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AngryBird6122 · 2024-03-02T21:27:09+00:00

1) do I need them? (aibu to think they will make travelling easier? 2) please recommend some (from amazon if poss)

WutheringCripes · 03/03/2024 05:27

Ok, call me crazy, but I use freezer bags of different sizes. You can squeeze the air out to make them more compact and you can see what's inside. Tesco XL size you can fit in a whole outfit.

LindorDoubleChoc · 03/03/2024 04:46

YABU to posr this in AIBU.

Appleblum · 03/03/2024 04:26

Yes. Different colours for each family member.

WandaWonder · 03/03/2024 03:56

I hate them got some used them once and got rid of them

DrJump · 03/03/2024 03:50

Bloody love them. Different colour for each family member. They work particularly well if you are away for long time and do washing as it's super quick to put everyones clothes away. Or if you are in a tent. Everything gets kind of chaos but you can still find socks and jocks for everyone. Or an extra jumper on a cold night.

starfishmummy · 03/03/2024 03:46

Ulysees · 03/03/2024 03:13

Same. Even when young I could take a small case or holdall. I didn't even know these were a thing? Taught myself though. And to be fair I didn't wear much back then 😄

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Well "taught" was more learning by watching them and handing them stuff when packing g fkr family holidays.

Ulysees · 03/03/2024 03:13

starfishmummy · 03/03/2024 01:12

I wouldn't use them, but then I was "taught" how to expertly pack a case by my parents. I guess its considered an old fashioned method - every few years a "new, wonderful method" pops up and packing cubes seem to be the current one.

I've helped friends pack for extended stays and when they pankcked about nkt getting everything in, I showed them the way I do it and got twice as much in their cases as they did - by just folding, packing and.stuffing small l things into corners and shoes and it arrives with no or minimal creasing .

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Same. Even when young I could take a small case or holdall. I didn't even know these were a thing? Taught myself though. And to be fair I didn't wear much back then 😄

saltinesandcoffeecups · 03/03/2024 03:07

I love packing cubes…

My biggest tip is to roll the first layer to the top of the side then to lay folded items on top. You can go almost 2X the height of the sides.

Basically if you’re not sweating by the time you’ve finished zipping it , you haven’t packed it full. It should be solid and not floppy.

if you’ve packed a floppy cube it’s not bringing anything to the party.

starfishmummy · 03/03/2024 01:12

I wouldn't use them, but then I was "taught" how to expertly pack a case by my parents. I guess its considered an old fashioned method - every few years a "new, wonderful method" pops up and packing cubes seem to be the current one.

I've helped friends pack for extended stays and when they pankcked about nkt getting everything in, I showed them the way I do it and got twice as much in their cases as they did - by just folding, packing and.stuffing small l things into corners and shoes and it arrives with no or minimal creasing .

SpringOfContentment · 02/03/2024 21:55

Compression or roll/vaccuum ones are fab if your suitcases are a bit too small (and you don't normally push the weight limit).
Packing cubes in general are great if you are going to several different places - beach stuff on one cube, city stuff in others etc.

Any will do! Look at what is on offer.

Shutting · 02/03/2024 21:53

I bought them a couple of years ago. Different colours for each family member. Fabulous!

Two years on and I am the only one who still uses them 😭

Papyrophile · 02/03/2024 21:50

The mutt's nuts. Buy one set for each family member. The cheapest are fine.

Pebbles16 · 02/03/2024 21:48

Yes, they are a marvel. I got these ages ago https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07GVGNDTP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Might upgrade to serious compression ones

GreatGateauxsby · 02/03/2024 21:48