The rigid boxes work great. I'm a plumber who has abused mine for three years I'm 260 lbs and I stand on them. I wouldn't spend double the money for minimal upgrades.
I’ve used both I’m a drywall finisher and I work in the union and beat them up pretty bad , rigid is better hands down in every aspect , more spacious too . If they swapped prices I would still get the rigid all day , I’ve had mine for over 6 years when they barely launched them and used them in extreme conditions and never had a problem. I tried to switch to Milwaukee but it didn’t compare ( and I am a huge Milwaukee fan , I have a fuel m18drill , fuel m18 impact , 200$ speaker , measuring tape , roto zip, staple gun, m18 rover led light , and mini fan . practically all I use is Milwaukee but I’m sorry this box just didn’t do it for me . Rigid takes the cake on this one ☝🏼 and also Milwaukee’s flip drywall cutting knife isn’t that great I prefer the husky one , just throwing it out there lol
I'm an architect and when I am on a jobsite I see a lot of the various subs using these types of boxes all the time, and they take a lot of abuse. I see a lot of Dewalt, Rigid, and Husky boxes in various combinations. I'm not trying to dispute your claim that they are light duty homeowner small project boxes, just letting you know what I see. I have never seen a Milwaukee Packout on a job and when I ask the guys about it, they say that they are too expensive.
I consult on commercial construction sites across the USA and can agree with what you see. I ended up getting the Rigid for home based on the worker's comments. The Milwaukee is another Techtronic brand now and while the boxes look good, their tools have slid since the Techtronic purchase. Remember this is the same company that owns ryobi, hoover, and dirt devil.....(insert your sucks joke) Many of these plastic storage systems are made by Keter in Israel and are pretty good quality. The Rigid stuff is also available through Keter outside the USA and I wouldn't be surprised if they make the DeWalt and Milwaukee systems under a licensing agreement. So while the Milwaukee system is pretty slick, it's just not worth the extra expense to professionals. Professionals on commercial sites are going to use steel locking job boxes typically. My work gear travels in 2 or 3 pelican boxes that I can fly with or ship. If they need to be rolled very far on rough ground, that's when the foreman sends over the apprentice.
I saw my first packout system at a jobsite. It belonged to the installers of Getinge washer/disinfectors for hospitals. Considering the final sale price was over $100k, i guess their installers can afford milwaukee!
I use the ridgid system(called AEG downunder) for everyday commercial usage, over all kinds of muddy, filthy, rocky jobsite terrain. Its marketed here in NZ for proper trades people and not for home tool box use. It works very well for me. The Milwaukee stuff is nice but just exorbitantly more expensive for what is essentially the same thing.
It's obvious this guy is getting paid by milwaukee tools. His review is one sided. RIGID toolboxes are good, i owned afew and love it. The difference between RIGID, MILWAUKEE, DEWALT... are preferences.
MIKE JOHNSON Agreed. Just one of many examples, the Ridgid hinge is called out for not being continuous metal. He then transitions to the Milwaukee (which is a very similar style of hinge and material used) and makes it sound like that it is a feature.
Ridgid and Milwaukee runs by the same company. You are right, Ridgid is cheaper but there is a reason. Take those boxes out the field and expose to the sun and rain. I’m sure you will back and confirm why is better to spend for more quality.
Ridged bottom box - You failed to disclose that it offers the option to remove the hand tool holder that will allow more space. And you kinda undermined the Ridgid by displaying the Packout clear box, meanwhile Ridgid offers the same. Love the Pack Out box, but in my opinion, it’s over priced. I have that Ridgid loaded with tools (organized very well), loading on and off the truck, & rolling in and out of job sites 5 - 6 days a week for 2 years. Ridgid box is strong. All 3 boxes cost me $99.00 special offer at HD. I believe the point of someone purchasing this type of box is not only about mobility, and organization. It’s about keeping your tools safe from water and dirt when the boxes are closed. Both Ridgid and Milwaukee offer the same functionality.
I agree. I would have bought Milwaukee’s packout but had already purchased the rigid and can’t justify spending 200 when my rigid is still kicking strong and yes the clear top add on is super solid. Milwaukee seems higher end and looks better. Definitely has more options for upgrades by far.
The company I work for has a few of the ridgid sets and I personally have a set of the ridgids plus an extra of the small boxes. I’m a professional carpenter. I use these boxes everyday and have put them through their paces for the past six months. They are very tough and haven’t let me down in any way. They do a great job of keeping my tools organized. The small and medium boxes fit under my tonneau cover stacked together. I personally see no reason to spend a lot of extra money on the Milwaukee set when the ridgid do such a great job. I’d also like to point out that I don’t run ridgid tools, and I’m not biased towards them. Just really happy with their boxes.
I bought the upper two boxes of the Rigid stack brand new at a garage sale a few weeks ago for $15...the score of the summer garage sale season for me.
Did the ridgid sponsorship check bounce? Video had potential, but the bias is truly cringeworthy. This is like comparing a 20k truck and a 40k truck... nitpicking a cheaper option at its best.
The bias doesn't bother me as much as the virtue signaling in the beginning: "Look at MEEEE! I'm donating my old nasty shoes to THE HOMELESS people." What a goddam hero.. He mentions the price difference at the very end - he's comparing apples to oranges. At least I got to see the inside of the Ridgid which is what I wanted to see. Why TF would I want to pay contractor prices for a tool box if I'm not a contractor? lol BTW I'm a Milwaukee fan and have some expensive Milwaukee power tools and you might even say I'm a Milwaukee fanboy. Doesn't mean I need to pay to get the Premium stuff for everything I buy. A tool (and toolbox) must fit the need. No offense to the boot guy. Consider it constructive criticism.
I’m an apprentice electrician and we use all Milwaukee power tools and those ridgid pack outs. We’re not gentle with them at all and they work extremely well. We throw them around by those top locking handles and have zeros issues. Ridgid packs all the way, Milwaukee ones are just over priced IMO Edit: been using them for a year of hard use and no issues yet.
Yeah my comment was emotionally driven. I'm not a rigid fanboy or anything and was hoping to hear an unbiased review of the facts but felt that your use of language and gestures purposely set out to just down the rigid boxes and up play the Milwaukee boxes. I understand that it can be hard to overcome bias but this review made me feel like i can't trust this persons opinion. I know you can't please everyone and this feedback is pretty harsh but i hope that it can be received constructively. I mean no harm and hope that u have a great holiday.
He’s biased in the way of liking the much better unit. Sometimes that’s how it goes. All that said I have the ridgid cause it meets my needs and the ROI works better for right now. Making money with it and when I need to replace or expand I will probably get the Milwaukee.
Wow thought this should be on porn hub because this was basically a 30 minute bj to Milwaukee. You have some valid points about both tool box systems but the Milwaukee is more than twice the price, $280 vs $130, so yes it will have more pros. But from the start of the video you were bias to Milwaukee, you had the Pack out loaded up with all you tools and still had the tags on the Ridgid ready to return it. And the Ridgid does have their lifetime warranty so if something would happen to it you can get a replacement.
Kyle Lang- he has no Ridgid tools, so this guy has small hands, bunch of Dewalt stuff not even dirty or scratched clean as new bought or not even used, definitely a great audition on how to BJ to Milwaukee.
@@elsoldabatey109 ($280 vs $130). I agree, for the price and the minor differences I seen, Ridgid for the win. And as you pointed out, its obvious he or his tools (what few there are) has never spent long days at the construction/garage site.
