Packing Seasonal Items: Holiday Decorations & Sports Gear

Packing Holiday Decorations Safely

Holiday ornaments are fragile and sentimental — a bad combination for moving day. Wrap each glass ornament individually in tissue paper or packing paper and place them in compartmentalized boxes (egg carton-style dividers work perfectly). For artificial Christmas trees, the original box is ideal; otherwise, wrap sections in garbage bags and secure with tape. String lights should be wound around pieces of cardboard to prevent tangling.

If you have large outdoor decorations, wrap them in moving blankets and secure with bungee cords. Montreal's seasonal decorations can be bulky — consider whether it's worth moving items you haven't used in years, or if a fresh set at your new place makes more sense.

Packing Sports Equipment and Outdoor Gear

Hockey bags, ski equipment, and snowshoes are Montreal essentials. Skis and poles should be bound together with Velcro straps and wrapped in a moving blanket. Hockey equipment can stay in the hockey bag — just make sure it's clean and dry first. Bicycles should have their pedals removed and handlebars turned sideways, then be wrapped in moving blankets to prevent scratching other items.

For golf clubs, tennis rackets, and other stick-shaped gear, bundle them upright in a wardrobe box or wrap them in bubble wrap and lay them flat on top of other boxes in the truck. Deflate basketballs, soccer balls, and footballs slightly to save space.

Seasonal Clothing and Storage Items

Vacuum-seal bags are the best way to compress bulky winter coats, ski pants, and sleeping bags. They reduce volume by up to 75%, which is a major win when you're paying Montreal movers by the hour. Summer items like patio cushions and pool toys can be packed in large garbage bags — they don't need delicate handling and the bags protect against rain during loading.