PODS Review & Experience | Worth the Cost? | What Fits in a 7 foot Container | cross country move
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- We give our honest review of using PODS for storage and moving with a 7 foot container. We share our experience, costs, condition of items. We moved from Oregon to Tennessee. Would we use them again?
0:00 Intro
0:11 Why we used PODS
1:20 Unpack 7x7x8 PODS
6:55 Our Experience with PODS
9:00 PODS damaged our carport
9:38 Cost of using PODS
10:45 is PODS worth the cost
13:27 Condition of items in PODS
14:13 Tips to keep items safe in PODS
15:43 Should you use PODS
16:03 What fits in a 7x7x8 PODS
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You really packed that thing well. I am really sorry I didn't bring a container from Wales to Cyprus. I gave everything away except 8 suitcases full of clothes and things such as a vacuum cleaner and steam mop and photographs. Never mind I blessed friends and family with some nice things
Sounds like the pod was a better deal for you guys 👍
Yes, it is always hard to decide in the moment what the best option is. We sold and/or donated over 80% of what we owned and only kept what would fit in our RV or this POD. Massive downsizing.
You folks brought the meaning of Tetris to another level! I am amazed, especially because I am incredibly bad at estimating space ( fortunately my husband has that gift). Great work!!!!
I am actually quite good at estimating space, size, and distance so it came in quite useful for us. We only left behind one item that we just couldn't make fit and that was far less than what we anticipated when we went with the small size.
Considering what all those tools and now with the sky high cost of lumber, and the cost to replace the furniture I think you really made a wise choice! The tools will be well used and needed on your new homestead.
Yes, thank you! I think it was a good decision that worked out well.
Not the same words but I wanted to say the same thing. G'D BLESSV and greetings from Inge Noordam (the Netherlands/Europe)
I showed and referenced your video of the day your Pods arrived and mentioned how you packed the wood, to a friend of ours who wanted to moved their shed. They had sold their home and the new owners wanted their shed removed, also. They were using 3 PODS. Happily, they were excited to be able to pack their 8'x8' shed.
YES!!!! That is amazing. So glad that this was useful to someone else.
I believe it was worth the $$. Peace of mind knowing it would be delivered to your final destination was worth it.
Yes, I have used PODS on three separate occasions but this was the longest I have ever shipped one and the only time I ever stored one.
It must feel so good to have your belongings there with you now...especially your tools! It must be starting to feel like your own place now. I am enjoying the videos.
Yes, having the tools is great because we have needed them for a few projects but didn't want to spend the money to get another one knowing our stuff would be arriving soon.
My husband and I looked into using pods when we moved from Oregon, but they would not deliver to our location in Montana. You were lucky that they delivered to Tennessee. Keep up the good work!
That is too bad, we checked the possible locations we were considering before ordering one but noticed they didn't deliver everywhere.
so happy that everything went well with your stuff... you both are great packers, I could not believe how much you had in there...
We couldn't believe how much we got to fit in there. Thank you!
Brilliant idea with the material
Thank you, it worked out really well.
Wow! I remember you packing the pod but I'm still amazed by how much you got into it. Well worth the price!
Yes, it was pretty crazy seeing it all come out because I remember putting it in there thinking there is no way that this is all going to fit but it did!
You guys are packing Ninjas. Holy crappola you had a lot in there. I'm so glad it all arrived in great condition. The tools you have will come in handy in spades. Congratulations 🎉👏. You are definitely home now!
We did a pretty good job with it. I think it was packed too tight to shift much, lol. Thank you!
You really had a lot packed in there and you were right about the tools not bringing much at sale...to replace all those would be an arm and a leg. So happy the experience was good and that everything was in good shape when unpacked. I am really anxious to see the renovation start. Have a Blessed day.
I too am really anxious for the renovation to start...I had hoped we would have already but life gets in the way sometimes.
So blessed to see your 'things' are there with you. Storage saves money when your personal items are more costly than you plan to re buy.Buying good, sturdy things pays off.
Very true, thank you!
Pods were very affordable because they store it for you. Deliver it to your home too.
Yes, that made it a good choice for us
Glad you had a good experience with the pods, sounds like you did okay. You were also very organized, that along can be hard for some. All in all, I'm very impressed!
