Milwaukee PACKOUT Organization Accessories: 5 Add-Ons That Tidy Up Your Boxes

Introduction

If your PACKOUT boxes have slowly turned into a jumble of blades, fasteners, and loose odds and ends, Milwaukee Tool has released a set of accessories designed to fix exactly that. Some of these snap or sit inside your boxes, while others mount on the outside rails, giving you extra storage without eating into the interior space.

We looked at five of them: an insert organizer, a Sawzall blade storage unit, a magnetic tray, a small fastener organizer, and a set of belt clip hangers. Here is how each one works and who it makes the most sense for.

Why PACKOUT Organization Matters

A great storage system is only as good as what is inside it. Even the best rolling tool box still needs organizing so you can reach what you need quickly, keep small parts from wandering off, and get jobs done faster. These accessories are built specifically for the PACKOUT system, snapping or mounting onto the boxes, and they are widely available from retailers like Home Depot and Acme Tools. They are not the cheapest accessories on the market, but organized storage pays for itself in time saved on the job.

Insert Organizer

The first accessory is an insert that holds a range of items on the back, front, or sides of a box, while still leaving two places to store other items. It snaps into place and stays put; this is not designed to be pulled in and out constantly. It grabs onto the front of the box and does take up a little extra room, but in exchange you get dedicated spots for the things that usually end up loose in the bottom of a box.

One thing worth knowing: on the deeper boxes, the insert creates cavities behind it that are not exactly usable. That is the trade-off for the added organization on the exterior surfaces.

Sawzall Blade Storage

This is a dedicated storage unit for reciprocating saw blades. You line the blades up in the slots, the lid locks itself closed, and the whole unit drops into the box. Removing it is simple: press the two buttons and it pops right out.

It can also sit on the outside of the box, either up top or at the back, which is arguably where it shines. Mounted at the back, it does not create as large a cavity as it does in other positions, and it keeps blades accessible without opening the box at all. The slots handle several different blade types at once, including longer blades, so you can carry what you need and grab it quickly.

Magnetic Tray

The magnetic tray is the standout of the group, especially for mechanics on the go. It is the magnetic version of the exterior mounts, and the tray itself pulls out and sits flat once removed. You can open it up, set it in your engine bay, let it hold your bolts and screws while you work, then close it up and stow it either inside or outside the bin when you are done.

For appliance repair techs, it works the same way: pull the tray out, drop your hardware in, and nothing rolls away. There is also a spot at the top that holds a pencil nicely; it does not slide around much even when you roll the box across a job site.

As with the other exterior accessories, placement matters. On the back of the box you do not lose much interior space, but on the side you do, and you cannot run one on the back and one on the side at the same time.

Small Fastener Organizer

This one is aimed at smaller fasteners. Do not expect to load it up with large 3-inch deck screws; unless you remove the bin itself, you can only carry so many in each compartment. For screws, nuts, washers, and other small hardware, though, it keeps everything sorted and visible.

Like the magnetic tray, it works best mounted on the outside of the box, keeping small hardware right where you can see it without digging through the interior.

Belt Clip Hangers

The last accessory is a large belt clip that lets you hang things on the inside or outside of your boxes. The exterior hangers mount very easily: they wrap around the outside of the box and secure with an Allen screw, and Milwaukee includes the Allen wrench.

The trick is to leave the screw loose at first so you can slide the clip up and down. Position whatever you are hanging, level it out, then give the screw a final tighten and it will not move. The clip can sit all the way at the top or down at the center, whatever suits what you are hanging. Once mounted, it can stay pretty much permanently, or you can swap it between boxes as your setup changes.

Buying Advice: Which Ones Are Worth It

If you work on vehicles or appliances, the magnetic tray is the obvious first pick: it comes off, sits flat, holds your hardware where you are working, and stows away again in seconds. The Sawzall blade storage is a close second for anyone who carries reciprocating saw blades regularly, particularly mounted on the outside of the box.

The insert organizer and small fastener organizer both make sense if loose small items are your main pain point, and the belt clip hangers are a cheap, simple way to add hanging storage for anything you want within arm’s reach. Just keep in mind that exterior mounts on the sides eat into interior space, and deeper boxes end up with unusable cavities behind the inserts.

If theft is not a concern on your site, you can roll your PACKOUTs around with these mounted and have everything sitting next to you as you work. Getting to the job knowing exactly where things are, and being able to move them easily, is the whole point.

Conclusion

A great storage system still needs organizing, and these five Milwaukee PACKOUT accessories each solve a specific part of that problem. The magnetic tray is the most versatile for mechanical work, the blade storage is a no-brainer for demolition work, and the hangers, insert, and fastener organizer round out a tidy, job-ready setup. None of them are inexpensive, but knowing where everything is and finishing jobs faster is worth real money.