# Portable Storage Containers



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   ## Load, move and store in the same container   


Need extra time before, during or after a move to another state? U-Pack® ReloCubes can be used as portable storage containers to help simplify your transition.



 

 

 

 

  ## How our portable storage service works

Using [ReloCube containers](https://www.upack.com/how-upack-works/equipment/moving-container) for storage is simple:


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1. We deliver the container to your home

We’ll bring weather-resistant ReloCube containers right to your location.

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2. You load your belongings

Place furniture, boxes and household items directly in the container.

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3. Keep it stored as long as you need

After loading, the container can be [stored](https://www.upack.com/how-upack-works/delivery-options/storage) at a secure service center.

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4. Have it delivered when you're ready

When it’s time to move into your new place, we’ll deliver the container.

## When does moving and storage make sense?



 

   Portable storage containers can make a move easier when your timeline doesn’t line up perfectly. Instead of unloading into a storage unit and reloading later, your belongings stay in the same container from start to finish.

**Consider portable storage if you’re:**

- Waiting to close on a new home
- Staying in temporary housing while house hunting in a new state
- Moving out before your new lease begins
- Remodeling or repairing before fully moving in
- Need extra time before everything is delivered



 

 

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## Compare U-Pack to other portable storage companies

Before choosing a moving and storage solution, consider how factors like container construction, storage options and cost can vary between companies.



 

 

 
### Container construction

While most moving and storage containers, including U-Pack ReloCubes, are metal, some companies use wood containers topped with a covering.

### Payment options

U-Pack doesn’t require a deposit or down payment like many competitors. Reserve with a credit card and pay after your equipment is loaded.

### Flexible pricing

Many companies charge a fee for returning an unused container, but U-Pack allows you to pay only for the ReloCubes you use, no matter how many you reserve.

### Locations and service area

Most companies offer portable storage units throughout the U.S., but some only offer them in larger metro areas. U-Pack services multiple locations in all 50 states, Canada and Puerto Rico.



 

 

 

 

   Use these resources to take a closer look at how each company works and how they compare to U-Pack:



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PODS® 

[/articles/compare-pods-to-u-pack](/articles/compare-pods-to-u-pack)

 

 

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U-Haul® U-Box® 

[/articles/compare-u-box-to-u-pack](/articles/compare-u-box-to-u-pack)

 

 

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Pack-Rat® 

[/articles/u-pack-vs-pack-rat](/articles/u-pack-vs-pack-rat)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   ## Get a quote

Experience the convenience of U-Pack portable storage with easy loading, nationwide service and straightforward pricing. Get a free, no-obligation quote or check out this [portable storage cost comparison](https://www.upack.com/articles/how-much-does-portable-storage-cost) to see what goes into the price.

*PODS® is a registered trademark of PODS Enterprises, Inc. U-Box® is a registered trademark of U-Haul International, Inc. 1-800-Pack-Rat® is a registered trademark of 1-800-Pack-Rat, LLC. SMARTBOX® is a registered trademark of SMARTBOX Solutions, Inc. Use of third-party trademarks or registered trademarks does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by such third-party.*