Yes, I think the fact that we took our time prepping our belongings and organizing them made it much more efficient. It allowed us to use a much smaller unit which saved in cost too.
Both of you have the BEST attitudes
💜 I actually enjoyed this. I think this was a super wise choice. If you were to go online and figure out how much all the things you kept would cost to purchase now with all the crazy inflation going on, I still think you saved. Not to mention the cost of food today and that taking a greater chunk of change out of your monthly budget therefore having less money to repurchase the stuff n things you packed.
Thank you. I think that is the case too. Looking at the loss between what you originally paid and sold items for then having to purchase again is significant for tools and furniture.
When my family and I moved to Tennessee from California 18 years ago, we used ABF. We had to pick up our belongings in Nashville 1.5 hours away. Half of our furniture was broken when we received it. If I were to do it again, I would sell everything extra that I couldn't take with me. I am so glad that you all had a great experience with PODs. I wish they were available when we moved, I might have a different experience
WOW, sorry you had such a rough experience. I had a similar on the ONLY time I used a moving company. We sold about 80% of our belongings and took a chance on this working out for what we wanted to keep.
With Nate's hair and beard he reminds me of Bob Ross the art instructor on the tv show The Joy of Painting. I am so happy for you both that you found your dream property.
Me too, I love it. Maybe we will paint a few happy little trees on the canvas we just unpacked.
Nice to see you had a good experience with the PODS. Wasn't an option when I moved. So I bought a enclosed trailer, filled it up and stored it till we needed to retrieve it. Then was able to sell the trailer and even made a few bucks on the trailer.
Good stuff! That is another great option. I have heard of folks buying a moving truck and selling it when they were ready.
Wow that was a lot of stuff. Looks like all you’ll need to get later is side tables, dining table and bed and various appliances. Good job 👍..Have a great weekend 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💕👩🏻🌾
Yes, those were all items we sold because either we didn't really like them that much or someone offered us more than we purchased/built them for. Thank you!
Those 2 arm chairs would be lovely in the Library!
Especially if there is hardwood under that carpet!
Yes, they would....great reading chairs.
Man wish we got that. We spent $8k and most all our furniture got broke and half our stuff lost with movers we got.
I used a mover when I went from MN to OR...it cost over 5k and so many items were broken or lost...I swore I'd never do that again. Sorry you had the same experience.
Funnily enough watching you pack the pods was what made me want to follow your journey.
That is pretty funny. Nate was very overwhelmed in that vlog and it was one of our first ones.
what a ingenious way to pack lm sure many people will benefit from your creative use of space in your pod.lm so excited to follow your story on the homestead ❤️
Thank you so much!
I would guess that the 🦇 got in there one night while you were packing because once those things are sealed up they are pretty air tight.
It could have...we did have bats in OR near our house.
Time stamps are awesome, thank you guys.
Awesome video Great work !
Floyd is smelling his old home hugsssss
Yes, he made himself at home as soon as there was enough room.
Brilliant idea to put wood along walls and floors. Amazing at what you were able to pack into the pod and also the condition of everything after 21 months!
Thanks so much!
Brilliant idea for the wood transport! I would never have thought of that!!
Glad you liked it!
I went back to watch you pack this pod. WOW!!!!! Everything survived!!
Genius idea with the storage in the pod. 👏👏👏👏👏👏
Thank you, we made it hold more than I thought possible.
You did such a great job packing the Pod! Ingenious way to bring the wood along and very smart of you to do so. I moved from Michigan to Texas in 1981 and brought all my furniture and belongings. We hired a moving van company and I think the cost was $750 paid by my prospective employer. We rented a house in Arlington for the first year while we looked for somewhere to buy. It worked well.
I love all your videos they are always so informative
Thank you, happy to share what we can.
Very creative, imaginative use of space in the pod... Awesome example and tutorial.
You must have excelled in geometry when in school!
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Very helpful information. I like the PODS option. Thank you.
Happy it was helpful!
Thats Great on the pod system! Excited to hear you are an artist!!
Thank you. I enjoy being creative, yes.