Man this guy holy shit did you make this video just to put down Ridgid cause you prefer Milwaukee wtf put your tool belt in that Milwaukee bet you have same amount of space as ridgid did maybe less Milwaukee fan boy you should do ridgid vs Ryobi ya schmuck
you said it best.... are you working for a living or trying to look like you do... Ridgid wins hands down, the Milwaukee is just a ton of options to break.... Sorry this guy is so wrong... at 280 they just want to steal the boxes.....
Thank you for the informative review. Home Depot currently sells four different versions of these mobile storage systems: DeWalt Tough System, Milwaukee Packout, Husky Tool Connect, and the Ridgid Pro Mobile. Of these four, I believe the DeWalt and Ridgid provide the best value for the cost. During non holiday times both are around $150. Right now during the holiday season, both are less than $100 as three piece kits. The Milwaukee is currently $199 (holiday pricing), but is regularly a WHOPPING $279! The Husky is normally the cheapest year round ($79), but after owning it for several months, even the Ridgid is significantly better. The Ridgid, Husky, and Milwaukee are all marked "Made in Israel" and I assume are all made by Keter; but at various quality control standards depending on what "brand" is being marked on the box. Both Ridgid and Milwaukee are owned by the same company, along with Ryobi. While the Milwaukee is a quality "pro" product, when you have other systems to compete with at the same store, it is not quality that is worth $279 (regular pricing). DeWalt Tough System 2.0 is coming out soon, and it will be interesting to see if Milwaukee sticks to the $279 pricing to remain competitive.
The handle on the mid-sized Milwaukee box also locks the lid closed when you use it. So if you forgot to latch it before lifting, you're not picking up a mess.
I am a hvac contractor, these are not just home boxes, these boxes save about 100 trips to the truck. When I install a system I have my truck next to me using these boxes, there is nothing wrong with the rigid or the Milwaukee both are very useful, for me it was the price but as far as the durability goes I believe they’re pretty much equal. I bought the rigid fourpiece system, A lot of the guys I work with either have the rigid or the Milwaukee on the trucks we all use them a lot of tradesmen have switched over to these rolling pack outs, it all breaks down to how much money you wanna spend but these boxes are a godsend to the tradesmen
I have the ridgid tool system and I love it especially for the price, it is nowhere near as bad as you make it out, Milwaukee packout is nice but it is also more expensive I think for any of these tool modular systems get the system that fit your needs and affordability. Also Milwaukee was late to the game and built on that to catch up. This was an infomercial for Milwaukee.
I too have the rigid system. Well mines actually badged MAGNUSSON here in the UK. Also available with KETER label. Best tool storage I've bought. Replaced the Bosch lboxxs I had which were rubbish. Correct me if I'm wrong but the Milwaukee will be a nightmare to keep clean with all those books and crannies in the design. Also if the recesses in the design allow the locking system to function then any debris in them will soon be an issue.
I have had the Rigid 3 piece box set for over two years now, over loaded with heavy ass tools and it has been going strong day in and day, it is the best bang for the buck you can buy, also I think it’s better than the dewalt. For people that don’t have the Milwaukee money, it’s a great option. I do have a few Milwaukee tools and I love them too.
I’ve used both extensively and prefer the rigid. I sold the Milwaukee’s and bought more rigid boxes. The rigid also makes a clear organizer that is phenomenal. Furthermore, you can order foam kits for the small rigid box and use them for gun cases. If you need more room, you can pop out the top panel on that small box and it will give you a couple more inches of height. That is especially nice if you’re going to make a gun case out of it. I’ve never had an issue with moisture getting in there and it’s been in the back of my truck for quite a while. The Milwaukee is definitely prettier but taking price and functionality into account, I Will take the rigid every day of the week. Especially that clear organizer. Great for gun parts and ammo when going out for a day of shooting. Of course, I also use them for all of my tools but just pointing out that they are quite versatile. To each their own
I'm a sub contractor who uses Rigid commercially, they work just fine. They're not the best, and after 5 years of wear, they certainly lose their (ironically) rigidity. The sliding handle retracts much worse with wear, the plastic begins to fade. I've been considering the packout tool boxes, one to just see how well the versatility of this is, and two, to see if paying double makes it worth while.
If rigid had more options for upgrading and adding on it would help them out significantly.. I mean why can’t you find the longer compartment inserts sold separately?!? Both rigid and Milwaukee would benefit from sold separately insert options.. that’s why we are seeing people make their own on 3D printers.. also people want table top attachments for miter saws and so on. To comment on your video no those clips for the rigid are made for locks and I use them all the time and they work great. I’m huge into Milwaukee m12 and m18 and got the rigid stack before Milwaukee came out(2 or 3 years ago?) I have to say it.. nothing at all has broken on any of my rigid boxes and I’ve been on 50 plus job sites with it.. been up stairs and down stairs.. they are solid too.. I do agree Milwaukee’s is better but I’ve never seen a rigid stack with anything broken on it. It’s not just for the diy and residential.
Appreciate the informative review! I don't think you mentioned the locking bar that comes with Ridgid, your not supposed to lock the latches as shown in the video. I agree that Milwaukee is better, but to me the differences are rather marginal. Ridgid also has the LSA so if those side locking latches break from wear and tear, it just means a new tool box for me. For that matter, if anything breaks on it, I'll get a free replacement (in theory at least). IMO at the huge price difference, Ridgid seems the way to go, but even if the prices were close, the LSA still make me prefer Ridgid.
Because he was soo biased towards Milwaukee everyone's comments convinced me to buy Rigid. He did foreshadow that he was going to sell Milwaukee. Where he lost the Milwaukee sales pitch was complaining about Rigid's handle being too small. Yet, it was wider than his hand. A too wide handle has no benefit except it is wider. I do agree that the red and black are better colors. Orange communicates cheap. But, so what. Boot guy, thanks for getting everyone to post that rigid is much better. Maybe you were playing the devil's advocate?
I own the Rigid system, it is great. I am a mechanic so my tool needs are different from carpentry type trades. I use my system for mobile jobs like brakes, water pump, radiator ect. So, the tools I need, are not the same on every job. Large open cavities are better for me. As a carpenter, once you load your pack out, it pretty much stays that way. Being able to segment the compartments and adding foam would not be a benefit for me. I paid about $100 for the 3 case rigid system. I added the organizer case and crate. (about $140 all in) If you are in a carpentry type trade anything other than pack out is a waste of money. But, if you are like me and almost never need the same tools twice, Rigid is the way to go and cheaper.
I know some of you say his boot reviews are great, but this is the first thing I’ve seen from him. As biased as this dude is here I wouldn’t trust him to review a pile of dog poop. I hope you enjoy whatever Milwaukee gave you.
I think you were way harsh on the Rigid. It actually rolls better and more nimble than the Milwaukee. The Mil is loud with those plastic wheels compared to the Rigid. The internal size is VERY close with a MUCH larger exterior for the Mil. You also have to consider the price. Rigid on the lowest sale is $70-100. Mil is at least 150. If one is a pro with a daily use, sure get the Mil, for what you said in the start...Rigid is perfectly priced. I would get the DEwalt Touchsystem 2.0
The comments are very true, this video is leaning to Milwaukee brand, My brother has Rigid 2 sets and we do use them very hard, he has them over 3 years or more when they came out, we don’t treat them gentle, both brand are for construction not for home. I want to see more specs and dimensions, and I have Milwaukee impacts (fuel) the first gen and they performed better than Snapon, but that different topic, but this boxes are never gonna be same different brands different options. You choose.
