topic Re: Packing Cubes in Travel

Packing Cubes

homedecor1 — Sun, 23 Jun 2024 02:34:35 GMT

Going on a week cruise and someone suggested using packing cubes.

Do you use them and do they really work as well as suggested?

Thank you!

Re: Packing Cubes

JudyL — Sun, 23 Jun 2024 02:51:41 GMT

@homedecor1 wrote:
Going on a week cruise and someone suggested using packing cubes.

Do you use them and do they really work as well as suggested?

Thank you!

@homedecor1 - Wouldn't travel without them. You can find lots of them on Amazon.

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sunshine45 — Sun, 23 Jun 2024 02:52:10 GMT

YES.......great for organizing your wardrobe and keeping things a bit neater and a little less wrinkled within your luggage. also good for your personal items and toiletries. pack extras and they also make a great place to put dirty clothes for your return home.

i have some from amazon, some from makeup junkie, and some from bumblebella.

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KBEANS — Sun, 23 Jun 2024 02:53:42 GMT

Yes, they do. I love them. They keep your things organized and secure.

I like the idea that everything is packed in them securely and then placed into the suitcase. If something should happen and the suitcase opens, the items wouldn't be falling all over the place. 😂

I bought a great set from GILI. They're so convenient and they have the compression feature, which allows you to fit more in it. I usually can fit 2 large cubes in a small suitcase.

Where is your cruise going? Have a wonderful time!

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Carmie — Sun, 23 Jun 2024 03:03:10 GMT

I have been using packing cubes and packing envelopes for more than 25 years. I have traveled all over the world with them and always use them.

I have a lot. They were a great investment.

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haddon9 — Sun, 23 Jun 2024 03:09:15 GMT

I'm also going on a cruise soon and I just purchased a set of compression packing cubes on Amazon. I'm getting them on Monday and haven't tried compression ones yet.

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Etoile308 — Sun, 23 Jun 2024 03:43:46 GMT

I think they are good for organizing small accessories, and socks, and undergarment, but I don't use them for other pieces of clothing. For my dirty laundry I bring plastic bags or a kitchen bag. Shoes and slippers also go in plastic bags so that the soles don't contaminated or soil anything else.

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homedecor1 — Sun, 23 Jun 2024 04:15:35 GMT

Eastern and Western Caribbean. Two weeks traveling. I didn't think I'd need this much but my clothes are bulky -- i ordered a set off of Amazon.Should be here tomorrow🤞🏻

@KBEANS

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kaydee50 — Sun, 23 Jun 2024 06:55:37 GMT

Yes!! Although I've been traveling for 50+ years, I only started using using packing cubes for about the past 5 or 6 years. Don't know why it took me so long--LOL!! They keep items organized. Just recently I bought the "compression" packing cubes. I can fit a lot of clothes into them. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

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Lilysmom1 — Sun, 23 Jun 2024 09:08:17 GMT

@homedecor1 , I always use packing cubes. Lift from the suitcase to the bureau for small items. So easy. I bought a set for DH but he never uses them.

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ByrdieK — Sun, 23 Jun 2024 11:58:10 GMT

I love packing cubes! I have been using them for years. For longer trips I pack items in separate cubes ie. tops in one, pants in another etc. For short trips I pack outfits together. It helps me keep everything organized and tidy. I like being able to lift the cube out and set on a shelf or in a drawer and so easy to replace your suitcase. I always pack an outfit and pjs in a compression cube in the bottom of my carry on for plane trips just in case luggage is delayed.

They newer ones are lighter weight than older styles which is important of your suitcase will be weighed.

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LindaSal — Sun, 23 Jun 2024 12:03:17 GMT

@homedecor1 That sounds like a wonderful trip! I have used packing cubes for quite a long time now , before they became popular. I consider myself a professional packer, LOL!

First tid bit I would give you is do not overpack, especially going to a warm climate.

Packing cubes are a must! They keep everything organized and help with keeping clothes from getting wrinkled. Purchase the ones with mesh topping so the items can breathe and you can see what is in them. I made the mistake of buying non see through once and it drove me insane having to open every one up all the time to see what was where........they are perfect for cruising as you can just take them out of the suitcase and plop in the drawers. They even have hanging ones that are good for those tiny closets on the ships.

I wish you a safe and happy trip

Re: Packing Cubes

homedecor1 — Sun, 23 Jun 2024 14:18:53 GMT

Thank you everyone! I haven't been on a extended vacation in years and I'm sure I've "overpacked"!🤦‍♀️😉

I will be interested to see how the packing cubes work. I ordered them but they haven't arrived as yet.

Have a great week and thank you all again😊

homedecor1

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JYWilliams — Sun, 23 Jun 2024 14:19:37 GMT

Yes, I love packing cubes and have gifted many sets. You have so much room in your luggage when using them. And it does help keep things organized like mentioned on here already.

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cindyNC — Sun, 23 Jun 2024 14:56:15 GMT

I've never tried them. For our cruises, I pack my shirts, on their hangers, directly in my suitcase. When I get onboard, I just pick them up out of the suitcase and hang them up. I got tired and annoyed hanging everything on the hangers provided by the ship.

I wear mostly non-wrinkle stuff and don't worry about wrinkles in my clothing.

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Pecky — Sun, 23 Jun 2024 19:27:32 GMT

I just started using them last year when I went to Italy. They were wonderful. I am leaving Saturday for a cruise to Bermuda. I did purchase GILI compression cubes for this trip. I have everything that I am taking on my spare bed to be packed in the cubes. I think I need to weed out a few things.

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TheWanderingOne — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 12:05:31 GMT

I tried them once, but really found them to be far more trouble than they are worth.

I just use gallon ziplock bags for things like undies. Squeeze the air out of them, and you've got a very inexpensive "space bag".

Years of heavy travel for work have made me a very efficient packer.

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Stray — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 13:27:14 GMT

I travel a lot. I just started using packing cubes the last 2-3 yrs. My suitcase has a great capacity & is nicely organized so everything stays in place. But, I put my socks, underwear, scarves & gloves in them. If I stay in a hotel, I just lift the cubes out & place them in the drawers. I don’t like putting my clothing in drawers that others have used. The rest of my clothes I hang up. I also organize my husband’s stuff as he’s always rummaging thru his suitcase trying to find black socks & other small items.

I don’t use compression cubes. I have dirty laundry & shoe bags so I don’t use packing cubes for that.

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Hoovermom — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 16:41:51 GMT

Everyone has expressed how I feel about packing cubes.........love them. Enjoy your cruise...you have earned it.

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bargainsgirl — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 03:05:12 GMT

YES! I love them. Buy them at Marshall's or TJMaxx.