50 Amazon Essentials for a Seamlessly Stress-Free Move
These essentials can help take some of the stress out of your move, making the process a little easier to manage. With the right tools on hand, staying organized and on track becomes much simpler. Moving is always challenging, but having the right tools can make a big difference. From packing to settling in, these items are here to support a smoother transition!
01Reusable Moving Crates with Wheels
This foldable hand truck is designed for easy storage and transport, quickly folding flat when not in use to fit under beds or in closets. With six upgraded double ball bearing wheels, it can handle up to 500 pounds with stability, thanks to its thickened steel drawbar and plastic frame that prevents shaking during movement. The extendable base plate provides extra space for larger items, ensuring a secure load. Additionally, the adjustable telescoping handle features three height options and a 90° to 150° range.
02Paper Wrap
This innovative honeycomb paper wrap is designed to provide effective cushioning for fragile items during transport, making it an excellent alternative to traditional bubble wrap. Its honeycomb structure creates a robust barrier that effectively absorbs shocks, offering superior protection for delicate goods like ceramics, glass products, and artwork. Compact and space-saving, this eco-friendly paper cushioning wrap is ideal for moving, shipping, and packaging.
03Furniture Lifting Tool
This furniture lifter set is a powerful tool and is ideal for heavy appliances like washing machines and refrigerators. It allows one person to lift a 100-pound item with just 15 pounds of force, greatly simplifying the moving process. Constructed from strong steel, this lifter is designed for long-lasting use and is suitable for a variety of furniture, including beds, sofas, and cabinets. Simply insert the crowbar fork beneath the item to lift, and it’s also perfect for placing furniture sliders underneath for easy movement.
04File Box with Lid
This versatile storage organizer accommodates letter and legal-sized files and various other items. Its durable design makes it ideal for hanging file folders, fitting on standard cube shelves or in closets. With internal dimensions of 14.3 x 12.4 x 10.2 inches, it offers plentiful space while remaining collapsible for easy storage when not in use. The outer linen fabric keeps dust away, while the reinforced cardboard guarantees longevity.
05Tool Kit
This tool set is crafted from high-quality steel and finished with a high-polish chrome, ensuring strength and durability while providing excellent anti-corrosion protection. It includes professional-grade wrenches, ratchets, a full range of metric-sized sockets, precision screwdrivers, pliers, a hammer, and more. This set not only looks stylish but also keeps tools organized and portable, with dimensions of 17.5" x 13.5" x 3.94" and a net weight of 12.78 lbs.
06Tool Kit for Disassembly
This precision screwdriver set includes 120 bits and 22 useful accessories, making it ideal for various repairs. It covers everything from cell phones and laptops to game consoles and sewing machines. Designed for comfort, the handle features a rubber grip and swivel top. The magnetic project mat helps keep small screws organized, while the storage bag ensures everything stays together and portable.
07Heavy-Duty Moving Labels
This value pack features 500 colorful labels organized on 25 easy-to-distribute sheets, each measuring 2 x 3 inches. With designs for various spaces, including bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, and storage areas, these labels are perfect for efficient organization during a move. They ensure clarity and strengthness on various surfaces, from cardboard boxes to plastic cases, and the bright backgrounds and larger black fonts improve visibility.
08Mirror and Picture Box
This moving box is perfect for transporting items like TVs up to 55 inches, framed artwork, mirrors, and other wall hangings. Designed to keep your valuables safe, it's recommended to wrap items in blankets, bubble wrap, or foam for extra protection during the move. The boxes are made from high-quality cardboard, strong enough to support your items, and recyclable and reusable, allowing for easy organization and storage when not in use.
09Bubble Cushioning Wrap
This small bubble cushioning wrap features tiny bubbles, making it ideal for packing fragile objects. The high-quality material is strong enough to be reused multiple times, and it’s also recyclable. Lightweight and easy to handle, this bubble wrap won’t significantly increase the weight of your boxes or mailers during shipping. For best results, unroll the wrap with the bubble side facing in to provide optimal protection.
