Milwaukee PACKOUT Tumbler and 40 Quart XL Cooler: Two New Additions Worth a Look

Introduction

Milwaukee’s PACKOUT modular storage system keeps expanding, and the newest additions step outside of pure tool storage: an insulated tumbler line and a 40 Quart XL Cooler that many fans had been waiting for. Both follow the same core idea as the rest of PACKOUT, which is modularity, durability, and a system that clicks together. Here is what each one offers and what to consider before spending your money.

Milwaukee PACKOUT Tumbler

The PACKOUT tumblers have now been officially released after an earlier tease alongside Milwaukee’s workshop accessories. Milwaukee claims the longest temperature retention in the category thanks to double wall vacuum insulation, which is the headline spec for anyone who wants coffee that stays hot through a full shift or water that stays cold all day.

The clever part is how it integrates with the rest of the system. The tumbler uses a twist-to-lock modularity that connects with all PACKOUT solutions, and the lid features a rotating magnetic closure that opens and closes smoothly even with gloves on while keeping dirt and debris away from the opening. Cleanup is straightforward too: the tumbler disassembles easily and all components are dishwasher safe. It will be available in 20 and 30 ounce sizes, so you can pick based on whether you want a coffee companion or a full-day hydration vessel.

Milwaukee PACKOUT 40 Quart XL Cooler

This is the one people had been asking Milwaukee to build for a long time. The PACKOUT 40 Quart XL Cooler claims up to five days of ice retention, which puts it firmly in the serious cooler conversation rather than the grab-and-go category.

Durability specs back that up. It has an impact-resistant body built for rough handling and an IP65 rating, so dust and water ingress should not be a concern on a jobsite or at a campsite. Practical touches include an integrated bottle opener, a drain plug, and an interior storage tray that keeps contents elevated above the icy water at the bottom.

The standout feature is the built-in food-grade cutting board that doubles as a cooler divider, giving you both a prep surface and a way to split the interior for maximum versatility. Between the ice retention, the IP65 body, and that dual-purpose board, it is a thoughtfully specced cooler for anyone already invested in the PACKOUT ecosystem.

About That Extra Divider Accessory

One detail in the announcement caused some confusion. Milwaukee lists a separate accessory, the divider for the PACKOUT 40 Quart XL Cooler, with its own product number and an additional cost of roughly twenty dollars on top of the cooler’s price. At first glance that looked like Milwaukee charging extra for something the cooler already includes.

Looking closer, the standalone SKU makes more sense as a replacement part. The cooler itself is on pre-sale for $249 and includes the storage tray and the divider. The extra listing exists in case you damage the included divider and need a new one. Paying again only makes sense if you actually break or lose it, so most buyers can ignore that accessory line entirely.

Should You Buy Them?

Both products make sense within the PACKOUT ecosystem, but they serve different buyers. The tumbler is an easy, low-commitment addition if you already own PACKOUT gear and want your drinkware to lock into the same system. The 40 Quart XL Cooler is a bigger investment at $249, and it earns that price if you genuinely need multi-day ice retention and a rugged, dust-and-water-resistant body.

If you already stack PACKOUT boxes in your truck, the cooler is the more compelling purchase because it extends the system you already use daily. If you just want a good insulated tumbler, the 20 or 30 ounce PACKOUT version stands on its own merits thanks to the magnetic glove-friendly lid and dishwasher-safe design.

Conclusion

Milwaukee’s newest PACKOUT additions are well thought out: a tumbler with genuine system integration and a long-requested cooler with five-day ice claims and a clever cutting-board divider. With the cooler at $249 on pre-sale and an optional replacement divider available separately, there are no hidden costs to worry about, just two products worth matching against your actual needs.