What’s New In Your Pocket
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Max Wilson, Pocket Co-founder
Max is one of the people behind Pocket. He’s spent years running secure spaces that people trust with their belongings, and he’s always looking for ways to make storage simpler for the people who use it. In What’s New In Your Pocket, he shares the changes we’re making and why we’re making them.
Table of contents
What’s new?
Why have we introduced smaller units?
What problems do smaller units solve?
How does it work?
Who will find a smaller unit useful?
How do smaller units make storage easier?
How can customers use it?
What’s next for Pocket?
What can you store in your Pocket?
Pocket offers secure, flexible storage for both personal and business needs.
A few boxes in the hallway. Suitcases taking up space in the wardrobe. Sports equipment that only comes out for part of the year. You don’t have to be moving house to need a little more space.
Our smaller units give those belongings a home of their own, with options for everything from a handful of personal items to bulkier furniture between moves. In this edition of What’s New In Your Pocket, we’re taking a closer look at Extra Small and Small storage, and why a little extra room can make a useful difference.
What’s new?
We’re making room for smaller storage needs with our Extra Small (XS) and Small units. These give you more choice when you need additional space but don’t require a large unit.
Our size guide starts with XS options from 10 sq ft, with larger Small units for bulkier belongings. Exact sizes and availability depend on your location, so you can choose from the units available near you.
Why have we introduced smaller units?
Not everyone needs somewhere to put the contents of an entire home. Sometimes the problem is much more specific: an overflowing cupboard, a spare room that’s become a storage room, or business stock spreading into the living space.
Smaller units make storage a practical option for those everyday situations. We want customers to be able to choose a space that reflects what they have to store.
What problems do smaller units solve?
It can be difficult to justify a storage unit when you only have a modest amount to put in it. Yet those same belongings can take up a surprising amount of room at home, especially when cupboard space is already limited.
A smaller unit gives you somewhere to keep things you still want without organising your home around them. It also gives you more scope to avoid renting space you’re unlikely to use. The aim is a comfortable fit for your belongings, with enough room to reach what you need.
How does it work?
Start with what you’re storing, then choose the size. Our XS and Small options cover a range of needs:
Unit size | What it could suit |
|---|---|
10 sq ft | Suitcases, archive boxes or a few smaller personal belongings. |
25 sq ft | Several boxes, sports equipment or small pieces of furniture. |
35 sq ft | A combination of boxes and furniture, such as a chest of drawers. |
50 sq ft | Larger furniture and boxed belongings during a move or home project. |
75 sq ft | A more substantial mix of furniture, appliances and boxes. |
These should be taken as indicative starting points. What fits will depend on the dimensions of your belongings and how you arrange them. Measure larger pieces before booking, and consider whether you’ll need regular access to individual items.
Not sure which size you need? Our storage calculator will recommend one based on what you’re storing.
You can then check available units at your chosen location and book online.
Who will find a smaller unit useful?
Smaller units can be particularly useful for:
People in flats or shared homes who need somewhere for belongings that don’t fit comfortably at home.
Students storing boxes and luggage between terms or tenancies.
Households making space for a home office, a new arrival or decorating.
Small businesses looking for room for stock, documents or equipment.
Anyone storing seasonal items, from holiday luggage to sports kit.
You don’t need a major life event to make use of storage. Sometimes being able to use the spare room again is reason enough.
How do smaller units make storage easier?
Choosing the right size makes the space easier to organise as well as easier to justify. You can plan around the belongings you actually have, rather than starting with a large unit and wondering how much of it you’ll actually use.
A little preparation helps. Put the things you’ll collect most often near the front, label boxes clearly and leave room to reach them. If you’re storing seasonal belongings, arrange them so the next swap doesn’t involve unpacking everything.
For business customers, Pocket also offers 24/7 access, making it easier to collect equipment or stock around the working day.
How can customers use it?
Make a quick list of what you’d like to store, including the dimensions of anything bulky. Use our size guide to narrow down your options, then compare the available units and prices at your preferred location.
Once you’ve booked, follow the access instructions provided for your site. At Pocket Bermondsey, for example, your booking shows your unit number and provides the codes for the building and your individual unit.
If you’re unsure which size to choose, get in touch through our Help Centre. It’s worth checking before you book, particularly if you’re trying to fit an awkwardly shaped item.
What’s next for Pocket?
Smaller units reflect a simple principle: storage should fit the way people use it. That includes customers looking for a little breathing room at home, as well as those planning a full move.
We’ll continue sharing product updates through What’s New In Your Pocket, with a closer look at the details that make storing with us more straightforward.
Ready to make a little room? Explore your nearest Pocket location and find a unit that fits.
