Home Depot Rubbermaid FastTrack: What's Available and What to Buy

Home Depot carries the Rubbermaid FastTrack system, and it's one of the better places to buy it because you can see the accessories in person before committing. The selection at Home Depot typically includes the 4-foot and 8-foot rails, starter kits, and the most common accessories like hooks, baskets, and shelves. If your local store is out of stock on a specific piece, Home Depot's website lets you order online with in-store pickup or home delivery.

This guide covers exactly what Home Depot stocks in the FastTrack line, how to pick the right starter kit, and how to plan your installation.

What Home Depot Carries in FastTrack

FastTrack availability at Home Depot varies by region and season, but the core product line is consistently stocked at most locations.

Rails

The FastTrack rail is the foundation of the entire system. Home Depot carries:

  • FastTrack Rail 4 ft: Approximately $20 to $25. Good for a smaller wall section, a single bike plus a few tools, or supplementing an existing 8-foot rail.
  • FastTrack Rail 8 ft: Approximately $40 to $50. The most practical size for most garages. One 8-foot rail stores enough for a typical garage setup.

Starter Kits

Starter kits are usually the best value because the accessories are bundled at a lower per-piece cost than buying individually. Home Depot typically carries:

9-Piece Garage Starter Kit (~$70 to $90): Includes one 8-foot rail, two utility hooks, one bike hook, one basket, one extension cord hook, one large hook, and a couple of small hooks. Enough to hang bikes, garden tools, a hose, and miscellaneous items.

Bike Kit: One 8-foot rail, two bike hooks, and a couple of additional hooks.

Sport Kit: Rail plus accessories for sports gear: ball storage bungee, hooks for bats and racquets, and baskets for helmets and gloves.

Individual Accessories

At most Home Depot locations you'll find individual FastTrack accessories for sale separately:

  • Utility hooks (small, medium, large, and wide in various load ratings from 25 to 75 pounds)
  • Bike hooks (standard and tilt-up)
  • Wire baskets (standard 25-pound and large)
  • Enclosed bins (for small hardware, fertilizer packets, etc.)
  • Shelves (11-inch and 16-inch depth, 50-pound capacity)
  • Sports ball bungee
  • Extension cord/hose hook
  • Ladder hooks
  • S-hooks for miscellaneous hanging

The less common accessories (like the specialty cord manager or the small parts bin) are more reliably available online.

How FastTrack Works

The rail screws into your garage wall studs, and all the accessories clip onto the rail's top lip. To reposition an accessory, lift it, slide it, and let it drop back down onto the rail. No tools needed. That's the core convenience of the system.

The rail is rated at 1,750 pounds distributed load when properly anchored into studs. Individual accessories have their own limits (25 to 75 pounds each), but in practice those limits are very generous. A full-size mountain bike weighs 25 to 30 pounds.

What the FastTrack Rail Mounts Into

You need to hit wall studs. Standard residential garage studs are 16 inches on center. An 8-foot rail spans 6 studs and has predrilled holes every 6 inches, so you'll hit multiple studs along the rail run without any special planning.

If your garage is a newer construction with OSB sheathing or a converted space with metal studs, the installation is slightly more complex. Metal studs require toggle bolts or specialty metal-stud screws, and the load ratings are lower.

Planning Your FastTrack Layout at Home Depot

The best way to avoid a second trip to the store is to plan your layout before going. Here's how to do it in about 15 minutes.

Step 1: List Your Items

Write every item you want to store on the wall. Be specific: "leaf blower, rake, shovel, edger, hose, fertilizer spreader, two bikes, bicycle pump, garden gloves (in a container), extension cord."

Step 2: Count Accessories Needed

  • Each long-handled tool (rake, shovel, edger): 1 utility hook
  • Each bike: 1 bike hook
  • Loose collections (gloves, small gear): 1 basket per collection
  • Hose or extension cord: 1 cord/hose hook
  • Flat items or small bins: 1 shelf

That list gives you a count of how many of each accessory to buy.

Step 3: Check Rail Length

Each accessory takes roughly 4 to 12 inches of rail space. Add up your accessories. A bike hook is 6 inches. A basket is 12 inches. A utility hook is 4 to 6 inches. If you have 12 accessories, plan for 8 to 10 feet of rail.

