Beekeeping Tool Box / Trug

[Mabee]

I really need to get something better than a small rucksack for taking to my out apiary and I’m looking into a tool box or trug type thing but not sure which is the best practically. Obviously should hold a smoker and hive tools and maybe a smaller compartment for the bits and bobs. Something not on heavy. I’m not going to attempt to make one so any recommendations? Pics welcome.

 

[Murox]

This sort of thing might be right for you, but most are made of 'plastic' so a hot smoker might be an issue. I sometimes bodge an old aluminium framed set of shopping bag carrier wheels up with a basket when I have to go to my out apiary during the winter as the track is up a steep incline and gets seriously soft and boggy at times.

 

[Gilberdyke John]

I really need to get something better than a small rucksack for taking to my out apiary and I’m looking into a tool box or trug type thing but not sure which is the best practically. Obviously should hold a smoker and hive tools and maybe a smaller compartment for the bits and bobs. Something not on heavy. I’m not going to attempt to make one so any recommendations? Pics welcome.

Since you asked for pics
https://images.app.goo.gl/gr4gqV6ePy7MsyHBA
Or this
https://www.google.com/imgres#imgrc=3KhKyJfB91r3-M&imgdii=JfxawFlIyBfvYM

 

[Angry_Mob]

I use a Stansley fatmax tote tool bag to transport the bits. I don't put the smoker in it though. STANLEY FATMAX Technician Tool Bag, Heavy Duty 600 Denier and Leather, Multifunctional Tool Storage Organiser, 18 Inch, 1-93-950 : Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

If you want to move a lit smoker between apiaries then you'll need a smoker box. I see Thorne has a new product which is a smoker box with tool box which might be worth a look?

https://www.thorne.co.uk/hardware-c...e=emailCampaign&utm_content=&utm_medium=email

 

[Mabee]

I use a Stansley fatmax tote tool bag to transport the bits. I don't putnthe smoker in it though. STANLEY 600 Denier Open Mouth Tote Tool Bag, Multi-Pocket Storage Organiser for Tools and Small Parts, 16 Inch, 1-96-183 : Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

If you want to move a lit smoker between apiaries then you'll need a smoker box. I see Thorne has a new product which is a smoker box with tool box which might be worth a look?

https://www.thorne.co.uk/hardware-c...e=emailCampaign&utm_content=&utm_medium=email

I didn’t think of something like that so worth consideration. I saw the smoker box but that’s too big really! I guess I can carry the smoker.

 

[Mabee]

This sort of thing might be right for you, but most are made of 'plastic' so a hot smoker might be an issue. I sometimes bodge an old aluminium framed set of shopping bag carrier wheels up with a basket when I have to go to my out apiary during the winter as the track is up a steep incline and gets seriously soft and boggy at times.
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my out apiary is in a similar location, might look into a smaller version though, thanks

 

[Mabee]

Since you asked for pics
https://images.app.goo.gl/gr4gqV6ePy7MsyHBA
Or this
https://www.google.com/imgres#imgrc=3KhKyJfB91r3-M&imgdii=JfxawFlIyBfvYM

Now that would be useful!

 

[Angry_Mob]

I found the actual one I do have and reasonable at £24: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product...ch_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1&tag=forumyield-20

 

[E&MBees]

This is what I use for work, it might do the job.

 

[BeeKeyPlayer]

If you want to move a lit smoker between apiaries then you'll need a smoker box.
https://www.thorne.co.uk/hardware-c...e=emailCampaign&utm_content=&utm_medium=email

An old 'ammo box' makes a good box for a smoker. It's airtight and metal, and will save you a lot of money, not just because of the £16 price tag (compared to proper smoker boxes) but because it's not big enough to hold the large Dadant smoker - which is why I don't have one.

 

[Mabee]

Thanks everyone for the suggestions, I’ve gone with a Stanley Fat Max open tote bag ( a mix of everyone’s suggestions) which looks just the job minus the smoker option, I’ll have to handle that separately but looking forward to some organisation of my equipment already.
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[Amari]

This is what I use for work, it might do the job.

Yes, recommended