The intuitive design and “Packages” markings make it clear to mail carriers that packages can be deposited in the box. If you want to truly keep your packages from porch pirates, then take advantage of the fact that the storage compartment is lockable. It is also worth noting that these are a good way to keep deliveries contact-free until the current issues pass.

This product helps prevent package theft by keeping your deliveries out of sight of thieves and having the box be secured by ways we discussed above.

With my dedication to technology and drive to share my insights, I aim to continue providing my readers with engaging and informative content. I have been considering parcel boxes for a while now, with the end of COVID in sight, it seems like a good time to invest in one. Also, this box lets you fill the bottom with sand, rocks or other type of weights so the box is hard to just lift up and walk away with.

People just couldn’t pass by neighborhoods without their fingers itching and deciding to take what’s not theirs. When the lid lifts up, it also flips up two internal shelves preventing access to the main compartment. Patio cushions, gardening tools and that huge paddling pool your kids adore can take up a lot of space. It looks like all the metal boxes on this list are galvanised steel with a rust-resistant coating, so they are not really waterproof, and they may start to get rusty if the underlying steel gets exposed. I am James, a UK-based tech enthusiast and the creative mind behind Mighty Gadget, which I’ve proudly run since 2007.

As someone that receives a large number of deliveries due to review samples and the inevitable compulsive tech spending brought on by writing about it every day, parcel deliveries can be a nightmare. Download the Royal Mail App to find a Parcel Postbox near you or check this page regularly to keep up to date with the latest locations. Smart video doorbells and my growing number of outdoor surveillance cameras means I rarely miss the door when I am in, nowadays, but it is still frustrating having to sit in all day when some couriers turn up at random times. The company that makes this, Smart Parcel Box, includes a barcode within the lid of the box, allowing couriers to scan it and mark it as signed for.