Some might think of this but I feel I should add... 1. Load your heavier stuff towards the wheels inside the box. 2. If you stack PackOut on top, put your heavier boxes above the wheels. It will be lighter on the Handel and easier to control while moving.
In my opinion this box is for bulky items that won't fit in the other boxes, things that tend to be on the light side compared to tools, nails and screws. I bought one today and you can push it, the handle doesn't go in once you lift up on the box. There is a stop that is engaged when the handle is lifted up as you would carry it but not when it's simply on the ground. This allows you to close it without pushing anything once it's on the ground. Maybe this is a new feature, idk.
Thanks for the insightful look at the new rolling chest Devin! We really wanted one, but after seeing it loaded up with your tools, I can only imagine how cumbersome it would become with additional boxes on top. Great review!
A big rolling tool chest like this Milwaukee "Packout" is fine for the oversized tools you need to protect from theft or damage. However for securing and moving around smaller tools there are better toolbox solutions at several different price points.
I’m considering this. Would hold bulky stuff not necessarily heavy stuff. Add three drawer box at bottom and a crate on other side and I think it would be super handy.
I just watched your video with some ‘buyers regret’ as I’d just loaded the thing up, and it is HEAVY! I tried getting it in my truck, I did it, but it was HORRIBLE! And this is going to be at least a once a day thing, maybe more! I found some folding aluminium ramps that are sort of ‘sprung’ in the middle. MAN it is so easy! Even with a crate on chest, and a screw organiser on that ( load right up) it just rolls in and out super easy! Getting out is easier than in, as sometimes if you ‘hesitate’ handle wants to fold back in, but with a committed push straight in, pretty effortless. Tomorrow is a trial run on job site, but theoretically, everything I use, is deployed in one hit, and ramps really are seconds to deploy and stow. My gut feeling is, I’m on to a winner! And I scored CHEST for $135 USD RAMPS were about $95 Fingers crossed
You are right I have this box. You weren’t kidding about the weight. I tried putting all the tools I use on the job frequently in this box. Man I’m probably going to go with the smaller pack out roller
Thanks for the Video Devin. I been thinking about getting this box, I have different PackOut boxes and drawers. My intention was to load the boxes with materials and equipment that I use for installations and load the rest of the boxes on top. After watching your video I am not sure that I will get it. I might buy it to try it out and return it if it doesn't work out. I got my first PackOut set when they came out originally, I like them so much that I ended up getting a second set. After using them for a while, I ended up selling the rolling tool boxes. They just got in the way, getting to the stuff inside I had to unload the whole stack. I got the dolly and it has been a way better solution than the rolling toolboxes. I am thinking that this box might be the same issue. The other thing I notice is the way the other boxes will be stacked and locked it is going to be difficult to get to any boxes stacked on the right hand side. It will definitely not be usable with the PackOut drawers.
I just picked it up I got it mainly to stay stationary in my van to store my bigger bandsaws and and tools my shelves in my van is all taken up with other Stuff I just wished the handle that slid out was on the opposite side so I could keep It at the back of the cab of the van and slide It out of the van with ease when I need to But oh well Going to make It work
I’m a flooring installer and I work in a lot of building apartments, so being available to have all my tools in one box really helps and the shape of the box really helps save space in my van, but it is a little over priced
I think with something this big, you're better off just getting a big truck tool box. The kind of tools you would probably be putting in a big tool box like this would be big, bulky, and heavy. Probably better to store in a big bulky tool box, and make trips to the truck/shed for your big-heavy-bulky tool.
Any ideas on when we will get this in the UK?? I've been holding out for it but I need some new gear. Ps. It's nice to see some carpentry tools Instead of a bloody electrician with a box full of tape, plastic, a pair of pliers and an impact driver 🤣 I can use this as a better guide for the tools I use so cheers mate!!
I’d really like to see a packout service cart instead. Something that can handle the weight and maybe fold down or collapse to fit the bed of a work truck. Maybe I’m dreaming too big here.
I don’t think that’s unreasonable. They make the dolly and a steel service cart already. I think that non-foldable cart costs $420 or something in that range. Definitely prepare to pay if you want convenience!
Thanks for this review! Would you say that this Packout would be a good option to store my stihl MS260 with PPE, and all on the job tools or equipement? Or do you think than there is a better option out there ? Thanks again
I think Milwaukee totally missed the boat on A non-locking handle. That means you cannot push it. Even if you’re in a tight space and want to turn it around it would be very frustrating because you cannot push on the handle. I have a ton of Milwaukee pack out and many many cordless tools, And love most all of them. But this is a total failure in my books, only being able to pull this box and not push it.
