New Milwaukee PACKOUT Products for 2026: What’s Available and What’s Coming
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Milwaukee has added several genuinely useful products to the PACKOUT lineup in 2026—and a few of them fill gaps users have been talking about for years.
The new releases range from a long-awaited single-drawer toolbox to several new crate sizes, a dedicated wire-pulling setup, and an M18 Lunch Warmer that could signal an entirely new product category.
Some of these products are available now, while others have been announced for release later this year. Here’s what’s new, what each product is designed to do, and which ones we think have the most potential.
Product
Model
Status
Best fit
PACKOUT Compact Crate
48-22-8437
Available
Grab-and-go kits
PACKOUT Low-Profile Crate
48-22-8438
Available
Shallow, visible organization
PACKOUT XL Crate
48-22-8439
Available
Bulky tools and customizable storage
PACKOUT Wire Pulling XL Crate
48-22-8043
Available
Electrical rough-in and wire storage
PACKOUT Single Drawer Tool Box
48-22-8441
Expected August 2026
Larger power tools and supplies
M18 Jobsite Lunch Warmer
0811-20
Expected August 2026
Hot meals without a microwave
We’ll continue updating this page as Milwaukee announces and releases more products.
PACKOUT Single Drawer Tool Box
After years of requests, Milwaukee has finally announced a single-drawer PACKOUT toolbox.
The existing two-, three-, and four-drawer boxes work well for hand tools and smaller equipment, but the new Single Drawer Tool Box fills a different role: quick access to larger tools without having to unstack the boxes above it.
That makes it a natural fit for:
Framing and finish nailers
Circular saws
Oscillating multi-tools
Larger battery packs
Plumbing fittings and nipples
Electrical supplies
Frequently used service tools
The drawer has a 50-pound capacity, metal ball-bearing slides, an included set of adjustable dividers, and a locking security bar. The exterior also includes attachment-ready mounting locations for compatible Milwaukee accessories.
The biggest question is going to be usable interior space. The Single Drawer looks like the obvious choice for tools that don’t fit well in Milwaukee’s shallower drawer boxes, but we’ll want to see exactly which nailers, saws, and other bulky tools fit comfortably once it reaches users.
Still, this may be one of the most practical PACKOUT additions in years.
We expect aftermarket dividers, removable trays, and trade-specific inserts to appear quickly. A single large drawer gives designers much more freedom than the shallower multi-drawer boxes.
The PACKOUT Single Drawer Tool Box�, model 48-22-8441, is expected to become available in August 2026.
PACKOUT Compact Crate
The new PACKOUT Compact Crate is more than a smaller version of Milwaukee’s original crate.
It has a wide front opening that keeps the contents accessible even when another compact PACKOUT component is stacked above it. A metal-reinforced top handle makes it easy to carry on its own, and it includes two dividers with score lines that can be cut for a more customized layout.
With a 30-pound capacity, the Compact Crate looks particularly useful for:
Punch-list and callback kits
Mobile service work
Small power tools and batteries
Frequently used parts and supplies
Task-specific kits
Add-on storage in crowded trucks and vans
The Compact Crate isn’t trying to replace the standard crate. It gives users a smaller, grab-and-go option that can remain accessible inside a PACKOUT stack.
That front opening may prove more important than its size. You can place the crate in the middle of a stack and still reach the contents without removing everything above it.
The PACKOUT Compact Crate� is model 48-22-8437.
PACKOUT Low-Profile Crate
The PACKOUT Low-Profile Crate takes the familiar open-top crate and shortens the walls.
That sounds like a minor change, but it affects what you can see, what you can reach, and how tall the finished PACKOUT stack becomes.
The reduced height makes it easier to see the contents without digging through another layer of tools. Milwaukee also includes quick-adjust dividers, which makes the crate better suited to organized storage than a completely open bin.
We can see it working well for:
Fasteners and hardware
Shallow parts trays
Layout tools
Tape, blades, and consumables
Plumbing or electrical fittings
Frequently used hand tools
It should also work well as the top crate in a mobile stack. You retain open access without adding the height of a full-size crate.
