Awesome Storage

This hardshell box keeps gadgets, keyfobs, pocket tools, and other small items safe from the elements. It’s impact-resistant, dustproof, crushproof, IP67 waterproof, and can float with up to 3 lb. of gear inside. A 3-step locking latch ensures contents stay dry and secure. It measures 8.4″ x 4.4″ x 2.3″ inside and 9.5″ x 5.8″ x 2.8″ outside.

This modular shoe cabinet makes it easy to store, organize, and display all kinds of footwear. Setup is quick and easy – just unfold, let the shelves drop into place, and snap on the doors. It’s made from sturdy polypropylene, and each door has a magnetic catch. Choose from one-, two-, or three-column versions with 5 to 8 shelves.

Bungee cords are handy for tying things down, but their open hooks can come loose easily, especially without enough tension. Nite Ize’s smart HookLock bungees have locking hooks, ensuring secure and reliable attachment at both ends. Available in color-coded 24″, 36″, and 48″ lengths.

We recently saw a 3D-printed Apple Macintosh that looks exactly like the original. Scott Yu-Jan created something with a similar aesthetic but with his own unique design. His Macintosh Studio is a custom dock for an iPad Mini that sits atop a Mac Studio. The finished unit looks like one of Hartmut Esslinger’s 1980s Apple computer designs.

After prototyping a system for organizing the hardware in his workshop (aka “The Cave”), Adam Savage put his nose to the grindstone and built the entire setup. The rolling storage system has a plywood frame and custom-built metal shelves that slide out and hold Sortimo boxes for easy access to parts. It was immensely satisfying to see it all come together.

This stacking plastic storage box from Post General features a design inspired by a military footlocker. It can be used indoors or outdoors, and its fold-down sides and removable lid make it easy to access its contents. When not in use, it folds up to save space. It’s available in brown, green, or grey.

Eylar’s lockable mid-size gear box is made from molded polypropylene and is IP67-rated waterproof, dustproof, and shockproof. It comes with thick padding foam you can cut to fit your equipment and can be easily stacked. Eylar can also customize the case with your own logo.

Get your books out of boxes and scattered on tabletops. Instead, display them on this modern metal bookshelf from Sttoraboks. The shelf has four angled shelves, each holding five to seven books and eliminating the need for bookends. It’s available in red, black, or white and has non-slip feet to protect floors. Assembles easily in about 15 minutes.

These stackable metal trays are great for holding small items like screws, coins, or paper clips. Each 2.9″ square tray is CNC milled from solid aluminum with a sandblasted and powder-coated finish. They’re available in black, silver, rose gold, or grey and are sold in sets of two or four.

Viperade’s small tool pouch keeps EDC gear organized and ready to use. It’s made from 500D polyester fiber with rounded corners and binding tape on its pockets to prevent fraying. Its angled pockets are ideal for small tools and pens, while its top pocket holds a 3.5″x 5.5″ notebook or a phone. A zipper compartment holds loose items.

This collection of modular steel toolboxes from SK Hand Tools lets you outfit your workshop or garage exactly how you want it. They come in a variety of door and drawer configurations that stack and lock securely into place or can be used individually. If you want them to roll on wheels, be sure to grab a Utility Cart or two.

Keep your wallet, watch, tools, and other small items organized and ready to go in this 3D-printed EDC tray from ANIMALMODS. It has a main storage tray along with six 18mm wide channels for knives. Custom channel widths can also be ordered, as well as a smaller version, the Tray No4. Combine multiples for more storage.

This bike accessory combines two useful functions – a mount for viewing maps and information on your phone, along with a storage bag for your wallet, keys, bike tools, or other small accessories. It comes in both a top-tube mount and handlebar version. It’s waterproof and has a built-in sunshade for your phone screen.

Milk crates are a great way to store records and books. But the plastic ones look really cheap. For a more refined look, consider these wooden crates from WAAM. They’re made from high-density birch plywood and offer a playful take on the ones you probably shouldn’t have swiped from the alley behind the grocery store.

This USA-made dry box is perfect for keeping your gear safe from the elements when boating, hiking, or other outdoor activities where you might get wet. It’s designed to float with up to three pounds of gear inside and has an o-ring gasket and a twist-lock latch to ensure a tight seal. Inside dimensions are 8.2″ x 4.2″ x 3.3″.

This wall-mounted pegboard rack makes it easy to keep all your hand tools organized and ready to use. It includes 4 feet of powder-coated steel pegboard, along with a variety of pegs, hooks, bins, shelves, and drill bit boxes to keep everything tidy. It even includes a wrench organizer and a paper towel holder.

Bull Tools’ large tool roll is great for organization and storage, with 22 graduated pockets that hold different sizes of wrenches, along with four additional pockets for other items. Made from 24-ounce, waterproof duck canvas, it opens up to 30″ x 13.5″, and rolls up to about 5″ x 13.5″.

Radius Outfitters makes this organizer box for overlanding. It’s ideal for small equipment like first aid items, flashlights, cameras, snacks, and utensils. It’s made from a durable ballistic material with a rigid top and bottom, a removable lid with a magnetic catch, and leather handles. Includes six dividers for customizing.

If you use a Dremel or another hobby tool, you’ve probably got a bunch of bits rolling around your toolbox or drawer. This workbench accessory from NanoBox3D keeps all of your bits, discs, and sanding wheels neatly organized. The two-part unit is 3D printed from durable PETG filament and comes in 10 colors. (Bits not included)

We’re absolutely wild about things that keep everything in its right place. Jason from Epic Upcycling shows off an amazing build – a custom rack for all of his woodworking tools. It’s an impressive piece of cabinetry, and he made it entirely from scrap wood he harvested from shelving units he used to have in his workshop.

Tired of tools lying all over? This aluminum tool rack is great for organizing screwdrivers and other small tools. It has 50 cutouts and holds tools at a 45º angle for easy access. Its two-layer construction keeps tools straight, and its bottom shelf can be used to hold hardware – though we suggest adding a magnetic strip.

This belt-worn tool sheath is perfect for carrying your most frequently used everyday gear. It’s got holsters for a multitool, a pen, a flashlight, a pocket knife, a tape measure, and a key fob. Each one is made in Georgia from genuine leather and comes in green, black, or brown.

These hook-and-loop storage straps attach to steel surfaces with an extra-strong magnet. They’re great for hanging items from tool cabinets or a pickup truck bed. But we think the best idea is to secure a metal plate to your garage or workshop wall; then, you can hang and rearrange tools and cords without drilling holes. Sold individually or in 2- and 4-packs.