A 5-Gallon Bucket Organizer Makes Messy Tool Storage A Thing Of The Past

DeWalt power tools have long been recognized as among the best available. The company also has a range of DeWalt products that aren't tools but still offer the high quality the brand is known for. Among the recent introductions is a 5-gallon bucket organizer that promises to make messy tool storage a thing of the past. So that has to be worth a closer look.

The DeWalt Bucket Tool Organizer slips over the top of any 5-gallon bucket, leaving the original handle easily accessible for carrying. It is made from extremely tough 1680 denier fabric and dirt-repellant tarpaulin, so it should be very durable. There are 37 pockets in a range of sizes, from those designed for drill bits (you could also use them for pencils or maybe a small flashlight) to those for larger items, like adjustable wrenches, pliers, and gloves. Some have elasticated holders to stop taller tools from falling out. 

There's a separate loop for rolls of tape and a clip for a tape measure. Pockets run outside and inside the bucket so tools aren't all cramped together. Even when the interior pockets are in use, there's still plenty of room in the bucket for a couple of handheld power tools and boxes of screws or nails. In fact, the capacity is so good that the only thing you have to be careful of is not overloading the bucket. Be sure to check that the handle is secure.

The DeWalt 5-gallon bucket organizer, which is currently just $22.98 at Lowe's, will come in handy for both DIY enthusiasts and trade professionals. The bucket handle means it can be hung from a ladder rung, leaving hands free to climb and work safely. The pockets are a good balance between containment and accessibility, so it's easy to transfer tools between the bucket and a garage storage system, for example. A quick change, and it could be used for garden tools, pots, and packets of bulbs or seeds.

To get an idea of what the organizer is like to use, we checked buyer feedback on DeWalt's website. Note that all reviews were labeled as incentivized. ToolFan85 wrote, "Dewalt has managed to come up with the most inexpensive and effective way to store the tools that you always need at an arm's reach." 

A construction worker commented, "a total game-changer for me. Gone are the days of digging through a jumbled mess of tools to find what I need." A plumber added, "I actually really like the fact that I can carry my tools out in the bucket and pack up all the trash in the middle on the way out." So does the DeWalt 5-gallon bucket organizer make messy tool storage a thing of the past? It seems a lot of people think it does.