The Future Is Now: Benefits of Portable Outdoor Storage

The Future Is Now - Benefits of Portable Outdoor Storage Just a few decades ago, our options for pretty much everything were limited. If we wanted a burger, for example, we could maybe choose one or two patties, but that was it. (There weren’t any non-meat options, that’s for sure.) If we wanted a phone, we could choose the look and style, but it had to be a landline. The list goes on.

Moving and storing your belongings was the same way. You could use a truck for moving your belongings and a storage facility for storing them. Those were your only options. Today, thanks to portable outdoor storage containers, you can enjoy a modern moving and storage experience.

Self-Storage Changes Over the Years

While public storage has been around for hundreds (or even thousands) of years, modern self-storage didn’t originate until the late 1960s in Texas, according to Slate. Early self-storage options weren’t climate-controlled and sizes were limited, with most ranging from the size of a large walk-in closet to a two-car garage. Storage facilities were also often limited to metropolitan areas and, as such, suburban or rural storage facilities were rare. 

Today, there are climate-controlled options in plenty of sizes and facilities are available in all types of areas. At year-end 2019, there were more than 47,500 self-storage facilities in the United States alone. 

Benefits of Portable Outdoor Storage

Another modern advancement in self-storage is the option for portable outdoor storage. Gone are the days when your only choice was to rent a truck and transport your belongings to a self-storage facility. With portable outdoor storage rentals from companies like SAM (Store & Move), a storage container is just a call away from your location. Simply decide when you’d like to have the container delivered, load it up on your timetable and call when it’s ready to be picked up again. Here are some other benefits of portable outdoor storage:

  • Simplicity: Delivery and pickup is as simple as a phone call.
  • Flexibility: Have the portable storage container delivered to a new location or stored in a warehouse with other containers.
  • Convenience: Containers stay on site as long as you like. Go at your own pace.
  • Safety: Containers sit at ground level (no dangerous ramps).
  • Security: They can also be locked at night and are made with sturdy, weather-resistant materials. There are also tie-down rings to secure belongings and prevent shifting.

If you’re interested in portable outdoor storage solutions, contact us at (972) GET-A-SAM today.