How to Pack Your Portable Storage Container

Published: February 01, 2022

So, you’ve chosen to go with a portable storage container from UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage of San Diego. You’ve made the right choice!

Now, where do you go from here? There are lots of ways to pack a portable storage container depending on what you’re using it for and what you’re storing inside, not to mention how long you’ll be using the container.

Read on to find helpful tips from the moving and storage experts at UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage of San Diego for general tips. You can customize to suit your specific needs as you wish!

• Prepare for potential moisture. You’re going to want to start with purchasing some moisture absorbers. Though the name might be unfamiliar, it’s likely you’ve seen them before in those silica gel packets. Get your hands on some of those and place them throughout the container. However, you won’t have to worry too much about moisture penetrating our all-steel constructed, weather-resistant portable storage containers from UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage of San Diego. Plus, we offer a climate-controlled storage facility where you can keep your items until you need them again.

• Do some inventory. Doing some spring cleaning as you’re going through your items to store and pack is a great way to sort out things you really want to keep and things you don’t need anymore. Have some boxes labeled for trash items, items to donate, and items to sell.

• The bigger the better. At UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage of San Diego, we offer 12’ and 16’ containers. If you’re unsure about which size to go for, it’s better to be safe than sorry – go with the 16’ choice.

• Go with labeled, uniform boxes. Whether you’re going with cardboard boxes or transparent plastic bins, try to stick to similar sizes and look. This way, it’ll make it easier to stack and organize.

Need some moving supplies before you get to packing and storing? Below you’ll find hardware and moving supply stores in your area:

Standard True Value – San Diego

3535 Camino Del Rio W

San Diego, CA 92110

(619) 664-4759

Downtown Ace Hardware

675 Sixth Ave

San Diego, CA 92101

(619) 544-9400

Hillcrest Ace Hardware

1003 University Ave

San Diego, CA 92103

(619) 291-5988

Remember to call UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage of San Diego at (858) 225-8335 to get a free quote on our services today!