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The most overlooked advantage that sets Milwaukee and Ryobi apart is the latching mechanism is accessible from the front. Makes a huge difference in a van or when you have vertical stacks side by side and not a lot of side access.

Ridgid did nothing with that system for like 5 years, they finally started adding some new stuff this year. Like the rest of their products it's like they fell asleep. But they are SOLID boxes. And you can get on sale sometimes close to $99 for that 3 piece set. It is amazing how much Flex has done in just a few years. Some great options now.

My reason for going Milwaukee is Home Depot they always have sales specially during Black Friday. My previous job had the pack out system and love the versatility and now it’s in the only thing in my garage.

I have Milwaukee packout and Dewalt toughsystems. If you don’t have a lot of tools, and usually small tools I recommend Millwaukee If you have large and a lot of tools I recommend Dewalt. The system of Dewalt that allows you to use any box you want without moving the upper boxes is just so practical that makes Dewalt my number 1 choice over time. Even the old boxes.

as a team yellow fan, i really hate to admit it that yes the paclout system is pretty cool, i kinda wish i decided to put my yellow toold into a red box. just at the time i needed a new tool storage system the price for the packout was a bit too much for my liking. the only hope i can hold onto is that dewalt will soon stop sitting on their hands and start making better accesories for their tough system boxes

Got rid of all my packouts. It took all over my van, was impossible to get anything else in the van. If you’re doing residential or occupied office service, VersaStack, tstack or best is Bott Smart van systainers or festool SysRoll is the way better. Specially when moving around tight residential staircase or hallway or specially going inside the house through the garage and laundry room where there’s barely room to walk. If you’re going through elevators and long condo hallways, sysroll is just a pleasure to move. The more heavy duty the box, the heavier it is. Still using some original Dewalt tough system and nothing broken or cracked.

Had the Milwaukee, broke at the hinges on a couple of my Milwaukee. Been using the DeWalt tough system 2.0 for almost two years and I like it much better in most every way. The Milwaukee is now the loaner/spare storage setup

Owning probably more packout than most people, I’m switching to systainers not saying they are better but they have some really nice features like weight sizes usable space. If you’re in or getting into Festool or Makita you will already be in the system. Just putting it out there.

Dewalt Toughsystem kinda got left out in the cold. I very much agree with you, Clint. There is so much more that can be done with it. The garage system is very adjustable. SB&D is neglecting many things that has so much potential.

I got in the tough system early, and for years it was king. Dolly and all. Then pack out came out and was better. But tough system has one advantage that no one else has, and that's the ability to get to any box right away. When you have 20 boxes in a van, that matters. Literally don't have to touch any other box besides the one you need.

This was a really good review. Glad I found it. Had No clue that Ryobi was this good. The flex was a surprise too and I knew Dewalt was overpriced and not updating as quickly. I have some Milwaukee pack out gear and am going into this system because my drill/driver came in that box. Didn’t know what that was - now I do. It’s heavy. You have to do another video soon on the Bosch Boxx system, Makita’s stackables, and maybe even higher end Festool. Those Festool guys are OCD and their gear proves it. Go for it - do the comparo and then go back review the top units. Not easy to pick a system and you’re dealing with Lowe’s and Home Depot. This helped a lot. Thanks until the next one. 👍 🇺🇸

Really love your honest unbiased reviews Clint. Keep up the great work, and thank you.

Just bought the flex stack pack, literally blows my Milwaukie out of the water, it's just built better, and clips on and off far easier in my opinion

I hope they all keep fighting. All that means is BETTER TOOLS FOR US!

If you have a tonneau cover, Milwaukee offers a suitcase style rolling box. Anyhow - I have the DeWalt system. I think it's the previous gen, called T-Stak. It sucks! The plastic latch housings break, and cannot be removed/replaced, so some of my boxes only latch from one side. And the organizer box with a clear lid, the lid has such a hard time cohering with the organizer trays, that it's virtually impossible to easily latch closed on the first try. I've bought a couple of the Rigid boxes, I keep them permanently exposed in my truck bed, just to hold all my strappers, lines and red flags. Love em! They latch without issue and are super tough. Debating whether to ball out and switch to Packout, or buy the Rigid, and sacrifice some modularity

Just bought Ryobi. I already had a few Ryobi link items so easy choice. I really like Ryobi. They're real nice like.

