New Keter portable toolbox options?

[SixThirtyTwo]

I was reluctant to post this, but a couple of new tool/parts storage boxes by Keter that recently showed up on Amazon caught my attention. I wonder whether they'll be adding more new options anytime soon.

18" Cantilever Tool Box Organizer, Olive Green Heavy-Duty Tool Storage Box with 18 Removable Compartments, Metal Latches, Metal Carry Handle, Clear Lid & Two-Layer Full-Access Design

Amazon.com: 18" Cantilever Tool Box Organizer, Olive Green Heavy-Duty Tool Storage Box with 18 Removable Compartments, Metal Latches, Metal Carry Handle, Clear Lid & Two-Layer Full-Access Design : Everything Else

Amazon.com: 18" Cantilever Tool Box Organizer, Olive Green Heavy-Duty Tool Storage Box with 18 Removable Compartments, Metal Latches, Metal Carry Handle, Clear Lid & Two-Layer Full-Access Design : Everything Else

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Amazon.com: Keter Stack N' Roll Tool Organizer, Portable Small Parts Organizer with Removable Bins, Clear Lid, Lockable Storage Case for Screws, Nails, Fasteners & Hardware, Stackable Modular Tool Storage : Industrial & Scientific

Buy Keter Stack N' Roll Tool Organizer, Portable Small Parts Organizer with Removable Bins, Clear Lid, Lockable Storage Case for Screws, Nails, Fasteners & Hardware, Stackable Modular Tool Storage: Tool Holders - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

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The olive green boxes look better made than the others, and also more expensive... I don't know why Keter doesn't list them on their site.

 

[willf650]

I have owned the top cantilever one for about 3 years in a different color. It's a decent parts organizer and if you lift the handle is doesn't open even if its not latched.

 

[SixThirtyTwo]

That's interesting. I know that Keter manufactures portable tool storage boxes for a number of brands, such as Husky, Hart, and Rigid, but I haven't seen that one with their name on it before.

It looks like they also have a new 3-piece modular kit in olive green that's heavier duty and more expensive than the black and red one. New to me, anyway.

 

[willf650]

That's interesting. I know that Keter manufactures portable tool storage boxes for a number of brands, such as Husky, Hart, and Rigid, but I haven't seen that one with their name on it before.

It looks like they also have a new 3-piece modular kit in olive green that's heavier duty and more expensive than the black and red one that's been around for some time. New to me, anyway.

The one I have is black body with yellow bins and I believe was bought at Home Depot. It is branded Keter.

I have since seen one there in past 6 months with a black body and I believe gray or red bins branded Husky. Not sure of bin color but they are for certain not yellow like the one I purchased.

 

[LeeG]

HD used to sell the 22” version of that box, and it was my favorite mid-size organizer. I have about a dozen of them. Very durable.

Lee

 

[Tynee]

I clicked one of the links above, and noticed this at the bottom of the page:

Airaj Setup - $129

A similar Packout setup would be $532. Is Packout really 4 times better than something like this? It doesn't really matter to me, since I don't have much need for mobile tool storage like this, I'm just curious if Milwaukee has a better product, or if you're paying a premium for the name?

 

[SixThirtyTwo]

HD used to sell the 22” version of that box, and it was my favorite mid-size organizer. I have about a dozen of them. Very durable.

Lee

From past searches of this site, I recall seeing threads mentioning sales of a 22" cantilever Keter toolbox at Costco and maybe Sam's Club. Sounds like the one you have.

You're probably aware of the 22" Husky "Connect" variant made by Keter:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-Connect-Stackable-Portable-Cantilever-22-Removable-Compartment-Small-Tool-and-Parts-Organizer-With-Steel-Handle-230379/207138779

Does it look to be of similar quality? If it were on sale for about half its current price, it'd look a lot more appealing to me.

 

[Tynee]

From past searches of this site, I recall seeing threads mentioning sales of a 22" cantilever Keter toolbox at Costco and maybe Sam's Club. Sounds like the one you have.

You're probably aware of the 22" Husky "Connect" variant made by Keter:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-Connect-Stackable-Portable-Cantilever-22-Removable-Compartment-Small-Tool-and-Parts-Organizer-With-Steel-Handle-230379/207138779

Does it look to be of similar quality? If it were on sale for about half its current price, it'd look a lot more appealing to me.

I wonder if Keter also makes the Husky 20-gallon storage totes? If they are an indication of the quality, it is excellent.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-20-Gal-Professional-Heavy-Duty-Waterproof-Stackable-Plastic-Storage-Container-with-Hinged-Lid-in-Red-246842/311485319

 

[SixThirtyTwo]

I wonder if Keter also makes the Husky 20-gallon storage totes? If they are an indication of the quality, it is excellent.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-20-Gal-Professional-Heavy-Duty-Waterproof-Stackable-Plastic-Storage-Container-with-Hinged-Lid-in-Red-246842/311485319

I doubt it. They are supposedly made in the USA and don't seem like the type of item that Keter would make.

It's interesting you speak highly of the quality. One of the first things I look at when it comes to plastic containers and toolboxes are the hinges and latches, and when I read complaints about the latches I immediately dismissed them. But maybe I'll take another look at them, as I never saw them in person. Pricing and availability of the smaller sizes would need to improve though.

 

[Tynee]

I've never touched the smaller sizes, but the latches on the 20-gallon are the toughest I've seen on this type of storage container. I don't know what the complaints are about???

 

[SixThirtyTwo]

I've never touched the smaller sizes, but the latches on the 20-gallon are the toughest I've seen on this type of storage container.

Well, that's good to know. I assign more weight to opinions of GJ members than to random HD reviewers.

I don't know what the complaints are about???

If you type "latch" into the review filter you'll see the complaints. I didn't go through them with a fine-toothed comb; however, there were enough related complaints to raise a flag in my mind.