10Wooden Dolly
These furniture dollies are essential for anyone looking to move heavy items during a move easily. Measuring 18 x 30 x 5 inches, each dolly can support a static load of up to 2,000 pounds and a dynamic load of 1,320 pounds. With four ball-bearing swivel casters, they provide smooth movement in any direction. The hardwood body and carpeted ends protect your cargo from scuffs and marks, making sure that items stay safe during transport.
11Heavy-Duty Moving Boxes Set
This moving kit includes 25 boxes of various sizes, packing tape, and a marker to make your move more organized. The set features 3 small, 20 medium, and 2 large boxes, all with handles for easy lifting. The boxes are resistant and have a maximum capacity of 65 lbs. Everything comes neatly packaged, ready to help you pack up your home.
12Furniture Moving Straps
The Shoulder Dolly is designed to keep your arms free while lifting and moving heavy items, providing the stability needed for tasks like opening doors. Its design promotes proper lifting techniques, allowing you to lift up to 800 lbs safely without straining your back, arms, or hands. The adjustable straps make it adaptable for different heights, ensuring anyone can use it effectively.
13Packing Tape with Dispenser
Swihauk packing tape is crafted from a strong water-based acrylic polymer adhesive, providing a secure bond that keeps your boxes sealed, even under harsh shipping conditions. It comes with a dispenser gun, making application quick by preventing the tape from falling back. The thick BOPP material ensures smooth unwinding without slivering or splitting, while the crystal-clear finish gives your packages a polished look, letting you easily read labels and barcodes.
14Cushion Foam Sheets
These DAT brand polyethylene foam sheets come in a handy 12”x12” size, with a thickness of 1/16" each, offering 100 pre-cut sheets per order for a total length of 1200". Designed specifically for moving, shipping, and packing, they provide excellent protective cushioning for fragile items like glassware and plates. These foam sheets are also reusable, ensuring you get great value from high-quality, commercial-grade materials.
15Labeling Tape with Dispenser
This plant-based tape is more than just masking tape. It’s perfect for a range of tasks. Designed with the environment in mind, it features a plastic-free dispenser and contains no toxic glue or ink, making it a clean choice. Each roll offers ample usage—up to 550 cuts—ensuring you won’t run out anytime soon, and its design allows easy refilling, so you can keep your crafting and organizing effortless and sustainable.
16Moving Blanket
These 100% polyester moving blankets come in a set of six, each measuring 72 by 40 inches. Internal padding offers reliable protection for your furniture and surfaces during a move. The double-stitched polyester material adds strength and flexibility, making them ideal for transporting furniture, appliances, and other heavy items.
17Wardrobe Box with Hanging Bar
The uBoxes wardrobe moving boxes, measuring 20" x 20" x 34", offer a convenient solution for packing your closet. This 3-pack includes strong, double-wall boxes with metal bars for hanging clothes, ensuring your clothes stay wrinkle-free during the move.
18Reinforced Packaging Tape
This heavy-duty tape offers impressive durability with its 5.5 mil thickness and enhanced sticky strength. Built to withstand the elements, it’s resistant to moisture, UV rays, and extreme temperatures. Engineered to stick strongly to surfaces like wood, plastic, metal, and fiberboard, this tape is ideal for wrapping, sealing, fixing, and more.
19Dish Packing Kit
This set of cardboard dividers is perfect for organizing and protecting your belongings during a move. With 20 pieces in two sizes, 12 short dividers at 11.2 x 11 inches and 8 long dividers at 15.2 x 11 inches, you can easily create a four-compartment storage setup in boxes measuring 16 x 12 x 12 inches. The set also includes 30 foam pouches in various sizes, adding an extra cushioning layer to safeguard your breakable items during transport.
20Vacuum Storage Bags
These vacuum storage bags are essential for anyone looking to maximize space during a move and keep items organized. They effectively remove air for reliable protection and can be reused multiple times. The set includes a hand pump for easy sealing, but it also works with standard vacuum cleaners. With six bags in different sizes—two jumbo, two large, and two medium—it is perfect for making your belongings secure and tidy.