The Low-Profile Crate has a 50-pound capacity and includes eight short dividers, two long dividers, and one center divider. That gives it considerably more built-in organization than its simple appearance suggests.
The PACKOUT Low-Profile Crate� is model 48-22-8438.
PACKOUT XL Crate
The PACKOUT XL Crate may have the most long-term customization potential of the new crate lineup.
It has a 75-pound capacity and a wide front opening, allowing users to reach tools and supplies even when other PACKOUT components are stacked above it. It can also stack or hang with compatible PACKOUT products.
That makes it useful for bulky or awkwardly shaped equipment that doesn’t fit naturally into a traditional toolbox.
Potential uses include:
Battery storage and charging setups
Spray-can organization
Grease guns and replacement tubes
Caulk and adhesive storage
Cords and air hoses
Larger power tools
Task-specific installation kits
Milwaukee also added attachment-ready mounting locations to the outside of the crate. That creates opportunities for battery holders, tool mounts, small-parts storage, and other accessories that remain accessible without taking up space inside.
An optional center divider splits the XL Crate in half and supports compact PACKOUT components above one side. That could create some interesting layouts: bulk storage on one side, a compact organizer above the other, and frequently used accessories mounted around the exterior.
The XL Crate doesn’t force users into one layout. That flexibility is exactly what tends to create a healthy aftermarket around a product.
The PACKOUT XL Crate� is model 48-22-8439.
PACKOUT Wire Pulling XL Crate
The PACKOUT Wire Pulling XL Crate is the most trade-specific product in the new crate lineup.
It combines the XL Crate with Milwaukee’s wire-pulling inserts, creating a portable storage and dispensing system for electricians. It can hold and dispense up to six 500-foot spools of 12-gauge THHN wire.
The wide front opening keeps the spools accessible while the crate is stacked, and wire-retention slots at the front help keep the individual conductors separated and ready to pull.
It’s a practical setup for residential or commercial rough-in work where multiple conductors need to be stored, transported, and pulled together.
One particularly smart part of the design is that Milwaukee also sells the inserts separately. Someone who already owns an XL Crate can convert it into a wire-pulling setup without buying another complete crate.
The package includes the crate and wire-pulling inserts. Conduit and wire are not included.
For electricians regularly pulling several conductors, this looks like the kind of specialized storage product that could save meaningful setup and cleanup time.
The PACKOUT Wire Pulling XL Crate� is model 48-22-8043. The standalone Wire Pulling Inserts� are model 48-22-8044.
M18 Jobsite Lunch Warmer
One of Milwaukee’s most unexpected 2026 announcements is the M18 Jobsite Lunch Warmer.
Cordless lunch warmers aren’t entirely new, but Milwaukee’s version integrates with the M18 battery platform and connects to PACKOUT. For anyone already carrying M18 batteries to the jobsite, that makes it considerably easier to add a hot lunch without relying on a microwave or electrical outlet.
The Lunch Warmer includes two 4.75-cup stainless-steel food containers with leakproof, dishwasher-safe lids. Users can preset a mealtime, allowing the warmer to begin heating automatically so the food is ready at break time.
Milwaukee says one M18 REDLITHIUM XC5.0 battery can heat up to two meals.
The product itself is useful, but what interests us most is the category Milwaukee may be testing.
Milwaukee users have asked for years for products that support the rest of the workday—not only the tools in their hands. The Lunch Warmer suggests Milwaukee is willing to expand further into jobsite food and beverage products.
An M18 coffee maker feels like an obvious next step. A compact brewer that runs on the batteries already in the truck would probably find an audience quickly, especially for early starts and remote jobsites.
We’d also like to see a powered drink chiller or small M18 refrigerator. Milwaukee already offers insulated PACKOUT coolers, but an actively cooled version would be a different product entirely. Something capable of keeping drinks, lunches, or temperature-sensitive supplies cold throughout the day could be genuinely useful in service vans, work trailers, and remote jobsites.
None of those products have been announced. For now, they’re simply categories we’d like to see Milwaukee explore.
Still, the Lunch Warmer makes them feel a little less far-fetched than they did before.
