Traveling Soon? How to Handle Your Mail & Packages While You’re Away

Planning a trip is exciting, but managing your mail and packages while you’re away can be a challenge. Whether you're going on a short vacation or an extended journey, ensuring that your mail is safe and secure is essential. Here are some practical solutions to keep everything organized while you’re away.

1. Rent a Private Mailbox

One of the best ways to manage your mail while traveling is by renting a private mailbox at Bear Pak N' Ship. This ensures that your mail and packages are received securely, even when you’re not home. A private mailbox offers:

• A secure location to receive mail and packages from all carriers

• A street address instead of a P.O. Box, making it ideal for business and personal use

• The ability to hold mail until you return

2. Use Mail Holding Services

If you don’t need a private mailbox but want to temporarily pause mail delivery, consider using USPS Hold Mail service. This option allows you to stop mail delivery for up to 30 days. When you return, you can either pick it up at the post office or have it delivered all at once.

3. Package Receiving & Forwarding

If you’re expecting important deliveries while away, Bear Pak N' Ship can receive and hold packages for you. This service prevents missed deliveries and keeps your shipments secure until you’re back. Additionally, we offer package forwarding, so if you need something urgent while traveling, we can ship it directly to your location.

4. Ask a Trusted Friend or Neighbor

For short trips, you might consider asking a trusted friend or neighbor to collect your mail. However, this isn’t always a secure or reliable option, especially for longer trips or important business mail.

5. Sign Up for Informed Delivery

USPS offers Informed Delivery, a free service that provides a daily email preview of incoming mail. This allows you to keep track of what’s arriving, even while you’re away.

6. Schedule Your Shipping Needs in Advance

If you need to send gifts, business materials, or important documents while traveling, plan ahead by using shipping services before you leave. Bear Pak N' Ship offers packing, shipping, and tracking services, ensuring your shipments are handled efficiently.

Stay Stress-Free While You Travel

By taking these simple steps, you can enjoy your trip without worrying about your mail piling up or missing important packages. Whether you need a private mailbox, mail holding, or package receiving services, Bear Pak N' Ship has you covered!

📍 Visit us at 3 Bassick Place (Across from the Post Office)
📞 Call us at 719-371-9391
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