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Oct 25, 2026 1:29 AM

302-Pc Kobalt Metric & SAE Mechanics Tool Set w/ Hard Case

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Lowe's has 302-Piece Kobalt Metric & SAE Mechanics Tool Set w/ Hard Case (53559) on sale for $99. Shipping is free or choose store pickup where stock permits.
  • Note: Availability for pickup and shipping may vary by location.
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About this product:
  • Kobalt 302-piece mechanic's tool set includes 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" drive sockets ratchets and accessories
  • Set contains three 90-tooth ratchets over one hundred SAE and metric 6- and 12-point sockets
  • Includes thirty-six bit driver sockets six stubby combination wrenches hex keys insert bits nut drivers magnetic handle
  • Sockets and wrenches feature stamped size callouts for easy identification during use
  • Hard case protects tools while providing organized storage for mechanics

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    • This sale price matches our popular Frontpage Deal.
    • Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars at Lowe's based on over 800 customer reviews.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.

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Lowe's has 302-Piece Kobalt Metric & SAE Mechanics Tool Set w/ Hard Case (53559) on sale for $99. Shipping is free or choose store pickup where stock permits.
  • Note: Availability for pickup and shipping may vary by location.
Thanks to Community Member tunabreath for sharing this deal.

About this product:
  • Kobalt 302-piece mechanic's tool set includes 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" drive sockets ratchets and accessories
  • Set contains three 90-tooth ratchets over one hundred SAE and metric 6- and 12-point sockets
  • Includes thirty-six bit driver sockets six stubby combination wrenches hex keys insert bits nut drivers magnetic handle
  • Sockets and wrenches feature stamped size callouts for easy identification during use
  • Hard case protects tools while providing organized storage for mechanics

Editor's Notes

Written by Neo45 | Staff
  • About this Store:
  • Additional Information:
    • This sale price matches our popular Frontpage Deal.
    • Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars at Lowe's based on over 800 customer reviews.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.

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Mark34204
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I bought this and it's probably going back. 6 total open end wrenches that DONT include 10 mm or 9/16. But it does have, for example, 4 renditions of a #20 torx. I can't speak to the quality of the tools; I haven't used them because they're going back. Just a poor assortment. And, PS, I bought this with a $20 off a hundred Amex deal, so I paid $80. Still not worth it.
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You could have saved yourself a lot of trouble by reading the contents list before buying it.
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Oct 25, 2026 4:03 AM
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Mark34204Oct 25, 2026 4:03 AM
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I bought this and it's probably going back. 6 total open end wrenches that DONT include 10 mm or 9/16. But it does have, for example, 4 renditions of a #20 torx. I can't speak to the quality of the tools; I haven't used them because they're going back. Just a poor assortment. And, PS, I bought this with a $20 off a hundred Amex deal, so I paid $80. Still not worth it.
Last edited by Mark34204 October 24, 2026 at 10:16 PM.
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Oct 25, 2026 5:51 AM
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PseudonymAnonymousOct 25, 2026 5:51 AM
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I bought this but haven't opened it yet. I am deliberating if I should return this and get the craftsman $99 one instead. Any ideas which one is better, anyone?
Oct 25, 2026 6:43 AM
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TenderHose5825Oct 25, 2026 6:43 AM
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Is this overkill for a toolset to take on long backwoods camping trips?
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Oct 25, 2026 11:04 AM
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bthandelOct 25, 2026 11:04 AM
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Quote from TenderHose5825 View quoted comment :
Is this overkill for a toolset to take on long backwoods camping trips?
27.05 pounds. is that something you would carry on a camping trip?
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Quote from Mark34204 View quoted comment :
I bought this and it's probably going back. 6 total open end wrenches that DONT include 10 mm or 9/16. But it does have, for example, 4 renditions of a #20 torx. I can't speak to the quality of the tools; I haven't used them because they're going back. Just a poor assortment. And, PS, I bought this with a $20 off a hundred Amex deal, so I paid $80. Still not worth it.
If you're buying this for the tiny assortment of wrenches, you've missed the plot. Be a man and get a full set of good wrenches, as well as this socket and but set. These are a phenomenal value, especially at your $80 cost...

