Packing cubes

[JackOrMeryl]

I am looking to get a set of packing cubes, mainly for week-long trips. They need to fit quite a bit because I travel for work a lot and need to pack suits as well as casual wear.

I've looked at a few on Amazon but they seem quite flimsy. I'd rather not buy something that will last only a couple of trips or where the zip may break while away. Compression or 'regular' cubes OK.

I'm happy to pay for quality but I must be able to order them online as I loathe going out shopping unless it's for shoes :-) TIA.

I've a had a few rubbish sets from Amazon and lidl

I got these from Amazon and they are great. We have one set each of different colours

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I now want compressions ones!

I think we bought ours from Mountain Warehouse. I also have some from July.

The best set I have are from Ikea.

I’ve got a lovely set from Away.

https://amzn.eu/d/5bgzSuw
these ones have been brilliant. DS and I both have a set, have been used loads and are like new.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/G4Free-Packing-Cubes-Value-Travel/dp/B07211GTPX?pd_rd_w=uKm0G&content-id=amzn1.sym.a501b22d-2bca-4e4d-8243-c3d93681f7e6&pf_rd_p=a501b22d-2bca-4e4d-8243-c3d93681f7e6&pf_rd_r=YVNY0AW8TZM0PNBJ8PD1&pd_rd_wg=AMuiK&pd_rd_r=14439822-6d64-4369-9d79-1cb35ccba01f&pd_rd_i=B07211GTPX&ref_=pd_bap_d_grid_rp_0_1_ec_ppx_yo_dt_b_search_bia_t&th=1 These ones are good quality

Eagle Creek. Spendy but I've had mine abou 25 years. Cripes when did i get old?

I have these too. Only ones I've had that are good

I bought some from Amazon years ago, and they're still going strong. They look similar to those linked by @NorthFaceofthelaundrypile

I use them to separate each person's clothes when we pool our luggage allowances. When coming home, I use them to separate clean clothes from washing, and separate washing into dark, light etc.

I was tempted by compression packing cubes, but I've been put off by reviews that say you can only get a tiny bit more in them. I think if you pack the cubes carefully so that you flatten without straining the zips, they're effective in getting more in a case.

I got mine from MiaTui, they’re very sturdy. I have the set of 6 but you can get sets of 4 and the bigger ones individually. They all come in various designs https://miatui.com/collections/packing-cubes

Ours are CabinMax brand and are still going strong after seven years of use :)

The Mia Tui ones are great. As is their life changer of a travel bag!

We've got Amazon basics .
They're 5 years old, usually 4-6 trips p.a., & they are as good as new.

I've just used the g4free compression cubes for a long haul multicentre holiday. Really good and I'm a convert. Keeps everything separate and easy to find.

I got mine from Amazon.

I second the Away recommendation. Dh also has their https://www.awaytravel.com/en-uk/accessories/centerfold-garment-sleeve?color=jet_black for suits. Guess it depend if you take a case or soft bag as guess it wouldn’t work in that.

I also have Mia Tui cubes - I tend to travel light so find these really useful for even small things like toiletries and electrical cables etc

Would any of these suggestions be small enough for a rucksack?

@littlequestion You can get packing cubes in lots of different sizes. My CabinMax ones came as a set of different shapes in small, medium and large. We've used the little ones for backpacks before.

I've had these for about 3 years. Going strong!

I’ve read all these responses and I just don’t get it, can somebody please explain packing cubes to me, I’ve seen them but don’t know what the benefit is of having an extra pack to go in your case, surely that takes up more room than just putting your clothes straight in your case? I’m confused 🫤

@Queenofheart Weirdly I do find that they make the clothes take up less room, ours aren't compression ones either.

I also think they make unpacking at the other end easier as I can just grab the cube which contains the pyjamas, pants and socks, for example, and pop them in a drawer.

Another vote for G4free Amazon. Had them for a few years and going strong.

Forgot to add, ive had mine since 2017 , so they have done a few road trips and single stay holidays and i also use to store my knitting and crochet.

I see that Muji have my favourite packing cubes in stock again. I love these cos there is no structure in them (so they don't take up extra room). They have a mesh front so you can see what's inside them.

I have quite a lot of packing cubes; IKEA, some compression ones (which I don't like, can't see inside them) random ones and 2 x Muji (about to order some more now) https://uk.muji.eu/products/polyester-garment-case-s-19034

Another vote for Eagle creek

Great quality. I have had mine for closer to 15+ years now. The zips are the ones to wear off quickly, in these sorts products and the Eaglecreek products are fabulous in that respect.