I have about 15 of these in all four sizes. They are fairly affordable compared to other systems and don’t take up much space. I like each tool to have its own box. The locking tabs are annoying until you file them down a bit.
I'm with you in wishing Makita would put some of the innovation energy they seem to be spending on outdoor tools into making a new storage solution. While I'm mostly a Makita fan, I do have some Milwaukee gear. The 23 gauge pin nailer is SO good. I've had it a while and it is flawless - never jams. On the Packout system, I essentially agree that's it's probably the best designed / most thought out. I had seriously considered diving into Packout, but didn't for a few reasons. 1. Footprint - I have a very small storage space and no real shop. So I need to eek out every bit of space I can when I store tools and gear. Systainers take up less floor space while still stacking and locking together. If I can iterate through how to best organize stuff in them, I should be good. 2. Ruggedness - I'm not a contractor, just an avid DIYer and mostly woodworker. So, I don't really need to lug tools to sites where durability of boxes is a major concern. 3. Price - Packout (and newer systainers / Festool and others) are just too expensive. I may end up with a few systainers here and there, but going with the older Makpac design was just far less expensive to start an organization system.
I haven't seen Makita Makpacs with red clips, only black and white. I know that you can order Tanos systainer T-locks and clips in multiple colors from different sites and makers on Etsy, but hadn't seen older Makpacs with red clips.
Also...there are videos on RUclips about how to file down the edges of Makpac clips to reduce some of the stickiness and make them easier to open/close. ruclips.net/video/q1l5iLWZ-LA/видео.html
I've never seen anyone come up with a wall or floor mounting solution for these original sustainers. I'm sure you could engineer something. There are rumors, by the way, that Makita will launch a packout like system. There are newer (2023) patents filed by Makita with illustrations.
Sounds like an interesting project. These Makita or the original (series 1) Thanos Festool boxes would probably be the less expensive way to prototype your idea. Good luck.
Thinking of storing Ammo for long term
I have about 15 of these in all four sizes. They are fairly affordable compared to other systems and don’t take up much space. I like each tool to have its own box. The locking tabs are annoying until you file them down a bit.
I'm oddly enough thinking about using something like this as a storage box on the front of an ebike. Or, using a small cooler.
The Milwaukee packout is definitely a better box system unfortunately. I was really hoping Makita was going to make a fantastic one
I'm with you in wishing Makita would put some of the innovation energy they seem to be spending on outdoor tools into making a new storage solution.
While I'm mostly a Makita fan, I do have some Milwaukee gear. The 23 gauge pin nailer is SO good. I've had it a while and it is flawless - never jams. On the Packout system, I essentially agree that's it's probably the best designed / most thought out. I had seriously considered diving into Packout, but didn't for a few reasons.
1. Footprint - I have a very small storage space and no real shop. So I need to eek out every bit of space I can when I store tools and gear. Systainers take up less floor space while still stacking and locking together. If I can iterate through how to best organize stuff in them, I should be good.
2. Ruggedness - I'm not a contractor, just an avid DIYer and mostly woodworker. So, I don't really need to lug tools to sites where durability of boxes is a major concern.
3. Price - Packout (and newer systainers / Festool and others) are just too expensive. I may end up with a few systainers here and there, but going with the older Makpac design was just far less expensive to start an organization system.
Patent for Makita packout style boxes www.patentguru.com/search?q=Makita+modular+storage
The older version with the red clips is better , opens easier . Wish you could buy them separately
I haven't seen Makita Makpacs with red clips, only black and white. I know that you can order Tanos systainer T-locks and clips in multiple colors from different sites and makers on Etsy, but hadn't seen older Makpacs with red clips.
Also...there are videos on RUclips about how to file down the edges of Makpac clips to reduce some of the stickiness and make them easier to open/close. ruclips.net/video/q1l5iLWZ-LA/видео.html
@Mark Fauntleroy Thanks for the reply. I'll check that out now 👍
System 5S your bunny wrote ☝️😁
Is there a way to mount them to the back of a van etc, so they don’t move around? Ie, a floor connector?
I've never seen anyone come up with a wall or floor mounting solution for these original sustainers. I'm sure you could engineer something. There are rumors, by the way, that Makita will launch a packout like system. There are newer (2023) patents filed by Makita with illustrations.
Here is the Makita patent, describing the various modular boxes. www.patentguru.com/search?q=Makita+modular+storage
I'm oddly enough thinking about using something like this as a storage box on the front of an ebike. Or, using a small cooler.
Sounds like an interesting project. These Makita or the original (series 1) Thanos Festool boxes would probably be the less expensive way to prototype your idea. Good luck.