5 Best Packing Cubes for Frequent Travelers

Eagle Creek has been in the luggage game for years, and they even call themselves “organization nerds,” which is a useful term when packing. These cubes come in packs of two or three, each with a half-cube and full-cube size, and the three-pack with a tall, narrow cube as well.

The ultra lightweight ripstop nylon keeps your belongings secure, but is also transparent enough to see what’s inside. The set comes with a folding board to keep things like dresses and collared shirts looking fresh.

The compression zipper allows you to fit even more inside. One user fit a full-length, wool trench coat and scarf, which compressed down to the size of a legal pad. “I can now stash the whole coat in my computer bag,” he said. Another reviewer said “it’s amazing how much you can fit in these,” and packed everything he needed for a 10-day trip in the large cube.

The only issue is that when packed very full, the zippers can be hard to close.

This five-piece set comes with one small, two medium, and two large packing cubes. The different sizes help streamline packing (small items go in the small bag, t-shirts and shorts in the medium, and collared shirts and dresses in the large, for example) and maximizes luggage space.

The lightweight, durable nylon is great for protecting your clothes, but doesn’t add weight or bulk to your bag. The bags have a mesh section which allows you to see what’s inside, and the dual zipper function makes it easy to open and take out clothes without messing up your organization.

The large packing cubes are 4 x 12 x 17 inches; the medium are 3 x 9 x 13 inches; and the small is 3 x 6.5 x 11 inches. They come in seven colors.

One user said the packing cubes will “change the way you travel,” and in general people were happy with the design and multiple sizes. However, these cubes do not compress, which was an issue for those who only bring a carry-on or travel with larger items, like outdoor gear.

The four-piece packing cube set from Amazon features double zipper pulls for easy opening. They also have a mesh top panel so you can see what’s inside, which doubles as ventilation.

The packing cubes are made of soft mesh so they won’t damage any delicate items. They also have a webbing handle, so you can carry them alone as a small piece of luggage, instead of putting the packing cubes in your suitcase.

The set comes with a large, medium, small, and slim bag. The large is 17.5 x 12.7 x 3.25 inches; the medium is 13.75 x 9.75 x 3 inches; the small is 11 x 6.75 x 3 inches; and the slim is 14 x 5 x 2.8 inches. They come in six colors.

Users like the bags, though some wished they compressed, and others said they were damaged after machine washing. Another user said the red dye from the color of her bags soaked through onto her clothes when the bags got wet. But another reviewer said the bags changed the way she traveled for work, saved space, and her clothes were never wrinkled.

This packing cube set has amazing reviews on Amazon–mostly five-stars, and nothing below a four-star. It has six super lightweight cubes of varying sizes with a spring-loaded design. They stand up while you’re filling them, making them easy to pack, but then compress down to save space in your luggage.

The packing cubes are made from Techlite Diamond nylon and come with a limited lifetime warranty. The six-pack comes with one large, one medium, one small, and three slim cubes. The interior seams make the cubes durable, and the mesh tops allow you to see what’s inside.

The YKK zippers have corded pulls, and the cubes come in nine colors.

These packing cubes come in a set of 10, which is great for big trips or for mixing and matching sizes depending on the type of trip you’re taking. The 10 bags come in two sizes–medium and large, and 14 colors.

The nylon bags have a mesh top and dual zippers. They compress slightly, but are not built with specific compression technology like some other brands. One reviewer used the cubes on an 18-day Italy trip and found the cubes immensely helpful for keeping outfits organized and for fitting things in her bag. They also saved her money when her bag was overweight from buying too many souvenirs, because she was able to easily remove cubes and put them in her carry-on.

Amazon reviews are overwhelmingly positive, and people especially liked that the cubes come with six reusable plastic zip bags to store small items and separate liquids.