Wow! Thanks for the tips. Didn't think to use tie down straps. Moving out of good old California to Indiana. I am having them bring a 16' pod. Not taking any appliances. Mostly boxes.
Great video.
This helped a lot. Thanks.
Very valuable Pod information, thanks
You are most welcome!
Great informative review, thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
Seriously superior packing. You guys look so happy and I love it.
Thank you so much!
Must feel so good having your favorites and must haves there with you. You both did an awesome job of packing.
Yes! Thank you! It is nice to have tools again :)
Genius and thrifty use of the Pod cool and impressed. I was fortunate when we moved twice, my Dad owned a trucking company, so other than fuel probably at that time $200.00 total cost ( this was in 1971 & 1978). Be Blessed. 😊🇺🇲
That is awesome!
Amazing and I absolutely would have done the same thing. Good call on that.
So excited to see you use the tools and watch you build your new home space and homestead!
Blessings
Thank you. It is so nice having our tools because there have been several projects that were much harder than they should have been because we didn't want to purchase more knowing our stuff would be here soon.
You guys were great packers. Reminds me of my husband. and he still does it when we go see the kids and grandkids.
Thanks so much!
Well packed! Everything in there will be very helpful at the homestead.
Yes, we are so happy to be reunited with our tools.
I bet you are. Beats using a hammer as a shovel lol
Very wise to move away from OR. Glad you are safe now.
Thank you sharing this video. It was very helpful!
Fantastic, so happy it was helpful!
Most impressive - Excellent saves considering prices now - Thanks for sharing....
Thank you so much!
A closet that moved /followed you awesome
Yes, this was so helpful. Have been curious about how pods work. Seems like a good storage/moving company. As far as cost, it is all dependent on how long and how far you go from one place to another. Thank you for sharing your experience with this company. I believe it was your packing of the pod that was the first video I have seen on your channel. So it is good to see the before and after.
Too funny. The packing of our PODS video was one of our first and I cannot believe it took us 21 months to unpack it. All in all a good experience though.
That's alotta stuff. Kudos for bringing the wood.
Thank you!
Thank you. Very helpful.
Glad it was helpful :)
You did a great job packing and bringing your tools etc
Thank you so much!
I am glad to see this. Been thinking of loading a pod to move from PA to NC.
We hope you found it helpful!
Great packing job! Ingenious to take your wood with you!
Thank you so much!
Wow that was some super packing. Great move.
Yes it was!
WOW what a good packing job with the wood
Thanks 👍
When we moved from UK to Canada we had to decide ship or donate or sell off. It was easy in some respects- a lot of stuff we were not allowed to bring such as anything that had touched soil- no garden tools, lawnmowers, camping equipment outdoor grills etc. That broke my heart, as I am a keen gardener. No point in taking any electrical tools/ tv's or appliances- the power difference is not just about the shape of the plugs and sockets. We shipped our new leather sofas as like you, we figured age/cost to replace etc was a no brainer and like you they didn't fit! To think that someday you will build a home that your furniture will fit into is awesome. This was a great video for anyone thinking about moving. We had a tiny little container in the end and we brought everything that we could that we thought was important, but at the end of the day its all "stuff" and we all need a reminder every now and then about what is truly important, not just for comfort but our mental health. keep up the great work! You are very inspiring!
When we were deciding what to keep vs. sell/donate I kept thinking of the "does it spark joy" comment and started to post items for sale...the more we sold the easier it started to get. We donated so much and would have donated more if COVID hadn't closed many places from accepting items. In the end, it was freeing to downsize so significantly.
Yippee!!! You really should try to get your furniture in your house. It could mildew on the porch, Most furniture makers make the chairs and sofa backs to come off. You could call the store or the company to ask. 🙏🏻❤️👍🏻😃
It will be worse in the house. We will share why in an upcoming video.
Great video!
Thanks for the visit
i wasnt surprised as i watched you pack it up lol hugssss
HAHA, I packed it and was still surprised with how much we made fit in there.
G’day Nate Katie & Co ;-) Congratulations super exceptional job of Jenga storage, with so many goodies stored in every nook and cranny, true vale there.
Tools Ready to tackle each and every job that presents itself to you both, and the fur babies.lol..
