Thank you this is a great video-- practical, authentic, and helpful in that you showed actual tools and materials in your boxes, and talked about using the boxes in the field. Thanks man
Thankyou. Since i made that video 2 years ago, i have bought 2 more sets. They stay outside and besides a little fading from the sun they are as good as new. Very good quality
@@dieselmxtt I like the long locking rod that Rigid has incorporated into their box system. Seems better to have only one padlock than multiple locks for each box like my Milwaukee Packout system.
You can see that his tools have seen real use, unlike all the guys showing off their shiny Packout kits which have obviously never been used on a real site.
@@travelinman482 would you trust a car review from someone who doesn’t drive? Same with tools. Anyone can pose next to some box and talk about its obvious features and issues. The flaws worth talking about are the ones that only become apparent when actually using it on site.
I have had my box set for 5 years now! I added a few of the clear top storage organizers as well. I'm not a contractor but rather do side jobs and DIY type stuff. For this type of work these boxes are the deal! Best bang for the buck and from what I can see is wide open for aftermarket mods. I modded the tool box with an custom insert so all of my hand tools stand up straight! As soon as I open the lid I can see exactly what I'm looking for or what's missing. I made it so it's removable so if I need to change it up it's not an issue. The only thing I wish Ridgid would change/make is a bottom box that is a wet/dry vac that will latch all of the other boxes to it and make the handle wider and further away from the rear of the box.
I have the ridgid and the Milwaukee packout. The Milwaukee deffently has a nice over all fit and finish but I feel that the ridgid will last longer and hold up to more abuse. So I use the ridgid for my first in and always take out of my car box while the Milwaukee I just keep in my car to store my tools and take Out when I need to. Plus the ridgid overall is about a 1/3 the price. I really like the ridgid and I'm a Milwaukee fan boy. Now one thing I did was take the top off of the middle size box with the handle in top and switched it to the small box. Since I always need the little box and I can just attach what ever boxes I need to it. Works like a champ and wonder why ridgid didn't do that in the first place.
For everyone in Europe, Hornbach is selling this system under the name " INDUSTRIAL Pro Gear " This is exactly the same as this " kupper/ Ridgid design" . Top box sells for 34,95 euro. Love this system.
@@dieselmxtt heading to home Depot and getting 3 pack. I am gse mechanic for airlines. I'm at a new station where they send out guys to different cities. This is gonna help me out👍
You could always cut some aluminum bar stock of the right width and thickness and make a custom lock-bar of the correct length: bend a hook or thumb loop at the top. Hit it up with some truck liner spray paint or just regular rust protection paint
i bought one of these systems for storing & transporting photo/video gear. in my opinion it is MUCH better than the milwaukee or dewalt version. i bought an extra small case - so i'm stacking 4 units - large (with wheels) - medium & 2 smalls. add some foam inserts - and you're golden! i bought mine on sale at home depot for $98 + the extra small case. modular - so take what you need & leave the rest safe in the case!
Is value for money the main way you feel it beats out the milwaukee stuff? I am pretty sold on this but I feel like the wheels are gonna tick me off, but are they gonna tick me off to the point of 2x the money is the question...
@@toddellis3089 hey thanks for getting back to me. I kind of settled on these and now I can’t find one in stock anywhere! Like the guy says in the princess bride, life is pain
This was a really clear and practical review. Thanks for taking the time to create it for those of us considering this set. Nice to see an authentic review from a real person and not one of those professional reviewer clown shows.
@@dieselmxtt just t say we in the uk have the same set-up but it's called "Erbauer".. only difference is they're blue where Ridgits orange & it's part of the screwfix & b&q chain diy shops.. They're really good & very reasonably priced 👍🏻
Great review. I have 2 of the smaller cases, and they are really solid. I can put a Ryobi recip. saw, blades , 1 or 2 of the small containers, and a battery in one box. I agree about the latches. They seem superior to the Dewalt. The only complaint I have heard, is that they are brittle and parts can crack or break off if dropped in very cold weather. For me that is very unlikely. Also, at about half the price of Dewalt or Milwaukee, they're a bargain.