21Reusable Furniture Sliders
This set includes eight sliders for the carpet and eight heavy-duty felt sliders designed for any hard floor surface, including hardwood. Each slider measures 3.5 inches in diameter, ensuring optimal weight distribution to prevent scratches when moving furniture. These reusable sliders are built to last and are made from solid felt, resistant plastic, and premium rubber foam.
22Stretch Wrap Film
Unlike traditional shipping tape, this shrink wrap roll can stretch up to 300% without breaking, providing excellent protection for your goods during transportation and storage. To simplify the wrapping process, two applying handles are included, allowing you to easily maneuver as you wrap. This versatile wrap can secure boxes, cover furniture, and wrap pallets, making it a must-have when moving.
23Cable Management Kit
This comprehensive cable management kit includes everything necessary to keep your cords organized and tangle-free. With a variety of clips made from nontoxic Polyamide 66, this kit works on various clean surfaces, including desks and walls, and comes in black and transparent to suit your preferences. The sturdy PET cable sleeves are flexible and self-wrapping, while the strong adhesive pads on the cable holders ensure they stay put.
24Corner Guards
These baby-proof corner guards are designed to protect little ones from sharp edges and corners on furniture and tables. With three times more cushion and hold than typical options, they offer reliable safety. The clear, transparent design blends seamlessly with your furniture, so you won’t even notice they’re there. Installation is quick and easy; peel off the backing and stick them on. Made from high-quality materials, these corner guards give you peace of mind!
25Sharpie Permanent Markers
These baby-proof corner guards are a must-have for ensuring safety during your move, especially when little ones are exploring their new environment. Designed to prevent head injuries from sharp edges on furniture and tables, they provide three times more cushioning and hold than typical guards. Their clear, transparent design allows them to blend in with your furniture, preserving its original look. Installation is quick and easy—just peel the backing and stick them on for immediate peace of mind!
26Moving Dolly with Straps
This portable hand truck is built from high-strength steel and aluminum alloy, making it safe enough to carry up to 330 pounds of heavy items. It features a foldable design for easy storage in your car or garage, unfolding to a height of 43.7 inches. Weighing just 13 pounds, it’s lightweight and simple to use.
27Electronics Organizer Bag
This tech organizer bag is designed to keep your electronics accessories arranged, eliminating mess from cables and chargers. With multiple pockets and elastic loops, it accommodates everything from USB cables to power banks. The bag features three adjustable padded dividers, allowing you to customize the layout to suit your needs. Made from waterproof and shockproof nylon, it protects the items from water, dust, and accidental drops. Additionally, it includes a padded compartment for various iPad sizes, making them safe during transit.
28Sofa Cover for Moving
The U-Haul sofa cover is designed to protect your furniture from dust, dirt, and moisture during moving or storage, making it a practical choice for home renovations. This cover measures 134 inches by 42 inches and is made from heavy-grade 2.0 mil polyethylene plastic. With its recyclable materials, this sofa cover is an eco-friendly option for keeping your couches and sofas in good condition while you transition to a new space.
29Floor Protection Film
This multi-layer floor protector protects against spills and wear during home renovations or moving. Made with three layers - OPP, woven carpet, and compressed fiber, it effectively prevents liquid leakage and reduces noise while also being slip-resistant to prevent accidents. Unlike cardboard, this waterproof cover won't rot when exposed to water, ensuring long-term use without worry.
30Portable Label Printer
Keep your move organized with this portable label maker, perfect for tagging storage bins, boxes, and more. Controlled via a smart app, it offers over 600 customizable templates, including text, barcodes, and QR codes, to help you easily label everything. Thermal technology provides high-clarity labels without needing ink or toner, saving you time and money. Its compact design and long-lasting rechargeable battery are designed for convenience, making it ideal for use anywhere during your move.
31Mattress Bag for Moving
Keep your mattress or box spring-protected during your move with U-Haul's standard queen mattress bag. Designed for mattresses up to 10 inches deep, this plastic cover shields against dirt and moisture, keeping your bedding clean and dry. This reusable bag's 92" x 60" x 10" dimensions allow easy slip-on and off, and it has air ventilation holes to prevent moisture buildup.
