For years, my batteries and chargers lived in a toolbag that I carted from job to job. I like having batteries all together because it keeps me organized and up on charging. It also makes it easy to bring them inside when it gets too cold. The problem with the bag was that the charger cords would often get tangled and stretched, and the battery ports would get dusty from being open and battered about. Also, the open bag ended up being a catch-all for items that shouldn’t be there. So, when I saw the DeWalt ToughSystem 2.0 DWST08050 dual charger box, I thought I would have a look.

With the DeWalt Tough-System Charger box open, you can see the storage space and the protective lid prop at right.
With the DeWalt Tough-System Charger box open, you can see the storage space and the protective lid prop at right.

This ToughSystem compact box contains a dual charger and storage for 20-volt and 60-volt batteries. I mix my load-out of batteries to suit my needs, but the capacity is six 60-volt batteries or 12 standard 20-volt batteries. Everything is in one place, neatly lined up and protected from dust while the batteries charge (kept cool with a built-in fan). For charging other items, like a phone or earbuds, it has two built-in USB ports: a USB A on the inside and a USB C in a dust-protected port on the outside. The power cord is neatly stowed on the back of the box on retaining hooks and, at 6 feet long, has plenty of reach.

It’s a clean setup that lets me have a range of battery sizes that can all be charged in one spot. The charger is not a fast one, however, and it can take an hour or so to charge a 9-amp, 60-volt battery. Is it much better than what I was running with before? Yes. Batteries are securely stored, easily reached, portable, and checked and charged in one spot. It retails for $200. dewalt.com