Yea to warm in southern California for me to test being cold....im sure other boxes will be even worse if thats the case because i feel these will hold up to elements much better. Mine have sat in sun all day everyday were they are stored for 2 years now. Other then 1 handle has faded color the rest is like new
Thanks for the review! Planning to buy this set for my BF for Xmas. Obviously I cant ask him if it will be a good product or not lol.. Enjoyed your review greatly!
The system I bought into - I'm into Milwaukee but thought their system was a bit pricey & didn't really impress me with durability. Got some of that kaizen foam to make padded inserts - works great.
The milwaukee packout system is retarded sturdy and durable compared to other boxes (and i have this same rigid box i just have worked with guys with the milwaukee packouts and used them first hands) the milwaukee is worth every penny i just cant justify spending that much on a tool box at this moment in time
@@banehogs5589 the only problem I really had with the packout was availability (at the time). the Depot I shop at never seemed to have all the pieces (same for DeWalt), but always had plenty of Ridgid... so...
Nice review of what looks like a good set. Thanks for keeping it brief. My only concern is the wheels. I doubt they will hold up. If I get one of these sets I would plan to install better wheels.
Ridgid is such a underrated brand in the EU, Affordable, no nonsense and robust. The cases look very durable and that locking system is absolutely brilliant! Better than festool's weak-ass "locking tabs" that can be busted off with a hammer. You'll need a fuckin' angle grinder or bolt cutters to take this apart, bloody hell. Great review thanks!
The plastic in the lid of the small box can be removed to give you an additional inch and a quarter of inside space. The orange tubs are no longer covered though. The other piece of plastic you can remove is the plastic cover over the wheels of the wheeled case once a gain giving you a little more internal space.
For me, to maximize space in the rigid case, I took the top panel out since I don't use those "cup" thingys and you get another inch and a half of total space.
I'll probably get one any day now, but wish the lower, wheeled tote had an attached, hinged lid like the Milwaukee, but didnt like how the MW lid are very hard to open fully, maybe they work in over time, but the other day at the Depot, I tried to open every Milwaukee lid and it feels like it might break right off.......????//
Yea the Milwaukee and Dewalt brands i saw did not compare to durability of Rigid. Have had a few people mention they didnt like the detachable lid on box. Didnt think it was an issue when i bought it qnd has not bothered me at all
Is there any way to lock just one box? I see the holes in the latches, but I haven't found a lock small enough to fit into the hole that's stronger than tissue paper. Major design flaw IMHO.
extx hi you can make the hole they have in the box a little bigger to fit a lock or make a hole somewhere else to lock it. Or use a thick wire and lock. Not a deal breaker though. Many boxes out there do not even have a hole at all or a way to lock it especially at the great price these come at.
I did find a couple of wimpy locks to fit the latches but I also rigged up an additional locking system on the front of the middle-sized box involving two, 1-1/2 inch, D-shaped anchor points held on by 1/4 inch carriage bolts; one on the lid and and one on the box body. I sealed the holes with silicone. I use a heavy-duty, long-shank padlock to hold the two anchor points together. It also gives me the opportunity to run a heavy-duty cable through it which I can then affix to something heavy for additional security. I am working on a similar system for the largest box in the set.
Yea true. I like to keep the brands all the same but not easy when all brands have there weak products. Im to picky and want good products so have to mix brands sometimes
Ya I personally mix it up certain tools I don’t need expensive versions of besides a lil Research and you can find out which brands are made by same company so even though they might be their lower level “diyer” line of tools They are still made by same company in those tools that I don’t need high-quality I don’t mind only having one or 2 battery for them
Love the Rigid...it can definitely compete with Milwaukee Pack out..only downside was the lid on the wheeled dolly has to be totally removed...a definate deal breaker
toyo 250 its actually nice when you take the box on top of it of with the lid of the bottom box attached and set it next to it and the box on top of the lid just flips open
I just bought this tool storage system. And one of the selling points that had me going with RIDGID over milwalkie or dewalt was the fact the lid came off the bottom box. Because if you have it all staked up two or three boxes high and need instant excess to the bottom box. You just leave the stack attached and unlatch the bottom box's two side lid buckles and pick up the whole stack and the lid stays attached to stack. Giving you instant excess to the lower box content with out having to remove each individual box on the stack by its self. Picking up what I'm putting down?