Been using 3 sets for over 3 years. I've had ONE torx but get bent and my local Lowe's opened up a small set to give me the replacement.

Easy.
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Oct 25, 2026 1:55 PM
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chrisaf69Oct 25, 2026 1:55 PM
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I was between this and the hypertough wal mart simular set.

For a casual DIYer as myself, I got the hypertough as it seemed to have more useful tools. Has been great working on my cars and general house crap.

For what it's worth I had a smaller Kobalt set for 10+ years prior to this, but lost a number of important pieces.
Oct 25, 2026 1:56 PM
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chrisaf69Oct 25, 2026 1:56 PM
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Quote from bthandel View quoted comment :
27.05 pounds. is that something you would carry on a camping trip?
I wouldn't. I'd get a much smaller set that has the critical pieces.

I actually have one I keep in my car at all times.
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Oct 25, 2026 2:09 PM
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Quote from chrisaf69 View quoted comment :
I was between this and the hypertough wal mart simular set. For a casual DIYer as myself, I got the hypertough as it seemed to have more useful tools. Has been great working on my cars and general house crap. For what it's worth I had a smaller Kobalt set for 10+ years prior to this, but lost a number of important pieces.
Does the hyper tough let you exchange broken tools in store, no questions asked? Because the much higher quality Kobalt set does...
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I bought this but haven't opened it yet. I am deliberating if I should return this and get the craftsman $99 one instead. Any ideas which one is better, anyone?
Craftsman has become crappy in the last 10 years. The ratchets are FAR better on the Kobalt set. I have 3 of these. 2 are this exact set and 1 is very similar. Theyve been great. Use em all the time.
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Quote from Mark34204 View quoted comment :
I bought this and it's probably going back. 6 total open end wrenches that DONT include 10 mm or 9/16. But it does have, for example, 4 renditions of a #20 torx. I can't speak to the quality of the tools; I haven't used them because they're going back. Just a poor assortment. And, PS, I bought this with a $20 off a hundred Amex deal, so I paid $80. Still not worth it.
You could have saved yourself a lot of trouble by reading the contents list before buying it.
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Oct 25, 2026 6:39 PM
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BobleoOct 25, 2026 6:39 PM
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Good deal
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Oct 25, 2026 10:01 PM
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Nate922Oct 25, 2026 10:01 PM
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Quote from bthandel View quoted comment :
27.05 pounds. is that something you would carry on a camping trip?
I have a very similar set to this, the case is comically large for the amount of pieces included. Fine if it sits on a shelf, but I wouldn't carry this at all for camping.
Oct 25, 2026 10:02 PM
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HonestWealth2655Oct 25, 2026 10:02 PM
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fwiw- the case is crap. mine fell apart with just nominal moving around...absolutely no abuse.
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adamantOct 27, 2026 6:17 AM
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Quote from PseudonymAnonymous View quoted comment :
I bought this but haven't opened it yet. I am deliberating if I should return this and get the craftsman $99 one instead. Any ideas which one is better, anyone?
I had a very similar kobalt set for years but recently bought the craftsman and sold the kobalt. I was happy with the tools in the kobalt set, the box and drawers was a pain and I mainly got the craftsman for the Versastack case and drawers. I haven't used it much, but hopefully I don't regret it down the road.

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EastMadeOct 29, 2026 9:06 AM
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I was conflicted between this and the Hyper Tough set a few weeks ago and went with the Hyper Tough. Most of the 302 pieces in this set are screwdriver bits, whereas the Hyper Tough has a lot of other useful tools included. Just look at the weight difference between the two sets and you'll realize which one is worth it. Only get this if the Kobalt warranty is a high priority for you. I'm not a professional and only use these tools around my house/cars, so it's extremely rare for me to need to exchange a worn out tool. But that's just me.

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