With many source blessings with truth clarity love light laughter happiness joy fun play creativity adventures abundance wisdom and may peace be with you all! Victoria Australia 🇦🇺 xoxo
Thank you so much!
You certainly packed well, the amount of expensive items such as tools wood etc. and things that would be difficult and expensive to replace and the prolonged storage time makes it worth it. I’m glad that you shared this, thank you. And to the person or persons leaving rude comments all i can say is “hmmmm, really?”
Yes, the items that we chose to keep and pack were higher value and I think perhaps harder to replace for anywhere nearly as cheap as what we would have sold them for. Thanks!
Incredibly efficient Pods packing!
Thank you so much!
Amazing packing job.
Thank you!
Thank you!
great packing job!!
Thank you!
You guys did well🌟
Thank you!
Looks like you both made good choices about what to move.
Thank you
Packing the lumber seems crazy at that time but it's gold now.
Yes, had we left it or given it away we'd be kicking ourselves now.
Omg…. The PETA ad before your video could not have chosen a worse audience…. Lol.
I am so happy you both are settling into your new home. I love following along with your adventure😁
Kelly🇨🇦
Right?! Thanks so much!
Great tips!
Glad you think so!
Glad you had a great experience! Considering the size of the POD, you did have a lot of stuff in there.🤗🤗💜
Yes! Thank you!
@@TheKraemerLife You are welcome!
Wow!! Creative packing and unpacking...good practice for the future! Humidity is usually an enemy in our area...but the good condition of the books in that home library gives hope that your furniture will be well preserved...and those power tools are going to keep Nate in good condition!? ha My thoughts for today...Mr. Wayne
Yes, the humidity here is no joke. Hopefully our furniture acclimates better to it than we have so far.
Great info!
Thank you!
Impressive packing! We had a flood through our town and all the timber supply companies are still not open but I do have a couple of old pallets and now I'm going to try to make a trellis for a passionfruit vine. Looking forward to Tuesday Treasure Hunt!
That is too bad but glad you are thinking of ways to build what you need with what you have. Treasure Tuesday will be a little different tomorrow, excited to hear everyone's thoughts.
that's awesome amount of stuff. and its good that you didnt find damaged items or bug infested things. im thinking that will be a great start to your homestead!!! and the wood!!! well done and lucky thinking in advance
Thank you so much!
Wow! I would have never guessed that you could put that much stuff in one of those pod thingys. Thanks for sharing all of that. Now I am smarter than I was before ! lol
Happy to help!
Very well done video.
Thank you!
So happy you settled in East Tennessee only place i have ever lived love it
We are really enjoying it too!
Loved this video! I had no idea what the inside of the PODS looked like - that was such a smart idea to bring all your lumber with you and to put it in the POD in that manner! I'm so glad you had a good experience and that everything, especially your furniture, arrived in the same condition you packed it away in.
As a fellow artist, I'd love to see some of your paintings, Katie!
Currently I am doing floral cards and 'pet portraits' in an effort to raise some money to help me pay for our dog's upcoming TPLO surgery. He has, essentially, torn the human equivalent of his ACL. Worst part is, this is his second one. He tore the first cruciate ligament and had surgery in June of last year. Unfortunately, it didn't heal properly and he developed what is called a "pivot shift" in that first leg. So, when they go in to repair the second knee's ligament the will also "fix" the first leg. Apparently it is quick and easy and though it is more staples and another incision to have to worry about, it will be immediately fixed.
As fellow dog lovers, I am sure you understand why I'm doing this for him. Many folks have said "why are you spending $4,000 on a 10yo dog!?" My reply... "because he's a member of this family and we love him. I would do the same for my daughter if she needed surgery to be comfortable and pain free!"
Anyways, my point is that I'm enjoying painting (watercolors for these cards) and have been very fortunate that quite a few people have either ordered a pet portrait or a set of cards. It's fun to be able to ask what color scheme, or favourite flowers people have and create something that they'll be happy to give to others (eg, floral cards), or have for themselves. I'm doing them on 4x6" watercolor paper and mounting them on 5x7" cards. Easy to frame that way. As for picking the size, it was after selling several that people let me know that this was their favorite sizes so I've just stuck with it.