I have rigid for home and Milwaukee for work and nothing compares to the Milwaukee and the handle does come off real easy

Flex stack pack is the best number uno in the market i support good quality they think on everything that we the electrician need thanks

ugh. I'd like the milwaukee, but holy hell... around here the basic system is over 300, and to get ONE box with two drawers is 200, so if i wanted six drawers I'd be out 600 plus whatever the rolling part costs.

Great in-depth video brother! I’m a packout guy and I’ll probably continue being one and keep building on it as well!! Cheers!

For all those looking at buying these and worried about the Milwaukee price. I was in your shoes. I was worried about spending all that money when I could get a ridged for the same price. I will say, I do not regret it. I have had my packout for a while now. And now that I’m making more money there’s so much more stuff that I’ve been able to get because of the amount that Milwaukee puts out. I would say don’t skimp on this.

I'm not going to lie Husky Ryobi and Milwaukee seem to be the best ones because the husky is definitely more a beginner's but overall i think its a good storage unit to have if you dont have alot of tools plus it'll save you some cash the Ryobi will be a great one they will hold alot of stuff weither you are a DIY Mechanic Contractor whatever you want it to be it's for everyone to use it and will hold whatever you got plus its customizable and there very durable so dont be afraid to kick it around itll hold up nicely and there inexpensive for buck as for Milwaukee I'm not a Milwaukee guy but I do have to say its definitely more of a professional use because it has extra storage and has more customization but there pretty pricey especially where you go to buy it

would of liked to see how the new ridgid 2.0 system stacked up, much nicer than the orgional

I appreciate this Clint. Gotta buy four more systems now 😅

Where is the systainer…disappointed you didn’t include them

Wish Milwaukee made some inside (bottom of lid) mounting options... And side rail bars(stock, ok there's good aftermarket options)

No love for the T-Stak, brother? I kind of tripped and fell backwards into the t-Stak. I don't need my tools to be mobile on a daily basis, but I do like having them easily portable because I make quarterly 5 hour trips down to my Dad's house in Charleston to work on it and help him keep it up (he is 82). I also wanted my tool closet to have some uniformity. Most of my tools were in whatever bag I found on Amazon that was the right size, at the time I bought each tool. It was unorganized, and I always had to open more than one similar bag to figure out which one held the tool I needed. That system had to change. I liked the one Tough System (one) box I had. My first drill driver/impact set came in it. Those original drills have long since been replaced, but I loved the case so the upgrades to those originals live in it to this day. But, new tough system boxes for AL of my tools turned out to be a very expensive proposition. That was when I ran across the T-Stak II boxes. The 13 inch T-stak II boxes are smaller than that original tough system box...but man, they were selling at both Amazon and big Orange for 20 bucks apiece. So I bought seven of them (then an 8th later) and one of the deep boxes for 35 bones for the circ saw. The deep box was too big for the circ saw, so it is back in a bag (damned if I can find a box that fits the circ saw), so I tripped and fell backwards over having the deep box for batteries and sandpaper, extra bits, an extra fastback and such, with eight 13 inch boxes for tools *(two to a box, with the Sawzall having it's own box) to stak on top of it. I never meant to have a "portable system," but I ended up with one by default. For wheels, I just use my dolley. And brother, at 20 bucks a box...it is unbeatable. For the entire 9 box system I would up with, the soundproofing foam that you can find anywhere (the egg crate stuff) and a $10.00 label maker off of Amazon...such organization for a large tool collection can be yours for very close to 200 bones. If you don't have a dolley in your shed, add the cost of a dolley to that if you want to call it a portable system. Now, I have no idea what would happen if I dropped my tools off of the side of a large building, but I have no plans to do that (nor would I expect my tools to survive if I did, with any system). Nor does it have a radio, nor a cigarette lighter, nor a bobbling hula girl, nor a coffee maker nor a gift shop. But it is NONE boxes instead of three, and holds ALL of my tools with a bonus deep box on the bottom for random shit. But I did recently find out that the Versa Stack boxes latch up to the T-stak. So if people want to use both in a color coding system, they can do that. Shockingly, however, the Versa stack boxes are more expensive than the T-stak boxes. Yeah, they seem to be the same exact boxes, but the ones that say DeWalt on the outside come at 20 bucks a box, while the ones that say Craftsman are 45 bucks per box. You figure that one out. I am too retired to care, I am just mentioning it because it is true. Anyway, so that is what is what with the T-stak. It is just a suggestion for an add on to this list.

