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On this general topic, I'll mention the Milwaukee Packout system. I've been converting most of my storage containers and portable items to Packout. https://www

by brk 4y ago

On this general topic, I'll mention the Milwaukee Packout system. I've been converting most of my storage containers and portable items to Packout. https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/Storage-Solutions/PACKOUT https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/Storage-Solutions/PAC... https://www.pelicanzero.com/packout-nation/ https://www.pelicanzero.com/packout-nation/

WillAdams 4y ago
I considered standardizing on Packout, but they seem to only offer one two drawer units, all of which are deeper than I'd like (I really want a single layer of tools per drawer).
- bombcar 4y ago
  They’re actively developing the lineup (having said they were surprised at the success thereof).
- bradfa 4y ago
  I just bought a large rolling toolchest for my garage. I had looked extensively at Packout (and similar competing solutions) but couldn't justify going with such a system as my main use is to keep all my tools in my garage, so portability isn't critical, and the Packout system seems to have very limited offerings right now for tool drawers which don't require disassembling a stack of things. But for mobile tool transportation, it does seem like a great solution! My HVAC guy has a ton of Packout boxes in his truck.
frosted-flakes 4y ago
I don't like how the handles are on the side for most of the packout boxes, and they're very bulky (what are those aluminum bars on the corners for?) and generally too big for almost all of my tools. Waterproof is nice, but completely unnecessary for me. I prefer the Tanos Systainer stacking boxes. They're small enough that each box can have a single purpose. For example, I have a drill, impact driver, charger, spare battery, and all of my drill bits inside one medium box (very heavy). In an XL box I have a track saw with its accessories, in a small box I have a jig saw, and in a medium box I made some wooden dividers for all my glue, wood fillers, and caulking. Makita makes some of the older-style boxes with 4 latches that often go on sale for very cheap on Amazon, but I prefer the newer T-lock boxes because you can open a box even if it's in a stack. But the T-lock boxes are insanely expensive, so I mostly have the Makita boxes. Both styles are compatible with each other.

by brk 4y ago

WillAdams 4y ago

I considered standardizing on Packout, but they seem to only offer one two drawer units, all of which are deeper than I'd like (I really want a single layer of tools per drawer).

bombcar 4y ago
They’re actively developing the lineup (having said they were surprised at the success thereof).
bradfa 4y ago
I just bought a large rolling toolchest for my garage. I had looked extensively at Packout (and similar competing solutions) but couldn't justify going with such a system as my main use is to keep all my tools in my garage, so portability isn't critical, and the Packout system seems to have very limited offerings right now for tool drawers which don't require disassembling a stack of things. But for mobile tool transportation, it does seem like a great solution! My HVAC guy has a ton of Packout boxes in his truck.

frosted-flakes 4y ago

I don't like how the handles are on the side for most of the packout boxes, and they're very bulky (what are those aluminum bars on the corners for?) and generally too big for almost all of my tools. Waterproof is nice, but completely unnecessary for me. I prefer the Tanos Systainer stacking boxes. They're small enough that each box can have a single purpose. For example, I have a drill, impact driver, charger, spare battery, and all of my drill bits inside one medium box (very heavy). In an XL box I have a track saw with its accessories, in a small box I have a jig saw, and in a medium box I made some wooden dividers for all my glue, wood fillers, and caulking. Makita makes some of the older-style boxes with 4 latches that often go on sale for very cheap on Amazon, but I prefer the newer T-lock boxes because you can open a box even if it's in a stack. But the T-lock boxes are insanely expensive, so I mostly have the Makita boxes. Both styles are compatible with each other.