# Milwaukee PACKOUT vs RIDGID Pro Gear 2.0

> Milwaukee PACKOUT and RIDGID Pro Gear 2.0 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. RIDGID Pro Gear 2.0 has 10 products on sale across 4 categories, priced $50.00 to $129.00. Biggest tool box by outside volume: Milwaukee PACKOUT XL Tool Box at about 26 gal against RIDGID Pro Gear 2.0 XL 22 in. Tool Box at about 23 gal. Highest rated load: 400 lb (Milwaukee PACKOUT) against 176 lb (RIDGID Pro Gear 2.0).

| | [Milwaukee PACKOUT](https://modulartoolbox.com/lines/milwaukee-packout/) | [RIDGID Pro Gear 2.0](https://modulartoolbox.com/lines/ridgid-pro-gear-2-0/) |
|---|---|---|
| Launched | 2017 | 2022 |
| Products on sale | 52 | 10 |
| 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 (3), Drawer Boxes (4), Small-Parts Organizers (2), Rolling Cases (1) |
| Price range | $15.98 – $769.00 | $50.00 – $129.00 |
| Biggest tool box | XL Tool Box (22 × 16.25 × 17 in) | XL 22 in. Tool Box (22.28 × 14.76 × 16.26 in) |
| Highest rated load | 400 lb (2-Wheel Cart) | 176 lb (25 in. All-Terrain Rolling Tool Box (9 in. wheels)) |
| Weather rating | IP65 on 14 | IP65 on 1 |
| Where sold | Ohio Power Tool, Toolnut, Acme Tools | only at Home Depot |

## Questions

**Do Milwaukee PACKOUT and RIDGID Pro Gear 2.0 stack together?**
No. We have no source saying Milwaukee PACKOUT and RIDGID Pro Gear 2.0 lock onto each other, so mixing them means two separate stacks.

**Which is cheaper, Milwaukee PACKOUT or RIDGID Pro Gear 2.0?**
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 RIDGID Pro Gear 2.0 tool box is the [22 in. Heavy Duty Medium/Large Tool Box](https://modulartoolbox.com/products/ridgid-pro-gear-2-0-22-in-heavy-duty-medium-large-tool-box/) at $50.00. Prices are re-checked weekly.

**Which has more products, Milwaukee PACKOUT or RIDGID Pro Gear 2.0?**
Milwaukee PACKOUT: 52 products on sale across 10 categories. RIDGID Pro Gear 2.0: 10 across 4.

**Which holds more weight, Milwaukee PACKOUT or RIDGID Pro Gear 2.0?**
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 RIDGID Pro Gear 2.0 it's 176 lb ([25 in. All-Terrain Rolling Tool Box (9 in. wheels)](https://modulartoolbox.com/products/ridgid-pro-gear-2-0-25-in-all-terrain-rolling-tool-box/)). Ratings are per piece, not per stack.

**Which is more weatherproof, Milwaukee PACKOUT or RIDGID Pro Gear 2.0?**
Milwaukee PACKOUT publishes IP65 on 14 of its 52 products; RIDGID Pro Gear 2.0 publishes IP65 on 1 of its 10 products. 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), [RIDGID Pro Gear 2.0](https://modulartoolbox.com/lines/ridgid-pro-gear-2-0/index.md). Page: https://modulartoolbox.com/vs/packout-vs-pro-gear/

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