Hey Donkeys! You are hearing his opinion... and his opinion is the Milwaukee offering is better. Don't cry "bias" cause you don't like someone's opinion. That's what this video is: his opinion. If you can't handle opinions, get off of the internet, or maybe... just maybe... don't go looking for opinions, if you can't handle it. I for one appreciate that he showed me the space available, and the nice features on !both! options. Someone below was "sickened" by the "bias" and critiqued the vocabulary and gestures of the entire video. TheBootGuy liked the Milwaukee box, and was enthusiastic about it. Great Work TheBootGuy. Grow-up the rest of you. I'm sure you are all far too old to be this fragile.
Both boxes are made by the same company it's called TTI and they also make Ryobi Porter-Cable and heart tools. I believe they just do them under different names just for the price points and the different stores that they're sold in and sometimes they try to differentiate some of their tools. It's a good video thanks for making it I'm sure it will help a bunch of people to make a good decision
Both of these boxes are by the same company (for Rigid and Milwaukee, respectively). The Packout is obviously the more "deluxe" option. It's like an Escalade vs. a Tahoe.
Yesterday I went to the store to buy the Milwaukee and walked out with the Ridgid after checking them both out. The only thing Im not thrilled about in the Ridgid is the handle but its still ok.
Have the ridgid boxes. They have been great for 2 years. The latch on the briefcase box failed! With that said I use them for daily commercial use. Very affordable doesnt break the bank!
The only advantage the packout has over the ridgid is they have a much larger lineup and many cases and organizers to add to your packout system. Other than that, it's very expensive relative to the competition. The ridgid is just as good at a fraction of the price.
“The ridgid is bigger and has more space but who wants that? Buy Milwaukee it’s red and pretty and fit into spaces that are smaller” wtf?!?! I’ve owned both and besides the soft latching mechanism, the ridgids is better period
Milwaukee boxes are great, but the Rigid line is a bargain. Rigid is made by Keter, who has a long history making professional cases. I got mine for about $80 before the Milwaukees were released. They're only about $100 now. They've been used & abused for over 5 years, at industrial & outdoor job sites. They've held up remarkably well. They seal out moisture, sand & dust as good as when they were new. I'd have no problem spending extra to get the versatility of the Milwaukee setup, & I like the extra organization it allows. I use a lot of Milwaukee tools, & love their engineering. But the Rigid has proven to be unbelievably strong, & if you have a lot of larger tools, or work at messy sites, is a better option than Milwaukee. If you can't afford Milwaukee, you're not getting a lower quality product in Rigid.
I have the Rigid setup. It's completely functional, although the handle and wheels could be better. Yeah, I can see that the Milwaukee setup is a little better designed, and perhaps more durable, but not worth double the price. The feature I like about the Milwaukee, aside from the handle and wheels, is the hinged lid on the base module. On the other hand, I don't see the point of the aluminum reinforced corners on the Milwaukee. Seems like they might be prone to denting. Just get rid of them and expand the internal capacity.
Tried to watch it. Intro was a bit slow but built up to the store itself. Afterwards, the video was out of focus for the most part and sound was not clear. Oh and those aren't meant to be used as handles 12:58
the Ridgid might not be just as good but it is nice and the price is way better and still a quality product. This guy seems like he works for Milwaukee
I have both and like you said you're a milukaee fan. The ridgid setup you show I picked up for $129 plus tax. It's a nice set of boxes. The milukaee packout you show usually goes for $279 plus tax. Is the milukaee a more premium product? Yes. Is the ridgid bad? Not at all. I have the plumbing tools in the ridgid and electricians in the milukaee. Also what looks like a solid system is the Dewalt tough system 2.0 which is due out in 2020.
Couldn't disagree more. The only thing I like better about the Milwaukee is the wheels and dolly. Rigids boxes are great and I own No rigid power tools , Only Rigid pipe wrenches ,etc. Take the names off these boxes and look at then analyze them . To me the Milwaukee red and black boxes look like something that would be a makeup and hair and nail polish box at a women's fashion show. The plastic is lighter and flimsier but its strong enough for most things. I just think the Dewalt and Rigid boxes are heavier duty and more usable. The Rigid comes with a long metal bar that slides thru and locks them all together also. (yours must not have) I like the Rigid for rolling thru small doors etc. I like the fold out large metal rod side handles and locking system. I like the center handles better for carrying the Milwaukee center handle is weird and too tall to me. But it works. The dolly and wheels are much nicer on the Milwaukee, However the wheels completely intrude into the bottom box of the Milwaukee severely limiting its space. The thin aluminum tubing on the corners is snazzy but again, it takes away from box space and has very little strength except vertically. Its pretty but not as heavy duty and usable to me. I would buy the De Walt or Rigid any day over the red Hong Kong TTI Boxes.
shopped around for quite some time and I prefer Milwaukee tools but I got the rigid roll box, large tool box, two small boxes, two screw container boxes, and two crates for 40 dollars less than the standard Milwaukee three system. Just saying.
In Canada, both units are significantly more cash; purchased the Rigid system as a Christmas gift for my step-son & he loves it. He's just starting to build his tools & we wanted to give him a decent start. Once he is able to get a place with a garage, he'll most likely be like me & end up with a nice rolling tool cabinet (I have two 52" well stocked tool cabinets)
Craig Hennessey I have the rigid and was thinking about buying the Milwaukee as well tell I seen the price. Also rigid has added a couple more things to theirs like a basket and a screw organization section. I’ll probably buy those and one more complete setup as well cause I’m always buying tools being a handyman. I use it daily for 3 years in and out of the truck. Holds up fine, he will like it.
In his next Video he will be comparing a 1983 Honda Civic and a Shiny new Maclaren 650S......There is nothing wrong with the Ridgid ones. I own several sets ....They have been rolling around the back of my half ton for years and never had anything break or crack ......Complaining the side handles are too tiny for your hands but no side handles is a superior feature.....This may be a foreign concept but you can carry the Ridgid ones from the side as well.....I haven't seen this much of a hack job since BlackFish
Theres actually more room in the rigid big box than the Milwaukee big box bc of how recessed the wheels are into the box which i dont think you explained well enough and went over in detail
How come there is no dust on your Milwaukee boxes did you ever roll it on a construction site and take every tool you own with you. Out of all the thousands of UA-cam videos I've never seen one on site Lol
I can’t believe I got as far in this video as I did. He doesn’t look like he has ever used his tools and did you notice he didn’t take the tags off the ridgid. So biased of an “review”.
I feel like for a $100 more Milwaukee does things right but unless the packout is on sale I'd rather go with rigid bc of thier lifetime warranty and the boxes will be beat up and i dont need the prettiest box only a box thats meant to do its job to make moving my tool less cumbersome, keep them dry and safe. nothing more nothing less
I have a few of the Ridgid boxes over 10 they are great one Milwaukie pack out certainly its great overpriced and overbuilt are you planning on tossing it off the roof I'm sure it will crack as any of them the pack out has more options ....modules and better wheels neither one is wrong
The pack out is a beautiful setup, but you are comparing a $330 box to a $130 box, I always think you pay for what u get. For me with my budget the rigid does great, but if money was no matter, the pack out would be my first choice for sure.