32Adjustable Ratchet Straps
With these auto-retracting ratchet straps, securing your cargo is quick and easy. A simple press of the red button rejects the excess webbing, keeping it neatly stored and tangle-free. Release your load as efficiently with another button press, saving time and effort. The vinyl-coated S hooks anchor securely without scratching your equipment, while the durable polyester webbing handles up to 400 pounds per strap. For added safety, lock the button to ensure your cargo stays secure during transport.
33Dry Erase Board for Planning
Maximize your productivity with the rustic white wood planner board, where a minute of planning can save you hours in the long run. The stylish 14” x 14” board complements your space, and the magnetic surface adds versatility, with a magnet included for convenience. Paired with a premium dry-erase marker with a built-in eraser, this board is ready to help you plan ahead and stay organized.
34Plastic Moving Crates
Maximize your storage with these bins, crafted from durable materials to keep your belongings safe. Their stylish pearl design ensures privacy without compromising aesthetics, making them a great fit anywhere. The securely locking lids allow these bins to be stacked, saving space in your home or office. Accessing even the highest shelves is easy with a convenient pull handle and secure buckles.
35Glass Divider Kit
This set includes 27 cardboard dividers in two sizes and 36 foam bags designed to keep your breakable items safe during a move. The dividers, made from thick, triple-layer paper, provide protection for glass, ceramics, and other delicate materials. Each set of 9 dividers can be assembled into 12 compartments, fitting neatly into 18x14x12 inch boxes. The foam bags add an extra layer of protection, preventing scratches.
36Foam Corner Protectors
Protecting your home during a move is crucial, and these baby-proofing corner and edge guards make it easy to safeguard sharp edges on furniture. Made from heavy-duty, premium rubber foam, these cushions are designed to absorb maximum impact, offering superior protection compared to standard options. The foam is free from toxic chemicals and is inherently flame-resistant, making it a safe choice for any environment. This pack covers 16.2 feet of surface area and includes 4 corner protectors with secure double-sided tape for easy application.
37Storage Bin with Lid
This storage bin combines functionality and style, featuring a clear base that makes it easy to see what's inside. The contoured end panels create recessed handles, allowing for comfortable lifting and transport. With a secure-fit lid designed for stability, you can stack multiple bins without worry. Measuring 16 3/4 inches in length, 11 7/8 inches in width, and 7 inches in height, this 16-quart capacity container is perfect for organizing various items.
38Rope Tie Downs
Tie Boss offers a safe and efficient solution for securing loads without tying knots or dealing with snap-back risks. Featuring a patented jam cleat system, it maintains constant tension effortlessly. To lock it in place, simply pull the rope tight, and when it’s time to release, just lift the rope at a 20-degree angle to lower your cargo. This 3/8-inch rope supports a working load limit of 300 pounds and is resistant to various weather conditions. The package includes a jam cleat, 15 feet of solid braid polypropylene rope, and both a G-hook and S-hook.
39Reusable Grocery Bags
These reusable grocery bags offer a generous 35-liter capacity. Crafted from non-woven cloth with a waterproof coating, they are designed to withstand spills and stains and are easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Long handles provide comfortable over-the-shoulder carrying, while the upright design keeps the bags open and accessible. With a variety of stylish patterns, they serve as a fashionable alternative to single-use plastic bags while promoting sustainability.
40Protective Gloves for Moving
Crafted from top-tier cut-resistant material, these gloves are four times stronger than leather and ten times stronger than steel, ensuring exceptional durability and protection. With an ambidextrous design, these gloves can be worn on either hand, and their breathable construction keeps hands comfortable throughout use. They are machine washable for easy care, maintaining quality even after repeated washes.
41Strong Stretch
This 20-inch stretch film rolls out to an impressive 1,600 feet, making it an ideal choice for moving and storing household items. The ability to stretch up to 600% creates a strong bond for a secure seal, making unwrapping simple. Crafted from high-quality materials, this crystal-clear film maintains its clarity without clouding, ensuring you can see your items. It’s perfect for wrapping moving boxes, securing TVs, protecting furniture surfaces, and much more.
