What we really need is a system for storing power tools in a repeatable way. The problem with these bins is that they are just hyped up stackable Tupperware. It keeps the tools 'safe' from just sliding around the back of your pickup truck but a regular Tupperware bin could do that. If I have a Dewalt drill, impact driver, hammer drill, circular saw, jig saw, sawsall, narrow crown stapler, framing nailer, I still have to simply lay them in a HEAP at the bottom of these bins. This doesn't keep them neat, orderly and safe. If they truly want to be at the TOP of the game. They need to have inserts for these bins or some sort of internal racking system. So I can put all of these tools in the same spot EVERY time. This means a spot for the drill, driver, hammer drill, a spot for the circular saw, etc. You want to be able to get to a jobsite and within minutes of getting to the right spot being able to start a job? Right now with these bins, sure i can get to the location but I still have to sift through the mess I made at the bottom to get what I need. Sure, for those of us that are highly organized you can create your own system but then lets not even talk about sharing this system on the jobsite, then you are talking a real soup of cords, batteries, bits, tools, etc. Long story short, this system doesn't begin to start solving the main problem tool owners have and that is storing these in a way that is more efficient.

The fact that they listen to their customers will keep them in the game I love it! I personally only buy Milwaukee and Makita but for a toolbox this might be a better affordable option

I have the DS Carrier, and wall mount. I don’t have Dewalt tools, and probably never will, but they really knew what they were doing with this system! This shelf like system means soooooo much to me, and my organization!

Just purchased this 3 stack rolling cart and its seriously changed how efficient I am at jobs now! My entire daily cordless collection fits in the bottom box including 15 batteries

Just bought the 2.0 a week or so ago and absolutely love it. I used to use the husky stackable which was absolutely trash compared to the 2.0. Also when I ordered my box I order the regular 3 stack box and they sent me a extra one of the small boxes so definitely happy

One huge mistake Milwaukee made with their boxes is there’s a ton of wasted space. The clear lid screw bins are bigger on the outside will having less space on the inside. They’re way tougher but that’s a big deal breaker for me. Something Dewalt needs to fix with the dolly box is the wheels aren’t bolted on, they just have a press fit cap that falls off.

It's nice that the 1.0 and the 2.0 are compatible as far as the locking goes. In the past the consumer has been stuck with what they have. With this system it's easy to mix and match.

I have both packout and ts 2.0. Both are outstanding, packout has the edge but for the price dewalt is an awesome option!

@VCG Construction. Thanks Vince for the thorough review. What makes your review video different is that other people don't have a 2.0 radio or a DS Carrier for testing. It's too bad Dewalt didn't make the 2.0 boxes totally compatible with the DS carrier with that rear bracket. Even if we don't padlock the central locking mechanism, using that mechanism is added security in keeping the boxes secured to the carrier when moving. Hope you and your family stay safe and well.

Vince is hilarious, I love seeing him play with the tough boxes like they're legos.

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I had no idea the rack system existed. I almost switched to Milwaukee at a higher cost. Being able to access a lower box, without removing all the boxes above it is a big deal. Somehow I had missed this video until I was looking for info on how the rack works. Thanks

had my toughsystem set for almost 2 years . i'm a mostly harry home owner type now but i still do a few side jobs here and there and these boxes have done well for me . they look cool/professional and help keep my stuff mostly organized . more than i really need at this point , but it sure would have been nice to have these back in the day . take care .

Very informative video. Thanks for pointing out important details like some incompatibility with he power station and the Radio on the DS carrier.

I’m a Packout guy, picked the 1.0 up last week as one of Home Depot’s deal off the day. I like it so far!

Now thats some nice storage! A clean site is a safe site!

The best unit for organizing and carrying tools is the two drawer units. Tool in the bottom drawer, and the accessories in the top drawer. That lets you get things out, without unstacking, three or four components to get the tool you need. Which will always be at least three down the stack.

They should have put drawer slides on the carrier, and racks so mid - small sizes boxes could slide forward to be opened with out removing the module

Great video! Thank you! I purchased the Dewalt Toughsystem 2.0 wheeled bottom box and two of the 1/2 boxes for my current load out.. could not figure out for the life of me HOW the handle REMOVED to place in a truck with a tonneau cover…. Instructions? Didn’t say. Home Depot employee didn’t know. Only 1 DeWalt bottom box in stock. So bought it.. So YES! Red locks at the bottom! Hey you just saved me a 60 mile round trip to Home Depot to try to exchange and or return the box! Yes, my handle comes off now…. Thank you!