Kewdo is right about Milwaukee and Dewalt having having more assortment choices, but for the price, I don't think Milwaukee is versatile enough for some of us and Dewalt doesn't seem as durable as Ridgid. Except Husky and Bosh (which is smaller and is expensive too), both are not as versatile as Dewalt I don't know of other brands to compare with
Jlui83 not really sure. The box itself can hold more then 65lbs but i would be concerned about the wheels. I do not put anything heavy in mine. You could always return it if the wheels break off.
I knew I didn’t want the dewalt one my coworkers shatters in the back of the van just going down the road and I love the Milwaukee and customization and variety of pieces but not the price. The Ridgid one is good price and quality I just wish they made more components
Thats right! An actual guy that works for a living...not some polished tool homeowner or worse video studio shop with no dust, that spends more time making love to his tools rather than making money with them.I'll take this guys review over any one of those guys with waxed floors and waxed tool boxes. He actually bangs these things around on a daily basis.👍
You should put the two smaller ones in the middle and the medium on top that way you can use that top handle to wheel it around without smashing your hand.
Real, straight to the point review from this guy. Unlike paid advertising guys who are full of shlt.
I been with the same construction company for 20 years and this tool box is the only one that has held up for years now 👍👍
A review from someone who is actually using the toolbox, Thank you!
Been using this setup with the clear top organizer as well for a couple years. Great quality tough box system.
Thanks for a no-nonsense review from a real guy! No smoke and mirrors, no b.s., just a real-deal dude, thanks!
I've watched a few of these reviews. This is the best review of the rigid tool box!
Awesome thankyou
Thank you this is a great video-- practical, authentic, and helpful in that you showed actual tools and materials in your boxes, and talked about using the boxes in the field. Thanks man
Thankyou. Since i made that video 2 years ago, i have bought 2 more sets. They stay outside and besides a little fading from the sun they are as good as new. Very good quality
@@dieselmxtt
I like the long locking rod that Rigid has incorporated into their box system. Seems better to have only one padlock than multiple locks for each box like my Milwaukee Packout system.
@@travelinman482 yes agree
Great video. I was hesitant about this set up. But after watching your video, I decided to get it.
Got these 1hr ago! love the build so far
Nice to see a review of these by a proper tradesman and not by a guy that sells boots
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A boot salesman?
@@travelinman482 there's another review video of these ridgid tool boxes by a youtube channel call the boot guy. He craps all over them in his video.
You can see that his tools have seen real use, unlike all the guys showing off their shiny Packout kits which have obviously never been used on a real site.
@@AirForceJuan747
Why does it matter to you if his tool pack is used or not? It’s a REVIEW, not a job site demonstration.
@@travelinman482 would you trust a car review from someone who doesn’t drive? Same with tools. Anyone can pose next to some box and talk about its obvious features and issues. The flaws worth talking about are the ones that only become apparent when actually using it on site.
Picking the bottom 2 up for sure this week, thx for the video
I have had my box set for 5 years now! I added a few of the clear top storage organizers as well. I'm not a contractor but rather do side jobs and DIY type stuff. For this type of work these boxes are the deal! Best bang for the buck and from what I can see is wide open for aftermarket mods. I modded the tool box with an custom insert so all of my hand tools stand up straight! As soon as I open the lid I can see exactly what I'm looking for or what's missing. I made it so it's removable so if I need to change it up it's not an issue. The only thing I wish Ridgid would change/make is a bottom box that is a wet/dry vac that will latch all of the other boxes to it and make the handle wider and further away from the rear of the box.