Nope. You are wrong. All the black and orange ridgid stuff is just rebranded AEG which is owned by TTI which also owns Milwaukee. Emerson has nothing to do with this.
One of many points I have to address... He, The Boot Guy, keeps saying that Ridgid went cheap or overlooked (x, y & z, etc...), like he is ignorant to the fact that 1) Ridgid and Milwaukee aren’t different companies, 2) the Ridgid pack was released years ago, 3) the Milwaukee R&D team has been researching the Ridgid gear this whole time. I’m going to drop my perspective on these brands head to head!
Rigid is aesthetically simpler and easier to clean. Milwaukee has too many cavities and contours which will make cleaning more difficult. Rigid also looks better imo. Whats with the corner struts on the Milwaukee? Seems excessive/extra and serves no function/purpose...
How can you do a review if you’re not using it in everyday use. I use my Ridgid setup for Djing and photo booth business. They get get beat up and they’ve lasted for the past 4 years. I have 1 and 3/4 sets.
I found the handle on the rigid to be EXTRA flimsy. The rigid is only rated for 60lbs. The husky which has a much better handle and a 100lb capacity is cheaper than rigid. The Milwaukee is rated 250lbs but people have problems w wheels breaking. The Milwaukee is built superior for sure but for the price it’s not 3x better than the husky. I’d rather buy 3 husky connect boxes and still have money left over rather than just a single pack out. If you buy 3 husky connects you have 9 damn boxes.
I use my husky boxes for mechanics tools and all my Milwaukee m12 and m18 stuff which is pretty substantial. I help out a buddy who owns a shop and it’s a lot easier to roll rather than carry all my stuff.
The thing these all have in common is that none have any real way of protecting your tools. If you have a circular saw in your big box for example, everything else in the box will lean and bang against it the whole time which could bend the shoe etc. Given the fact that none really divide or protect your tools very well, I see no reason to spend $200 on any. Ridgid wins since they all are lacking equally imho
falchulk I am thinking of making plywood inserts for the large box that would partition things away from each other. One will have the ability to orient the circ saw shoe down and have a groove for the lower guard, and all the others will be built around it and I even thought of making holes and grooves for other misc but we’ll see. Too bad these companies didn’t plan for these issues and we have to make heavy plywood dividers. Kaisen foam just wouldn’t work as a solution for this kind of thing. Best of luck my friend
Porter cable inside of a red box? Rigid box is great and half the price. Could have bought Milwaukee power tools with the money saved buying the rigid.
This guy is Pro Milwaukee not giving a fair review. I am a building engineer and have had my pro system for 4 years with not a problem. Also the rigid system is a 3rd the cost.
I have and totally use both systems. I tried my best to love the Ridgid boxes. After only one summer of use, they are hard pressed to stay stacked together. The snapping mechanisms on the sides come unattached very easy after easy to moderate use. I can barely even move them around as a stack. It's pretty terrible. The side clasp design on the bottom roller box is totally shitty, too. The Packout? Fuggedaboutit. They're badass. All of 'em. They are terribly easy to hack and mod too. Haven't gotten the crate yet but I will have it this weekend. The bias on this video I totally understand and think that it is totally deserved. I have always used Ridgid tools and boxes. The Packout turned me into a Ridgid guy. edit: I do absolutely love the shortest Ridgid toolbox (with the handle on the side) and use several of them as singular toolboxes. I'll give Ridgid that. It is a really durable box.
Bias much? I've owned my Rigid boxes for quite a while, and have never had any issues with them. They have well over 150 pounds of tools and such in them, and they roll everywhere. Not gonna pay 280 bucks for something, when the Rigid boxes do the same job for 120 bucks.
According to this guy If you buy rigid you’re a peasant and shouldn’t be on a jobsite. I buy all milwaukee tools but I’m getting the rigid box to hold them. Only makes sense to me. Better than buying a milwaukee box and throwing porter cable tools in it
I gotta say, i really enjoyed this review. I didnt think i was in the market for an item like this, but after watching, i toally think this would have a place in my garage/truck. THAT said, i wanna see an update on the nicks coming soon- not just a blip about the sole wearing down. Thx again man!
hey man, love the videos usually but this video could have had better lighting. when you start showing the details (especially on the rigid box) its hard to see past the shadows and black plastic.
Understood! I wish more guys would mention the fact that in person the Milwaukee is just finished hundred times better. I am truly surprised by this since we are talking about devices made for people who excel at their trade I feel like they should be drawn to the details And not the price.
@@TheBootGuyreviews drawn to details? That's boot salesman talk. The ridgid system functions just as well and is every bit as durable for way less money. Nobody gives a shit about the paint job.
The rigid boxes work great. I'm a plumber who has abused mine for three years I'm 260 lbs and I stand on them. I wouldn't spend double the money for minimal upgrades.
This video has helped me greatly. I'm buying a Ridgid
I’ve used both I’m a drywall finisher and I work in the union and beat them up pretty bad , rigid is better hands down in every aspect , more spacious too . If they swapped prices I would still get the rigid all day , I’ve had mine for over 6 years when they barely launched them and used them in extreme conditions and never had a problem. I tried to switch to Milwaukee but it didn’t compare ( and I am a huge Milwaukee fan , I have a fuel m18drill , fuel m18 impact , 200$ speaker , measuring tape , roto zip, staple gun, m18 rover led light , and mini fan . practically all I use is Milwaukee but I’m sorry this box just didn’t do it for me . Rigid takes the cake on this one ☝🏼 and also Milwaukee’s flip drywall cutting knife isn’t that great I prefer the husky one , just throwing it out there lol
I'm an architect and when I am on a jobsite I see a lot of the various subs using these types of boxes all the time, and they take a lot of abuse. I see a lot of Dewalt, Rigid, and Husky boxes in various combinations. I'm not trying to dispute your claim that they are light duty homeowner small project boxes, just letting you know what I see. I have never seen a Milwaukee Packout on a job and when I ask the guys about it, they say that they are too expensive.
falchulk all I know is what I see on job sites. My observations are limited to the projects I work on.
I consult on commercial construction sites across the USA and can agree with what you see. I ended up getting the Rigid for home based on the worker's comments. The Milwaukee is another Techtronic brand now and while the boxes look good, their tools have slid since the Techtronic purchase. Remember this is the same company that owns ryobi, hoover, and dirt devil.....(insert your sucks joke) Many of these plastic storage systems are made by Keter in Israel and are pretty good quality. The Rigid stuff is also available through Keter outside the USA and I wouldn't be surprised if they make the DeWalt and Milwaukee systems under a licensing agreement. So while the Milwaukee system is pretty slick, it's just not worth the extra expense to professionals. Professionals on commercial sites are going to use steel locking job boxes typically. My work gear travels in 2 or 3 pelican boxes that I can fly with or ship. If they need to be rolled very far on rough ground, that's when the foreman sends over the apprentice.
I saw my first packout system at a jobsite. It belonged to the installers of Getinge washer/disinfectors for hospitals. Considering the final sale price was over $100k, i guess their installers can afford milwaukee!
I use the ridgid system(called AEG downunder) for everyday commercial usage, over all kinds of muddy, filthy, rocky jobsite terrain. Its marketed here in NZ for proper trades people and not for home tool box use. It works very well for me. The Milwaukee stuff is nice but just exorbitantly more expensive for what is essentially the same thing.
It's obvious this guy is getting paid by milwaukee tools. His review is one sided.
