Abstract: A packing crate having a first, expanded configuration and a second, compact configuration is disclosed. In the first configuration, the crate is formed by a floor assembly and a seal that are interconnected by an upright assembly. In the second configuration, the floor assembly and seal are directly connected to form a chamber for housing the disassembled upright assembly. Structurally, the floor assembly includes a rectangular floor panel with four side edges and four floor braces. Further, the upright assembly includes four rectangular upright panels and four corner braces for bracing each interface between the upright panels in the first configuration. Also, the seal includes a rectangular seal panel and four seal braces.