Do you use packing cubes?

joannecha · ‎04-06-2010

My friends & family are really split on this. I love mine but spouse doesn't like them (too much trouble, he says). I especially like them for longer trips, but use them for just our shorter trips too. I will say that all of our journeys are road trips in our Jeep--no flying. I've used them for about 5 years and have gotten my packing routine down pat so I'm comfortable with my routine. How about you? Are packing cubes part of your travel life?

catmama · ‎01-07-2011

I love using cubes. I feel I can pack more and the last couple trips I've taken, TSA has inspected my suitcase but my packing cubes kept items intact.

itsmagic · ‎08-08-2011

I like using packing cubes too. I can get more in my suitcase and it stays nice and neat.

tansy · ‎01-02-2011

I have never understood how you use them. Do you pack a complete outfit in one? Do you pack tees or undies in one?

kaydee50 · ‎02-07-2011

LOVE packing cubes and only "discovered" them a few years ago. Keeps everything neat and I just put the cube that holds underwear directly into the hotel's drawers. I have 3 cubes in different sizes that I got at TJ Maxx for under $20.

DH rolls all his clothes. Works for him!

Meowingkitty · ‎06-19-2010

@tansy wrote:
I have never understood how you use them. Do you pack a complete outfit in one? Do you pack tees or undies in one?

I put underwear, socks and bras in one, tee shirts in another and pants in another. I never go anywhere fancy so there are no skirts, dresses or anything like that. Then I usually have one for tissue, aspirin, and small stuff for my carryon, plus I put an extra pair of underware and a tee in one and it goes in my carryon just in case.

Mom2Dogs · ‎03-09-2010

I have never had packing cubes but do you smaller sized space bags.

LindaSal · ‎05-15-2014

YES! I love them and find them very useful. I usually use them for undergarments, socks, cami's and smaller personal items. I also bring an empty one for the dirty ones. I travel a lot (well on hold for now) and have used them for years . I've even bought them for my adult kids for their travels as I find them so practical. Samantha Brown on HSN has really good ones.

Carmie · ‎10-25-2010

I bought them for my trip to China in 2000. Since then, I have purchased more. I always use them. They keep everything neat and wrinkle free. I have a lot of different sizes.

I also use them in our rv. They really are great.

We have been around world and our packing cubes are part of our travel.

I forget to mention that I use the envelopes too. I like them better than the cubes. The folders or envelopes come with a stiff board. You fold your tees, or shorts or pants into the shape of the board and place them on a flat open envelope. When done, you fold the envelope closed. All the clothes are the same shap and size...like maybe 10x12".

I place the folders and cubes into the suitcase like playing Tetris. They fit like a puzzle. Just perfect.

joannecha · ‎04-06-2010

Reply to Tansy: people use them whichever way best suits their travel needs. I have smaller ones that I use for underwear and socks. Tops go in one, bottoms in another, and one for my PJs and slippers. I also am using a very small one as a cord organizer. Some people put a day's outfit in each. Others use a separate color for each family member. None of mine are compression bags, but I've heard that that kind can be zipped or compressed down to make more room. I do fold my clothes inside, not roll (that's a whole separate blog).