Shipping Containers vs. Pods – Boise, Idaho

Idaho Storage Containers LLC gets multiple calls every week from customers who want to rent or buy a "pod". Most customers are not aware of the differences between our on-site storage containers and the white "pods" leased buy another company.

PODS® is a actually registered trademark of PODS® Enterprises, Inc., but the term pod is slowly becoming the general public's way of describing an on-site storage container.

Idaho Storage Containers LLC leases shipping containers for on-site storage in Boise, Idaho and the surrounding area, not the white "pods" many customers have called about.

Here is a list of the major differences:

Construction and Security

  Shipping Containers

• Shipping containers are built around a steel frame capable of supporting a 67,200 lb load
• The exterior panels are constructed from 12-16 gauge steel
• The doors are sealed with a rubber gasket and locked with four exterior locking bars
• A metal lockbox is attached for extra security

  PODS®

• According to the PODS® website, “PODS containers are made of a steel frame with specially designed, aluminum skin panels. The top is a translucent durable polymer material that allows ambient light to pass through and illuminate the inside of the container. Plus, there is a light-weight steel roll up door.”

Size

  Shipping Containers

• Shipping containers are available in 20ft and 40 ft lengths

  PODS®

• According to the PODS® website, PODS® are available in 7ft, 12ft, and 16 ft lengths

Cost

  Shipping Containers

• Idaho Storage Containers LLC  currently leases 20 ft containers for $69 per month

  PODS®

• According to a representative from PODS®, the monthly lease rate for a 16 ft pod as of April, 2010 in Boise, Idaho was $109 per month.