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Spoiler alert: It’s pretty damn important. Below, I have the exact ones I used and highly recommend.

So in the fall of 2017, I backpacked for a month and a half (that’s like a whole wardrobe’s worth of clothes right?), and I REALLY needed to be conservative on space. Here are 4 times my packing cubes saved my life:
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I didn’t look like a fool during airport security.
So I packed a laptop in my backpack carry on, so each time I got to security at airports, I had to take out my laptop and place it in its own bin. These packing cubes were so well organized with all my stuff that I didn’t even have to rummage through my clothes OR expose all my fashion choices to the world. Plus, the smooth surface of the packing cubes made it easy for me to slide my laptop in and out, which as smooth as it sounds, was just easing my anxiety over POSSIBLY missing my flight.
I had one main compression bag for most of my clothes, but packing cubes for the rest. I actually had one smaller as well, I just forgot to include it in the picture.
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All of my clothes were organized perfectly so I only took out packs that I NEEDED.
If I needed a dress, I knew exactly which one it was in. Scarf? Got it! I even used the smallest one for jewelry and misc, which later ended up being used for small souvenirs too!
All scarves in the medium one, and I had THICK scarves ready for European cold!
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That amount of space they saved me almost rivaled black magic.
So the cool thing about these packs also is that after you zip them up, YOU CAN ZIP THEM AGAIN. This causes a compression layer which after you regularly close, you can compress all the extra space into a smooth square pack. It actually was so compacted by the end, I could use it to defend myself haha.
3 long dresses in one small cube? No problem!
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I ended up using my smallest one for items to reduce a messy bag.
So one of the reasons I went to Europe was for a wedding in Holland. I already had my quart sized bag for my makeup, so I used a packing cube for all my other fancy things like rings, necklaces, my falsies, and other misc. I also had space so I added souvenirs like keychains in there as I traveled along. It made it a nice bag that I didn’t use as often, but I could turn to in need.
By the way, this is the largest bag, and how it fits about 10 items of clothing into that little bit within my backpack! -
They are actually durable!
I was kind of hesitant because I bought mine online, and these were only 19.99, but some of the other ones ranged as low as 10 dollars, to 50 dollars. That’s when I typically get suspicious ya know, cause you want a really good quality one. But these have lasted me through ranges of items I’ve stuffed through them over a month and a half, and THANKFULLY the zipper never seemed to be in stress, nor did the fabric seem even close to ripping. And I stuffed some flat shoes in there once.

So, are you planning on traveling soon and haven’t gotten packing cubes yet? Why did you even buy a ticket?? (Just kidding, but if you really want to save space, gotta get you some packing cubes!). Matter of fact, grab the Gonex Packing Cubes now!
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This is similar to how I pack when we are traveling and need to pack a lot of stuff in a small amount of space. Although I use zip top bags. I do love these, and would love some!
I would love to have those cubes you seem so organized and able to buzz through airports. I will look for those next time I am going on a trip and it will be soon.
I have a few friends who use packing cubes and I never thought to do this before. Such a great idea!
Great space savers for when you’re traveling! Makes packing a breeze, or, for the overhead compartment.
This looks like a great way to be organized while traveling. I use bags to keep stuff organized but it would be helpful to be able to sort the clothes that way too.
When we’re moving from place to place I use a similar product, but these look way better than mine
I can’t live without my packing cubes. They are essential for keeping my suitcase neat and organized. I haven’t thought about trying them for my carry on bag/tote, but it’s a good idea.
I had not seen these before, but they look like a great idea! I travel a lot, so I’m adding them to my Christmas list!!
How awesome are these!?! These cubes seem perfect for travel. I am always about anything that makes life easier.
I’m amazed by how much you can packed in that cube. This looks good for travelling.
Love this idea, it is such a smart way to pack for traveling. I used to over pack and honestly have no idea why, and now I literally take with me like a pair of jeans, a pair of leggings and some shirts, the same jacket and a pair of tennis shoes or boots. LOL.
Haha, honestly same! Give me a good way to save space anytime!
Wow all great tips! I haven’t traveled by plane in years so I’ll remember these for when I do!
That space that you saved with the cubes is amazing!! I love how everything stays so neat and organized and you only take out what you need when you need it.
I love these! My husband takes frequent business trips and these would really help him save some space. He much prefer to carry on then check a bag!
Wow, I could have used those when I traveled in Europe! Pulling things in and out all the time, periodically hauling everything out to repack… trying to find the shirt I hadn’t worn for a week that I wanted now the weather was cooler again… Rolling everything to compress it… The cubes would have been so much easier!
It’s never to late to start!! HOpefully you travel again with the luxury of a packing cube!
We travel so much and still don’t have packing down to an art! I’d love to have these for my daughters bags. They just think they need to bring so much stuff everywhere we go!
I’ve actually thought several times on getting these, because it seems like they make traveling so much easier! Thanks for sharing!
NO problem! I highly recommend!
I had not heard of packing cubes before now. I need to get a set of these for the next time I travel!
Packing cubes are really so brilliant. A friend who travels uses them a lot and I have seen her bags. They look so simple and neat. I am surely going to invest in these before my next trip.
I’ve always thought these were unnecessary because I generally pack light, but I’m starting to think I would really like to use them to keep everything organized. I’ll check these ones out.
I couldn’t agree with you more! Packing cubes are absolutely essential. And I’ve actually become a bit obsessed with getting my hands on these ones, because of their compression layer. Sounds exactly like what I need at the moment!
Brilliant packing solution! Have never thought of using them, but what a great way to organize your clothes and pack a maximum into your bag. Must get some for my next trip. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
I literally just wrote packing cubes down on my “holiday wishlist” so I think reading this post is fate! Definitely saving it because this looks like the perfect recommendation for packing cubes.
I’m intrigued and interested in these because I’m traveling to Idaho in January and have to pack heavy snow clothes but don’t want to pay for an extra suitcase. How do these compress the clothes? Just a zipper, vacuum sealed, or how? Thanks for sharing!
Hannah Rooks
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Packing cubes have two layers of zippers!!
Dude! Packing cubes are LIFE! I thought they were lame until I tried them and I will never NEVER not use my packing cubes! I’ll even use them for a one-night stay at my parent’s house…
These packing cubes look great! I am an overpacker and then I can’t find what I’m looking for and get frazzled.
I just picked up some packing cubes similar to these, but with way cooler designs. Pretty happy with them so far. No sure a link will post. They’re on Amazon if you search for Well Traveled Packing Cubes. It’s the one with the designs of mountains and sunrises.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07664WLQ3
Wow, checking them out now!