The chain sling came shipped in it’s own little crate. Plenty secure. Powder coating on the master link, hammer loks, and clevis hooks was chipped off and is the reason for four stars. Probably not a big deal though because it will get chipped when in use. Have used for various lifting and moving activities including logs, steel beams, dock sections, farm implements, automobile motors, transmissions, truck and tractor tires. etc. This chain sling should serve me well for a long time.