The Best Portable Tool Boxes of 2023

Jul 20, 2023

Let's face it: Tools are expensive, so keeping them safe from the elements and sticky fingers is essential. This Milwaukee rolling tool box is part of the manufacturer's Packout series, and it can be used individually or with other containers in the series, such as the Deep Organizer we reviewed above.

We were impressed with the rugged design of this portable tool box. It features reinforced steel corners to protect the contents from hard bumps or drops, it's IP65 rated to resist water and dust, and it comes with a metal-reinforced padlock point that we feel would deter all but the most determined thieves.

A standout on this rolling tool box is the 9-inch rubber wheels that allowed us to easily pull it over various surfaces, including deep gravel, sand, bumpy terrain, and concrete. It comes with a rugged 250-pound load capacity, so we filled it with 250 pounds of weight, pulled it around, sprayed it with the jet nozzle on the hose, and then pushed it off the raised patio and let it fall 18 inches to the concrete below. We found one scuff on an upper corner of the box but no other damage. The contents inside remained completely dry.

We also connected the Deep Organizer to the top of this base box, and it fit snugly and securely. Those looking for a single protective box, or a set of boxes, may find this Milwaukee series a serious contender.

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Get the Milwaukee Rolling portable tool box at Amazon, Ace Hardware, or The Home Depot.