This has a qvc feel to it

I’ve got - festool, packout and dewalts TS 1.0 - lately I’ve repacked my tools into the dewalt boxes, mainly the milk crates with handles that have been modified with magnetic strips from harbor freight on the inside and out. Also metal straps so I can hand tools. Finally this all works on the dewalt fancy hand truck.

DS carrier FTW ! Double duty ! Great for hand trucking stand alone too.

My boss has a tough system setup I got him the DeWalt tough system ice cooler for his retirement nice!

The video I am waiting for is tough system 2.0 vs the pack out system!

Hope you all are having a good Sunday! Keep up the great job!🧰⚒🔩🛠🧰

are we gonna see the drop test off the roof or run over with the truck ? 🤔 😂

I can't believe Dewalt would screw up like this. The ds carrier is far superior. To not include a locking latch on the back of the 2.0 boxes is plain stupid

Love how it comes with a built-in lable holder

That removable handle on the bottom box is awesome. DeWalt did a great job with that! Thanks for the video. 👍🏻👍🏻

I needed tool boxes and I discovered the toughsystem 2.0 back in July. It was great timing for their availability. I love the boxes. You can't go wrong with them.

The drop down tray on the 1.0 was a practical feature for organising smaller parts. I think the only improvement on the 2.0 here is the quick release mechanism.

DeWalt always ahead of the game that's why it's always the best

I really like DeWALT TOUGHSYSTEM 2.0. Few more suggestions: 1. Make the bottom large box detachable and only trolley left out. This will help to use just the trolley for other uses. 2. Once the trolley only is available, large/medium/small boxes can be arranged in any order, for ex: medium/large/small, small/large/medium, etc. I could not so far find this kind of combination with any other manufacturer. Hope they incorporate this suggestion.

The Milwaukee glasses while introing the dewalt boxes- come on man!!

I own packout and I'm very happy with it

I can't wait to get these. They will fit on my Macsimizer Tool Cart. My cart comes with rails designed to hold the tough system boxes. Once I get them in I'll shoot a video and show it to you guys. I think Mechanics will get a kick out of this. 🙂

I have dozens of the tough system 1.0 boxes and 2 of the DS carts which is how I mainly move them boxes around. For Dewalt to leave off the metal tabs for the cart to lock onto was a big mistake IMO. Especially if you can't lock the 1.0 radio onto a 2.0 box. I wonder, can the metal tabs be added to the 2.0? Great video Vince!

I have had the DS carrier with the 3 modular boxes since 2013. It is still hands down the best. I'm kinda sick of everyone comparing the 2.0 against the Packout when Dewalt makes a better setup.

Great review. I've been considering upgrading to 2.0 amd you've given me confidence in making the purchase. Thanks Vince!

Wish I had gotten through all of your videos😞.. I love DeWalt everything!!! I didn’t know they came out with the NEW 2.0... I’m not slow.. lol.. I’ve been extremely sick for awhile.. I went to my Home Depot app to order.. after I saw your video.. Because they don’t have it in my local store I can’t order it for delivery😞.. oh well. I’ll figure out something in order to get it here. Keep it up guys great work!!!

Adapter plate needed to mount Tstak to ToughSystem. Also, sandwich 2.0 between two 1.0 and lock it on the hand truck.

I prefer the 1.0 top box over the 2.0 because the the drop down lid storage. It’s where I keep my pencils and other small things. I found another thing out about the 2.0 boxes I do like though is that clear plastic piece on the front can come off and you can make a label for that box. And the 1.0 radio won’t work on the 2.0 boxes either. Just waiting to see what other options they come out with for the 2.0

Just drove an hour and a half to grab one of the 2.0 boxes. Shed was broken into and they got a couple of things. So in my journey in replacing them it seems this is a great option to grab as well. Never understood how great a system like this could be until recently. Happy with the purchase for sure.

The fact 1.0 and 2.0 is about 90% compatible with each other is a big win from DeWalt

i think you're not only informative but funny as hell! In regards to the toughsystem, I'm looking to invest and found this very useful.

I know what I’ll be asking Santa for this Christmas

Hi, I bought these boxes because in my work I needed a storage that could protect my tools from water, everything is very good, I love how these boxes look and their internal space, along with the dimension of the wheels that makes it easy to transportation, but, I think it's wrong, that when it rains and your box gets wet, the water accumulated on the lid when you open your box all the water falls into the box. Which seems like a shortcoming to me, because the time they spent designing the 2.0 and making it waterproof has a flaw. so that this does not happen you have to drain or dry the lid before opening it. other than that when removing the handle there is a protruding area left, and yesterday the base of the handle broke. I am a little disappointed, because the boxes are visually very robust and resistant, and the use that I give them is in a service and maintenance company.

