a frame , a system and / or a method deploys a compact skid . the compact skid has a storage position and an operational position . the compact skid has an inner shell , an outer shell and a bladder . in the storage position , the inner shell is positioned within the volume of the outer shell . to expand the compact skid from the storage position to the operational position , an air compressor is connected to the bladder . the bladder is inflated to lift the inner shell vertically . when the inner shell is lifted , the inner shell is locked into place to the outer shell . the bladder is then partially deflated , and the air compressor is disconnected .