Reader Tip: Solution for Packing Small Items
One of the issues than rarely gets addressed when designing shipping containers for trade show booths is where do I put all the spare parts, tools, and other items (like packing tape) so that I can get to it when I need it? If you find that you do not have any space for these items the best thing I've found is getting a shipping case from Pelican (like a 1524 or 1624) or SKB (31-series) with divided inserts to pack all those little items that will make the job in setting up, cleaning and tearing down a booth a lot easier.
My other tip is to always ask what the UPS dimension weight is for the boxes your small pop-up booth will be packed in. A few inches can make a big difference in shipping costs. In some instances 2 boxes may be cheaper to ship than one.
Tracy Underhill
Electronics Diversified Inc.