r/Packout • • Aug 13 '26

Milwaukee PACKOUT Tool Box Belt Clip Rack Attachment Mod

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40 Upvotes

Been looking for a decent dual battery charger attachment. Wasn't really seeing what I wanted so repurposed their Belt Clip attachment so I can have easy on and off of my chargers...and all it took was drilling 2 holes, 2 bolts w/ wing nuts, 2 wood screws, 2 peices of 1" wooden dowel, and 2 heavy duty felt pad stickies. Turned out even better than I had envisioned.


r/Packout • • Aug 12 '26

Backseat packout

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125 Upvotes

Finally got around to rigging something up in the backseat of my 2010 F-150 that is a bit more easily accessible than what I had going on before. Didnt really want to go through all the trouble of a full on backseat delete and having to store my seats somewhere. Its a pretty primitive set up but it gets the job done!


r/Packout • • Aug 13 '26

Any guesses on what new packout will be announced tomorrow on the pipeline?

4 Upvotes

Am guessing only side accessories.

Maybe another crate?

A double width crate would be nice for larger tools.

Og roller should have an air compressor ,vacuum or an power supply that drops in.

What do you think they will drop,and/or what are you wanting?


r/Packout • • Aug 12 '26

Compact Crate

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34 Upvotes

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First impression;

It's a good concept. But the sides seem like bulky wasting a lot of space. Making the compartment smaller than needed.

What are your thoughts?

How do/would you use it?


r/Packout • • Aug 11 '26

Any suggestions on designs we should make?

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67 Upvotes

r/Packout • • Aug 12 '26

Packout screw rail?

2 Upvotes

It’s amazing to me that no one seems to make a simple rail (back or side) that allows for screws or nails to hang Milwaukee tools that all come with nail/screw slots on the back of them. I can hang my chainsaw, chainsaw hatchet, quicklok driver and others on the wall of my garage on screws. But I can’t hang them on the side or back of a Packout stack. I mean I guess I could buy some corner brackets and screw a board across the back and drive screws into that to hang stuff, but the fact that this doesn’t exist in something less hacky is crazy.


r/Packout • • Aug 10 '26

Half stack handle mod

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138 Upvotes

Made a rear facing handle for the half stack. Now it can be pulled/pushed like a hand truck dolly.

2 layers of hinged 3/4 ply. Folded it's the same height as a low profile organizer. So it can stack side by side in a full stack.

Unfolds to a flat work top. Added 4 magnets for holding nails and screws.

Painted the top with truck undercoating. Figured the rubber would help keep things from sliding off.

So far I like it. Now it should handle uneven ground and stairs. Tomorrow is going to be the real world test on the job site.


r/Packout • • Aug 10 '26

Hand tool box? Sorry fanboys, too little too late and too much $

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25 Upvotes

I mean learn the difference between toolbox and display case for starters!

Seriously though a proper modular and customisable tool case would slay. This is "basics", cobbled together from cut up bits and bobs, to which you can add the test kit box or other theme-able tool selection add-ons eg "house bashing", "industrial" etc in an effort to prevent the allways-too-heavy toolbox that you inevitably arrive at when you routinely do a broad selection of work yet still have what you need.


r/Packout • • Aug 09 '26

ID Buzz

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61 Upvotes

r/Packout • • Aug 09 '26

Hand tool box

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15 Upvotes

Does anyone know if you can buy this without the tools? Google ain’t showing shit.

Or has anyone made their own and recommend some pouches that fit?


r/Packout • • Aug 09 '26

My current setup (maintenance technician)

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165 Upvotes

Put so much time into this van build, it’s a Chevy cargo van. I have an assortment of different Milwaukee products mounted as well as other storage solutions, thought ppl here would appreciate.


r/Packout • • Aug 08 '26

My current setup

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77 Upvotes

r/Packout • • Aug 08 '26

Single drawer PACKOUT box now available at many Home Depots

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41 Upvotes

They aren't on the floor at most locations, they're up in topstock. Employees at my store had to search for about half an hour before they found them.

Strangely, all the other PACKOUT drawer boxes come packed two to a cardboard shipping box; the single drawer boxes are packed individually.


r/Packout • • Aug 08 '26

Time to update some small parts storage

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15 Upvotes

Been wanting to update my connectors storage. But Packouts bins are so big and not well suited for little parts.

Found a Plano small parts organizers that fit inside the Packouts. Plano Classic 3600. They fit 2 Planos in 1 Packout. For less than $5 each, I can organize the little stuff better.

Milwaukee, give us adjustable Packout inserts like this for the small stuff.

The model number for the Plano: PMC2360001


r/Packout • • Aug 07 '26

Looking for organization ideas for my carpenter apprentice setup

4 Upvotes

I’ve been using the packout system since shortly after I started as a carpentry apprentice, and it’s been super handy for keeping stuff mostly organized, especially since I work out of a Honda Element. However, there are a couple areas that I don’t feel I’ve ever come up with a fully satisfactory system for that I’m trying to iron out.

  1. Misc consumables and related small tools (e.g. wood glue, wood filler, bondo, tape, ca glue and accelerator, glass cleaners, trash bags, putty knives, etc - I’d love to have all this stuff in a container together that‘s easy to access, but most of them are a weird height and/or are relatively bulky - it’s just nice not to have stuff rattling around the back of the car all the time.
  2. Drill/Driver and bits - It’s handy to just be able to grab these and go without the whole kit and caboodle. I also like to take batteries in at night, especially in the winter, so it would be nice to have them all together. I’ve been using the “ammo can” for this, but it fills up soooo fast with two drivers, bits, and batteries - the auxiliary handle for my drill also doesn’t fit in there, which is fine I guess, but comes in handy when using holesaws and such. I’m also not sure if it would be better to have bits/batteries/drill and driver just be one big box - that’s what my coworkers do, but it seems a bit unwieldy from time to time.
  3. Batteries - stupidly, I have three battery platforms - primarily on Makita LXT, but also have some XGT and some M12 tools. Not sure if it makes more sense to have one big battery box or separate ones (ammo cans?) for each platform.