I have the 1.0 system. My biggest problem with Dewalt is their lack of compatibility with their systems, you can’t lock your hardware containers or anything together with the 1.0 system while pack out is completely compatible with every single box they put out

You can also vertically slot several Dewalt tool cases (SDS Plus Drill, etc) into the bottom Tough System 2.0 box. They are compatible.

"fast forrrward to twonny twonny" 😂

the extra large box (without wheels) is currently on sale for $60 (about $13 off original price) with free shipping at home depot

As soon as the plastic side latches (without metal pin inserts) started snapping off when the units tipped over, I abandoned the Tough System in favor of Packout. Had 2.0 been available sooner, I may have stuck with it. No regrets!

Just found out about removing the handle on the 2.0 box thanks fits in my truck

Full review, just wanted to see inside the boxes to see how big the storage actually was and if the design internally would affect storing certain items inside but not one shot of actually inside any of the boxes. Also want to know if the bottom of the trolley folded up with all the boxes disengaged so the whole trolley itself could lay flat.

Had the packout and it drew too much attention on site. Asking to be stolen in my opinion 😵

I would like to see them produce a box that would accommodate the pole saw. In my mind thats a tool that should have come with a box designed for it. There's connections on both ends of it that need to be protected

LOVE the 2.0’s! I can’t wait for those trays to start shipping and to see even more updated boxes and solutions to come to the 2.0 lineup.

I used to use the tough system and it was junk. Cheap plastic yellow clips that hold your boxes together that break, handles that break off when lifting loaded boxes into my truck very poor design. I now use the pack out system and am much happier. In the year and a half I was using the dewalt I went through 2 bottom boxes both had broken side handed and 2 medium boxes both broken where the yellow clip attached. I am disappointed in dewalt for making junk all over again, sure they are cheaper but when you have to replace multiple boxes the price goes way up.

Dewalt is coming out with their elite line of tool accessories very soon. Maybe some will include toughsystem compatibility.

A person with a 3D printer could develop a cottage industry making the little bits DeWalt left out. Such as the rear latches, for the boxes to latch them to the carrier. Or the divider/battery holders for the dual battery charger. The opportunities are pretty limitless.

Picked up mine with a medium size “milk crate” for only $174 from Home Depot after military discount. I’m super excited to organize my tools in this system!

Can the side clips from the 2.0 attach onto the 1.0? I'm asking because the 1.0 seems like a stronger box (in the long run of things). Great video by the way!

It’s still lacking in comparison to the pack out. Were I on the Milwaukee platform I’d still go pack out due to the variety and quality. But hopefully tough system continues to ad more features to bump it up to the pack out level. A tough system vacuum would be good as well and some soft bags. And hopefully Dewalt actually release things a lot quicker

What I don't like is the dolly handle smashes your hand when you tilt over 3 fully loaded boxes. I have to stuff something between the cases and the handle for comfort. That's just dumb! Also you can't open a lid with the handle extended [except for the base] without dropping the handle. Why?

Well my old man loves it! Just bought the box kit shown in this bid for £149 which is absolutely amazing. He has plenty of 1.0 but loves his new 2.0 kit. Just waiting for the inserts and half size boxes to finish his set up. Hay V.C.G you rock 🤘🏼

My wife got me a 2.0 for Christmas so I can tote all my tools around at once. I'm very excited to see the options come out for these and hope they stick with this system for a while

Thank you. Now make sense lots of questions Very helpful demo

I am the cheap ass who bought the husky connect and I really like it. Bought the extra box and for my needs it's perfect

Thx for showing the comparison and how they are interchangeable!

Very nice,shame they couldn't put the lock mechanism on the 2.0

Magnusson are by far the toughest I've seen by a clear mile !!

Just upgraded. This is my new favorite channel. Keep it coming.

My review After 1 month the the catching system that hold the individual boxes together has broken and is not repairable Current it is held together by a tie down strap After 2 months the hold system became very strenuous to pull along, so much I began to get back issues, $Dollars at the doctors. After 3 months I had to replace the entire wheel system, as the wheels had cracked and pieces had broken away That is from pulling it over car park type surfaces and pathways Constant issues with the catches fall off , the box deforms so much it is a mission to close the lid It is such and expense item and I got SHIT

Can you build a mini skyscraper with it? Golly you can!

