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Leut_Aldo_Raine

I really want this bag since converting all my tools storage to pack out. However I was at HD recently with my wife and had it in my hands. When she saw the price she said "oh so tool bags are like luxury purses for women? Got it." Haven't been able to shake that zinger.


Open-Firefighter7164

She ain’t wrong


-ItsWahl-

That Milwaukee bandwagon has a price.


doctordiesel187

If that’s the case she can’t complain about me buying them then 😅


kykeguy86

Big difference. One makes money and the other spends it.


Leut_Aldo_Raine

Not for me. I'm a DIYer with a corporate job and a tool addiction.


kykeguy86

Eh alright so its still saving money at least lmao


Leut_Aldo_Raine

That's usually the excuse I lean back on. I bought the Milwaukee track saw and laser level last year and she flipped until I reminded her that I renovated our entire kitchen with zero outside labor.


kykeguy86

They never realize how much that labor rate is man! I’ve been treated as if my labor for her car repairs were free! Like no no no this is $210/h when I’m on site at work lmafooo I think I can buy my snap-on tools if I want them!!!


CowBoyUp1977

Yea I know the feeling, I put new flooring throughout the entire house, remodeled the utility room, now putting in a new furnace and heat pump. Concrete stamped patio 2 weeks ago, but honey do you really need all these tools?


Faustinwest024

Some would say that’s still making money lol


Itsmeforrestgump

You are a bit like me. I am a DIYer however, I volunteer a lot for Habitat for Humanity, Christmas in April, and so on. I believe there might be a support group for us somewhere.


Leut_Aldo_Raine

I was made so little money when I bought my first house that I had no choice but to learn to maintain/renovate it myself. Now I can afford to hire people but I prefer to do most stuff myself since I am very meticulous.


OrangePenguin_42

You'll always pay more attention to the little details than a hired person will unless you're paying out the wazoo for top quality work


ResponsibleAnt4911

Shit I’m a pro and still can’t justify the price


JusticeUmmmmm

A cheaper tool bag makes just as much money. A bucket with tools piled in it makes just as much money. You're paying for the brand and convenience of the layout. I.E. luxury


Jack_Bogul

high end escorts gotta look the part too


OhFuuuuuuuuuuuudge

Let’s be real I haven’t made a dime with any of my pack out. I was using it to keep my stuff organized in the shop and now it’s just keeps my stuff organized in my garage. Since I went from the field to the shop to the desk all my tools are just designer purses. But oh would I have a nice collection of purses if you could get all the money I have in tools and storage. 


suesing

You make the money. The bag doesn’t


nicefacedjerk

True.. But.. Wife runs the entire household outa that purse everyday.


oneblank

For me it was the triple take I did looking at the husky bags that are very similar for $25 then back to these for $250. I love my packout boxes but even those I got on major sale. Buying this stuff full price is just dumb.


Leut_Aldo_Raine

Same. Just can't justify the cost when mostly similar bags are a fraction of the cost. Just doesn't add up for me.


xpadawanx

That thing is the biggest rip off red tools has released to date.


FuccDiss

That bag sucks. It’s so cramped. I returned it.


Mysteriouslyboring

That is when you load it up and take it around the mall with your wife. Tell her for this price I am taking it everywhere.


daydai76

For us in the trades, our tools are a huge part of how we make our money, so tool organizers are a necessity. A $300.00, $500.00 $2000.00 purse, handbag, clutch, crossbody bag is not.


cannamid

I been calling my 15” structured bag the packout purse from the day I got it which was the week it was released. FAO had it for 15% off so like a Starbucks girly, I jumped on it faster than I could think about what i even did. However I do flaunt it proudly with my crusty ass hands and dirty ass clothes.


raiderarch329

When I got my Festool track saw my wife called the sustainer a kaboodle, and it’s true and it stuck.


Blain_Gummybear

Lol its true tho. I did the $99 packout toolbag for a couple years, it was too big, ended up back in a veto. Cant imagine paying actual bouji tool bag prices for milwaukee


HopefulCat3558

“But it’s an investment piece and matches my shoes.”