If you need more than 8 feet, run two rails end-to-end or a second rail at a different height on the same wall.

FastTrack vs. Gladiator at Home Depot

Home Depot also carries some Gladiator GarageWorks products, though Gladiator is more prominently a Lowe's product. The comparison is worth understanding:

FastTrack is a horizontal rail system. The rail mounts horizontally and accessories clip on from the top. Lower cost, faster to install, good for most residential garage applications.

Gladiator uses either a vertical-track system or a heavy steel grid panel. The grid panel holds more weight per anchor point and covers a larger wall area, but it costs 3 to 5 times more.

For a typical residential garage storing bikes, garden tools, and general equipment, FastTrack is the right call. Gladiator makes sense if you're building a dedicated workshop wall or want the premium appearance.

For a full breakdown of both systems and other garage wall storage options, the Best Garage Storage guide compares them with specific product recommendations.

Installing FastTrack from Home Depot

The installation process is the same regardless of where you buy the rail. Here's what to expect.

Tools you'll need: - Stud finder - 4-foot level - Pencil - Drill with Phillips bit - Tape measure

Screws: The FastTrack kit includes screws, but I always replace them with 2.5-inch coarse-thread wood screws. The included hardware varies in quality between kit versions, and the longer screws bite more firmly into the stud.

Process:

  1. Find and mark all studs along your wall with a stud finder
  2. Hold the rail against the wall at your desired height and mark the stud locations on the rail
  3. Use a level to confirm the rail is horizontal
  4. Screw the rail into the studs (hit at least 3 studs for an 8-foot rail)
  5. Clip your accessories onto the rail

The whole thing takes about 30 to 45 minutes including stud finding and leveling. The accessories clip on in seconds each.

Using FastTrack with Ceiling Storage

FastTrack handles wall storage well, but if you need overhead storage as well, the two systems work independently and complement each other. Ceiling-mounted platforms from brands like Fleximounts or Proslat (also available at Home Depot) attach to ceiling joists and store items overhead without competing with your wall-mounted FastTrack setup.

The Best Garage Top Storage guide covers the ceiling options that pair well with FastTrack for a complete garage organization system.

FastTrack Accessories Worth the Upgrade

Tilt-up bike hooks: Standard bike hooks store the bike flat against the wall, which is good. The tilt-up version swings the rear of the bike away from the wall to make it easier to access and doesn't require the tire to clear other accessories when hanging. Worth the extra $5 if you're hanging more than one bike.

Large basket: The standard basket is 12 inches wide. The large basket is about 18 inches wide and holds more. If you have a lot of loose items, one large basket beats two standard baskets for wall space efficiency.

16-inch shelf: The deeper shelf holds more than the standard 11-inch shelf and is better for small bins, spray cans in a row, or toolboxes. It's the accessory most people skip but often wish they'd bought.

FAQ

Does Home Depot carry FastTrack year-round or only seasonally? Home Depot carries FastTrack year-round, though inventory can be lower in late fall and winter. Spring is typically when the biggest in-store selection appears. The online store has consistent stock throughout the year.

Can I add to a FastTrack system I bought somewhere else? Yes. All FastTrack rails use the same clip system regardless of where you bought them. An accessory bought at Home Depot works on a rail bought at Lowe's or Amazon.

What happens if a FastTrack hook breaks? FastTrack accessories are sold individually, so you just replace the broken piece. Breakage is uncommon; the clips are steel and rated conservatively. The more common issue is overloading a hook with more than its rated weight.

Is it cheaper to buy FastTrack at Home Depot or online? Prices are comparable, usually within $2 to $5 of each other. The advantage of buying in-store is seeing the accessories before purchasing and taking them home same-day. The advantage of buying online is accessing less common accessories and sometimes better kit pricing.

The Bottom Line

Home Depot is a reliable place to buy FastTrack. The starter kit is the best starting point for most garages, the 8-foot rail is the right size for most wall sections, and the accessories cover the main use cases. If you know exactly what you need, check the website first to confirm your local store has it in stock before driving over.