# Milwaukee PACKOUT vs DeWalt TSTAK

> Milwaukee PACKOUT and DeWalt TSTAK 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 TSTAK has 10 products on sale across 7 categories, priced $23.59 to $163.99. Biggest tool box by outside volume: Milwaukee PACKOUT XL Tool Box at about 26 gal against DeWalt TSTAK Deep Tool Box with Long Handle at about 13 gal. Highest rated load: 400 lb (Milwaukee PACKOUT) against 220 lb (DeWalt TSTAK).

| | [Milwaukee PACKOUT](https://modulartoolbox.com/lines/milwaukee-packout/) | [DeWalt TSTAK](https://modulartoolbox.com/lines/dewalt-tstak/) |
|---|---|---|
| Launched | 2017 | 2012 |
| 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 (2), Small-Parts Organizers (1), Rolling Cases (1), Dollies & Carts (1), Mobile Workstations (1), Accessories (1) |
| Price range | $15.98 – $769.00 | $23.59 – $163.99 |
| Biggest tool box | XL Tool Box (22 × 16.25 × 17 in) | TSTAK Deep Tool Box with Long Handle (17.8 × 13.3 × 12.6 in) |
| Highest rated load | 400 lb (2-Wheel Cart) | 220 lb (TSTAK Trolley) |
| Weather rating | IP65 on 14 | none published |
| Where sold | Ohio Power Tool, Toolnut, Acme Tools | Toolnut, Home Depot, Amazon |

## Questions

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

**Which is cheaper, Milwaukee PACKOUT or DeWalt TSTAK?**
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 TSTAK tool box is the [TSTAK II Stackable Flat Top Case](https://modulartoolbox.com/products/dewalt-tstak-ii-stackable-flat-top-case/) at $23.59. Prices are re-checked weekly.

**Which has more products, Milwaukee PACKOUT or DeWalt TSTAK?**
Milwaukee PACKOUT: 52 products on sale across 10 categories. DeWalt TSTAK: 10 across 7.

**Which holds more weight, Milwaukee PACKOUT or DeWalt TSTAK?**
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 TSTAK it's 220 lb ([TSTAK Trolley](https://modulartoolbox.com/products/dewalt-tstak-trolley/)). Ratings are per piece, not per stack.

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

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