Milwaukee PACKOUT Wall Mounts: A Smarter Way to Organize Your Shop, Van, or Garage

Introduction

Milwaukee has offered wall mounts for its PACKOUT system for a while, but the newest wall mount lineup takes the idea much further. These pieces can be combined to create the right sizes for your space, and they use a three-tier mounting system with a 16-inch center so the bolt holes line up with standard wall studs. The result is a storage setup that genuinely works in a garage, trailer, shop, van, or truck bed, alongside the growing ecosystem of PACKOUT accessories.

A New Level for PACKOUT Storage

What makes these wall mounts interesting is how much they can hold and how everything locks together. Small bins and organization pieces simply clip into place along the bottom rails, and there are multiple versions: screwdriver holders, small bins for screws and fasteners, paper towel racks, and holders for all kinds of everyday shop items. You can put just about anything in them, and rearranging the layout takes seconds.

That flexibility is the core appeal. Because the mounts mount vertically or horizontally and everything clicks in, your wall can evolve as your tool collection does.

Tool and Tumbler Holders

Next to a toolbox, a dedicated holder keeps drills, impacts, and just about any cordless tool within easy reach, with a small shelf on top for extras like a neck light. It is a simple idea, but it clears clutter fast.

There is also a small holder marketed for tumblers, though it is versatile enough for just about anything cup-shaped. Items push in and lock into place, so they stay put even in a moving van or trailer.

Battery Holders: M12 and M18

The M12 battery holder works exactly like a tool dock: the battery snaps in and will not come out until you deliberately pull it. A rear latch pushes out to lock the holder itself into place on the rail, which makes it a strong fit for vans or trailers where everything needs to stay secure.

The M18 holder follows the same design and grips slightly more snugly. Batteries push in and snap into place just like inserting them into a tool, so they are easy to grab mid-job but will not rattle loose on the road.

Hangers and Long-Tool Holders

The hanging accessories may be the most practical part of the lineup. Wide hangers handle ladders or hammers and take up two rail spots, while smaller ones, ideal for jackets and similar items, take up one. Weight ratings vary by hanger, so match the holder to the load.

One larger holder is billed for ladders but also works well for a string trimmer, and another handles a rake. These simply turn to lock in place. A shovel holder uses a rubber-lined design that grips tightly: it takes a little force to insert and remove, but nothing is coming loose, even in a trailer bouncing down the road or next to a parked truck.

The PACKOUT Wall Cabinet

The wall cabinet is one of the more interesting new pieces. It is meant for the wall, but it can also sit on top of a standard PACKOUT stack, with a release at the front either way. The hinged door opens to reveal storage inside, so small parts and tools stay contained but immediately accessible.

It closes securely with a satisfying press, and while a firm pull on the handle will open it, it feels solid in place. There is also room on top for more PACKOUT boxes, and the cabinet integrates into any existing stack or wall layout.

Overall Buying Advice

If your storage lives in a van, trailer, or truck bed, the lock-in design of the battery holders, bins, and shovel clamps is the main reason to buy: this stuff is not coming out on its own. If your space is a fixed shop wall, the sheer variety of bins, holders, and hangers makes it easy to build a custom layout.

One caveat to know before buying: the paper towel holder sits a little low and does not fit on top of PACKOUT boxes, so plan its position on a rail instead. And while the system is impressively broad, long-handled tool clamps take some force to use at first. It does get easier with practice.

Conclusion

The new PACKOUT wall mounts push Milwaukee’s storage ecosystem close to something you could build an entire wall around, potentially replacing a traditional metal cabinet if you get creative. It is not perfect yet, but the range keeps expanding, and for anyone organizing a shop, garage, van, or trailer, these mounts make storage simpler in a way that is genuinely satisfying to use.