Personally think its dumb the arm is on the other end of the casket. Gotta walk around it to unlock it... Not having a lock when handle is extended is laaaame. How are the backsides/bottom when rolling up stairs? Going up hardwood or LVP is deadly with these things.
This is a box I will definitely not attempt to drag up a staircase. It will have to be carried. Imagine your 150-200 rolling casket handle coming off half way up the staircase. Yikes! I’m disappointed at a couple things with the box and yeah no detent on the extended arm is stupid.
Idk what all the crying is about... There's 3 different wheeled options out there for the packout... Pick on spend the money or carry your tools. I got 5 dolls with 17 different packout cases including a few bags for batteries and it's a dream come true!! No doubt there not cheap but they certainly carry more weight than what they mention they do. After 35 years of building... Well.... It's a sweet solution in so many ways!!!
Great idea, poor execution on Milwaukee's part. I have a cargo trailer with a ramp and I won't be buying this box. It will eat space, get super heavy, and I don't see the practicality of dragging it into a customer's home. It would seem that they're running out ideas for the Packout line. Going bigger wasn't the move.
Agreed. I think their premise was for the guys that have to haul tools a long distance into a job site but dang I couldn’t imagine pulling it over rough terrain loaded down
There's plenty of other situations that this will work for many others... We gotta remember just because it doesn't fill a hole for us doesn't mean it doesn't for plenty others.
The main reason for not having any interest with that box is the weight when it’s fully loaded and secondly is the price, I may consider it if I ever find a need for one.
@@TheDurbinCompound Maybe if I have a bigger garage, but I learned hard about heavy loading as that will make it hard to to move in and out of the working vehicle. My larger packouts are already just sitting around in the garage stored with random tools, so I really don't see how a portable tool chest is going to fit with my system. This is why I love Husky's rolling cantilever tool chest or Ridgid's long rolling tool box as they are not overly large, but it appears like we won't be seeing them in awhile because they are nowhere to be found.
Some might think of this but I feel I should add... 1. Load your heavier stuff towards the wheels inside the box. 2. If you stack PackOut on top, put your heavier boxes above the wheels. It will be lighter on the Handel and easier to control while moving.
That is true! That is how I have it setup here
Good point!
In my opinion this box is for bulky items that won't fit in the other boxes, things that tend to be on the light side compared to tools, nails and screws. I bought one today and you can push it, the handle doesn't go in once you lift up on the box. There is a stop that is engaged when the handle is lifted up as you would carry it but not when it's simply on the ground. This allows you to close it without pushing anything once it's on the ground. Maybe this is a new feature, idk.
Thanks for the insightful look at the new rolling chest Devin! We really wanted one, but after seeing it loaded up with your tools, I can only imagine how cumbersome it would become with additional boxes on top. Great review!
Yeah we haven’t even loaded on the truck. It’s not even worth it
A big rolling tool chest like this Milwaukee "Packout" is fine for the oversized tools you need to protect from theft or damage. However for securing and moving around smaller tools there are better toolbox solutions at several different price points.
Agreed
I’m considering this. Would hold bulky stuff not necessarily heavy stuff. Add three drawer box at bottom and a crate on other side and I think it would be super handy.
I just watched your video with some ‘buyers regret’ as I’d just loaded the thing up, and it is HEAVY!
I tried getting it in my truck, I did it, but it was HORRIBLE!
And this is going to be at least a once a day thing, maybe more!
I found some folding aluminium ramps that are sort of ‘sprung’ in the middle. MAN it is so easy! Even with a crate on chest, and a screw organiser on that ( load right up) it just rolls in and out super easy! Getting out is easier than in, as sometimes if you ‘hesitate’ handle wants to fold back in, but with a committed push straight in, pretty effortless.
Tomorrow is a trial run on job site, but theoretically, everything I use, is deployed in one hit, and ramps really are seconds to deploy and stow.
My gut feeling is, I’m on to a winner!
And I scored CHEST for $135 USD RAMPS were about $95
Fingers crossed
You are right I have this box. You weren’t kidding about the weight. I tried putting all the tools I use on the job frequently in this box. Man I’m probably going to go with the smaller pack out roller
Winner???
Spam. Sorry
They should have spent there time getting more drawer solutions to market.