The icon next to my name... forget what it's called... is a photo of a painting I did (rhododendrons) for my mom many years ago in oils. It's huge - 36"x48". I know that I'll ever do one that big again, haha. Partly because it was a pain to set up and work on and partly because I've since had a spine/spinal cord injury and I know without a doubt that I would NOT be able to manhandle a canvas that size these days! (Nor would I want to, haha!)
I hope, in time, you will share some of your artwork with us, Katie! I always love to see other folk's art work!
All the best to you (and everyone who reads this) and your loved ones.
Heather🇨🇦
My last dog, Ellie Mae had a hip replacement at 10 yrs old...it gave her 5 more high quality years so it was worth it to me. I think that you know what is best for your pet and others will never fully understand.
I enjoy painting but I wouldn't consider myself a painter. I enjoy painting flowers and landscapes...trees...nature. When we get the house set up perhaps I will have some time to paint something for the walls :)
We needed two PODS for moving our household from NJ to MI. At our MI site, we bought a shipping container and moved most everythng from the two pods into that. Our land was totally undeveloped and we don't have the house built yet, most of our possessions are still in the container.
That was really smart and likely the cost of the trailer has now been less than how much it would have cost to continue to pay storage this whole time.
@@TheKraemerLife Plus the storage container is a durable asset. Our future plans include incorporating it as our farmstand, with a portion as walk in cooler.
Omg, how creative
Thanks
Wow its amzing what you packed in the pod.I would say you could not replace all those tools and lumber for 5k.Smart people you are.love watching your videos.God Bless
Thank you so much!
Loved the video and info.....I tried to scan though the comments.....so, once everything was unpacked, did you look at anything and say....why did we save that ??? LOL
No, I think overall we were happy with our decisions on what we kept and what we sold...I may not need all my fancy work clothes anymore though ;)
....and I was there when you packed it viewing..gosh 21 months ago time flys..
Crazy that it has been 21 months...we have done so much but it still is hard to believe that we started this journey almost two years ago.
Love your channel and you guys adventure!That being said man do something with that hair !!
Thanks. Whose hair, Nate? He is...he is growing it out and it is in that awkward stage where it is too long to look good and too short to pull back.
I'm glad your experience with Pods was so positive! That's great to hear....I do have a little question completely off subject...Nate, are you going to keep the "new look" that you have?
Yes of course!
Sounds reasonable the route you went
Yes, thank you!
You guys are very good packing that thing. You could be pros at tjst
You two are great packers for just 168 square feet.
Yes, it was shocking to us how much we were able to get packed in there.
It looks like you did good!
Your stuff is your stuff and replacing it /might/ be less BUT the time and trouble you can’t put a price on.
Thank you.
Nate..
Love the curly hair!
The shaggy beard could use a good neat trim.
Just sayin
Yes, it really needs some manscaping ;)
Perhaps all the people in the audience donot have same needs or aspirations however it is useful information for many.So courtesy and patience should be practiced
Yes, a little off topic but we like to share things that others can benefit from when we can.
I think this would of been really helpful to those thinking of moving and the pods are certainly worth the money if you compared it to a moving van. My friend has used pods and found it very affordable on a budget and only moving 70 km. When you pack things i think you would do it with more care as opposed to strangers packing stuff they have no attachment too. Happy to see your belongings home again after 21 months.
Yes, I agree if we had done a comparison it would add even more information...I have only had one experience with a moving company...was back in 2002 and was horrible.
@@TheKraemerLife Lucky for us our experience was great, only one mishap a missing mop, pail and broom, we also transported a car, boat, trailer and trike along with a household of furnishing for 5 people, 10's of thousands of dollars but a gov't move and this was in 1985, 2300 km (1439 miles). We also transported our budgie Rocky, he got to travel with the pilot in the cockpit....lol
hey katie. you got your creek and woods so watch arms family homestead and follow their activity of looking for mushrooms. You may find some on your property
Thanks for the tip, we have seen quite a few mushrooms around the property already but sure there are more.
Please do a video about your dogs. Love your channel,
What kind of video about the dogs?
Just talk about them. How old, where you got them, training. Take a look at The Life Of Stearling. Thanks. Love your channel.
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