Hey Yo Clint!!!! T.R.Z. Putting out a great Video here! Well Done my Man! And I think you nailed it on the rankings. I wish you were wrong on the RIDGID line, but unfortunately, I’ve encountered the same thing. I have the three piece set, and it is almost like they aren’t going to make it anymore, or any other stuff to go along with it. It’s a poor mans alternative to the Packout, of course nothing compares to the MilwallKay! Good stuff Bro! Peace! 👍✌👊😊

I had the craftsman version and I threw it in the dumpster because it was so bad. I checked out the Dewalt system and it was so flimsy I didn’t buy it. I now have a bunch of the Milwaukee stuff and it is awesome. If you grab it by the corner, you can’t make it flex like you can all the others I’ve tried. All my tools are Dewalt but they’re stored in Milwaukee boxes.

You forgot the Bosch L-BOXX system mate. Been around for ages and still holds its own.

Can anyone of the systems besides DeWALT allow you to get the bottom box out without taking all the boxes on top of it off? You can't beat the DeWALT DS carrier with their tough system. You also forgot to mention DeWALT has the garage/van option too

I think milwaukee is top dog but there are a few that I think should be on the list. I have Hart brand and I think hand down is better than Husky and Versastack. Kobalt also has some boxes out now. Please check out the Hart one please.

I think FLEX edges out Milwaukee on durability and future accessory options. But there are some features on Milwaukee that you can’t beat… forgot to latch your latches, Milwaukee has you covered. Customization still goes to Milwaukee, but FLEX is making the push.

I love both my flex and milwaukee boxes I have to say they are both Real NAS LIKE!

Packout is only ahead of the flex system because it has been out long and has more accessories. I imagine the flex system being superior soon.

There are a few ingenious adaptations out in the internet where the handle on the Milwaukee pack out handle bolts can be replaced with other types of bolts for this purpose.

Great list. Milwaukee was the top. But this new Tough Built system is going to be the king of the mountain.

This is the comment I am posting everywhere possible: Bought this Flex pack out a few months ago. Used on three projects. The latches between the top box and the middle box kept hanging up or not locking. Soooo, tried to call company service to get a fix. Wasn't asking for anything but a tech to walk me through the fix(maybe a replacement latch?). First, good luck getting through, they DON"T answer their phones. After a half hour hold the message comes on offering a call back. No choice gotta grow old on the phone or give up. No call back, so the next day I try again, same deal, but this time I get a call back. Pleasant young lady hears the problem and takes all my info and says they are sending a new replacement unit!! Of course nothing took place, NO Replacement Unit, No Latches, NO NOTHING!!!! The product seems to be well made except for these few minor issues, however I would never recommend buying a Flex product. They have no customer loyalty. I no longer care to upgrade my tool platform to your products, as I was considering your power tool line. Not anymore.

Flex is a case where the quality all supported by cheap tab latches that hold the boxes together… I saw these cheap latches broken at the store!!

Clint, Milwaukee are the best for sure but they have questions to answer here in Europe. The price is double over here. A 3 piece unit is €349 and each unit is way more expensive. I love Milwaukee, I’ve about 8k of it but I’m sick of being ripped off. Things need to change.

Sponsored by Milwaukee tools, eh? You didn't mention the huge list of storage bins available to DeWalt tough system when you consider backwards compatibility.

Dang it! I didn't even know I needed these boxes but apparently, they had the DeWalt on sale at my local Home Depot.

