Moving day in Philly can get hectic fast — especially when you realize you packed your phone charger... in the bottom of a box... in the truck.
To save your sanity, pack a Moving Day Survival Kit — a bag or small box that stays with you and holds all the essentials you’ll need during the move.
Here’s what to include:
🧴 1. Personal Care Basics
- Toothbrush & toothpaste
- Hand sanitizer
- Soap or wet wipes
- Toilet paper (trust us!)
- ✅ Tip: Pack it like you’re staying in a hotel overnight.
📱 2. Chargers & Electronics
- Phone charger
- Portable battery pack
- Laptop & Wi-Fi hotspot if needed
- ✅ Philly row homes don’t always have instant internet — plan ahead.
🧃 3. Snacks & Drinks
- Water bottles
- Energy bars or trail mix
- Light lunch if you're moving mid-day
- ✅ Avoid greasy food — you’ll be lifting boxes, not napping.
📄 4. Important Docs & Keys
- Lease or contract
- New home keys
- ID, checkbook, credit cards
- ✅ Keep these safe and easily accessible.
👕 5. Clothes & Comfort Items
- Change of clothes
- Comfy shoes
- Jacket (Philly weather flips fast)
- ✅ You’ll thank yourself after sweating through your first move-in staircase.
🛏️ 6. First Night Must-Haves
- Basic bedding
- Small toolkit or box cutter
- Trash bags
- Medications
- ✅ You don’t want to hunt through boxes for your pillow at 11 PM.
💡 Bonus: Kid & Pet Supplies
Moving with little ones (human or furry)? Pack toys, snacks, leashes, and comfort items. A calm child or pet = smoother move.
Why It Matters
Local moves can feel “easy,” but things can go wrong quickly — especially in Philly’s tighter neighborhoods. Your survival kit helps you stay sane while the rest of your stuff is in boxes.
At GoGo Movers, we help Philly locals move smart — not just fast. And we never forget the toilet paper.