I definitely agree with that. I like the idea of more drawer options
Thanks for the Video Devin. I been thinking about getting this box, I have different PackOut boxes and drawers. My intention was to load the boxes with materials and equipment that I use for installations and load the rest of the boxes on top. After watching your video I am not sure that I will get it. I might buy it to try it out and return it if it doesn't work out. I got my first PackOut set when they came out originally, I like them so much that I ended up getting a second set. After using them for a while, I ended up selling the rolling tool boxes. They just got in the way, getting to the stuff inside I had to unload the whole stack. I got the dolly and it has been a way better solution than the rolling toolboxes. I am thinking that this box might be the same issue. The other thing I notice is the way the other boxes will be stacked and locked it is going to be difficult to get to any boxes stacked on the right hand side. It will definitely not be usable with the PackOut drawers.
Yes! Big downfall. The stacks are put on the same direction so the front stack has to be moved in order to access the second stack.
Thanks for the honest review.
Thanks for the candid review
I just picked it up I got it mainly to stay stationary in my van to store my bigger bandsaws and and tools my shelves in my van is all taken up with other
Stuff I just wished the handle that slid out was on the opposite side so I could keep
It at the back of the cab of the van and slide
It out of the van with ease
when I need to
But oh well
Going to make
It work
Cool box, I’m sure I’d make it work.
Two problems: too pricey (by $100) and will potentially become too heavy.
I’m a flooring installer and I work in a lot of building apartments, so being available to have all my tools in one box really helps and the shape of the box really helps save space in my van, but it is a little over priced
Yeah, $150. I would grab it, but $250. I can't do it.
I have 12 power tools in mine and still could fit more
Just got mine at home depot (spend $200 or more special and get free packout crate $50 value)
great video with the detent learned new word today hahaha
I'm thinking of getting one for my power tools
Didn’t even know you had a channel Devin, love it👍🏻 sub’d!
I think with something this big, you're better off just getting a big truck tool box. The kind of tools you would probably be putting in a big tool box like this would be big, bulky, and heavy. Probably better to store in a big bulky tool box, and make trips to the truck/shed for your big-heavy-bulky tool.
I agree with you there! Bigger the box. Bigger the stuff you store.
Any ideas on when we will get this in the UK?? I've been holding out for it but I need some new gear.
Ps. It's nice to see some carpentry tools Instead of a bloody electrician with a box full of tape, plastic, a pair of pliers and an impact driver 🤣 I can use this as a better guide for the tools I use so cheers mate!!
Hahahaha yeah the packouts are very popular for electricians!
Correct I just tried my handle and it didn't lock
There prity expensive but very durable and when you run out of space you can add peices
They should have put 4 wheel on it and the handle to come up like the og rolling box
Yeah and made it battery powered so you didn’t have to pull hundreds of pounds around
@@TheDurbinCompound 🤣🤣
I’d really like to see a packout service cart instead. Something that can handle the weight and maybe fold down or collapse to fit the bed of a work truck. Maybe I’m dreaming too big here.
I don’t think that’s unreasonable. They make the dolly and a steel service cart already. I think that non-foldable cart costs $420 or something in that range. Definitely prepare to pay if you want convenience!
Is that not exactly what the Packout Utility Cart is?
@@cvrbon6 Not quite. I’m thinking of a 4 wheel service cart like Rubbermaid and Uline make.
Just wanted to let everyone know that Ridgid released a similar box for $50 but it's definitely smaller. I love the boxes I bought from HD
Yep, about half the size
@@marcher78 Wow, yes I'm just noticing this. ~19 gallons vs 35 gallons for the Milwaukee. That thing is a beast!
Looks really cool and probably makes sense with having other Packout boxes
Reminds me of my husky model I have. Looks the same no difference other than milwaukee pack out attachment on top
No need to pack more on top. I’d buy it if it was like $60 just for simple storage but Red obviously thinks very highly of themselves.
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$60.... Wow what world you living in??... Lol
Dirty D, where have you been? I'm ready for another video. Hope the covid didn't get you.
Yeah I know! I’ve been slacking! Will have some videos up soon!
Thanks for this review! Would you say that this Packout would be a good option to store my stihl MS260 with PPE, and all on the job tools or equipement? Or do you think than there is a better option out there ? Thanks again
Cool new box but wow thats a lot of money.
No doubt!
I think Milwaukee totally missed the boat on A non-locking handle. That means you cannot push it. Even if you’re in a tight space and want to turn it around it would be very frustrating because you cannot push on the handle. I have a ton of Milwaukee pack out and many many cordless tools, And love most all of them. But this is a total failure in my books, only being able to pull this box and not push it.
It does have a little divet when you hold the bar up but I have pushed it past this divet in testing over terrain. I’m unhappy with it as well
@@TheDurbinCompound with all of the clever people out there I wonder why someone hasn’t put some kind of pin to stop the handle from retracting.
Personally think its dumb the arm is on the other end of the casket.