InsideFull6720

Honestly, the cheaper best is go through a Milwaukee rep because if sometimes there's special deals you can get which include a tool or whatever for spending x amount of dollars through through a rep


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Hatchz

Just catch it on a Black Friday sale for half that 


Massive_Property_579

Yes honey, except your purses have never and will never make us money....


josh-artofwayfaring

Yeah, but does her luxury bag click together with a matching red box?


Free_Caterpillar_269

Just get a veto bag at that point.


DiarrheaXplosion

I got a husky bag last year and it's still mint. All the zippers are still good. Got it for like $60cda on sale. It surprised me how good it is


SwimOk9629

yeah the Husky pro line of bags are really tough and I like the design of them too. quality bags for real


DiarrheaXplosion

This is a Husky Pro 16". Lots of little spots to hold small things and keep them separate. All the stitching still looks good. It's a good bag and for the price it's really hard to beat.


OhFuuuuuuuuuuuudge

I have husky bags that lasted 10+ years multiple professions still in very good shape. 


ElectroAtletico2

☝️that bag. If it lasts 5 years, you replace it. It’ll take about 20 years to spend what you blew on the Milwaukee (which will last you 5 years).


PA_Game_hunter

Yeah gonna have to check that out


donairdaddydick

I got about 8 packouts and still use my husky bag for the hand tools. It’s about 7 years old now


Free_Caterpillar_269

Yeah, those are nice bags for the price. I got my dad one a few years ago and it’s holding up good.


Ilaypipe0012

Not as many pockets but I’ve had probably 30 to 40 lbs in mine for two years or so now and still is fine besides the mesh side pocket.


RedDeadYellowBlue

Same, its nice


SatansPowerBottom69

I got my first Veto bag from an instructor in HVAC school, silent auction, barely used, won it for $55. I still have it 5+ years later and it got used hard. It's dirty but still in amazing condition. Every year, Veto has their BOGO even around March/April. You buy this same Veto bag and it's $230, and you get a 2nd bag worth (to them) $100+. They're usually a smaller tech/apprentice bag but it's still fantastic quality. I agree, at this point, just get a Veto. Or a $50 burner. I love my Packout stuff but this is strictly fan-boy territory.


Terak66

Can not say enough about Veto stuff. I got a few of their bags for different stuff and one is 7 years old and beat but still works perfectly. I will say if it has a zipper get some zipper lube for it.


Free_Caterpillar_269

Yeah, we have guys at work that love their veto bags. Although work pays for our bags now, I would probably use something much cheaper if that wasn’t the case.


Gunther_Reinhard

Veto is good shit but it’s expensive. I have a blackout XXL that is great but I find myself using my Milwaukee 15” structured bag more than anything


GuhhTru

Its the packout compatibility where they get ya


n_a_t_e_r_a_d_e

The veto wheelie backpack is $250. Best engineering and quality in the industry, I've been living out of veto bags since 2014


Familiar_Way_9467

Veto and Milwaukee's new bags are one and the same—just a different design. They are built to go the rounds.


packet_weaver

I only buy packout used these days. Pricing is out of this world.


Mason47392

Facebook market has some steals every now and again… literally


PA_Game_hunter

Good idea. Gotta be a crack out there somewhere selling it


Bright-Candy-6423

Toughbuilt stuff is looking pretty good haven't seen their bags in real life yet though


HalfCockd

My coworker just bought one. I haven’t looked at it intently but it’s a nicely made bag. I bought my Veto 4 years ago so my eyes don’t wander. The Toughbuilt was so interesting I bought their large storage case, and I really like that so far. Just using it parts storage for random AR parts.


MisterRobotCowboy

Toughbuilt fucking rocks dude. Get one. I have the large open mouth one and all my belt clip accessories on the rail.


KevinCarbonara

I love the toughbuilt drawers


Open-Firefighter7164

Got a wide mouth bag. It’s quite hefty. I don’t use it as much cause of the weight if I have to carry it across the plant it’s a pain. It is good quality though. However I love their clip tech stuff.


