Portable Storage vs Pack Mule in Grand Junction: Two Local Options Compared
Gooder Storage and Pack Mule Mobile Storage are both locally owned Grand Junction companies. Both rent 16 ft and 20 ft containers and can keep them at your place or at their own lot. The main differences are the service area, where the yards are, and the door and step details each company publishes.
If you’re comparing portable storage in Grand Junction, you’ve probably seen Pack Mule Mobile Storage and Gooder Storage near the top of the list. We’ll be upfront: we’re a lot alike. Both of us are small, local and owner-run, both offer two box sizes, and both use a compact delivery machine to get boxes into tight spots.
So this page sticks to what each company publishes. Our Pack Mule details come from its own website, listed at the bottom with the date we checked it.
Portable Storage at a Glance: Gooder Storage and Pack Mule
| Gooder Storage | Pack Mule Mobile Storage | |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership | Locally owned in western Colorado | Locally owned and operated small business; the owner lives in Grand Junction |
| Grand Junction location | Our yard at 2322 US-6 And 50 | 160 Colt Ct, Grand Junction, CO 81503 |
| Other yards | Glenwood Springs yard, 4067 County Road 154 | None listed |
| Box sizes | 16 ft and 20 ft, both 8 ft wide x 8 ft high | 16 ft (8 x 16) and 20 ft (8 x 20) |
| Doors | Double swing doors with a 5’8″ wide x 6’6″ tall opening | Door size not listed on its site |
| Step height | Ground level, less than a 6-inch step, no ramps | “A low step-in height” |
| Delivery | Remote-controlled delivery bot keeps the box level and fits tight spots | A “container Mule” places boxes in tight spots, including small driveways and behind homes |
| Where boxes are stored | At your place, or at our yard | At your location, or at its Grand Junction lot |
| Hours listed | Yard hours Monday to Friday 7 AM to 6 PM, Saturday 8 AM to 12 PM; after-hours access scheduled ahead | Office hours every day, 8 AM to 9 PM |
| Service area listed | GJ yard: Grand Junction (including Orchard Mesa), the Redlands, Fruita, Clifton, Palisade, Parachute and Battlement Mesa, Montrose, Delta, Hotchkiss and the North Fork. Colorado only | Grand Junction, Fruita, Delta, Montrose, Ouray, Rifle, Glenwood Springs, Rangely, Green River, Moab “and more” |
| Who loads | You or your movers. We don’t load or pack | You load (“take as much time as you need to load it”) |
Portable Storage Box Sizes and Doors
Both companies rent two lengths, 16 feet and 20 feet. Pack Mule lists its boxes as 8 x 16 and 8 x 20. Ours are 8 feet wide and 8 feet high, and here’s what each one typically holds:
- 16 ft box: Typically fits 1 to 2 bedrooms, up to about 1,200 sq ft.
- 20 ft box: Typically fits 2 to 3 bedrooms, about 1,200 to 1,600 sq ft. Larger homes or full garages may need two boxes.
Where we differ is in the details we publish. Our double swing doors have a 5’8″ wide x 6’6″ tall opening, and the box sits at ground level with less than a 6-inch step and no ramps. Pack Mule describes “a low step-in height,” and says its box suits seniors and folks with physical limitations. Its site doesn’t list a door size or step height, so if those numbers matter, ask before you book. For help choosing a length, read which size Gooder Box do I need?
How Portable Storage Delivery Works in Tight Spots
Neither of us needs a big truck backing across your lawn. Pack Mule says its “container Mule” can drop a box in a small driveway or behind a home.
We deliver with a remote-controlled delivery bot that sets the box down level, keeps it level through delivery and pickup, and fits tight spots. Just pick a level spot close to the door. With either company, check your HOA or town rules before delivery day.
Where Your Portable Storage Box Waits
Both companies let you keep the box at your place or have it stored at their lot. Pack Mule says you can get to your belongings even when they’re stored on its lot.
A Gooder Box can stay in your driveway during a remodel or a move with a gap in it, or we pick it up and keep it at our Grand Junction yard on US-6 And 50. After-hours access at the yard can be scheduled ahead. There’s a 1-month minimum, then month-to-month, and no deposit, ever. Read more about keeping a box at home.
★★★★★
“Very professional service!! My house flooded … The unit kept the rest of our furniture and belongings safe and secure. I would recommend Gooder storage for all your storage needs!”
Tony, Google review
Portable Storage Service Areas: Which Towns Each Covers
This is where the two companies differ most.
From our Grand Junction yard, we serve Grand Junction (including Orchard Mesa), the Redlands, Fruita, Clifton, Palisade, Parachute and Battlement Mesa, Montrose, and Delta, Hotchkiss and the North Fork. Our second yard, in Glenwood Springs, serves the Roaring Fork Valley, Rifle and the Vail Valley. We move boxes only within the western Colorado areas we serve. We don’t do out-of-state moves.
Pack Mule lists a wider map from its one Grand Junction location, including Ouray, Rangely, and Moab and Green River in Utah, and it offers regional moves. If you’re moving to Moab or Green River, or anywhere outside the towns we serve, Pack Mule may be the better call, and we’ll tell you so when you call.
Which Portable Storage Company Fits You?
A Gooder Box may be the better fit if you:
- Live in the Grand Valley, Montrose, Delta, Hotchkiss or the North Fork
- Want published door and step measurements before you book
- Want the box kept at your place or at our yard on US-6 And 50
- Live closer to Glenwood Springs, Rifle or the Vail Valley, where our second yard serves you
Pack Mule may be the better fit if you:
- Are moving to Moab, Green River, Ouray or another town outside our service area
- Want a company whose listed office hours run 8 AM to 9 PM every day, Sundays included
- Need a rush delivery, which Pack Mule says it specializes in
★★★★★
“Love this company It’s been a great experience. Everything was so easy With them. And very accommodating with everything.”
Kris, Google review
Moving out of state instead? Read Gooder Storage vs U-Box.
Either way, you’re working with a local company in Grand Junction. Call us at (970) 510-6464 or request a mobile storage quote, and we’ll tell you straight whether a Gooder Box fits.
Portable Storage vs Pack Mule FAQs
Are Gooder Storage and Pack Mule portable storage boxes the same size?
Both companies rent 16 ft and 20 ft boxes. Ours are 8 feet wide and 8 feet high. Pack Mule lists its boxes as 8 x 16 and 8 x 20.
How high is the step into a Gooder portable storage box?
Less than 6 inches. The box sits at ground level with no ramps, and the double swing doors have a 5’8″ wide x 6’6″ tall opening.
Can I keep my portable storage box at my house?
Yes, with either company. Your Gooder Box can stay in your driveway, or we keep it at our Grand Junction yard until you’re ready. Check your HOA or town rules first.
Does Gooder Storage move portable storage boxes to Moab or out of state?
No. We move boxes only within the western Colorado areas we serve. Pack Mule’s site lists Moab and Green River, Utah, so it may be the better choice for those moves.
Do Gooder Storage or Pack Mule load the portable storage box for me?
We don’t load or pack; you or your movers load at your own pace. Pack Mule’s site describes customers loading the box themselves.
Pack Mule Mobile Storage is a separate business. Gooder Storage isn’t affiliated with or endorsed by Pack Mule. Pack Mule details come from its public website, checked November 4, 2026, and may change.