RIGID toolboxes are good, i owned afew and love it. The difference between RIGID, MILWAUKEE, DEWALT... are preferences.
MIKE JOHNSON Agreed. Just one of many examples, the Ridgid hinge is called out for not being continuous metal. He then transitions to the Milwaukee (which is a very similar style of hinge and material used) and makes it sound like that it is a feature.
All my tools are milwaukee but I like the ridgid tool box... milwaukee tool box is so expensive... ridgid is not and its a good tool box ...
@Sean Steele100$ I don'n know where ... because here was 200 for black friday ...and reguar price is 280...
@Sean Steele the only problem is the price ... the tool box is really good..
@Sean Steele for an extra $100 it better damn well have some advantages
Watch this video if you’re trying to convince yourself to buy an overpriced box.
Same here hehe 😉
Rigid is a better buy and not overpriced like Milwaukee
I've felt from my use of the packout system you get your money's worth with it's toughness, modularity, and variety of tools.
Ridgid and Milwaukee runs by the same company. You are right, Ridgid is cheaper but there is a reason. Take those boxes out the field and expose to the sun and rain. I’m sure you will back and confirm why is better to spend for more quality.
This video got me thinking that your day job is as an accountant😳
Idk, but you can tell his job definitely doesn't involve using tools
@@ivanmorales3265 Its pretty obvious hes in marketing.
Wow, you guys are fucken morons! Not to mention dicks.
TheBootGuy You mad bruh?
@@lancelotknt No, just shocked by the lack data mining guys do .
Ridged bottom box - You failed to disclose that it offers the option to remove the hand tool holder that will allow more space. And you kinda undermined the Ridgid by displaying the Packout clear box, meanwhile Ridgid offers the same.
Love the Pack Out box, but in my opinion, it’s over priced. I have that Ridgid loaded with tools (organized very well), loading on and off the truck, & rolling in and out of job sites 5 - 6 days a week for 2 years. Ridgid box is strong. All 3 boxes cost me $99.00 special offer at HD.
I believe the point of someone purchasing this type of box is not only about mobility, and organization. It’s about keeping your tools safe from water and dirt when the boxes are closed.
Both Ridgid and Milwaukee offer the same functionality.
Well said. Ridgid for $99.00 minus 10% coupon. Leaves some cash to add the Ridgid create to go on top. Works out great for me.
I agree. I would have bought Milwaukee’s packout but had already purchased the rigid and can’t justify spending 200 when my rigid is still kicking strong and yes the clear top add on is super solid. Milwaukee seems higher end and looks better. Definitely has more options for upgrades by far.
Thanks for the info that the hand tool holder can be removed; I will let my step-son know
The company I work for has a few of the ridgid sets and I personally have a set of the ridgids plus an extra of the small boxes. I’m a professional carpenter. I use these boxes everyday and have put them through their paces for the past six months. They are very tough and haven’t let me down in any way. They do a great job of keeping my tools organized. The small and medium boxes fit under my tonneau cover stacked together. I personally see no reason to spend a lot of extra money on the Milwaukee set when the ridgid do such a great job. I’d also like to point out that I don’t run ridgid tools, and I’m not biased towards them. Just really happy with their boxes.
I bought the upper two boxes of the Rigid stack brand new at a garage sale a few weeks ago for $15...the score of the summer garage sale season for me.
Wow, that's an awesome deal.
I am jealous!! All my power tools are Ridgid!!
Somewhere there's a husband saying "you sold them? For how much???!!!"
Did the ridgid sponsorship check bounce? Video had potential, but the bias is truly cringeworthy. This is like comparing a 20k truck and a 40k truck... nitpicking a cheaper option at its best.
The bias doesn't bother me as much as the virtue signaling in the beginning: "Look at MEEEE! I'm donating my old nasty shoes to THE HOMELESS people." What a goddam hero..
He mentions the price difference at the very end - he's comparing apples to oranges. At least I got to see the inside of the Ridgid which is what I wanted to see. Why TF would I want to pay contractor prices for a tool box if I'm not a contractor? lol
BTW I'm a Milwaukee fan and have some expensive Milwaukee power tools and you might even say I'm a Milwaukee fanboy. Doesn't mean I need to pay to get the Premium stuff for everything I buy. A tool (and toolbox) must fit the need.
No offense to the boot guy. Consider it constructive criticism.
This video completely back fire this guy !!! lol
I’m an apprentice electrician and we use all Milwaukee power tools and those ridgid pack outs. We’re not gentle with them at all and they work extremely well. We throw them around by those top locking handles and have zeros issues. Ridgid packs all the way, Milwaukee ones are just over priced IMO
Edit: been using them for a year of hard use and no issues yet.
That's why there's a price difference, u bias with the Milwaukee bro, the Ridgid is a fine master piece for that price, com on bro , thumbs down
There is bias at all infact based on the word I was fair to say the least!
@@TheBootGuyreviews dude your sentence isn't even coherent.
The bias in this video is sickening. He admits to being bias so I understand that but the delivery is almost unbearable.
Wow, you used the word sickening. That's a new one for this type of video. Oh and yes big red all-day every day.
Yeah my comment was emotionally driven. I'm not a rigid fanboy or anything and was hoping to hear an unbiased review of the facts but felt that your use of language and gestures purposely set out to just down the rigid boxes and up play the Milwaukee boxes. I understand that it can be hard to overcome bias but this review made me feel like i can't trust this persons opinion. I know you can't please everyone and this feedback is pretty harsh but i hope that it can be received constructively. I mean no harm and hope that u have a great holiday.
Yep
Take it from me. I understand his bias. He is biased for a reason. Spend the money. get the Milwaukee set. You'll will be much, much more pleased.
He’s biased in the way of liking the much better unit. Sometimes that’s how it goes. All that said I have the ridgid cause it meets my needs and the ROI works better for right now. Making money with it and when I need to replace or expand I will probably get the Milwaukee.
Wow thought this should be on porn hub because this was basically a 30 minute bj to Milwaukee. You have some valid points about both tool box systems but the Milwaukee is more than twice the price, $280 vs $130, so yes it will have more pros. But from the start of the video you were bias to Milwaukee, you had the Pack out loaded up with all you tools and still had the tags on the Ridgid ready to return it. And the Ridgid does have their lifetime warranty so if something would happen to it you can get a replacement.
It is on porn hub!
Kyle Lang- he has no Ridgid tools, so this guy has small hands, bunch of Dewalt stuff not even dirty or scratched clean as new bought or not even used, definitely a great audition on how to BJ to Milwaukee.
He has the soft dainty little hands of a middle aged secretary. Definitely no credentials to be reviewing tool boxes.
@@elsoldabatey109 ($280 vs $130). I agree, for the price and the minor differences I seen, Ridgid for the win. And as you pointed out, its obvious he or his tools (what few there are) has never spent long days at the construction/garage site.
Man this guy holy shit did you make this video just to put down Ridgid cause you prefer Milwaukee wtf put your tool belt in that Milwaukee bet you have same amount of space as ridgid did maybe less Milwaukee fan boy you should do ridgid vs Ryobi ya schmuck
Funny thing is same company that owns Milwaukee also owns rigid and ryobi
It's About time someone pointed that out.
TheBootGuy 👍🏼😁 anytime my friend
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Milwuakee 3 box set ~ $280, Rigid 3 box set ~ $130
you said it best.... are you working for a living or trying to look like you do... Ridgid wins hands down, the Milwaukee is just a ton of options to break.... Sorry this guy is so wrong... at 280 they just want to steal the boxes.....
