Awesome Storage

Get your small parts and hardware under control with these modular organizer containers from Play Conveyor. The 3D-printable bins attach to a wall-mounted rail system and feature a slide-and-tilt mechanism for easy access. The containers can be printed in various sizes, and the 3D model files for DIY are available on Thangs.

Dango’s small metal desk tray is designed to hold three to four pens or pencils and is ideal for the company’s own writing instruments. Its horizontal tray can also hold a small notebook, and it doubles as a smartphone stand. Available in Satin Silver and Jet Black finishes. Like the look? Be sure to check out Dango’s other aluminum trays.

Magpul’s pouches are ideal for carrying small items, from tools to parts to ammo. They’re made from a reinforced polymer fabric with an anti-slip texture, welded seams, and a water-resistant YKK zipper with a shrink-tube-wrapped paracord zipper for easy opening with gloves on. They come in four sizes and also make a see-through version.

Milk crates are great for storage, but they don’t offer much in the way of organization. UbeCube improves upon ordinary crates by adding shelves, dividers, drawers, buckets, doors, and more. In addition to storing tools, records, books, and clothing, they make a special storage kit with a building surface for LEGO bricks. Each crate collapses down to just 4″ tall.

Do you or your kids collect LEGO Minifigures? These modular display cases from Room Copenhagen are made just for Minifig collections. They come in 8-figure and 16-figure versions and can be wall-mounted or placed on a shelf. The displays can be accessed through a hinged front door, and each compartment has a studded mounting plate.

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)

Practiko’s Otis 3.0 organization system helps keep office supplies, accessories, and other small items neatly hidden away. The core of the system is the Otis Tower, a sturdy steel frame with small and large trays, adjustable dividers, and mini trays. The Otis Hanger is a shorter frame that hangs from your desktop and has three drawers.

Do you drop your shoes on the floor when you walk in the door? The Quadrant Shoebox from Murmur Industries helps keep your place tidy while encouraging a shoes-off household. The high-quality baltic birch wood pivots open to store up to six pairs of shoes, then closes neatly to provide a bench for lacing up. Measures 19″ W x 17″ D x 17″ H.

Keep all your vinyl records organized and easily accessible with this hand-welded metal storage tower from Design Atelier Article. It comes in four sizes, holding from 180 to 360 records – in black, gold, blue, or raw metal finishes. They also make a squared-off storage unit with casters.

This modular storage system from Klein Tools lets you build your perfect toolbox. Its small, medium, large, compartment, and cooler boxes stack and click together. The biggest box rolls on heavy-duty rubber wheels for easy transportation. Side-mounted add-ons include hooks, racks, bins, and a magnetic tool holder. There’s even a cupholder option.

CountyComm’s pocket-sized stash box is perfect for carrying pills, dice, coins, or other small items. It’s made from lightweight carbon fiber with a sliding lid and dual spring-loaded plungers to hold it closed. Its interior dimensions are 2.35″ x 1.17″ x .47″. They also make a titanium version for $10 less.

Keep your watch collection organized and show them off at the same time. Barton’s box holds up to 10 watches in its top compartment and features a real glass window. The right side of its tray is removable, making room for larger items, and its drawer is perfect for parts and accessories. It also comes with an Apple Watch charge stand. Comes in army green or black.

This hard-shell case is perfect for carrying a camera or other delicate tech gear. It’s rugged, water-resistant, and protects items from shock with thick foam you can cut to fit your equipment. It measures 13.37″ x 11.62″ x 6″ and has a 1/4″ padlock hasp for security. Find more sizes, shapes, and colors in Eylar’s Amazon store.

You’ll need a 3D printer to take advantage of this system, but with it, you can create the perfect workshop for your tools and gear. Created by Printable Accessories, this series of STL files provides designs for connectors, work surfaces, pegboards, and modular drawers that work with off-the-shelf aluminum rails to create your personalized setup.

This playful desktop pencil caddy looks like a giant version of its intended contents. The 11″ tall plastic pencil hides a storage bin inside. Simply pull on its point to access your pens, pencils, and other skinny office supplies. It’s available in yellow or white and made from ABS plastic and ABS wood composite.

This 2″ cast iron desktop object offers an elegant and practical place to store and strike matches. Its shape is reminiscent of a giant match head and has a deep knurled pattern on its outside, providing the friction needed to start strike anywhere matches. (Matches not included.)