Something of which many are unaware- menards sells the exact same system as bauer, under their masterforce brand. I have some of both brands, and they are completely interchangeable. This is important because the manufacturer (whoever that is) has a larger market and is likely to develop more products in the system, than they would if Harbor Freight was their only distribution channel! That being the case, I fully expect the bauer/masterforce line to grow.

I like the Bauer system, due to the crate option, for my purpose of having locking storage on the rear rack of my electric bicycle. The large Bauer tool box (without wheels) can be bolted to the rear rack of my bike (Rad Mini ST2), and is large enough to hold bike helmets and personal items; and it can be locked. The crate can be latched to the top of the tool box when needed to carry grocery bags or other bulky items.

I own a construction company and i run 3 crews. I rarely do anything myself but about once a month i take on a small project like replacing deck boards, install a door, or rebuild a set of deck stairs. Most of what i do is carpentry/exterior renovation. I was tired of my old toolboxes and wanted a modular system. Since i rarely use it i picked up the Hart system on impulse while i was at Walmart and it has been perfect for what i needed. I've had it about 9 months and it's only seen about 8 jobs. Still looks and works like new. Glad to see it stacks up well against the competition lol

When using it as a mobile tool kit I do use a Milwaukee storage system, I do use the Hart storage system with wheels for my RC Racing setup. Both have been extremely durable.

This was an incredibly helpful review. I have been considering the Hart recently

I’m a fan of quality no matter who makes it. Milwaukee started this trend years ago and is continuing to expand still. It’s expensive but it’s also complete as far as other accessories! Nice comparison video! 👍🏻

The Bauer looks like it's glass fiber reinforced which explains the price. The Hart is a softer less brittle plastic so it will take a lot of shock before it cracks. I just bought the Hart system and I think unless you're a contractor on job sites every day the Hart can't be beat for the price. TTI is keeping in mind that they need to make sure they don't make their budget system more appealing than their premium brand but you know in time more and more accessories will come out the more popular the Hart system becomes. And whats cool about Hart being TTI they have the engineering and customer feedback that they can put into Hart. Bauer can't compete with Hart and Milwaukee is you ask me. Also you nailed it with all these brands missing the mark on having inserts. These are just boxes at the end of the day where you're left making something on your own or digging through tools. It seems like something so simple but no one offers anything it's crazy

I just purchased the Hart system and I’m very pleased so far. Looking forward to what’s to come in this system in the future!

I have the hart system. I got a case with removable cubes woth mine. I bought the 2 drawer separate and I love it all. I use it for my lawmcare business

you had me at defense in depth... :) had some flash backs from work lol

I purchased some of the Bauer sets to use as a camp kitchen setup. I needed something that would hold up for moderate use without spending a bunch of money. The Bauer's seemed to fit the bill.

Great review. I’m going to try the Hart system, seems to be the most affordable at this point… Now if I was a contractor and traveled everywhere I would consider higher end more durable storage though probably. But mostly working on cars at home and doing home improvement stuff it seems the Hart setup is the most practical for most.

Thanks I didn’t know you could get the replacement parts for the packout.

Good video sir!

Late to this video, thanks for the review! Would love to go Milwaukee... they even have a coffee mug that connects! I snagged Hart for my... 2nd Amendment accessories, and have been very impressed... surprisingly so. I run Kobalt XTR and 24v for most of my projects as they just do what I need... they are blue, these cases are blue, I know this is so lame of me, however... I was expecting you to choose Milwaukee like every other video. Pleasantly surprised! Thanks again.

I prefer the Husky cases. Got a couple on sale and bought some of the accessory items. Wish it was a more of an ala carte system, but works for me. I use the less functional components for fixed storage. Don’t understand your obsession with the plastic attachment systems breaking. I’d focus more on ease of use, as they’re all fine durability-wise, really.

Good review, I have one set of rigid boxes but I need another set for more storage. Looking at the different brands I will like try a set of hart because of the price.

I really like the Hart. The combination of price, options, and flexibiity won me over. I wish the triple stack that's sold as a unit came with a different top part. I would prefer the 2-drawer part, instead of the clear top divider thing. I'll probably have to buy the 3 stack and the 2 drawer unit.

