While blue barrels seem to be the option of choice for many, I still prefer the 27" TV box that most shippers sell.
Since a whole lot of what I ship is in square containers, this makes more sense space wise, for me, than a round barrel.....and it certainly is more organized and fits together like a puzzle....to wit:
The inside dimensions of the boxes I use are approximately L 24" x W 24." A 12x12x8 box like the kind many of the shippers and the USPS uses fit nicely in a four box configuration that you can then stack another layer of those four boxes on top and still have 3 or 4 inches at the top for longer/larger items.
Or, you can layer the bottom with one row of those boxes, then buy those 18 gallon plastic totes, stack two or three inside each other and put any breakable/fragile items inside. And there is still plenty of room for other items. Best part is the plastic totes then become nice, dry, stackable, bug proof storage containers for use in the house.
As to what to send, the list is only limited by your imagination and the size of the box/barrel.
Adding to the excellent lists above:
Heinz Ketchup;
Parmesan cheese;
Spaghetti sauces (for those who do not make their own)
M&M's candies;
dried soups;
toilet paper;
paper towels;
spices;
and on and on.
Non-food items I have shipped in a box:
tires;
car parts;
small appliances;
games;
shoes;
puzzles;
clothing;
sports equipment;
fans;
paint;
oil;
Christmas decorations;
and on and on.
Having a good door to door Mundanza is one of the keys to better living in the DR.
Respectfully,
Playacaribe2