The M18 Jobsite Lunch Warmer�, model 0811-20, is expected to begin shipping in August 2026.
Which 2026 PACKOUT Product Has the Most Potential?
The Single Drawer Tool Box may be the product with the broadest immediate appeal. Users have been asking for a deeper single-drawer option for years, and it should fit tools that haven’t worked particularly well in the existing drawer lineup.
The XL Crate, however, may have the most long-term customization potential.
Its large interior, front access, external mounting locations, and optional divider make it a flexible foundation for dozens of different setups. It could hold power tools in one shop, plumbing supplies in another, or an entire task-specific kit inside a service van.
It’s less of a finished organization system and more of a platform. That makes it especially interesting for companies like ours that design accessories around the way people actually use their tools.
Bonus: Router-Rita Turns a Cordless Router Into a Blender
One of our favorite parts of the tool community is seeing what people build once they stop asking what a tool was originally designed to do.
The Router-Rita™ Blender Kit turns a compact cordless router into a portable blender. It supports several major router brands, including Milwaukee, DeWalt, Makita, Ridgid, Bosch, Hercules, Bauer, and Ryobi.
Does anyone need to turn a router into a margarita machine?
Probably not.
Is it a creative, well-developed product from an independent maker?
Absolutely.
The complete kit includes the blender components but not the router or battery. If you enjoy unusual tool-powered projects—or simply want to support someone who took a ridiculous idea far enough to make it a real product—you can find it at RouterRita.com�.
Innovation deserves some recognition, especially when it can also make margaritas.
Why the Milwaukee Community Matters
Milwaukee has built a passionate following, but the official product lineup is only part of the reason.
PACKOUT and M18 users constantly modify, organize, and improve the platform around their own work. That includes custom dividers, 3D-printed accessories, truck and trailer installations, charging stations, and occasional router-powered blenders.
The best accessories usually start with a specific frustration: a battery that doesn’t have a good home, a tool that moves around during transport, or a crate that needs a layout Milwaukee doesn’t currently offer.
That’s also how we approach product development at ClearLine3D.
If you’re building out a PACKOUT system for your shop, trailer, or work vehicle, explore our Milwaukee tool-storage collection, including battery holders, spray-can storage, caulk organizers, and other accessories designed around real-world use.
Our guide, How to Organize a Milwaukee PACKOUT System, is also a good starting point if you’re deciding how to arrange a new stack.
How We Update This Page
Milwaukee shows no signs of slowing down.
We’ll update this article as additional PACKOUT products are announced, released, or become widely available. We’ll also add useful community-made accessories and more detailed observations as people begin using the newest products in real-world setups.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Milwaukee PACKOUT Single Drawer Tool Box coming out?
Milwaukee announced the PACKOUT Single Drawer Tool Box in July 2026. Retail availability is expected to begin around August 2026. Its model number is 48-22-8441.
What is the difference between the Compact, Low-Profile, and XL PACKOUT Crates?
The Compact Crate is a smaller grab-and-go option with a reinforced carrying handle, front access, and a 30-pound capacity.
The Low-Profile Crate has a larger footprint but shorter walls, making shallow tools and supplies easier to see and reach. It includes adjustable dividers and has a 50-pound capacity.
The XL Crate is designed for larger tools and bulk storage. It has front access, exterior attachment points, and a 75-pound capacity.
Who is the PACKOUT Wire Pulling XL Crate designed for?
It’s primarily intended for electricians. The crate can store and dispense up to six 500-foot spools of 12-gauge THHN wire. It also includes front retention slots that keep the individual wires organized and accessible.
Can an existing XL Crate be converted for wire pulling?
Yes. Milwaukee sells the Wire Pulling Inserts separately under model number 48-22-8044. They install in the standard XL Crate, model 48-22-8439.
Does the M18 Jobsite Lunch Warmer use standard M18 batteries?
Yes. It uses Milwaukee M18 batteries. Milwaukee states that an M18 REDLITHIUM XC5.0 battery can heat up to two meals.
Is the M18 Jobsite Lunch Warmer compatible with PACKOUT?
Yes. The Lunch Warmer connects to the PACKOUT system for storage and transportation.
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