The 8 Best Bubble Wraps

When moving expensive electronics, you'll want to protect them from breakage and electrical discharges. This Duck Brand Anti-Static (around $17) comes in an extra-wide roll, and it's distinctive pink color allows you to keep it separate from the wrap you use for glass and dishes.

If you're moving small, sensitive items, like electronics or prized family heirlooms, slip them into these Scotch Bubble Pouches (about $20) to provide reliable protection. They fit into large mailers or can be used as an additional buffer in a box.

If you're environmentally-conscious, the amount of waste generated during a move can add to the day's stress. The EcoBox Bio Bubble (around $25) can assuage some of your worries, as it offers the same strength as regular choices, but breaks down when exposed to sunlight and water.

Every roll of Duck Brand Original (around $20) cushioning wrap features a nylon air retention barrier that minimizes air loss, making this a good choice for long moves or for things that have to sit in storage for an extended period of time.

The Polyair Handi-Pack (about $20) arrives with it's own dispenser, making it easy to tear off the exact amount you need for each task, and the cardboard box protects it during shipping, so that fewer bubbles are popped before you get a chance to use it.

If you run a business that frequently ships small, fragile items, then save yourself the time and hassle of individually packing your wares, and instead stock up on Jam Paper Padded Mailers (around $30). These self-sealing envelopes are well worth their cost.

The oversized US Packshop 350 (appx. $19) gives you the option to tear it into 12-inch squares, or you can use one continuous piece for bulky items. You may feel the need to wrap your most fragile things twice, but that's OK, since it costs half the price of many options.

A good, long strip of Yens 125 (around $20) helps you protect all sorts of items, and is especially great for those oversized, irregular things. The large, half-inch bubbles cushion the jostling and inevitable bumps that come with moving day.