Would like try out the Flex option but not for 300.00. If there trying to compete with Milwaukee and you can get that for a little over 200.00. I don't think Flex will sell very well.

I used craftsmans cantilever workshop box and it said 85 pound limit and i loaded easily 150 pounds in it. Best box i ever owned but looking to upgrade now

Just saw the Klein version over the weekend at Lowe’s Really nice

Rigid needs to come out with some drawers

Rigid 2.0….should’ve covered that

Milwaukee is the best but very expensive. I run almost all Dewalt tools with some hitachi, bosch, and yes even Ryobi in Dewalt Toughsystem stacks.the 3 piece Toughsystem is almost always available for 178 and there are some nice options. It's good but not great.

I would like to see an updated review including the new toughbuilt and the ridgid 2.0. The toughbuilt looks to be the best system yet.

Milwaukee, pomimo ceny, wciąż najlepszy 🤘💪💪

Nice comparison. What about wall mounts being used in tool trailers?

@toolreviewzone Clint I want to mention this one is an honorable runner-up it's less known but a good brand Lowe's sells it online Amazon eBay Walmart that you name it Qbrick system sells for 269 for the three piece rolling stack system don't know if you heard of it or anyone has

generally the idea that you would put the ryobi stuff above dewalt means you really didn't do enough research on both ends for those. the Ryobi locking system stuff has just gotten crazier and crazier expensive and buying the locking system just to put up all the tools i currently own would cost $800 plus. those rails are not cheap by any means despite being plastic junk. Generally i would say we should all invest in 3d printers and print a system that already exists that will suit your own personal toolbox.

Ridgid is the AK-47 of all pack outs. Have it for 8 years - never failed. Cheap, robust and does the job. Ryobi is the worst in my ranking. I own DeWalt 2.0, Milwaukee, Ridgid 1.0 and 2.0 and Ryobi Link. I wish I never bought Ryobi Link - flimsy, can't stand on a side, handles don't have stops, hard to disconnect from each other with one hand, covers don't align with box right away thus hard to latch, boxes are not secured inside, bit storage cover does not locks in place securely and opens during storage also takes space from inside of the box so you have to keep center less crowded, and etc.

I got kobalt. It’s built solid

Has Milwaukee addressed the broken wheel and handle problems as well as the handle not removable...?

What do you think of the kobalt case stack and I'm still having a hard time deciding on which toolbox to do

The radio & cooler and rack charger that fit toughbox are out there

Clint you do do your homework for your viewer’s. Real Nass Like.

Which one can I put in my trunk? Because the handle sticks up so high in a sedan

Packout is the king of this department. I think the Flex is nice too but it ain't no Packout.

Any shade-tree mechanics use these? Which do you like and why?

Craftsman is a mold for mold copy of my dewalt

Yup finding that now with rigid..components not available ANYWHERE

Atlas 46 has a beautiful expansion pack for big red pack

Whats the best box for going up steps regularly?

Hikoki has a new system too

Great comparisons!

No doubt, few years later down the road, Chinese brands will take over the market, your garage or your truck.

says volumes how far the likes of Makita has fallen in regards to storage solutions, as they didn't even make the list, and are being out done by even Ryobi for storage systems. Makita's makpac system they use absolutely sucks compared to these. For makita, i find their tool carry bags much better than their crappac system

Milwaukee would be a good deal for $218, unfortunately it is $309 at Home Depot. This compared to Dewalt system for $249. Not sure Milwaukee is $60 better for the base units.

I have the Tough System 2.0. I do wish they had more offerings like the top 3 you listed, but I'm satisfied with the quality of what they have so far. I can't do Ryobi, Flex is too expensive and too new. I'm just not a fan of the color Red. Literally, I don't mind Milwaukee, but I hate the color red. Thanks for the video Clint! Do an update in a month or 2.

Surprised I didn't see the maximum brand lol

Rigid updated their system

The new Ridgid system is more economic and versátil and if prefered for plenty workers, you put in #5 but i think is #3, the Ryobi the construction is poor

You forgot the Masterforce tool boxes so you didn’t include all of them lol

Craftsman?