99 for all 3 rigid boxes on the holidays 👍
Thank you for the informative review. Home Depot currently sells four different versions of these mobile storage systems: DeWalt Tough System, Milwaukee Packout, Husky Tool Connect, and the Ridgid Pro Mobile. Of these four, I believe the DeWalt and Ridgid provide the best value for the cost. During non holiday times both are around $150. Right now during the holiday season, both are less than $100 as three piece kits. The Milwaukee is currently $199 (holiday pricing), but is regularly a WHOPPING $279! The Husky is normally the cheapest year round ($79), but after owning it for several months, even the Ridgid is significantly better. The Ridgid, Husky, and Milwaukee are all marked "Made in Israel" and I assume are all made by Keter; but at various quality control standards depending on what "brand" is being marked on the box. Both Ridgid and Milwaukee are owned by the same company, along with Ryobi. While the Milwaukee is a quality "pro" product, when you have other systems to compete with at the same store, it is not quality that is worth $279 (regular pricing). DeWalt Tough System 2.0 is coming out soon, and it will be interesting to see if Milwaukee sticks to the $279 pricing to remain competitive.
I have 2 sets ofRIDGID boxes. works well for me
The handle on the mid-sized Milwaukee box also locks the lid closed when you use it. So if you forgot to latch it before lifting, you're not picking up a mess.
I am a hvac contractor, these are not just home boxes, these boxes save about 100 trips to the truck. When I install a system I have my truck next to me using these boxes, there is nothing wrong with the rigid or the Milwaukee both are very useful, for me it was the price but as far as the durability goes I believe they’re pretty much equal. I bought the rigid fourpiece system, A lot of the guys I work with either have the rigid or the Milwaukee on the trucks we all use them a lot of tradesmen have switched over to these rolling pack outs, it all breaks down to how much money you wanna spend but these boxes are a godsend to the tradesmen
I like that you did a different review than your normal stuff.
I have the ridgid tool system and I love it especially for the price, it is nowhere near as bad as you make it out, Milwaukee packout is nice but it is also more expensive I think for any of these tool modular systems get the system that fit your needs and affordability. Also Milwaukee was late to the game and built on that to catch up. This was an infomercial for Milwaukee.
I was here for a boot review!!!!!
Your channel has the best boot reviews...
Home depot has the rigid set for 75 bucks after checkout online for black friday.
Thanks for the heads up...
I too have the rigid system. Well mines actually badged MAGNUSSON here in the UK. Also available with KETER label. Best tool storage I've bought. Replaced the Bosch lboxxs I had which were rubbish.
Correct me if I'm wrong but the Milwaukee will be a nightmare to keep clean with all those books and crannies in the design. Also if the recesses in the design allow the locking system to function then any debris in them will soon be an issue.
I have had the Rigid 3 piece box set for over two years now, over loaded with heavy ass tools and it has been going strong day in and day, it is the best bang for the buck you can buy, also I think it’s better than the dewalt. For people that don’t have the Milwaukee money, it’s a great option. I do have a few Milwaukee tools and I love them too.
I’ve used both extensively and prefer the rigid. I sold the Milwaukee’s and bought more rigid boxes. The rigid also makes a clear organizer that is phenomenal. Furthermore, you can order foam kits for the small rigid box and use them for gun cases. If you need more room, you can pop out the top panel on that small box and it will give you a couple more inches of height. That is especially nice if you’re going to make a gun case out of it. I’ve never had an issue with moisture getting in there and it’s been in the back of my truck for quite a while. The Milwaukee is definitely prettier but taking price and functionality into account, I Will take the rigid every day of the week. Especially that clear organizer. Great for gun parts and ammo when going out for a day of shooting. Of course, I also use them for all of my tools but just pointing out that they are quite versatile. To each their own
I'm a sub contractor who uses Rigid commercially, they work just fine. They're not the best, and after 5 years of wear, they certainly lose their (ironically) rigidity. The sliding handle retracts much worse with wear, the plastic begins to fade. I've been considering the packout tool boxes, one to just see how well the versatility of this is, and two, to see if paying double makes it worth while.
If rigid had more options for upgrading and adding on it would help them out significantly.. I mean why can’t you find the longer compartment inserts sold separately?!? Both rigid and Milwaukee would benefit from sold separately insert options.. that’s why we are seeing people make their own on 3D printers.. also people want table top attachments for miter saws and so on.
To comment on your video no those clips for the rigid are made for locks and I use them all the time and they work great. I’m huge into Milwaukee m12 and m18 and got the rigid stack before Milwaukee came out(2 or 3 years ago?) I have to say it.. nothing at all has broken on any of my rigid boxes and I’ve been on 50 plus job sites with it.. been up stairs and down stairs.. they are solid too.. I do agree Milwaukee’s is better but I’ve never seen a rigid stack with anything broken on it. It’s not just for the diy and residential.
I don't get it. You just compared a Corolla and a Avalon. If you pay half the price you would expect a lot of differences.
I drive a truck, so I don't get the reference. Can you maybe compare tools or beer. These are things I can relate to.
@@TheBootGuyreviews High end to low end. Expensive to less expensive. You get what you pay for.
Appreciate the informative review! I don't think you mentioned the locking bar that comes with Ridgid, your not supposed to lock the latches as shown in the video. I agree that Milwaukee is better, but to me the differences are rather marginal. Ridgid also has the LSA so if those side locking latches break from wear and tear, it just means a new tool box for me. For that matter, if anything breaks on it, I'll get a free replacement (in theory at least). IMO at the huge price difference, Ridgid seems the way to go, but even if the prices were close, the LSA still make me prefer Ridgid.
The way u talk seems like u made up your mind way before u to the ridged pack out home.
Because he was soo biased towards Milwaukee everyone's comments convinced me to buy Rigid. He did foreshadow that he was going to sell Milwaukee. Where he lost the Milwaukee sales pitch was complaining about Rigid's handle being too small. Yet, it was wider than his hand. A too wide handle has no benefit except it is wider. I do agree that the red and black are better colors. Orange communicates cheap. But, so what. Boot guy, thanks for getting everyone to post that rigid is much better. Maybe you were playing the devil's advocate?
Finally someone saw Truth.
Agreed, he sucks at reviewing.
This are all made by Keter in Israel, big difference in price though! I have both and the cheaper crates on the rigid are awesome.
I own the Rigid system, it is great. I am a mechanic so my tool needs are different from carpentry type trades. I use my system for mobile jobs like brakes, water pump, radiator ect. So, the tools I need, are not the same on every job. Large open cavities are better for me. As a carpenter, once you load your pack out, it pretty much stays that way. Being able to segment the compartments and adding foam would not be a benefit for me. I paid about $100 for the 3 case rigid system. I added the organizer case and crate. (about $140 all in) If you are in a carpentry type trade anything other than pack out is a waste of money. But, if you are like me and almost never need the same tools twice, Rigid is the way to go and cheaper.
Sooooo bias. I'm on a job site every day and I've switched to the Ridgid. Does he own shares in Milwaukee?
I know some of you say his boot reviews are great, but this is the first thing I’ve seen from him. As biased as this dude is here I wouldn’t trust him to review a pile of dog poop. I hope you enjoy whatever Milwaukee gave you.
I enjoy everything that is given to me!