No doubt that pack out is built better.. but who has the better warranty and customer service?? For the price I’m saving money and going with HF.

The packout drawers are unbeatable.

Good video

Nice video kinda made my decision more difficult lol bc I agree with opinions on Hart system & Bauer is just a bit too high. I think the Bauer boxes are quite a bit more in quality but, I wish they had 1/2 boxes! So now I almost just want to buy the Hart bc it's so cheap! If they had trays in the small boxes I would have already bought it

I honestly think the Bauers are pretty close to being worth the money, especially compared to the Packout system. Just for comparison, the bottom roller box for the Packout is $140, the Bauer one is half the price at $70. Yeah maybe it could be like ten bucks cheaper or so, but they're pretty close to being worth the price they're asking for them. I will agree that their biggest cons are definitely the locking tabs (while not god-awful) being the biggest fail point over time, and the limited choices of boxes for them. If they can include at LEAST 5 other boxes or accessories for their system (one of them definitely being a box with either 2 or 3 drawers like the Packout has) I think that it will be a pretty good system to completely invest in for the money. Not to mention that every now and then HF still sends out like 10 or 15 percent no exclusion coupons for customers with emails (since they no longer mail out catalogs, it's all electronic now) so that can be applied to the system as well to make it even cheaper. You don't see that happen very often with Milwaukee, if at all.

The Hart system with the Drawers looks pretty good. But wish they were set up more like the Tstak/VesaStack ones. Those are the best Drawers IMO.

Bought this Flex pack out a few months ago. Used on three projects. The latches between the top box and the middle box kept hanging up or not locking. Soooo, tried to call company service to get a fix. Wasn't asking for anything but a tech to walk me through the fix(maybe a replacement latch?). First, good luck getting through, they DON"T answer their phones. After a half hour hold the message comes on offering a call back. No choice gotta grow old on the phone or give up. No call back, so the next day I try again, same deal, but this time I get a cal back. Pleasant young lady hears the problem and takes all my info and says they are sending a new replacement unit!! Of course nothing took place, NO Replacement Unit, No Latches, NO NOTHING!!!! The product seems to be well made except for these few minor issues, however I would never recommend buying a Flex product. They have no customer loyalty.

Sorry, go with Ridgid storage solutions, durable, heavy duty and AFORDABLE!

my 2 cents. I really like the Hart & Ridgid 2.0. The HART is great for its size! If your working on a truck or confined space the HART is unbeatable. Its just as durable for normal practical use as any other modular tool system. The Ridgid 2.0 is the best full size modular tool system p4p. Very durable, tall truck handle, best weather proof, releasing drawers this year, and removable handle AND wheels! Milwaulkie, FLEX, and KLEIN MOD BOX are for the super techies and over priced in my opinion. at 33% more cost. Ridgid also looks discreet and most professional IMHO

I wish packout wasn't the only system to have a mounting plate. I would have went with other brands if there was a reliable way to secure them in my suburban.

This is the same system as sold in Menard's stores under the "Masterforce" brand.

I really like the Hart, but I'm hung up on the use of dividers rather than boxes.

does the hart drawers fit a drill and driver?

Flex is closest to perfect.. but expensive …But sure will get even better

Keter makes these boxes

Update video coming soon?

But do like the bins versus seperators

Flex is the number one bro dont look where your not suppose to ok remember flex the Intemenaitor

we know the packout is good, but its nearly always 3* the price of competitors as well the one thing, that really worries me, if I go with the HART for example, how long till it stops being made? I cant see PACKOUT disappearing, at least not soon. And the amount of diy pieces for packout right now is insane, imagine in 20+ years your looking for a broken HART box replacement, likely wont find it, but will find PACKOUT probably. Who knows if there will be a better competitor in future.

You don’t use it for a living.,,blah blah blah. The biggest bang for the buck is theBauer. Kicks ask for price point…and craftsmanship.

I see you don't use the case

Plastic it's just Plastic

DEF NOT hobo freight, every single box from all the brands except hf are made by Good Israelis! not thos other people