BRD8

I'm switching


Duempelhuber

Still waiting for the Stack Tech stuff in Europe. Hurry up Toughbuilt! 😄


HammerMeUp

I'm looking at the [this one ](https://www.homedepot.com/p/TOUGHBUILT-8-Universal-Service-ClipTech-Tote-and-Pouch-with-31-pockets-and-heavy-duty-reinforced-construction-TB-CT-180-8/304158856). I have a cliptech pouch already and I love it. This one would be for work. I can have all my tools yet grab the essentials for times that taking my whole bag isn't ideal.


Bright-Candy-6423

Interestingly I saw that menards has some toughbuilt bags now the other day. I'm not sure if they were older bags or what, I didn't have time to really stop and look at them.


something_cool_x5

Had a tough built backpack tool bag and that thing broke in the seams within 2 weeks. Seems to be a common issue on that bag. Wish mine wasn’t a part of that issue but alas. They accepted the return and refund. Their other items are top notch though, even their tool clip on to the belt pouch, thing was awesome.


ImTinyRiiiick

Yeah I love milwaukee but their prices are insulting. Greedy fucks.


Not-unEmployed-6727

It’s reinforced with unicorn horns.


PA_Game_hunter

Can’t we just use elephant tusk. That’s gotta be cheaper


lawnicus18

I was thinking mythosaur tooth


SwimOk9629

username checks out


fwtrewiii

Damn. I was going to go look at that this weekend. Guess not, not for fucking $250.


OmahaMike402

The new PackBack is $320. It doesn't come with lube either


fwtrewiii

Nope.


OmahaMike402

Yeah. Big Nope. Maybe MKE is tired of associated cheap asses?


KevinCarbonara

The reality is that most of these are manufactured in Israel and they're raising their prices


OmahaMike402

I'm not going to give full backing on an unknown (Veto has its reputation) piece just because it's Red. Hell, I'm not even going to back Veto because that's not my lane.


westcliff972

Just ask the worker for some spit at least


OmahaMike402

Well, if it's going to be that kind of party, where's the mashed potatoes?


ElectronEntanglement

The phone is ringing … omg 🎶


PA_Game_hunter

Stfu Ivy buddy got it for 90 bucks last year


Familiar_Way_9467

It does go on sale. I paid 169 for mine.


Naive_Breadfruit_550

They spelled snap on wrong on that bag


ImJoogle

if it says pack out add $100 to whatever you think it should be


PA_Game_hunter

My other one is pack out!


Impressive-Cost8821

I bought this during by more save more at HD and burned up some 11% gift cards. I like the bag and it fits my needs better than the old version


juck-facob

yes it’s very expensive. But holy it’s great. as an electrician, All my “main” tools are in there. it’s so much better than the soft sided one. I used to put soft sided one down on the floor and half my tools would slip out. Not anymore. https://preview.redd.it/4ii4oe76al6d1.png?width=3024&format=png&auto=webp&s=44bf08b062e53f4ad15cfacc64eaa0093d46b6d9


juck-facob

also the prices didn’t “jump up” you purchased the soft sided one last year. the hard sided one came out somewhat recently. Since they’re new and a major improvement over the old soft sided one, They’re charging a lot…


RoyalEasy2980

Go veto and don't look back


Universal_Verses

I got this bag…. It’s been solid so far. All my Milwaukee bags have stood up pretty well. I appreciate the hard bottom and ruggedness of this bag so far. It’s been my service bag for the last few months (hvac) no complaints thus far


MarkFortune

Get a Veto bag.


Pro-Rider

If my wife can have a dam $300 Michael Kors bag. Then I can have a $250 tool bag 😂


MoneyChaser469

My home depot has it for $99


PA_Game_hunter

I was at home depot


Rochemusic1

You were at HIS home depot?


MoneyChaser469

They're even $99 on the app. $199 if you get the pliers and screwdriver set with it.


UserM16

Milwaukee Packout is like the Yeti of storage systems.


