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Packing cubes ? Worth it ?

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IfIToldYouThisAboutMe · 16/10/2024 09:05

Were currently away and our suitcase are a big jumbled mess ! They were packed so neatly too , things like rooting through for a t shirt especially the kids just turf it out. We go away again in Nov. Do packing cubes help. Thinking of a different color pack each and then easier to organise. If so where from ideally cheap. They come up loads for temu / amazon etc.

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MiddleAgedDread · 16/10/2024 11:27

reluctantbrit · 16/10/2024 09:33

Depends.

i normally unpack if I am anywhere more than 2 days,

Unless I am constantly on the move these things wouldn’t be of any use to me.

ah but we just stayed in a holiday apartment that didn't have any drawers, just hanging space and some really deep shelves......but apart from a couple of dresses for the evening everything we had was shorts, tshirts, swimwear, underwear type stuff so a packing cube per shelf and everything could be accessed more easily than if we'd have to fold it on shelves and tip underwear out.

IfIToldYouThisAboutMe · 16/10/2024 13:48

thank you. I'll order when home

I know what people say about shein however the ones I've just viewed are identical Inc the pix on amazon to shein but 3x the amount

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PauliesWalnuts · 16/10/2024 13:49

They are also really good for camping, when you don’t have anything to unpack into, and are living out of a sports bag for the week.

Caterina99 · 16/10/2024 17:19

Love them. Especially traveling with kids. I just have random ones, not even sure where they’re from, probably Amazon.

I agree that the smallest sizes aren’t much use. DH uses one for cables etc, but that’s about it. I think I used the small size when DC were babies as they’d hold a couple of nappies and change of outfit so I didn’t have to drag the entire nappy bag to the tiny bathroom on the plane.

NewName24 · 16/10/2024 17:40

Yes.
I thought they were a bit of a gimmick but my sister lent us hers when we went on a touring holiday and they were an absolute godsend.
Well worth the money.

ChrisPriss · 16/10/2024 17:41

I bought some cheap ones from Amazon because I wasn't sure, they were great...but the zips went the first time I used them. I've got some from Mia Tui and they are worth every penny - miatui.com

GretchenWienersHair · 16/10/2024 17:42

I will never pack without them again!

changedlife · 16/10/2024 19:07

OMG yes !! I am 62 and diagnosed with ADHD at 42... life has always been quite chaotic but thanks to my amazing organised kids I have muddled through.. we travel A LOT ! My suitcase always looks like a jumble sale

Until ... packing cubes ! DD bought them for me for last trip and I will
NEVER go back ...

Screamingabdabz · 16/10/2024 19:24

For goodness sake people don’t use Shein!

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