BEST Modular Toolbox System FOR YOU!? Top 15 Options of 2023

There are more toolbox systems than ever! Defining the "Best" is impossible to do because everyone has different budgets, expectations, and styles. The goal of this video is to help provide some info on each of the most popular systems and help you find the best option for your tool organization needs!

Important Note: This video was filmed prior to some product line additions from Flex, MODbox, and Ridgid 2.0 and brand new system releases from:
- HUSKY BUILD-OUT
- TOUGHBUILT STACKTECH
To learn about these systems, check out my more recent toolbox videos!

Links:
My website:
Amazon:
Bucket Organizer:
Bucket Dolly:

Ohio Power Tool:
MODbox:
Stack Pack:
PACKOUT:

Mentioned Videos:
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:52 - Rd 1 Basic
1:40 - Rd 1 Enhanced
3:15 - Rd 1 Premium
3:50 - Rd 2 Basic
4:47 - Rd 2 Enhanced
5:45 - Rd 2 Premium
6:15 - Rd 3 Basic
7:15 - Rd 3 Enhanced
8:40 - Rd 3 Premium
9:55 - Rd 4 Basic
10:44 - Rd 4 Enhanced
11:50 - Rd 4 Premium
12:40 - Rd 5 Basic
13:40 - Rd 5 Enhanced
14:40 - Rd 5 Premium

[paulmurray]

Your catagories are confusing to me. I would like to see comparison of similar priced options rather than 5 rounds of testing.

[whirledpeaz]

Greatly appreciate this concise listing of systems. The cross compatibility of the DeWalt and Craftsman TStak systems with their premium offerings I find compelling.

[darrencampbell]

Hey thanks for taking the time to compare all these bro, great job. As a lot of commenters are also saying, I've been using the Ridged V1 system and was about to look into the 2.0 until i saw the Klein Mod Box is about to release. Really looking forward to that video when it drops.

[CurlyWoof]

Thank you very much for your thoughtful comparison of all these different brands. First time I’m seeing such a comprehensive overview. You even include the Harbor Freight. Good work.

[uTubed]

I believe your review is the only one that presents the bucket organizers which I didn't know existed, Thank you for being thorough. I much appreciate your reviews.

[jontnoneya]

This was very helpful!! Thanks!! It shows the different platforms and systems and gives everyone a LOT to think about.

[jamesmocharski]

I love me some Packout, and have quite a few pieces in the system. In my older style Ford van, however, they seem to take up just a bit too much real estate. It doesn’t help that the existing metal shelves that were already in place when I purchased the van do not fit the Packout boxes well at all. At some point, I definitely plan to either flip the shelves and add cleats to the flat surface to hold the Packout boxes in place, or build some wooden shelves that can hold the boxes. The benefit of this approach allows for a more customized solution as well as the addition or incorporation of shelf glides, that will allow me to access items from the boxes by just simply pulling the shelf forward, lifting the lid, and then setting it back when I’m done, rather than having to unlatch a box and completely remove it from it’s shelf or stack to access it’s contents.
Until then, the Craftsman VersaStack have really fit the bill. Their smaller footprint, yet variety of options allows for a reasonably decent solution for my needs and constraints. True, their not built as ruggedly as Packout, Flex, or Mod Box, but I tend to try to take some care with what I’m loading and how I’m transporting anyway. I can’t see spending this much money on high quality tools, and then proceeding to beat the snot out of them and expect them to last. Sure? they might hold up, but chances are that, even if you do have a warranty claim within the designated window, if it’s a borderline call, and your tool looks like it’s been dropped down the stairs and dragged through the mud every single day for the better part of 5 years, they may just tell you…sorry, it’s user wear and tear and not a defect. Plus, the Craftsman boxes fit the Red/ Black color scheme of my mostly Milwaukee tools. Should that REALLY matter? No. Does it kind of matter? Sadly…..yes, yes it does.

[joeinsocal]

I was so poor, I started with a 2 gallon bucket and a hand me down tool belt.

Now I live the Milwaukee life, and a Pelican case or two when I travel.

[ChattanoogaDan]

I picked up the Hart system with one additional low profile box just to make projects around the house easier and make it easier to take my tools to someone's house if I'm helping them with a project. It's been perfect

[doug]

Well done !! Gives me a great starting point !👍

[donphillips]

My wife bought me the T-stack system for my birthday, I was already using a couple of Craftsman bins it my truck, so I was pleasantly surprised to find out they work together. I only wish either set offered an adapter plate or other mounting for the smaller bit cases.