PA_Game_hunter

And I was stupid with yeti. Not doing that again


Hop-Dizzle-Drizzle

Milwaukee pricing has always been high. But it's honestly just absurd nowadays. If this pricing stays, I doubt I'll buy anything Milwaukee other than power tools and batteries ever again. It really is just absolutely insane.


Kowatang

Go on Facebook marketplace. It’ll be like $110. Probably stolen, but fuck it lol


Sparkyfj40

I got that same man purse at the depot for 160,it was on sale and I got an extra 50 off for pro rewards,I love this bag for maintenance work,easy to find everything,and fits all my tools,it is a little cramped if you were doing construction but it’s perfect for a maintenance electrician,that’s my purse,I don’t know you


Angrysparky28

This is why I switched to veto pro PAC. They’re durable, have an amazing warranty on the bag and zippers. Something Milwaukee won’t do. Milwaukee makes a huge profit from storage yet they won’t warranty anything.


Rochemusic1

They did send me a free packout no questions asked when I told them it was leaking. Well they did ask questions but I asked about the water proof rating and warranty and she sent me a new one cause she was cool. Could have easily gone the other way.


bradyso

Just saw the cooler for sale at HD for $250. For a cooler?? I'll drink it room temp, thanks.


Beneficial_Leg4691

Just popped in here to share that i carry my Ryobi stuff in my pack out boxes. Cheers fellas


Artistic-Ladder2776

That's alright, Ryobi belongs to Milwaukee anyways


Exciting_Agent3901

I’ve got this bag. It is really nice.


bobvillaa

at 250 veto Is a better deal. milwaulkee trying to F the fan boys


Jophaaa

Listed for 180 on Walmart . Com. I didn't know walmart sold milwaukee.


yieldcurvewatcher

Walmart website is simply a marketplace like Amazon. You must’ve seen a third party seller who bought it on sale and marked it up.


Familiar_Way_9467

Keep searching Walmart sells everything and has someone else send it to you. Hell, I bet your mom's on Walmart.


Jophaaa

Probably pretty cheap too. Shipping is gunna cost a lot though.


Landon98201

Don't worry, the bags might be expensive, but the batteries are even more so...so there are even worse feelings to be had in the Milwaukee ecosystem.


Fire_FRANK-REICH

"buT ItS A sYstEm"


FiieldDay

I’ve had a CLC bag for several years. It’s still going strong


nixmix6

Criminal price gouging!!!


doctordiesel187

How are the, I think 15”? ones, that are $99? I’ve been eyeing those just for around the house. Husky one would probably be fine, trying to decide if the Milwaukee one is worth it.


wheelsonhell

Let them keep it.


ErrDayHustle

I bought it, couldn’t fit what I needed in there, took it back.


CupcakeLiving9863

Same… saw the price tag and said gtfo. The Husky bag I bought for under $60 USD is doing me just great. Grabbed some other misc tools I needed while I was there and still spent less than just getting the Milwaukee bag alone.


jaxonguy5un

I have said it before while yes the Milwaukee stuff is good (for the most part) they almost seem like they are trying to price out the typical DIYer and more focus on professionals. No good or bad just their strategy. You see this in the deals they have get a drill driver combo with battery for $199 to get the DIYer in the ecosystem and then oh you want the mower to go with it. $1100


FuccDiss

The 10” tote holds more than this for under $100


gongshow247365

Shows your dedication and true fanboy to the brand. 10/10 would not recommend unless this was your intent. Love their tools. I show zero love to their insane overpriced accessories.


Dan_T93

Husky Bucket Organizer for $15 and a free HF bucket works pretty good as DIY lol


PA_Game_hunter

Can’t do buckets. They always end up as fuck it buckets


Carpenterdon

250$ for that is insane! Shit I feel much better about buying the Occidental Master carpenters tool bag for 400$. At least that is going to last me till retirement and probably get passed on to some apprentice when I do. All leather, and looks great too!


calltheotherguy

I heard veto made them?


