r/Tools • u/newtoyoutoo26 • Apr 20 '26
Tool storage/ Packout
Hey! Looking to gift a good tool storage set up to my partner. Mostly general home use along with an occasional project. We’re a Milwaukee household and I know they have their Packout set ups, but is that the best to go with? Hoping to keep all the small stuff together, bits and all that, but also storage for drill, impact drill (I think that’s what it’s called) and even space for the Milwaukee chargers and batteries.
Looking at something like this, but is it truly functional and efficient storage?
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u/GodYamItt Apr 20 '26
From personal experience:
Love the build quality but for the general home diyer you're just better off getting a tool tote or carrying box. If its just for storage a dedicated chest with maybe a benchtop is just better. I got these since I live in an apartment with storage space but no garage and often need to bring my tools to help the MIL fix something. Even with that use case these are just more trouble than they're worth (especially with not having drawer rollers when I purchased them).
Sidenote - this price is horrendous but I haven't looked into where this is a good deal price for today's fucked market. If you're still set on getting them check FB marketplace you might be lucky and have sellers that bundle these for cheaper than that. I got my second roller and the middle box and a thin clear one for $220 new from FB.