Questions about default packaging size and shipping rates?

We currently ship via USPS, and UPS.

I am in Houston Texas, USA

We typically ship small items, but we also will need to ship an order in a much larger package. The Shopify product does not allow me to select different size packages based on item, Only one default package. I and many many Shopify customers do not understand why this is not a standard option. Paying additional fees per month for a very basic feature is not right. I have no problem paying extra for fees for Apps I need for my specific process, but basic package size option should be included in Shopify.