I think you were way harsh on the Rigid. It actually rolls better and more nimble than the Milwaukee. The Mil is loud with those plastic wheels compared to the Rigid. The internal size is VERY close with a MUCH larger exterior for the Mil. You also have to consider the price. Rigid on the lowest sale is $70-100. Mil is at least 150. If one is a pro with a daily use, sure get the Mil, for what you said in the start...Rigid is perfectly priced. I would get the DEwalt Touchsystem 2.0
The comments are very true, this video is leaning to Milwaukee brand, My brother has Rigid 2 sets and we do use them very hard, he has them over 3 years or more when they came out, we don’t treat them gentle, both brand are for construction not for home. I want to see more specs and dimensions, and I have Milwaukee impacts (fuel) the first gen and they performed better than Snapon, but that different topic, but this boxes are never gonna be same different brands different options. You choose.
Hey Donkeys!
You are hearing his opinion... and his opinion is the Milwaukee offering is better.
Don't cry "bias" cause you don't like someone's opinion. That's what this video is: his opinion.
If you can't handle opinions, get off of the internet, or maybe... just maybe... don't go looking for opinions, if you can't handle it.
I for one appreciate that he showed me the space available, and the nice features on !both! options.
Someone below was "sickened" by the "bias" and critiqued the vocabulary and gestures of the entire video. TheBootGuy liked the Milwaukee box, and was enthusiastic about it.
Great Work TheBootGuy.
Grow-up the rest of you. I'm sure you are all far too old to be this fragile.
Both boxes are made by the same company it's called TTI and they also make Ryobi Porter-Cable and heart tools. I believe they just do them under different names just for the price points and the different stores that they're sold in and sometimes they try to differentiate some of their tools. It's a good video thanks for making it I'm sure it will help a bunch of people to make a good decision
Both of these boxes are by the same company (for Rigid and Milwaukee, respectively). The Packout is obviously the more "deluxe" option. It's like an Escalade vs. a Tahoe.
Yesterday I went to the store to buy the Milwaukee and walked out with the Ridgid after checking them both out.
The only thing Im not thrilled about in the Ridgid is the handle but its still ok.
Have the ridgid boxes. They have been great for 2 years. The latch on the briefcase box failed! With that said I use them for daily commercial use. Very affordable doesnt break the bank!
The only advantage the packout has over the ridgid is they have a much larger lineup and many cases and organizers to add to your packout system. Other than that, it's very expensive relative to the competition. The ridgid is just as good at a fraction of the price.
Good grief, I couldn't stomach this entire video.
“The ridgid is bigger and has more space but who wants that? Buy Milwaukee it’s red and pretty and fit into spaces that are smaller” wtf?!?! I’ve owned both and besides the soft latching mechanism, the ridgids is better period
I picked up a husky 3 pc set for $80 to keep my in the house tools. I even got the cartel ever box to go up top. Works just fine.
Dam I've never seen a video this bias. Never seen a compare video with this much dislike to like ratio.
Milwaukee boxes are great, but the Rigid line is a bargain. Rigid is made by Keter, who has a long history making professional cases.
I got mine for about $80 before the Milwaukees were released. They're only about $100 now.
They've been used & abused for over 5 years, at industrial & outdoor job sites. They've held up remarkably well. They seal out moisture, sand & dust as good as when they were new.
I'd have no problem spending extra to get the versatility of the Milwaukee setup, & I like the extra organization it allows. I use a lot of Milwaukee tools, & love their engineering.
But the Rigid has proven to be unbelievably strong, & if you have a lot of larger tools, or work at messy sites, is a better option than Milwaukee.
If you can't afford Milwaukee, you're not getting a lower quality product in Rigid.
I have the Rigid setup. It's completely functional, although the handle and wheels could be better. Yeah, I can see that the Milwaukee setup is a little better designed, and perhaps more durable, but not worth double the price. The feature I like about the Milwaukee, aside from the handle and wheels, is the hinged lid on the base module. On the other hand, I don't see the point of the aluminum reinforced corners on the Milwaukee. Seems like they might be prone to denting. Just get rid of them and expand the internal capacity.
Tried to watch it. Intro was a bit slow but built up to the store itself. Afterwards, the video was out of focus for the most part and sound was not clear. Oh and those aren't meant to be used as handles 12:58
one of the worst reviews ever. I do love my packout.
Rigid leads the way
Why don't you and that box get a room
We did ua-cam.com/video/dpj7I4x0cjQ/v-deo.html
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the Ridgid might not be just as good but it is nice and the price is way better and still a quality product. This guy seems like he works for Milwaukee
I have both and like you said you're a milukaee fan. The ridgid setup you show I picked up for $129 plus tax. It's a nice set of boxes. The milukaee packout you show usually goes for $279 plus tax. Is the milukaee a more premium product? Yes. Is the ridgid bad? Not at all. I have the plumbing tools in the ridgid and electricians in the milukaee. Also what looks like a solid system is the Dewalt tough system 2.0 which is due out in 2020.
Couldn't disagree more. The only thing I like better about the Milwaukee is the wheels and dolly. Rigids boxes are great and I own No rigid power tools , Only Rigid pipe wrenches ,etc. Take the names off these boxes and look at then analyze them . To me the Milwaukee red and black boxes look like something that would be a makeup and hair and nail polish box at a women's fashion show. The plastic is lighter and flimsier but its strong enough for most things. I just think the Dewalt and Rigid boxes are heavier duty and more usable. The Rigid comes with a long metal bar that slides thru and locks them all together also. (yours must not have) I like the Rigid for rolling thru small doors etc. I like the fold out large metal rod side handles and locking system. I like the center handles better for carrying the Milwaukee center handle is weird and too tall to me. But it works. The dolly and wheels are much nicer on the Milwaukee, However the wheels completely intrude into the bottom box of the Milwaukee severely limiting its space. The thin aluminum tubing on the corners is snazzy but again, it takes away from box space and has very little strength except vertically. Its pretty but not as heavy duty and usable to me. I would buy the De Walt or Rigid any day over the red Hong Kong TTI Boxes.
This is not a good comparison. The ridgid is like 100 bucks compared to the packout being 257 bucks or so. The ridgid is a steal for that price.
The shilling is strong with this one.
What is a shilling?
@@TheBootGuyreviews you seriously doubt know what a shill is?
Fyi I think it might be a make of chainsaws
shopped around for quite some time and I prefer Milwaukee tools but I got the rigid roll box, large tool box, two small boxes, two screw container boxes, and two crates for 40 dollars less than the standard Milwaukee three system. Just saying.
Sorry dude I’m not seeing anything that justifies 2.5x price. Rigid all day. Hell you can buy 2 .
In Canada, both units are significantly more cash; purchased the Rigid system as a Christmas gift for my step-son & he loves it. He's just starting to build his tools & we wanted to give him a decent start. Once he is able to get a place with a garage, he'll most likely be like me & end up with a nice rolling tool cabinet (I have two 52" well stocked tool cabinets)
Craig Hennessey I have the rigid and was thinking about buying the Milwaukee as well tell I seen the price. Also rigid has added a couple more things to theirs like a basket and a screw organization section. I’ll probably buy those and one more complete setup as well cause I’m always buying tools being a handyman. I use it daily for 3 years in and out of the truck. Holds up fine, he will like it.
Lol, ok, so Milwaukee is twice as good, at four times the cost! 👍 got it!!!
Ridgid set is super strong.