Yes awesome boxes for all types of functions
Ridgid makes some nice stuff. I got some of their cordless power tools. 👍
Great informative video, thanks a bunch!
i Just bought that mid sized one and i had no idea they stack or about that lock pin now i have to get the rest thanks for the review
Just bought this setup today. Another thing I like is that each box has a gasket seal around the inside of the lid
Yes another reason why i bought them. Enjoy🤙
I have the ridgid and the Milwaukee packout. The Milwaukee deffently has a nice over all fit and finish but I feel that the ridgid will last longer and hold up to more abuse. So I use the ridgid for my first in and always take out of my car box while the Milwaukee I just keep in my car to store my tools and take
Out when I need to. Plus the ridgid overall is about a 1/3 the price. I really like the ridgid and I'm a Milwaukee fan boy. Now one thing I did was take the top off of the middle size box with the handle in top and switched it to the small box. Since I always need the little box and I can just attach what ever boxes I need to it. Works like a champ and wonder why ridgid didn't do that in the first place.
I love mine ❤️, just picked up the top box organizer today.
2 years now i made this video and my boxes still like new and they stay outside. Best i have had
For everyone in Europe, Hornbach is selling this system under the name " INDUSTRIAL Pro Gear "
This is exactly the same as this " kupper/ Ridgid design" . Top box sells for 34,95 euro. Love this system.
I know it's been 3yrs , but wow tHanks for this video. I've been doing a lot of research for pack out toolbox. This one good👍
Thnx I still have the same ones and bought a 2nd pair last year. Still water tight and work great
@@dieselmxtt heading to home Depot and getting 3 pack. I am gse mechanic for airlines. I'm at a new station where they send out guys to different cities. This is gonna help me out👍
You could always cut some aluminum bar stock of the right width and thickness and make a custom lock-bar of the correct length: bend a hook or thumb loop at the top. Hit it up with some truck liner spray paint or just regular rust protection paint
Awesome video bro thanks
Thank you
i bought one of these systems for storing & transporting photo/video gear. in my opinion it is MUCH better than the milwaukee or dewalt version. i bought an extra small case - so i'm stacking 4 units - large (with wheels) - medium & 2 smalls. add some foam inserts - and you're golden! i bought mine on sale at home depot for $98 + the extra small case. modular - so take what you need & leave the rest safe in the case!
Is value for money the main way you feel it beats out the milwaukee stuff? I am pretty sold on this but I feel like the wheels are gonna tick me off, but are they gonna tick me off to the point of 2x the money is the question...
@@KissMyConverseFool I've had mine for a year & a half, indoor & out, up & down stairs, in & out of the truck. Wheels are holding up fine.
@@toddellis3089 hey thanks for getting back to me. I kind of settled on these and now I can’t find one in stock anywhere! Like the guy says in the princess bride, life is pain
I don't know who started these stackable tool box system, but what a great idea.
Sure is
thanks a lot ! it's great stuff!
This was a really clear and practical review. Thanks for taking the time to create it for those of us considering this set. Nice to see an authentic review from a real person and not one of those professional reviewer clown shows.
Thank you. I still have the same boxes from many years ago when I made that video.
@@dieselmxtt are you considering some of the version 2.0 cases? maybe change out the bottom case with the new one with the detachable wheel tote?
@@briancollins7296 mine still work as good as new so no have not given it ant thought to change anything
@@dieselmxtt just t say we in the uk have the same set-up but it's called "Erbauer".. only difference is they're blue where Ridgits orange & it's part of the screwfix & b&q chain diy shops.. They're really good & very reasonably priced 👍🏻
@@fredholmes6284 sweet
I haven’t found a base plate for locking down to floor OF side by side atv or pickup bed.
Great review. I have 2 of the smaller cases, and they are really solid. I can put a Ryobi recip. saw, blades , 1 or 2 of the small containers, and a battery in one box. I agree about the latches. They seem superior to the Dewalt. The only complaint I have heard, is that they are brittle and parts can crack or break off if dropped in very cold weather. For me that is very unlikely. Also, at about half the price of Dewalt or Milwaukee, they're a bargain.
Yea to warm in southern California for me to test being cold....im sure other boxes will be even worse if thats the case because i feel these will hold up to elements much better. Mine have sat in sun all day everyday were they are stored for 2 years now. Other then 1 handle has faded color the rest is like new
Thanks for the review! Planning to buy this set for my BF for Xmas. Obviously I cant ask him if it will be a good product or not lol.. Enjoyed your review greatly!