Gotta walk around it to unlock it...
Not having a lock when handle is extended is laaaame.
How are the backsides/bottom when rolling up stairs? Going up hardwood or LVP is deadly with these things.
This is a box I will definitely not attempt to drag up a staircase. It will have to be carried. Imagine your 150-200 rolling casket handle coming off half way up the staircase. Yikes! I’m disappointed at a couple things with the box and yeah no detent on the extended arm is stupid.
SHOULD OF PUT THE MOLDED HANDLE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE BOX AND THEY COULD HAVE BUILT IN A LOCK FOR THE METAL HANDLE.
Seems like the handle should be at the bottom of the box
Schaeffers... my man!
What dimensions do they have inside?
Be good for paint and drywall tools
Agreed
maybe if you had a tool trailer... but 245 bucks for a plastic box is way out of line and I have several packouts
Nice!
Yeah it’s crazy big! And HEAVY!
@@TheDurbinCompound Sounds like my ex
Heard that.
Now try it as a beer cooler.
How is this more expensive than the rolling tool box?
@0:10 I reckon ROLLOUT would of been a much better name to call this beast of a ROLLINGBOX.
Rolling tool chest is very basic like tomato soup..
Mine doesn't lock either
The true value of this chest is turning into a rolling bat bag for baseball or softball.
Confirmed my thought of it being just another overpriced plastic box. $250 I don’t think so.
That’s what I’m saying! It’s pretty darn expensive!
Much cheaper now.
There’s no way I’m paying close to $300 for this box
Was $99 at my local Home Depot today
I think they missed something here... If they made this a four wheeler than you could push this like a shopping cart.
Those packout drawers should of been designed with wheels. Just saying.
Yeah I can’t stomach the price of the drawers. They just don’t fill a need for me at the moment. Adding wheels to them would be legit.
There is a dolly that goes with that packout,…
Idk what all the crying is about... There's 3 different wheeled options out there for the packout... Pick on spend the money or carry your tools. I got 5 dolls with 17 different packout cases including a few bags for batteries and it's a dream come true!! No doubt there not cheap but they certainly carry more weight than what they mention they do.
After 35 years of building... Well.... It's a sweet solution in so many ways!!!
@@reddawgrup1779 Yeah, but people will still find a reason to cry. That’s what this platform is for now,….
sooooo overpriced it's crazy the big Red can sell anything & we just keep buying it.
I have hated this before it even came out thx for telling me how it is also imagine dragging that thing around .. gross
Yeah 2 man lift anytime you have to move it past rolling it!
i wish you could actually push this. freakin arm
this is practical piece of plastic, but way too expensive
Ooorah
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@@TheDurbinCompound That was fast
Great idea, poor execution on Milwaukee's part. I have a cargo trailer with a ramp and I won't be buying this box. It will eat space, get super heavy, and I don't see the practicality of dragging it into a customer's home. It would seem that they're running out ideas for the Packout line. Going bigger wasn't the move.
Agreed. I think their premise was for the guys that have to haul tools a long distance into a job site but dang I couldn’t imagine pulling it over rough terrain loaded down
There's plenty of other situations that this will work for many others... We gotta remember just because it doesn't fill a hole for us doesn't mean it doesn't for plenty others.
This thing is typical Milwaukee overpriced for limited features and engineering. Hard pass. Most of my stuff is Milwaukee too.
Yeah I’m not really impressed with what you get either for $230 +tax.
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Looks bulky, all pack out stuff is so damn bulky
I agree. They are super tough and they last. BUT I’m not dropping it off a building or using it as a work bench, so I’ll never wear them out
I just don’t have any interest with that box.
You have got to want it for the price! I’m more interested in the extra large toolbox without wheels
The main reason for not having any interest with that box is the weight when it’s fully loaded and secondly is the price, I may consider it if I ever find a need for one.
Yeah. Once you load this bad boy down, you’re going to have to be one strong dude or always have someone around to help load and unload it!
Way too pricey….
too big. Only good for new construction jobsites.
Agreed. Wouldn’t want to be hauling this back and forth and back and forth
@@TheDurbinCompound Maybe if I have a bigger garage, but I learned hard about heavy loading as that will make it hard to to move in and out of the working vehicle. My larger packouts are already just sitting around in the garage stored with random tools, so I really don't see how a portable tool chest is going to fit with my system. This is why I love Husky's rolling cantilever tool chest or Ridgid's long rolling tool box as they are not overly large, but it appears like we won't be seeing them in awhile because they are nowhere to be found.
This box is unnecessary, 99% of people will not buy this.
This is precisely what my entire video is about.