# Milwaukee PACKOUT vs DeWalt ToughSystem 2.0

> Milwaukee PACKOUT and DeWalt ToughSystem 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. DeWalt ToughSystem 2.0 has 15 products on sale across 9 categories, priced $25.69 to $299.00. Biggest tool box by outside volume: Milwaukee PACKOUT XL Tool Box at about 26 gal against DeWalt ToughSystem 2.0 Extra Large Toolbox at about 22 gal. Highest rated load: 400 lb (Milwaukee PACKOUT) against 265 lb (DeWalt ToughSystem 2.0).

| | [Milwaukee PACKOUT](https://modulartoolbox.com/lines/milwaukee-packout/) | [DeWalt ToughSystem 2.0](https://modulartoolbox.com/lines/dewalt-toughsystem-2-0/) |
|---|---|---|
| Launched | 2017 | 2020 |
| Products on sale | 52 | 15 |
| 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 (4), Drawer Boxes (2), Crates & Totes (1), Small-Parts Organizers (2), Rolling Cases (1), Dollies & Carts (1), Mobile Workstations (1), Bags & Pouches (2), Accessories (1) |
| Price range | $15.98 – $769.00 | $25.69 – $299.00 |
| Biggest tool box | XL Tool Box (22 × 16.25 × 17 in) | Extra Large Toolbox (21.65 × 14.63 × 16.19 in) |
| Highest rated load | 400 lb (2-Wheel Cart) | 265 lb (ToughSystem DS Carrier (2-wheel hand truck)) |
| Weather rating | IP65 on 14 | IP65 on 7 |
| Where sold | Ohio Power Tool, Toolnut, Acme Tools | Ohio Power Tool, Toolnut, Acme Tools |

## Questions

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

**Which is cheaper, Milwaukee PACKOUT or DeWalt ToughSystem 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 DeWalt ToughSystem 2.0 tool box is the [Deep Compact Toolbox (15 in.)](https://modulartoolbox.com/products/dewalt-toughsystem-2-0-deep-compact-toolbox/) at $73.00. Prices are re-checked weekly.

**Which has more products, Milwaukee PACKOUT or DeWalt ToughSystem 2.0?**
Milwaukee PACKOUT: 52 products on sale across 10 categories. DeWalt ToughSystem 2.0: 15 across 9.

**Which holds more weight, Milwaukee PACKOUT or DeWalt ToughSystem 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 DeWalt ToughSystem 2.0 it's 265 lb ([ToughSystem DS Carrier (2-wheel hand truck)](https://modulartoolbox.com/products/dewalt-toughsystem-2-0-ds-carrier/)). Ratings are per piece, not per stack.

**Which is more weatherproof, Milwaukee PACKOUT or DeWalt ToughSystem 2.0?**
Milwaukee PACKOUT publishes IP65 on 14 of its 52 products; DeWalt ToughSystem 2.0 publishes IP65 on 7 of its 15 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), [DeWalt ToughSystem 2.0](https://modulartoolbox.com/lines/dewalt-toughsystem-2-0/index.md). Page: https://modulartoolbox.com/vs/packout-vs-toughsystem/

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