[BigBadBalrog]

Outstanding structure to this video and honesty in recognizing pros and cons

[wabio]

IMO the Packout is the benchmark amongst all the brands. With that said, I personally went with the Ridgid setup. It's about half as expensive and more space friendly. The packout boxes would take up way too much floor space in my garage.

[chrishoffman]

I have the Husky, Ridgid, DeWalt Pro, and Ryobi toolboxes. My favorite is - each of them!
My Husky is my grip box for working on indie filming or videography. It's small enough to fit with my video gear in my Explorer, but just big enough to hold what I need.
DeWalt holds majority of my woodworking tools and a few other power tools that i don't reach for often. It's solid enough that i treat it was my default storage toolbox. It is a bit wobbly when on the move and is quite hefty.
My Ryobi is my DIY, around the house toolbox. It's lightweight, and honestly one of the quickest to get into. It does feel "cheap, " but it's a different approach than my DeWalt or Ridgid. Cheap is my Husky - you can tell it's plastic that isn't as tough as the DeWalt or Ridgid. The Ryobi is oddly flexible - i think they went for a material design that is significantly lightweight but holds up well because it flexes instead of shattering. It's a bit weird to close the latches though as you showed. You don't want it flexing that much when trying to close it. 😒
My Ridgid holds mostly hand tools and some automotive tools. It also has my measuring tools. This system is by far the fastest to gain access into (if you don't have weird hand truck add-ons). The latches are solid and i trust them more than the DeWalt to lift multiple boxes at once.
Why do I have 4 different systems? Well, I don't want to have to guess which medium toolbox my drill is in. Plus as i said each has pros over the other. I would hate to have to drag my DeWalt upstairs, but my Ryobi is an easy lift. It's a pain to disassemble my DeWalt to get into a specific box, but it has the best size and toughness to keep things stowed away.
Honestly, if i had to pick a top two it would be my Ridgid and Ryobi. If you're going to job sites or into people's homes, the Ridgid is a good all-around option. If you need a toolbox to keep a pile of tools handy while fixing up the house, the Ryobi is easiest to move around while keeping general tools safe and organized. If you're going to a tough job site or war-torn country, the Packout is probably the toughest premium system, but i do neither of those things.
Overall, I mostly agree with your review. Each system has a specific user as the target. And yeah, the Masterforce is a complete derp going for the same target as the Bauer but getting beat at price and features.

[kevinnoble]

Been seeing your shorts on all of the mods / attachments you've been making - love that! Would love an updated version of this with the Toughbuilt and Flex packs added to the list

[citytonightproductions]

Flex above the rest! What an amazing stack pack and the tools are top notch

[antelop]

Thanks for this intro review - I am on target now. Cheers.

[mikefeil]

With 40+ yrs as a construction carpenter, I've used everything from handbuilt wood carpenter box, long metal carpenter tool box, 5gal bucket systems, etc. You name it, I probably had it. The first "system" I used was the Ridgid 1st gen boxes. Served me well and did a great job for a reasonable price. Then we jumped on Packout when it first showed. Excellent, well built, worked well in new construction, crappy unpaved dirt jobsites. Lots of choices, versatile, constant flow of new products. Did the job in spades but started out pricey & went up from there !! Probably overkill for homeowner/DIYer tool storage. 2nd gen Ridgid improved on already good system, sturdy, well built boxes, readily available, best bang for the buck, would be my recommendation. Had years of experience with Festool in shop setting. Good for that but don't think it would hold up in a rough & tumble New construction environment. Just dont think boxes are sturdy enuf for that use. There ain't no perfect system for every situation. First, you have to sit down & honestly access your needs. Is it mainly new construction jobsites or remodel, finished homes. I recently seem to do both & Packout does the job well (pretty sure Ridgid would do the same for less $$)

[doug]

Another advantage the Ridgid has, it’s the only box with full 20” wide clearance inside, which allows you to hold a large paint roller tray (about 13”x20”). I appreciate storing those trays and liners together with other paint supplies, without using a giant tote container.

Also great for camping, due to removable wheels, affordable price and less wasted space compared to Dewalt and packout, for example.

[erikabrownfield]

As demonstrating blacksmiths, we have to have some sturdy boxes to carry our gear. The Milwaukee system was the sturdiest we could get our hands on in 2020 and it has done a fantastic job for the three seasons we have had it. The bottom rolling box has been key in moving our portable anvil on the lid like a dolly and the lid, handle, and wheels have held up great. We haven't been easy on it and it has taken everything we have thrown at it like a champ. We have recently added the 4 wheeled base and that has proven to be a worthwhile investment in just moving our ever growing "tower" around the shop.