Thankyou yes he would like it alot. Have mine stored outside for 2 years now and still as good as new.
The system I bought into - I'm into Milwaukee but thought their system was a bit pricey & didn't really impress me with durability.
Got some of that kaizen foam to make padded inserts - works great.
The milwaukee packout system is retarded sturdy and durable compared to other boxes (and i have this same rigid box i just have worked with guys with the milwaukee packouts and used them first hands) the milwaukee is worth every penny i just cant justify spending that much on a tool box at this moment in time
@@banehogs5589 the only problem I really had with the packout was availability (at the time). the Depot I shop at never seemed to have all the pieces (same for DeWalt), but always had plenty of Ridgid... so...
Convinced me to get one!!
Nice review of what looks like a good set. Thanks for keeping it brief. My only concern is the wheels. I doubt they will hold up. If I get one of these sets I would plan to install better wheels.
Yes wheels are the weakest point on this product but still definitely worth it. I have 3 sets now. They all stay outdoors and holding up very well
You get two Ridgid for price of one Milwaukee . I like both and they are made by same manufacturer. Great to have choices.
I personally didn't like the inside or the clips/handles of Milwaukee
Thanks for the review
Np glad to help. After 4 years still have the same one and bought 2 more sets
Just picked one up for $98.
Nice boxes! 😁💯
Yiseth Mendoz
True
Ridgid is such a underrated brand in the EU, Affordable, no nonsense and robust. The cases look very durable and that locking system is absolutely brilliant! Better than festool's weak-ass "locking tabs" that can be busted off with a hammer. You'll need a fuckin' angle grinder or bolt cutters to take this apart, bloody hell. Great review thanks!
Agree thankyou
The plastic in the lid of the small box can be removed to give you an additional inch and a quarter of inside space. The orange tubs are no longer covered though. The other piece of plastic you can remove is the plastic cover over the wheels of the wheeled case once a gain giving you a little more internal space.
Yes
Great Review
Thankyou
I think these are sold in Australia under the brand name AEG
For me, to maximize space in the rigid case, I took the top panel out since I don't use those "cup" thingys and you get another inch and a half of total space.
Yes
I'll probably get one any day now, but wish the lower, wheeled tote had an attached, hinged lid like the Milwaukee, but didnt like how the MW lid are very hard to open fully, maybe they work in over time, but the other day at the Depot, I tried to open every Milwaukee lid and it feels like it might break right off.......????//
Yea the Milwaukee and Dewalt brands i saw did not compare to durability of Rigid. Have had a few people mention they didnt like the detachable lid on box. Didnt think it was an issue when i bought it qnd has not bothered me at all
i like it
100,++++👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 AY LOVED YES
Is there any way to lock just one box? I see the holes in the latches, but I haven't found a lock small enough to fit into the hole that's stronger than tissue paper. Major design flaw IMHO.
extx hi you can make the hole they have in the box a little bigger to fit a lock or make a hole somewhere else to lock it. Or use a thick wire and lock. Not a deal breaker though. Many boxes out there do not even have a hole at all or a way to lock it especially at the great price these come at.
Thanks! I'll give it a try.
Same here, I love my boxes but i can't find a lock for it
I did find a couple of wimpy locks to fit the latches but I also rigged up an additional locking system on the front of the middle-sized box involving two, 1-1/2 inch, D-shaped anchor points held on by 1/4 inch carriage bolts; one on the lid and and one on the box body. I sealed the holes with silicone. I use a heavy-duty, long-shank padlock to hold the two anchor points together. It also gives me the opportunity to run a heavy-duty cable through it which I can then affix to something heavy for additional security. I am working on a similar system for the largest box in the set.
I wish they made a LID for the 22" open crate...
Yes strange they didn't wich is why I didn't get the crate
I like milwaukee but dont want to pay 240 for the packout and it seems weird to have milwaukee tools in another brand box.