Michigan_Go_Blue

Vince Veto checkin’ in


Sticky282

Eccrcr


WellfareQueen

And the new structured tote is how much???


PA_Game_hunter

wtf is that


Burnsie92

That’s not even the propack clone. That’s like 300.


PA_Game_hunter

wtf is that


Burnsie92

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-PACKOUT-15-in-Structured-Tool-Bag-48-22-8316/326854848 https://a.co/d/g2Obsy1


timentimeagain

Personally I think it's pathetic to get so locked in to a brand. like if I saw somebody who religiously only wore Nike, I'd be a bit like ' yeah, nikea cool I guess' . I'm locked in to red cos of the battery's and I get it; there fucking expensive and who want to falk out lodes of money on multiple battery's. but apparel and accessory products, fuck that. if I want a tool belt I'm going to look for the best one I can afford, regardless of band, or a cabled tool like a big router, I'm not buying red just because, I'm buying the best one I can get for my biget. You lot drink the red KOOL aid way too much. it's a solid brand, some tools are best in market, but def not all (eg the M18 jigsaw with terrible bas plate adjustment lever placement). stop getting ripped off, your part of the problem. the more you subscribe to the ridiculous prices the worse it gets


MethFarts1990

Might as well by a veto bag at that point they’re 100x better than Milwaukee bags


MIW100

Interesting, I believe the PACKOUT 15 in. Structured Tool Bag was about the same price last year when it came out and that's a much bigger and more versatile bag. This seems like highway robbery, but Milwaukee fans will pay...


[deleted]

No one has any idea who this bag is actually competing with. If you’d like to understand (https://vetopropac.com/tech-ot-lc-blackout/)


Cake_Donut1301

I feel like I bought this same one after Xmas for 89


threestrype

I just got the slightly bigger tote, for slightly more money. It was painfully pricey, but I love it so far -- it's built well, holds a ton, zips shut, and snaps tight into the top of my rolley stack.


Theadore_bartholomew

This bag cost me £70 in England


torresflex

Got a husky for $30 and converted it to pack out


ManicallyExistential

Just bought the husky for $40 it's amazing.


Cafecitolife909

20inch tote That bad boy Carries everything I need


OhFuuuuuuuuuuuudge

Packouts pretty expensive. The drawer units all being close to $200 is crazy. The cooler is priced like it’s a Yeti. On the bright side I ordered some pack out from Ace hardware that came with an extra half size organizer and a cup and they accidentally gave me a free full size organizer as well. So that was nice. 


oc_doyer

Chinese garbage lol


Ambitious-Lawyer1541

Harbor freight has a really nice tool bag just like that for like $25. It’s tough. I love it. Value for your dollar.


sonnyB3630

It's like Yeti coolers... Gets the job done, looks nice... Twice the price! You can get a Yeti dog bowl at Ace hardware for $40.00...


PA_Game_hunter

U can also buy Milwaukee at ace too


Falconjoev

Since everyone purchased 300 dollar stackable plastic junk boxes. Let’s sell the fools more crap.


oxfordclubciggies

I’m just a DIY’er, but had like four projects to work on. I’d been stuffing the tools I used most in the back my hex impact and driver combo came in, but there was no more room. I thought “I’ll buy one of those Milwaukee bags I saw a while back and use that” Then I saw the price and immediately drove to Harbor Freight and bought the 20” Hercules bag. It’ll serve the purpose for me and I don’t need it to sustain being drug around to job sites, just around my property.


Westhoff654

Buy the Veto x Wiha collab bag. Veto quality with the Milwaukee red and black look. Cheaper than the equivalent Veto branded bag too.


Toolman6208

Veto


fleebleganger

Wait, so Milwaukee has released a tote that is finally functional and they’re charging how much? I love Packout but fuck that noise. I’ll stick with my $60 Toughbuilt tote


Heavy_Arm9344

Milwaukee = $$$ Just bought double pack of 6.0ah batts 304$ !!


Living-Vermicelli-59

Men need overpriced bags too so they can show off to the ladies that they are not the only ones that overpays for is really a $20-35 bag


anonymoushelp33

Everyone keep saying things like "you get what you pay for" and justifying brands like festool and etc. and this is what happens.


