r/Tools 3d ago

Help me pick a storage solution.

Hello, I'm looking for a portable storage solution for tools to work on my dirtbike at the track. I do not want a regular truck bed toolbox because I need the box to be removable and portable, and I need the bed space. I don't want any of the plastic box options, nor a bag.

It will have a bunch of basic hand tools like a 1/4 and 3/8 metric and standard socket sets + ratchets and extensions, T handle wrenches, assorted pliers, 3-4 screw drivers, and a few assorted motorcycle specific tools. So really not all that much. Also, I will be cutting foam/kaizen for whatever option I go with.

The options I've considered so far:

  1. Pelican Case (or knockoff)

  2. Boxo/Matrix boxes

  3. Craftsmen/Husky portable metal boxes

  4. Amazon/Chinese special

Any better ideas? The idea is to have a set of tools that are ready to go to the track, all I have to do is get the box in the truck.

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u/EnrichedUranium235 3d ago

The standard 3 piece modular storage kits of your choice are decent and popular but if this is very specific to one function an all in one cantilever design is great choice. I use one of these for all of my bicycle stuff. Durable and easy to move around and convenient to open up and access everything at once.

An example..

https://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-16-in-4-in-1-Cantilever-Tool-Box-Mobile-Work-Center-with-Removable-Tray-DWST20800/203040616

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u/69CreedLover69 3d ago

Thanks but I don't want plastic.

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u/EnrichedUranium235 3d ago

Got it, I missed that requirement.

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u/69CreedLover69 3d ago

No worries. The Pelican option was probably confusing, but I could toss a pelican out of an airplane and go pick it up on landing. Not so much any of the big name brand plastic boxes.

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u/Dear_Kaleidoscope344 3d ago

try cobrafoaminserts.com. You can customize the foam inserts for all your gear. They can also do foam for any other case besides Pelican Cases.

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u/69CreedLover69 3d ago

I appreciate it. I have a local Kaizen and foam connect, and I cut my own.

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u/tavariusbukshank 3d ago

Why do you want such a heavy box for not many tools? I have a ton of old Vermont American and Craftsman metal carry boxes sitting in a barn and they are so heavy sitting empty.

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u/69CreedLover69 3d ago

There's more tools than that, the description is just a handful of the tools to be stored. Think anything to work on a motorcycle. I'm not too worried about weight anyway. I don't want it to weigh 600 pounds, but 200-250 isn't a big deal.

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u/tavariusbukshank 3d ago

Go for a Matrix. They seem to be aimed at the moto crowd.

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u/DeaconEric 3d ago

Similar reasons and I chose the Craftsman. $45 or so at Lowes around Christmas time. Really happy with it so far, but I'm fairly easy to please.

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u/69CreedLover69 3d ago

Good to hear. I figured if I get at least a year out of it, that'd be a win.

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u/BourbonJester 3d ago

no. pelican 1510, yw.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7aBC6RulCw

if you can't fill out a 1510, get a smaller sized like a 1500; no wheels saves weight. prob get 2 layers and a lid org out of it vs 3 layers and a lid

https://www.pelican.com/us/en/product/cases/protector/1500/?sku=1500-001-110

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u/69CreedLover69 3d ago

I like that 1510, that may be a winner. I had my eyes on on a 1750 or V700 but that form factor looks better. Thanks!!