⚡Power tools
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2-Piece Combo (2A3)
Best for: Builders and chippies who want a pro-grade drill and impact pair
Hammer drill (M18FPD3) and impact driver (M18FID3) from Milwaukee's top FUEL brushless range, in one kit.
Pros
- Top-tier FUEL brushless drill and impact driver
- Huge M18 battery platform to grow into
- Hammer drill handles masonry as well as timber and steel
Cons
- Dearer than DeWalt and Makita starter kits
- FUEL tools are heavier than compact models
⚡Power tools
Makita 18V Compact Brushless Impact Driver Kit (DTD153RTE)
Best for: Anyone who drives screws and bolts all day
A compact brushless impact driver with two 5.0Ah batteries, rapid charger and case.
Pros
- Compact head fits tight spots
- Kit includes two 5.0Ah batteries
- Brushless motor
Cons
- Impact driver only, no drill
- Not Makita's most powerful impact
🥾Workwear & boots
Steel Blue Parkes Zip Scuff Safety Boot (312658)
Best for: Tradies on their feet all day
A lace-up zip-sided safety boot with a scuff cap from Australian brand Steel Blue.
Pros
- Zip side for quick on and off
- Scuff cap protects the toe
- Popular Aussie boot brand
Cons
- Zip boots take some breaking in
- Check sizing, as fit varies by brand
🧰Ute & van storage
Milwaukee PACKOUT Rolling Tool Box
Best for: Ute and van tradies building a modular storage system
The base of the PACKOUT system: a wheeled box that the other modules lock onto.
Pros
- Wheels and handle carry a full stack
- Modules lock together
- Tough for ute trays and vans
Cons
- PACKOUT gets expensive as you add modules
- Heavy when fully loaded
🦺Safety gear
Maxisafe Class 5 Bluetooth Earmuff (HRE661-BT)
Best for: Noisy sites, with music or calls
Class 5 earmuffs with Bluetooth for music and calls.
Pros
- Class 5 hearing protection
- Bluetooth for calls and music
- Take calls without removing the muffs
Cons
- Need charging
- Heavier than basic muffs
📱Phones & tech
Anker Zolo 20K 45W Power Bank (built-in USB-C)
Best for: Long days on site with your phone and tablet
A 20,000mAh power bank with two built-in USB-C cables and 45W output.
Pros
- Built-in cables, so nothing to forget
- 20,000mAh capacity
- 45W fast charging
Cons
- Heavier than a 10K bank
- Built-in cables can't be replaced if damaged