Alex Torres
Alex Torres covers packing methodology, materials, and damage prevention for The Moving Playbook. He spent six years as a lead packer for a national carrier before transitioning to editorial, giving him direct experience with what packing techniques actually prevent damage in transit — not the theory of it. He reviews and updates every packing guide annually to reflect changes in available materials and carrier handling practices.
“People underestimate how much the quality of the pack determines whether things survive the move. The best mover in the world cannot fix a poorly packed box once the truck is moving.”
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Background & Expertise
Alex’s six years packing for a national carrier means he has seen the aftermath of thousands of packing decisions — the boxes that held, and the ones that did not. He knows which materials perform under the vibration and temperature variation of a long-haul move, and which ones look adequate in a YouTube video but fail in real conditions.
His packing guides are written specifically for the home packer who is not a professional — clear on technique, specific on materials, and honest about the items that genuinely require professional packing to be moved safely.
Articles by Alex
All content by Alex Torres follows The Moving Playbook’s Editorial Policy and Methodology.