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The Best Barber Cases and Bags. Find out which is my Favorite here!
While most people are used to heading down to the barber to get that haircut or facial hair trim, a new phenomenon of house-call barbers has recently emerged.
Essentially, these licensed barbers will travel to a selected location and either cut the client’s hair or provide a service of the client’s choice. All the client has to do is sit back, relax and wait for the barber to show up and provide excellent professional service in the comfort of the client’s own home.
If you’re thinking of becoming a house-call barber, the first question that comes to mind would be how exactly you’re going to transport all of your tools and necessary equipment from the shop to your client’s house.
| Price | Material | Locking Mechanism | Dimensions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARBER CASES | ||||
Aluminum Hard Case  | CHECK ON AMAZON | ABS Panels and Aluminum Frame and Steel | YES | 18.9 x 17 x 5.7 inches |
SRA Case Aluminum  | CHECK ON AMAZON | Reinforced Metal Corners | YES | 18 x 6 x 13 inches |
The Barber Box VS  | CHECK ON AMAZON | Plastic with metal corners | YES | 24 x 6 x18 inches |
Barber Box  | CHECK ON AMAZON | High Density Fiberboard and Reinforced Aluminum | YES | 22 x 3.9 x 10.6 inches |
Well, to ensure that your equipment is transported safely and efficiently, you’d need to pack your tools into either a barber case or a barber bag.
Below, we’ll describe the importance of selecting the right barber case/ barber bag and provide reviews of some of the most popular barber cases in the market.
How do you go about selecting the right barber case / barber bag?
While transporting your tools and equipment, it’s vital that you select the right barber case/ barber bag.
If you end up choosing a case or bag that isn’t the right dimensions or doesn’t suit what you’re carrying, you might end up damaging something along the way.
Either than the necessary tools, as a house-call barber, you’ll most likely also have to bring a portable floor mat, handheld vacuum and broom to keep your client’s home clean.
Whether you choose to go with a case or a bag, it’s crucial that it’s made of sturdy material that can withstand the weight of your items.
You’ll also want to make sure that the case or bag isn’t oversized.
While it has to hold all the tools, you don’t want to be carrying something that’s overly large and ends up being too bulky for you to take around.
With cases, they generally come in a standard size and are easy to transport – making them a popular choice amongst house-call barbers.
If you decide to go with a bag, make sure that the barber bag is not only made of resilient material but is also waterproof.
The last thing you need is for all your tools to get wet. Furthermore, getting water on your tools may also cause it to rust.
Barber Case Reviews
Here, we’re going to review some of the benefits and drawbacks of three of some of the most popular barber cases on the market.
Vincent Master Case Travel Stylist Barber Case
This highly rated barber case is perfect for the stylish barber and weighs about 10lbs.
With regards to size, this barber case is a tad bigger than other cases and has six tall and twelve small pockets for easy storage.
If you usually carry around more tools than the average barber, this case would be perfect for you.
While on the pricier side, this barber case is made with a leather finish which makes the case more durable and user-friendly.
For maximum security, you can also lock the case. There’s also a removable compartment and a tilted clipper tray with red fabric lining to ensure that your tools are well-protected.
Perhaps the only downfall of this case is that the zipper pockets aren’t as wide and hence, you’ll need to select the tools that can fit into that space carefully.
Barber Box Silver Color Barber Case
This professional and specially designed barber case is a little cheaper than the Vincent Master Case but is also highly rated.
This barber case is made with high-density fiber board construction that also has reinforced aluminum corners and edges for maximum durability.
There’s also a line tool holder on top of the box with straps inside so that you know that your tools will be well-protected. While other cases only have a handle to carry the case, this also comes with a shoulder strap for your convenience.
To keep your tools safe, there’s also a coded lock design to ensure the security of your items.
SRA Aluminum Hard Case
SRA is a reputable company that has been producing high-quality products since 1962.
Due to their long-standing reputation, you can be assured that their cases are made with durable material that lasts for a period of time. This hard aluminum case is also highly rated and a favorite amongst customers.
This case is rather lightweight and only weighs about 1lb. However, in comparison to the other cases, it won’t be able to store as many tools.
If you’re not planning on taking too many tools with you to your house-call, this would be an ideal buy as the case is easy to handle with reinforced metallic edges.
It also comes with a foam block so that you can store your tools safely.
There is, however, no foam at the bottom, hence, to prevent your tools from being damaged it would be best to purchase an additional foam block to cushion your tools.
Conclusion
As a house-call barber, having the right case and bag to store your tools is crucial.
Since you’re constantly traveling back and forth, the last thing you need is for your tools and equipment to be damaged.
While finding the right case or bag for your tools may not be easy, take your time in deciding on a barber bag or case that suits you best.
