Milwaukee 48-22-8118 Compact Utility Pouch

I bought this to replace my previous side pouch and I like it. I don't love it, because it's missing something .
This pouch fits my wire cutters, a multibit screwdriver. ( The bits are actually secured nicely by the elastic band at the top.) My knife, electrical tape and Teflon tape.

It doesn't have a spot for a tape measure, I always use my tape measure and I'm surprised they left out a little clip to hold it.
I'd otherwise give it a 5 star.

Nice design idea but really low quality in material, After less than a year I went back to my old DeWalt small pouch which has better quality but a bit smaller, I think if Milwaukee make this pouch with better materials will be a great pouch, very disappointed with the quality and with customer service cause when I reached out to them with pictures to find out about warranty, NO ONE returned my emails, see pictures for the issues I had to deal with.

This compact pouch has suited my needs perfectly for me through the first 2 years of my electrical apprenticeship, holds all the essential tools I need to get me through the day without putting to much weight on my hip and has lasted me over 2 years of day in and day out electrical work, only now showing signs of wear and tear. The only problem I have is the subpar belt clip, if you don't innovate a way to get it to hold (I've found zip ties to be helpful) it simply won't stay attached. Ultimately at its price I haven't found anything that can compete with this, everything else is upwards towards $100.

I’m a fire alarm technician and this was the perfect size for me. I carry linesmen pliers, side cutters, multi bit screwdriver, multi bit precision screwdriver, and a tamper screwdriver.

First issue is the hook system was a pain to get on. Once on it didn’t stay on. It fell off numerous times just walking.

Second issue for me was the open bottom on the screw driver pockets. Lost a good tip on a multi bit screwdriver.

The biggest issue is the quality. I wore this everyday for 3 months and my side cutters wrote a hole in the bottom of the pocket. I replaced it with an $8 tool pouch from harbor freight and 9 months later it’s still going strong.

Build quality is what you would expect from Milwaukee. Handy for electrical. I usually carry lineman pliers, 7-in-1 reamer, channel locks, wire strippers, pen, marker and 3 electrical tape. BUT… what good is a belt pouch when it won’t stay on your belt because the metal latch piece keeps slipping out of the sewn on loops? I modified it by throwing a snap closure on it, but definitely not what I expect to have to do when buying Milwaukee gear.

I've scoured the internet, high and low, and purchased every kind of pouch that seemed relatively close to what i wanted, without being a shred overkill. I do a lot of service/install for low voltage/data, and I want to be able to carry a roll of electrical tape: both on the chain, AND in the top pouch when the roll is about half full - which is essential when running wires to have the tape HANDY. I can also use the top pouch for small things, such as b-connectors, rj45s, screws, etc. That right there is something that most other pouches do not have. I can throw 2 long drivers, a few pliers, a meter, whatever in this bad boy. And i really love the clasp in the back that makes it so i don't have to take my belt off every time i leave a job.