In his next Video he will be comparing a 1983 Honda Civic and a Shiny new Maclaren 650S......There is nothing wrong with the Ridgid ones. I own several sets ....They have been rolling around the back of my half ton for years and never had anything break or crack ......Complaining the side handles are too tiny for your hands but no side handles is a superior feature.....This may be a foreign concept but you can carry the Ridgid ones from the side as well.....I haven't seen this much of a hack job since BlackFish
Thanks for showing me how NOT to review items.
Whats the difference between a 32 and a 32 strong?
Theres actually more room in the rigid big box than the Milwaukee big box bc of how recessed the wheels are into the box which i dont think you explained well enough and went over in detail
How come there is no dust on your Milwaukee boxes did you ever roll it on a construction site and take every tool you own with you. Out of all the thousands of UA-cam videos I've never seen one on site Lol
I can’t believe I got as far in this video as I did. He doesn’t look like he has ever used his tools and did you notice he didn’t take the tags off the ridgid. So biased of an “review”.
I feel like for a $100 more Milwaukee does things right but unless the packout is on sale I'd rather go with rigid bc of thier lifetime warranty and the boxes will be beat up and i dont need the prettiest box only a box thats meant to do its job to make moving my tool less cumbersome, keep them dry and safe. nothing more nothing less
I have a few of the Ridgid boxes over 10 they are great one Milwaukie pack out certainly its great overpriced and overbuilt are you planning on tossing it off the roof I'm sure it will crack as any of them the pack out has more options ....modules and better wheels neither one is wrong
The pack out is a beautiful setup, but you are comparing a $330 box to a $130 box, I always think you pay for what u get. For me with my budget the rigid does great, but if money was no matter, the pack out would be my first choice for sure.
Doesn't everybody know that Ridgid is made by Milwaukee. Either way the same company is getting your money.
Nope. You are wrong. All the black and orange ridgid stuff is just rebranded AEG which is owned by TTI which also owns Milwaukee. Emerson has nothing to do with this.
Ridgid, AEG, and Milwaukee are made by TTI but Milwaukee is the only one owned by TTI. Ridgid is made by Emerson
One of many points I have to address...
He, The Boot Guy, keeps saying that Ridgid went cheap or overlooked (x, y & z, etc...), like he is ignorant to the fact that 1) Ridgid and Milwaukee aren’t different companies, 2) the Ridgid pack was released years ago, 3) the Milwaukee R&D team has been researching the Ridgid gear this whole time.
I’m going to drop my perspective on these brands head to head!
I don’t think it’s a fair comparison, talking about 150$ difference.
Rigid box serves me well.
why did we need to see him load up the tote and get into the pick up? wouldnt that be perfect time to roll an intro? or even some introductory B-roll?
Thanks for your input.
Milwaukee is double the price too! Id buy a Ridgid
Rigid is aesthetically simpler and easier to clean. Milwaukee has too many cavities and contours which will make cleaning more difficult. Rigid also looks better imo. Whats with the corner struts on the Milwaukee? Seems excessive/extra and serves no function/purpose...
Don't pay full price for either one. $100+TAX Rigid.$200+tax Milwaukee. On sale xmas and father's day.
It's funny that you guys don't realize the same company makes all that stuff for Rigid, Milwaukee, etc....
It is KETER of Israel.
this guy gets paid by Milwaukee, he's to bias
why compare a $130 box vs $ 250? Dewalt would be closer to the same price.
How can you do a review if you’re not using it in everyday use. I use my Ridgid setup for Djing and photo booth business. They get get beat up and they’ve lasted for the past 4 years. I have 1 and 3/4 sets.
I found the handle on the rigid to be EXTRA flimsy. The rigid is only rated for 60lbs. The husky which has a much better handle and a 100lb capacity is cheaper than rigid. The Milwaukee is rated 250lbs but people have problems w wheels breaking. The Milwaukee is built superior for sure but for the price it’s not 3x better than the husky. I’d rather buy 3 husky connect boxes and still have money left over rather than just a single pack out. If you buy 3 husky connects you have 9 damn boxes.
I use my husky boxes for mechanics tools and all my Milwaukee m12 and m18 stuff which is pretty substantial. I help out a buddy who owns a shop and it’s a lot easier to roll rather than carry all my stuff.
What boots are you wearing in this review @thebootguy
The thing these all have in common is that none have any real way of protecting your tools. If you have a circular saw in your big box for example, everything else in the box will lean and bang against it the whole time which could bend the shoe etc. Given the fact that none really divide or protect your tools very well, I see no reason to spend $200 on any. Ridgid wins since they all are lacking equally imho
falchulk I am thinking of making plywood inserts for the large box that would partition things away from each other. One will have the ability to orient the circ saw shoe down and have a groove for the lower guard, and all the others will be built around it and I even thought of making holes and grooves for other misc but we’ll see. Too bad these companies didn’t plan for these issues and we have to make heavy plywood dividers. Kaisen foam just wouldn’t work as a solution for this kind of thing. Best of luck my friend
Thanks for the time
Porter cable inside of a red box? Rigid box is great and half the price. Could have bought Milwaukee power tools with the money saved buying the rigid.
Home tools and work tools are different animals.
Home boxes and work boxes are a different animal.
This guy is Pro Milwaukee not giving a fair review. I am a building engineer and have had my pro system for 4 years with not a problem. Also the rigid system is a 3rd the cost.
Look at this dude with a milwaukee storage system but no milwaukee tools🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂 even I have milwaukee tools and in 14
I have and totally use both systems. I tried my best to love the Ridgid boxes. After only one summer of use, they are hard pressed to stay stacked together. The snapping mechanisms on the sides come unattached very easy after easy to moderate use. I can barely even move them around as a stack. It's pretty terrible. The side clasp design on the bottom roller box is totally shitty, too.
The Packout? Fuggedaboutit. They're badass. All of 'em. They are terribly easy to hack and mod too. Haven't gotten the crate yet but I will have it this weekend.
The bias on this video I totally understand and think that it is totally deserved. I have always used Ridgid tools and boxes. The Packout turned me into a Ridgid guy.
edit: I do absolutely love the shortest Ridgid toolbox (with the handle on the side) and use several of them as singular toolboxes. I'll give Ridgid that. It is a really durable box.
Bias much? I've owned my Rigid boxes for quite a while, and have never had any issues with them. They have well over 150 pounds of tools and such in them, and they roll everywhere. Not gonna pay 280 bucks for something, when the Rigid boxes do the same job for 120 bucks.
That's good to know. Thank you for your input.
According to this guy If you buy rigid you’re a peasant and shouldn’t be on a jobsite. I buy all milwaukee tools but I’m getting the rigid box to hold them. Only makes sense to me. Better than buying a milwaukee box and throwing porter cable tools in it
I gotta say, i really enjoyed this review. I didnt think i was in the market for an item like this, but after watching, i toally think this would have a place in my garage/truck. THAT said, i wanna see an update on the nicks coming soon- not just a blip about the sole wearing down. Thx again man!
hey man, love the videos usually but this video could have had better lighting. when you start showing the details (especially on the rigid box) its hard to see past the shadows and black plastic.
Understood! I wish more guys would mention the fact that in person the Milwaukee is just finished hundred times better. I am truly surprised by this since we are talking about devices made for people who excel at their trade I feel like they should be drawn to the details And not the price.
@@TheBootGuyreviews drawn to details? That's boot salesman talk. The ridgid system functions just as well and is every bit as durable for way less money. Nobody gives a shit about the paint job.