Packing Supplies
Here is a list of basic packing supplies. Other, more item specific materials may be required for your pack.
Clear packing tape – Duct tape, masking tape, painter’s tape, etc. ARE NOT the proper tapes for packing boxes.
Moving quality boxes – Usually clean high grade boxes that range in sizes.
Dish Packs – Boxes specifically designed for protection of dishes and kitchenware.
Wardrobe Boxes – Boxes specifically designed to hang clothing on a metal bar attached to the box. These come in various sizes.
Wrapping paper – Basically newspaper without the print; so, newspaper works too.
Packing Peanuts – Styrofoam nuggets used to pack very fragile items.
Bubble Wrap – Various sizes of “bubble” maybe be needed for your pack.
Permanent Markers – Used to prominently display contents of box on top of box.
Tape Gun – Used to conveniently dispense tape from the roll.
Mattress Bags – Large single ply plastic bags used to protect against dust and dirt.
Box Knife – Used to alter and create custom boxes or pieces of cardboard.