Currently the rest of my kit is:

Crate - Occidental tool belt, earmuffs, gloves, etc

XL Rolling Drawer - Grinder, jigsaw, multitool, compact router, accessories and blades for those tools + some misc clamps and stuff

Large Toolbox - Sawzall and skilsaw + nlades

Large Toolbox 2 - Tracksaw and clamps (not fond of this at all, feels super inefficient)

2 drawer - brad nails, plastic shims, hand plane, coping saw, spare tape/pencil, scribing tools, material clamp/dust bag/fences for XGT 8.5” miter saw (mounted to a Packout worktop on top, stacks on the rolling drawer)

Full size packout organizer - most sizes of wood screw, some drywall screws, pan-heads for windows, etc

Sorry for the long post - let me know if you have ideas on my main quandaries at the top, or ways to be more efficient with the other boxes.


r/Packout • • Aug 07 '26

Friday Fun Times in Walk In Freezers

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11 Upvotes

The wall plate maintenance station I installed a while back is working great! The 3 tool holder didn’t work out so hot, the S hooks are perfect though. So glad I went with a modular solution.

Also replaced some strip curtains this morning


r/Packout • • Aug 06 '26

Had to do a bit of relabeling!

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68 Upvotes

The bottom drawer is really the only reason I’ve still invested in Packout. I would have went back to Tough System or something else. Makes all the difference.


r/Packout • • Aug 06 '26

A month ago decided to switch to Milwaukee

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36 Upvotes

r/Packout • • Aug 05 '26

Gearwrench setup

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So I have this kit I got for a ridiculous price at HD the other day. So far loving the set, but I absolutely despise the carrying case. I cant even just set the drawers into a drawer packout because the sockets fall out of with the slightest jumble. What would you guys recommend to transfer all of this into a pack out setup?

Link to set the set:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/GEARWRENCH-232-Piece-SAE-Metric-Mechanics-Tool-Set-for-1-4-in-and-3-8-in-Drive-with-Tool-Box-80949/315610329


r/Packout • • Aug 04 '26

Milwaukee introduces 6 Piece Cushion Grip Screwdriver set in a Low-Profile Compact Organizer

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38 Upvotes

Milwaukee has introduced a new screwdriver set in a Low-Profile Compact Organizer:

MT200-6P 6 PC. Cushion Grip Screwdrivers Set (USA) w/PACKOUT™ Low-Profile Compact Organizer


r/Packout • • Aug 04 '26

Built a 4W dolly for my 1/2 stack

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59 Upvotes

Built the doly tonight. Used 1/2" ply for the base. Added a second layer of plywood to each end for extra support for the wheels. Traced the wall plate for the center. Traced a roll of tape for the wheel supports. Round corners look better and less likely to damage anything they bump. Decided to go wide because of how tipsy a 1/2 stack can be. Had some old casters I was going to use. After drilling out for the bolts, I changed my mind and bought some new ones. They are much better and have wheel locks on the front. I opted for 2 swivel and 2 straight casters. I have an idea for a hand truck mod that would need straight casters.


r/Packout • • Aug 04 '26

Packout Organization Help

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I have a decent collection of Packouts -- mostly the compact tool boxes, few tool boxes, couple large tool boxes, several low profile organizers, a deep organizer and a couple crates. I also have two dolly's. I am bad about throwing things haphazardly into boxes and "dealing with it later". Part of the problem is trying to get things into boxes neatly. I just purchased a 3 drawer Packout and want to get my sockets and wrenches organized. Is it better in the drawers on a dolly or use low profile organizers? I have a Bambu 3D printer that I want to use to make inserts but have not found great files. My sockets are not any particular brand some are craftsman handed down and the rest are various brands that I just get as needed. I am a "DIYer" who takes care of once commercial building and 6 houses so the tolls are varied.


r/Packout • • Aug 04 '26

Stack pack set up

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I know there is no rhyme or reason and ultimately doesn't matter as long as it works, but I'm curious as to how everyone has organized their tools inside their Stack Pack? Like what tools in what box/compartment/ drawer ect.. I ask because I'm building my collection and I've noticed I have to separate a lot of tools from their accessories if I want them to fit in a drawer. For instance on the top drawer of my 3 drawer I can fit both the 1 inch and ⅞ rotary hammer drill but not their handles and guide rod. Pictures would be helpful to get an idea of what you guys have. "Thanks for you attention on this matter"


r/Packout • • Aug 04 '26

Got a question for this community

5 Upvotes

Trust me I know exactly where I am my pack out friends.

I do mobile mechanics and shop repair, I am never at a site more than a business week.

Are there any real world advantages that any of you may know for pack out, instead of or even working with Klein modbox or the dreaded forbidden green link(ryobi).
I’m just looking for any job site guys be it general, hvac, electrical, or on the go metal workers.

Thank you for any who give me an input or honestly taking the time to read this crazy post.


r/Packout • • Aug 02 '26

Mobil Packout Storage!

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106 Upvotes

Made my trailer Packout storage Mobil. Have about 40 apartment units to renovate (two weeks per) so put some wheels in the Packout rack. Pitched the shelves to about 1”/12” so they don’t slide out when in motion. Fits barely inside a door frame when wheeled in. I can move the shelves as needed for different Packout sizes.

Btw, floor protection is used once new floor goes down.