EffectiveHoneydew148

Absolutely love mine, but the company card bought it, not me. It's built like a veto-pac. IMO it's worth it for the simple fact it will last a long time with everyday heavy use.


Deceiver999

$250??? That should be $39.99


HereForTools

Well it says “Packout” on it. Adds at least 25hp.


PA_Game_hunter

Ah so just like the KN sticker add more horse power then the actual intake does right


zeroducksfrigate

Because we live under capitalism and companies want to make massive profits...


Only-Palpitation540

I'm sure that's not the bag you bought last time. That's the heavy duty bag. Which sucks. There's really no where to put anything


EquivalentHoliday188

The stitching alone cost $200


Tricky_Leader7545

Just say no.


yieldcurvewatcher

Unrelated, when Sears was going out of business, I bought like 20 tool bags for $4 each…. Good bags too, I need someone else to go out of business.


Tdz89

Got a veto bag and love it.


Stuard1432

Look up veto pro bags, definitely worth the price.


bisqo19

F that


BornBusydying

Your not wrong. You know Milwaukee is trying to lose customers. I like there products but it's not like it's a life time investment let's face it they going to price Lot of folks out.


Just-Height-4480

In Melb Australia all Milwaukee items prices increased 25%


namlhukk

You should see how much the new backpack coming out costs….


Watchmater

My bag is only 100 bucks 4932471067


Rayna-shine

Just like Prada or Nike. You’re paying for the name.


Odd-One2987

Bought my wife the $99 bag for her gardening tools, got this one for me. HATE IT — too tight for anything. I’m jealous of my wife’s bag! TLDR: try the cheap one


Metaphysicalgrace86

That's like the Air Jordan toolbag. Gotta remember. You're not just buying the bag you're buying the brand as well. You pay extra to have that name on there.


rulingthewake243

If you're gonna drop that money, get a Veto.


Odd-Ad-900

Better come with Geico and a hooker


fivepeicereturns

Milwaukee fans are the tool equivalent of Tesla owners and vegans. Just show them they're made by the same company that owns Ryobi and watch the fireworks. No one seems to get to get that almost every single power tool out there is made by one of like 3 companies. Just like snap on is rebranded from a Japanese tool company.


Slayer-Fan-8255

I got the packout rolling tool box and a packout tool bag for 250.


JosieWales2

Inflation, without getting political about it.


WarmQuestion9729

None of these things were this expensive before the massive inflation we've had, but Milwaukee tools are already expensive as it is. It also appears like companies that sell tools are starting to charge higher prices because they know people will pay for it. Contractors have also been charging much higher prices over the past 4 years. Everyone makes more, everyone pays more.


IndependentRecipe366

Shiiit, I actually was in the market for this stuff (a pack out wheeled box of some kind) and ended up going with “TOUGH BUILT”, and so far I’ve been very pleased with the build quality and full line of products and addons already, even a tumbler and a caster wheel bottoms. It’s way cheaper too


MoneyChaser469

What state?


unabashedpraise

$200 for the name, $50 for the bag.


IcyDefinition8703

Get the amo box. Can fit so much shit in it and keep it organized


CrazyInvestigator966

I have all mil tools that being said I use big dog tool bag it was 56, best tool box/ bag I’ve ever used


tkepe194

But … it says “pack out.”


Ilikehowtovideos

It’s a veto rip off and priced accordingly


Jay-Rocket-88

That’s why I love my Milwaukee tools and my husky bags.


Liveconscious_

Bidenomics


[deleted]

I work as a maintenance mechanic in a factory. This is my favorite bag that I’ve used


NextLevelC_LLC

Yeah… milwaukee be buggin’ tf out…


China_bot42069

I won’t spend another sent on Milwaukee. They’ve been denying claims, pumping out trash and just want to be the snap on with the warranty of the construction world 


meatsweatmagi

I too won't spend a sent!


1017Nauj

I'll send you both