42Hanging Shoe Organizer
This hanging shoe organizer features 24 clear pockets, making it a practical solution for keeping shoes or other items organized and accessible. It easily hangs on a standard door or closet rod without the need for additional hardware. The clear pockets protect shoes from dust and damage while allowing you to quickly identify what's inside.
43Towel Packing Kit
Designed to make moving and traveling easy, this toiletry bag complies with the 3-1-1 rule for liquids, measuring 8.07 x 2.35 x 5.91 inches. It features a vibrant colored edge for added style, distinguishing it from standard clear bags while also resisting stains and scratches. With strong sides and reinforced seams, it maintains its shape for easy access, making it perfect for carry-on and checked luggage. Each bag comes with a deodorizing insert, ensuring a fresh experience every time you reach for your essentials.
44Dustproof Furniture Cover
This premium-quality furniture cover is crafted from 100% polyethylene, providing maximum protection for your sofa and boxes during a move. Measuring 92 inches wide and 42 inches deep, it can accommodate sofas up to 62 inches high. This durable cover is made from thick, high-quality plastic that resists ripping and tearing, allowing for reuse across multiple moves. While perfect for sofas, it also excels at covering other large items, making it an essential tool for your moving and storage needs.
45Box Cutter with Safety Lock
This utility knife combines an aluminum alloy design with a rust-free powder coating, making it lightweight and resilient, weighing only 3.2 ounces. Built to last, it features SK5 razor blades that undergo a rigorous heat treatment process for enhanced sharpness, perfect for cutting through various materials like cardboard, plastic, and rope. The retractable blade has three adjustable positions for precision cutting and quickly locks away when not in use, with a quick-release button for blade replacement included.
46Door Jam Protector
This premium padded door jamb protector, measuring 72" x 24", is designed to fit most door jambs, offering exceptional protection in high-traffic areas. Made from thick, 100% virgin polyester and woven cotton, it features a zigzag quilted design that improves cushioning to safeguard against damage. Engineered with the same material found in heavy-duty moving blankets, this door jamb cover maintains its protective qualities even after repeated use. It secures placement while remaining quick and easy to install or remove, making it a reliable choice for moving and renovation projects.
47Adjustable Mattress Strap
These adjustable and elastic sheet clamps are designed to fit a wide range of mattress sizes, keeping your sheets tidy and wrinkle-free. Made from high-quality polyester bungee bands, durable plastic buckles, and robust metal clips, these clamps provide a secure grip on your sheets, preventing any slipping during use. Installation is quick and easy.
48Elastic Moving Bands
This pack of thirty-six high-quality moving rubber bands is designed to make your moving process smoother. These heavy-duty bands stretch to nearly double their length, accommodating a range of items from small boxes to larger furniture pieces. Created from resistant rubber with ribbing for enhanced grip, they prevent slippage during transport. Perfect for bundling furniture coverings like moving blankets and tarps, these bands are also useful for securing items on pallets, closing drawers and doors, or keeping garbage can liners in place.
49Heavy-Duty Twine
This thick and strong jute rope, measuring five millimeters in thickness, is made from four strands for exceptional durability and strength. Made from natural jute fiber, it's biodegradable, ensuring your crafting won't harm the environment. With a length of approximately 100 feet, this heavy rope is perfect for packaging. Conveniently packaged, it allows for easy unraveling and storage, letting you cut any length you need for your projects.
50Bungee Cords with Hooks
This set of bungee cords is made from super elastic rubber, offering exceptional strength and durability. Each cord features an ABS-coated hook to prevent scratches on your vehicle, and the anti-UV polyester jacket provides reliability during outdoor use. The set includes six 18-inch cords, four 24-inch cords, two 32-inch cords, two 40-inch cords, six mini 10-inch cords, eight canopy ties, and four tarp clips, all in a convenient 8 mm diameter. These cords come in a transparent jar for quick access and storage.
Moving involves a lot of details, but the right preparation can turn what’s usually a hectic time into something more manageable. From keeping your belongings organized to ensuring everything arrives safely, a well-thought-out plan can make all the difference. It’s about creating a process that works for you, reducing the mess, and making your move less overwhelming.