Yea true. I like to keep the brands all the same but not easy when all brands have there weak products. Im to picky and want good products so have to mix brands sometimes
Ya I personally mix it up certain tools I don’t need expensive versions of besides a lil Research and you can find out which brands are made by same company so even though they might be their lower level “diyer” line of tools They are still made by same company in those tools that I don’t need high-quality I don’t mind only having one or 2 battery for them
Love the Rigid...it can definitely compete with Milwaukee Pack out..only downside was the lid on the wheeled dolly has to be totally removed...a definate deal breaker
toyo 250 its actually nice when you take the box on top of it of with the lid of the bottom box attached and set it next to it and the box on top of the lid just flips open
I just bought this tool storage system. And one of the selling points that had me going with RIDGID over milwalkie or dewalt was the fact the lid came off the bottom box. Because if you have it all staked up two or three boxes high and need instant excess to the bottom box. You just leave the stack attached and unlatch the bottom box's two side lid buckles and pick up the whole stack and the lid stays attached to stack. Giving you instant excess to the lower box content with out having to remove each individual box on the stack by its self. Picking up what I'm putting down?
No hinge on the bottom box is definitely a deal breaker
I love the ridged boxes ,the only downfall is that they don’t have the assortment some other manufacturers have
Not sure what you mean. I have seen 4 or 5 different boxes they sell
Kewdo is right about Milwaukee and Dewalt having having more assortment choices, but for the price, I don't think Milwaukee is versatile enough for some of us and Dewalt doesn't seem as durable as Ridgid. Except Husky and Bosh (which is smaller and is expensive too), both are not as versatile as Dewalt I don't know of other brands to compare with
Make drawers please ! Milwaukee prices are offensively expensive
True
Boxes are to small for drawers though
How durable are the wheels?
The wheels seem pretty good. Plastic. Have not had an issue with them and i roll them through gravel, grass and dirt.
How much weight can the big one hold? Website says 65lbs...... is this real world weight ? I’m planning on using it as a solar battery bank
Jlui83 not really sure. The box itself can hold more then 65lbs but i would be concerned about the wheels. I do not put anything heavy in mine. You could always return it if the wheels break off.
Dieselmxtt hmmm the battery it self is about 60lbs.... lol
Jlui83 cool
Het man nice setup, can u buy these separtly? because i only can find these is sets
Sure can. Usually will cost a little more. I see them all the time at homedepot being sold separately
@@dieselmxtt oh oke nice, but yeh thats the thing i live in The Netherlands so its hard to get one but i want one real bad so yeh
Im sure you wont have problems getting them but you may be paying a couple $100 more for shipping
@@dieselmxtt yes, i think so but i think its better to searh for an other option. Do u know an other tough builed toolbox?
Not really. I think my 2nd option was Milwaukee but thought there handles were cheap
I knew I didn’t want the dewalt one my coworkers shatters in the back of the van just going down the road and I love the Milwaukee and customization and variety of pieces but not the price. The Ridgid one is good price and quality I just wish they made more components
save up for the packout :O its amazing and worth it
I have both packout and Ridgid sets. If you can afford it I agree get the Milwaukee
Would like to have heard what the weight capacity is for the system and what size wheels.
You can probably find that info online. That info is not given with any instructions
@@dieselmxtt nice I'm still deciding with Milwaukee or this or Makita
@@dieselmxtt nice video and channel keep up the good work
How much is it pricewise is it worth it that way please comment back thank you
Yes most definitely. Have had mine for 3 years and store them outside. Still like new inside with no issues
@@dieselmxtt OK thank you very much
@@dieselmxtt What was the price of this please comment back
Wait, your boxes are dirty...I didn't see that in any of the other reviews...what's up with that?
He works.
Thats right! An actual guy that works for a living...not some polished tool homeowner or worse video studio shop with no dust, that spends more time making love to his tools rather than making money with them.I'll take this guys review over any one of those guys with waxed floors and waxed tool boxes. He actually bangs these things around on a daily basis.👍
HAS ANYONE FOUND A GLUE THAT WILL STICK TO THE PLASTIC?
The sticky kind. Really sticky kind. I ding hot glue works for me very well. Hi temp industrial Hot Melt surebonder make some good products..
You should put the two smaller ones in the middle and the medium on top that way you can use that top handle to wheel it around without smashing your hand.
Yes you can stack any way you choose. I like smashing my hands. Makes them stronger