Skil Suitcase and Organizer Box 3 Pc. Set

Why I reached for the Skil storage set

My shop runs smoother when I can put a hand on the right fastener without digging. That’s what sent me looking for a compact, modular setup that could corral screws, bits, and oddball parts, while still giving me a larger catch‑all for tape, small hand tools, and job-specific kits. The Skil storage set—a three-piece bundle with a suitcase-style toolbox and two small organizers—has been riding with me for a few weeks across the garage, into the truck, and onto a couple of light renovation jobs. It’s not trying to be a full-blown jobsite system with carts and drawers. Instead, it aims for a tidy, approachable middle ground. Here’s how it did.

What’s in the set

You get one suitcase-style box and two compact organizers. The smaller organizers come with removable dividers—one long and a handful of short pieces—so you can tailor the compartments for specific screw sizes, anchors, wire nuts, or specialty bits. The suitcase is an open cavity with a lid and an IP54 rating, plus a padlock hole. All three pieces latch together with interlocking clips, which makes transporting the stack straightforward.

Skil also designed the compact organizers to connect with compatible bit and blade cases. If you’re already invested in those accessory cases, this is a nice touch that keeps everything living together instead of rattling around your bag or van.

Build quality and feel

The plastics are on the “light but sturdy” end of the spectrum. Nothing here feels brittle or cheap, but this isn’t overbuilt like some heavy-duty, jobsite-priced systems. The latches engage positively and haven’t popped loose in transit. The hinge action on the organizers has enough resistance to keep the lids from flopping shut while I’m working, and the suitcase lid closes with a reassuring snap around the gasket.

One design note: the organizer lids don’t fold completely flat when opened. They stop at an angle that’s workable on a bench, but if you have them perched awkwardly, there’s a little hinge stress. I’d prefer a hinge that opens further or includes a support, just to reduce the chance of someone leaning on a lid and stressing it. Treating them like the plastic they are—setting them on a flat surface and not overloading the lid—avoids any drama.

Organization that actually works

The organizers are the highlight. With the included dividers, I set one up as a fastener kit (cabinet screws, trim head screws, wall anchors, finish nails) and the other as an electrical odds-and-ends box (wirenuts, splices, cable staples, low-voltage connectors). The dividers stay put, even with a daily shake in the truck, and the compartments seal closely enough that small parts don’t migrate between sections.

The suitcase brings welcome flexibility. It’s deep enough for a couple of rolls of tape, a compact drill/driver, a charger, and a small box of blades, with room to spare for a layout pencil case and a pair of pliers. I’d love to see an optional tray or a few tie-down points for straps, but as a general-purpose catch-all, it’s handy. For quick maintenance visits, I can grab the suitcase and one organizer, latch them together, and go.

Stackability and portability

The interlocking latches do their job. Stacking all three pieces into a single unit takes seconds, the clips line up easily, and the set carries comfortably by the suitcase handle. Weight distribution is sane: with hardware in the organizers and tools in the suitcase, it feels balanced enough to walk across a site without a second hand supporting it. That said, fully loaded it’s a dense little stack. There are no wheels or a cart option here, so if you’re planning to haul heavy steel fasteners to the fourth floor, this may not be the system for you.

For my use—moving from the shop to the truck and into a house or workshop—it’s an efficient package. It stores neatly on a shelf and doesn’t eat up the entire trunk. The footprint is compact enough that I can stack two sets side-by-side in the van without blocking access to larger tool cases.

Weather and dust protection

Only the suitcase is rated IP54, which means resistance to dust ingress and splashing water. I gave it a realistic trial: a dusty day of drywall work, followed by a light spray from a hose while loading out. The contents stayed clean and dry. It’s not a submersible pelican-style case, but for quick exposure to weather or dust-heavy work, it holds up. The organizers don’t carry the same rating; I keep moisture-sensitive consumables in the suitcase or in sealed pouches inside the organizers if rain is in the forecast.

Security and peace of mind

The padlock hole on the suitcase is a simple addition that matters. I wouldn’t rely on it for high-value tools in a shared jobsite environment, but it’s enough to deter casual hands from rifling through your box in a busy shop or at a community space. Since the organizers don’t lock, I latch them to the suitcase and lock the whole stack when I need to leave it unattended.

Compatibility and connectivity

Skil’s bit/blade case connectivity on the compact organizers is genuinely useful. I clipped a couple of bit cases on and stopped carrying a separate pouch for them. Everything that belongs to the drill/driver now lives together, which cuts down on wasted time. The connection is secure; I’ve not had anything shake loose, and unclipping is clean when I want to lighten the load.

I’d love to see the ecosystem expand—maybe a slim tray or a small soft pouch that snaps on—because the core idea works. As it stands, if you already have compatible Skil accessory cases, you’ll get the most out of this feature.

Day-to-day use

A good storage set should disappear into your workflow. This one mostly does. Set up on a counter, I flip open both organizers, stage fasteners and connectors, and work without fishing. At cleanup, the dividers funnel everything back where it belongs. The suitcase becomes a drop zone for tools as I wrap up. Back at the shop, the stack goes back on the shelf, still latched together, ready for the next run.

The only small hiccup I ran into was lid support. On a crowded bench, if an organizer is half-off the edge and the lid is open, the hinge feels a bit vulnerable. It hasn’t failed, but it made me more deliberate about where I place the boxes. Consider it plastic discipline: give the lids a proper landing, and they should live a long, happy life.

Limitations and trade-offs

• Not a heavy-duty, jobsite-bashing system. The plastics are sturdy but not bombproof.
• Only the suitcase has IP54 protection; keep moisture-sensitive items out of the smaller organizers in bad weather.
• No wheeled base or cart; a fully loaded stack can get heavy over distance.
• Organizer lids don’t open flat; hinge design rewards careful placement.

None of these are dealbreakers for homeowners, DIYers, or trades who need compact, flexible organization rather than a rolling fortress.

Who it’s for

If you’re a homeowner or DIYer trying to tame fasteners and small parts, this is an easy win. For electricians, carpenters, and handymakers who want a lightweight, modular kit for service calls, it’s also a good fit—especially if you already use compatible bit/blade cases. If your work punishes gear with daily drops from ladders, torrential weather, and heavy loads, you’ll want to step up to a more rugged, wheeled system and accept the added bulk and cost.

Recommendation

I recommend the Skil storage set for anyone who needs a compact, configurable way to organize small parts and a few essentials without committing to a massive modular ecosystem. The organizers are genuinely useful, the dividers are practical, the suitcase’s IP54 protection adds confidence in dusty or damp conditions, and the interlocking stack keeps transport tidy. Balance that against the lighter-duty plastics, the lack of wheels, and the organizer lids that don’t open fully, and you still get a well-thought-out, everyday storage solution that streamlines the small stuff—exactly where many kits fall apart.