Qbrick box

That ryobi system gave me a half chub

I used to think Milwaukee was the best they are for tools but when it comes to toolboxes Dewalt tough system is really kicking the shit out of them they’re way more durable way more durable

Walking promo signs...First thing to do is use the rattle can

I didn't ever show it, how to buy,give me a link

9:03 you're putting paperwork dahn

Milwaukee simply based on the ease of use

Buy affordable and let it fall apart in a couple of years. WHY? Because something cooler and better is always around the corner that you will want. If you have a lot of money invested in your pack out, you're stuck with that system. Or buy the Milwaukee.

Assessories

Milwaukee is the best hands down

U didn’t even put Kobalt in the mix

As a commercial electrician I use Versastack. Now it is a cheap system but it does have the Lifetime Warranty and I have tested the waterproofing and it will keep everything dry. My only issue is the roller box is only good for cement not dirt, the handle should be longer for taller folks and it can not go down a simple three piece set of stairs. Also you use to be able to walk into Lowe’s and just do a warranty exchange but now you have to call craftsman if your boxes break. I’ve had mine now for 4 - 5 years and now I’m replacing some boxes that finally broke through Craftsman and I’ll let y’all know the outcome.

Not only does Milwaukee offer a lot of options that the others don't....there is also a 3rd part aftermarket that makes a TON of stuff to add on. You can make the handle on the rolling tote box removable, you can add level holders, extension cord holders, a front rail for your bottom tote that allows you to stack out from it, etc, etc. I honestly think that Flex took a look at all the aftermarket stuff that is available online and decided to implement a lot of it. While it looks good, the locking system seems like the weak point on Flex. I had my initial packout stolen with all my tools at a job site last month and I went back into the slim packout with the aftermarket holders for now. I'll eventually get back into the bigger boxes, but it's nice having literally everything I need in 1 box. Easy to reach and use.

I jsut bought a hart tool box at walmart just to put my warhammer stuff and paints in /best 89.00 dolla at walmart and its really nice Quality

The Dewalt Radio is absolutely available at HD, but the original version is much better. I have both and would recommend the original tough sys radio over the 2.0. While I really like my Dewalt Sys., especially after the release of the internal trays. I wish the Milwaukee system had came out sooner. I believe it is a much better system, I just can’t justify to expense to change my system out. Especially since I am a team yellow tool user.

Milwaukee because it has drawers so you don't have to unstuck everything

What do Systainers and Lboxx rank?

I bought the Flex version since I have a majority of Flex tools now, but also because… I just don’t want a bunch of red plastic stuff in my peripheral (even though Packout is phenomenal). I did try Dewalt’s and Milwaukee’s offerings. While the locking mechanism is similar on the Flex, the Dewalt version actually feels a little easier since you just need to unlock one side clip in order to move a box off the top of another. But everything else about the Dewalt TS2.0 is not great (though I do get tempted by the drawers, having seen a bunch of them utilized as mobile table top supporting pillars). The two things I’d love for Flex to release next for the system is wall-mounted brackets and a dolly.

For me I ultimately decided on the Rigid System but I got the 2.0. Same standard stuff like IP65 weather rating, etc. The feel of these things I feel I could stack the whole thing up and roll it down a flight of stairs and it would be fine. It's also cheaper than packout system and you can remove the dolly portion of the system.. Yeah they need to expand the line but the base product you get is great. Im coming from the Husky system and while I liked it the to plastic pieces on the screw organizers cracked very easily. Also Im not a fan of all the bright ass colors on the Milwaukee and the Ryobi. Rigid is fairly understated with a mostly black box with some orange highlights. I know it doesn't affect the build quality or functionality but cosmetically they stick out a little too much for my liking.

Ridgid has their new pro 2.0 series, definitely should have compared that instead of their old stuff

Ryobi just announced a bunch of new accessories to expand this their system. For the price you can't really go wrong.

Left out Harbor Freight Bauer stackable toolbox system. But my favorite I personally own is Milwaukee Packout!!! 😁