Essential Tools and Gear for Moving Day

Basic tool kit

Any final repairs or disassembly is easier with the proper tools. Keep in mind that you might need to take doors off the hinges to remove large furniture or appliances. Grab a full tool kit or gather the following items to create your own:

• Allen keys

• Hammer

• Power drill (charge the battery the night before)

• Screwdrivers (flathead & Phillips)

• Utility knife or heavy-duty scissors

• Wrenches

Cleaning products

Moving can get messy, so having cleaning supplies on hand is crucial, especially if you’re moving from a rental and want to get back your deposit.

Don’t know where to start? Explore this cleaning guide for product recommendations and more!

Packing supplies

Don’t throw out extra boxes and packing supplies! Anything you used for packing your belongings will come in handy on moving day for last-minute additions.

Gear for loading and securing the moving equipment

Once your belongings are packed, it’s time to load them into the moving equipment. You’ll want to protect your back while lifting heavy items. These things make loading easier and safer — for you and your belongings:

Items for lifting and moving furniture

You’ll need the right gear to move heavy items like appliances, furniture or stacks of boxes.

• Dolly (L-shaped hand truck)

• Furniture Dolly (flat with four wheels)

• Furniture sliders (for moving items indoors)

• Lifting straps (use with a helper as a dolly alternative)

Moving blankets or furniture pads

Protect furniture and appliances with thick, padded blankets.

Padlock

Use your own lock to secure the moving container or truck. Check with the moving company for lock specifics. Here’s how to secure U-Pack equipment.

Ramp (if needed)

Most equipment, like a U-Pack® moving trailer, comes with a loading ramp, but it’s best to check with your mover to make sure. U-Pack’s ReloCube® moving containers offer ground-level loading.

Straps or tie-downs

You’ll need bungee cords, rope or ratchet straps to tie down things inside the moving equipment to prevent shifting during transit.