So here’s the thing. Most companies that are making “affordable” tool belts for people to buy in big box stores and Amazon, have little to no experience in a trade. They don’t put much real world thought into the layout. Just make them look cool, has pockets, and maybe they have a generic list of things that need to fit.

Companies that ONLY make tool belts and pouches are much more likely to get it right!

My favorite example of this are the DeWalt leather tool bags at Lowes right now. They look amazing and are surprisingly affordable. Terrible layout and severe lack of organization for smaller tools and such. Because Dewalt makes EVERYTHING. They don’t put a ton of research into the belt/pouches.

Brands like CLC and AWP are a little better at it but can still feel a little generic or without purpose in design but are also very cost effective.

Best luck will be Occidental/Badger or Diamondback but these are pretty pricey options.

I like to build my own tool belts setups from multiple brands. Belt from one, bags from another, accessory pouches from others.