Probably the bubble wrap is a similar product, but any air that can travel between sheets will have a heat loss. Any crevices where bacteria can reside is also a problem for pools.
If you are shipping more than one stick, tape them together. Pick up some bubble wrap at your local Staples or Office Depot, enough to wrap the entire stick. After that, get some heavy plastic, clear or colored doesn't matter, and cover the bubble wr...
get some bubble wrap and packing peanuts i ship every day and this is my personal best opinion. crumpled papers are good for filler but dont support the object so make sure its wrapped in bubble first.