Both barrels ship on the same schedule to Kingston, Jamaica. The right size just depends on how much you're sending — here's what actually changes between them.
Price, capacity, and which one makes more sense for your load.
| Spec | 55-Gallon Barrel | 77-Gallon Jumbo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $90 CAD flat | $120 CAD flat |
| Capacity | Baseline | ~40% more volume |
| Cost per cu. ft. | Higher per cubic foot | Better value for a full load |
| Weight surcharge | None — flat rate regardless of weight | None — flat rate regardless of weight |
| Typical packed weight | ~80-120+ kg when full | Proportionally more when full |
| Best for | Single person, smaller load, more frequent shipments | Full household load, sending less often |
| Where to buy the barrel | Hardware stores, moving-supply shops, online (we don't supply it) | Same — we don't supply it |
Rule of thumb: if you'd need to leave things out of a 55-gallon barrel to make it fit, the 77-gallon jumbo is almost always the better deal — $30 more for 40% more room beats paying for a second barrel or a separate custom-item shipment.
"I almost booked two 55-gallon barrels but switched to one 77-gallon jumbo instead — cheaper overall and everything fit with room to spare."
"55-gallon was plenty for what I was sending my brother. No need to pay extra for space I wouldn't use."
"They explained the price-per-volume difference clearly on the phone before I booked. The jumbo barrel was the obvious choice for a full household load."