Just purchased 2.0 today. I like the price already, and it was hard too find the bottom box wthe wheels, do to a shortage on plastic. I will transfer my tools tomorrow,.

Looking better.. Took some pointers from Milwaukee I see. Packout is more practical for wall mounting still.

I think I rather have them steal my individual box than my carrier which cost more than all three boxes

If only someone could convince Dewalt to actually sell these to the public...... I wouldn’t have had to swap my 12 tough boxes for Milwaukee because the 1.0 have been getting so terrible I literally couldn’t click the new boxes together in the store...

I love my 1.0. This has convinced me to give 2.0 a try. But my two ds carriers are the best. Convenient strong and rugged. How I lived most of my life without them i’ll never know. lol.

So who else only smeeshed that like button just for the 7yrs of good luck?? Great vid as always! Thank ya sir!

The lid latches on tough 1.0 were great biggest pos I have ever seen. One tiny screw into plastic that will tear out with the slightest lateral force.

I just wanna say I like your style I like how you explain every detail from a day to day use basis. Really good work bud, all the best from Australia!

Just got the 2.0set today and this video was very informative thanks

Dang Vince.. i was expecting a shotty tool system from Dewalt. I was wrong.. im personally a milwaukee guy but they're borderline overpriced on some accessories. This seems like a viable option for the added mobile versatility tool storage for my tools that are always "on the go" and never stationary long enough to make it back into the toolbox. $500 gets spendy for a mobile tool station and practicality but I can tell just by the video.. milwaukee still seems superior as far as ruggedness and robust modular set-up.. might get a dewalt for the hell of it still. Thanks for the time spent on the video. Now I got an excuse to go check them out in person. Great review!

Made my Powerstation fit the 2.0. It requires some plastic removal on the four feet as we as the latch areas. After removing 3/8ths inch from the back of the latch areas it fits snuggly. It sits on my battery/cord storage for the powerstation.

This video needs more Slim Jim.

Just picked up some 2.0 boxes today along with a big ratchet/drivers set.. what I'm upset about is that the ratchet set is the EXACT same width as the toughsystem but isn't compatible. I mean how much more would it have costed them to throw some clips on the ratchet set? Haha it's like a 30 pound set too, would be nice to clip it to the top of my tough system. Good stuff otherwise, just wish theyd throw some clips on all their sets and boxes just so theyre compatible with toughsystem

I'll stick with my 1st gen. I think I like the box latches better and the locking carry handle on the bottom box better. I also don't wanna give up the locking system for the DS carrier, wall and van mounting system.

Glad the handle got changed, first thing that broke on my 1.0 was the handle lol

I just saw this one at Home Depot I was impressed looks and feels a lot better then my husky tool storage

Great show. Well done

I use the 2.0. most of my work is outside and living in the uk becomes a problem. Yes the 2.0 keeps out water very well. Unfortunately if there is water on the lid of the bottom box, when you open it it runs off the lid and fills the box. Wasn’t happy powertools and water don’t really like each other.

Got to agree with video Toughsystem 1 ds carrier is the way you can lock all boxes to trolley..... bit disapointed i cant lock my toughsystem 2.0 to the same trolley not entirely backward compatible

I'm a welder, It'll be cool if I could fit like a 6" tank on the back side of the ds carrier, and store all my welding machine/welding stuff in boxes in the front

With the 1.0 roller big box if u have the handle up the tstack standing up fts and is held by the handle. Best way is to have the big roller and medium box on then with the handle up ur tstacks fit perfectly

I actually bought 2 DS450 rolling toolboxes because I was able to get them cheap. Will keep one as they really are awesome! The other one: well if anyone in Germany is interested... 😁 Anna

Loving mine and the fact that the boxes are so deep that you can actually use the tool tray with large tools in box

Vince, Do you read these comments? I got a hot tip for you in the Power Tool world. Home Depot just started carrying Klein's Power tools on their Website. Go To Home Depot's website and search for Klein Impact Driver (Model # BAT20CD & BAT20CW) And they have them both for only $159 (Tool Only- uses Dewalt Batteries) . The Klein Impact Drivers are made by Mac Tools and the Mac and Klein Impacts are identical to each other.

The only bad part is the 1.0 radio doesn’t latch on top of 2.0 boxes. You can latch a 2.0 box on top of the 1.0 radio tho. You have to mix and match to make work or just carry it lol. Roof test soon?

I have all Milwaukee tools and dewalt 2.0 storage system. Lol