# Milwaukee PACKOUT vs Makita MakPac

> Milwaukee PACKOUT and Makita MakPac don't stack together: we have no source saying either locks onto the other. Milwaukee PACKOUT has 52 products on sale across 10 categories, priced $15.98 to $769.00. Makita MakPac has 13 products on sale across 4 categories, priced $50.99 to $222.99. Biggest tool box by outside volume: Milwaukee PACKOUT XL Tool Box at about 26 gal against Makita MakPac X-Large Interlocking Case at about 10 gal. Highest rated load: 400 lb (Milwaukee PACKOUT) against 220 lb (Makita MakPac).

| | [Milwaukee PACKOUT](https://modulartoolbox.com/lines/milwaukee-packout/) | [Makita MakPac](https://modulartoolbox.com/lines/makita-makpac/) |
|---|---|---|
| Launched | 2017 | 2014 |
| Products on sale | 52 | 13 |
| Categories | Tool Boxes (6), Drawer Boxes (5), Crates & Totes (5), Small-Parts Organizers (6), Rolling Cases (5), Dollies & Carts (3), Wall Mounts & Hangers (9), Coolers (3), Bags & Pouches (9), Accessories (1) | Tool Boxes (6), Drawer Boxes (4), Small-Parts Organizers (1), Dollies & Carts (2) |
| Price range | $15.98 – $769.00 | $50.99 – $222.99 |
| Biggest tool box | XL Tool Box (22 × 16.25 × 17 in) | MakPac X-Large Interlocking Case (15.5 × 11.63 × 12.5 in) |
| Highest rated load | 400 lb (2-Wheel Cart) | 220 lb (MakPac 4-Wheeled Trolley Base) |
| Weather rating | IP65 on 14 | none published |
| Where sold | Ohio Power Tool, Toolnut, Acme Tools | Toolnut, Amazon |

## Questions

**Do Milwaukee PACKOUT and Makita MakPac stack together?**
No. We have no source saying Milwaukee PACKOUT and Makita MakPac lock onto each other, so mixing them means two separate stacks.

**Which is cheaper, Milwaukee PACKOUT or Makita MakPac?**
On the prices we have (as of October 3, 2026), the cheapest Milwaukee PACKOUT tool box is the [Compact Tool Box](https://modulartoolbox.com/products/milwaukee-packout-compact-tool-box/) at $79.97, and the cheapest Makita MakPac tool box is the [MakPac Small Interlocking Case](https://modulartoolbox.com/products/makita-makpac-small-interlocking-case/) at $50.99. Prices are re-checked weekly.

**Which has more products, Milwaukee PACKOUT or Makita MakPac?**
Milwaukee PACKOUT: 52 products on sale across 10 categories. Makita MakPac: 13 across 4.

**Which holds more weight, Milwaukee PACKOUT or Makita MakPac?**
By the brands' own ratings, the most any Milwaukee PACKOUT piece is rated to carry is 400 lb ([2-Wheel Cart](https://modulartoolbox.com/products/milwaukee-packout-2-wheel-cart/)); for Makita MakPac it's 220 lb ([MakPac 4-Wheeled Trolley Base](https://modulartoolbox.com/products/makita-makpac-4-wheeled-trolley-base/)). Ratings are per piece, not per stack.

**Which is more weatherproof, Milwaukee PACKOUT or Makita MakPac?**
Milwaukee PACKOUT publishes IP65 on 14 of its 52 products; Makita MakPac publishes no IP rating. IP65 means dust-tight and protected from water jets, not submersion.

Full product lists with specs and sources: [Milwaukee PACKOUT](https://modulartoolbox.com/lines/milwaukee-packout/index.md), [Makita MakPac](https://modulartoolbox.com/lines/makita-makpac/index.md). Page: https://modulartoolbox.com/vs/packout-vs-makpac/

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