclusion
There isn’t a lot to not like about the Klein Tradesman Pro Organizer Backpack—and a lot to love. It’s well laid-out, comfortable to sear, and designed with the tradesman (particularly) in mind. Because it’s so adjustable, it fits well with nearly any size frame. Given the ample interior space and the apparent durability of the base and interior stitching, I think this is a product that will last many years, even under rigorous job site use and abuse. Highly recommended.
Pricing for the Klein Tradesman Pro Organizer Backpack
You can pick up the Klein Tradesman Pro Organizer Backpack for less than $100 at Amazon and wherever Klein Tools are sold.
