Away packing cubes

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This post is not sponsored, but for the sake of full transparency, these packing cubes were partially purchased using credit generated by my referral link. My general philosophy on packing cubes is that they are not necessarily essential travel items. Your clothing and other items can be folded and placed into your suitcase just fine without them, and packing cubes are yet another thing to be stored away once you return home. Plus, I find that they help condense and corral my garments better than packing my clothes directly into my suitcase. I also like having an extra layer of protection between my clothes and the outside world — free from prying eyes like skeevy TSA agents. I chose the set of four in black to match and fit my black suitcase. They arrived just a few days later, and I was surprised by how light they felt — at first touch, they certainly felt a little flimsier than my Eagle Creek cubes , but more substantial than my IKEA ones.

Away packing cubes

You know that girl frantically off to the side of every airline check-in desk, playing a real-life version of Tetris as she tries to switch clothes around, stuff another pair of shoes in her carry-on, and throw on another sweatshirt or two? That's me, I'm that girl. There have been many times when I've overpacked so badly that I just have to swallow the overweight baggage fee. And it's probably a miracle I have yet to break my back trying to lug a pound suitcase up the tiny staircases of European hostels. But the worst is always during the trip, when my luggage has turned into a disaster zone and I can't find anything I actually need. I was traveling to three different countries, two different continents, and nine different cities in the span of eight weeks. If there was ever a time to learn how to pack, it was now. My trusty TravelPro luggage was more than 10 years old and starting to break down, so I decided to invest in a new suitcase. I began researching popular luggage brands and asking friends who traveled a lot if they had any good recommendations. I live near the Away store in Venice, California, so I popped over one day before my big trip. I tested a few out and loved the variety of colors and the degree spinner wheels, but what really drew me in was the interior compression system.

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I'm never traveling without them. We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Learn more. If I'm being honest, I've always turned my nose up at packing cubes. I thought, sure, they must work well at keeping items organized and separated, but there's no way a mesh pouch could actually help compress the manifestation of my compulsive overpacking. And let me tell you, these four relatively inconspicuous and lightweight pouches put me in my place in mere minutes.

This post is not sponsored, but for the sake of full transparency, these packing cubes were partially purchased using credit generated by my referral link. My general philosophy on packing cubes is that they are not necessarily essential travel items. Your clothing and other items can be folded and placed into your suitcase just fine without them, and packing cubes are yet another thing to be stored away once you return home. Plus, I find that they help condense and corral my garments better than packing my clothes directly into my suitcase. I also like having an extra layer of protection between my clothes and the outside world — free from prying eyes like skeevy TSA agents. I chose the set of four in black to match and fit my black suitcase. They arrived just a few days later, and I was surprised by how light they felt — at first touch, they certainly felt a little flimsier than my Eagle Creek cubes , but more substantial than my IKEA ones. In fact, I was a bit nervous about their potential durability, and how they would hold up to being stuffed in my bag and toted around the world. Thankfully upon closer examination, I found tightly woven nylon and sturdy, smooth-rolling zippers. The two medium cubes and single small cube fit together on one side of the case, and the single large cube travels on its own on the other side of the case, leaving about a quarter of the suitcase empty — perfect for shoes and coats.

Away packing cubes

I'm never traveling without them. We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Learn more. If I'm being honest, I've always turned my nose up at packing cubes. I thought, sure, they must work well at keeping items organized and separated, but there's no way a mesh pouch could actually help compress the manifestation of my compulsive overpacking. And let me tell you, these four relatively inconspicuous and lightweight pouches put me in my place in mere minutes. Allow me to set the scene: I'm packing for a work trip; I find myself in a bind. Instead, I pack all the options and then some — and I even rent a handful of items that may work and have them shipped to the hotel. To buy: awaytravel.

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You may accept or manage your choices by clicking below, including your right to object where legitimate interest is used, or at any time in the privacy policy page. No matter your sweet of choice, wayward uses cookies to improve your experience and for analytics and hey, you might even find a cookie recipe here Carry On Privacy Policy. It became significantly easier to eliminate certain clothes and lessen the luggage load. On their own, the packing cubes are pretty shapeless; it can be a little challenging to get the first few garments to stand up KonMari style in the cubes. My packing cubes have kept me sane all summer. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Made from water-resistant nylon that protects your clothes, these travel must-haves are designed with a mesh panel to make it easy to find what you need without fully unpacking. If a rip occurs, ripstop, well, stops it good name, right? I was able to fit 8 tops in the small-sized eagle creek compression tube and it took up less than a piece of paper for 10 days. My trusty TravelPro luggage was more than 10 years old and starting to break down, so I decided to invest in a new suitcase. I packed these clothes on the side of my luggage with the zipper flap to keep them in place. Whether you pack by outfit or by item, these packing cubes are specifically designed to fit in your Away luggage and keep you highly organized all trip long. I can see how they would be more space-efficient than the ones Away designed. YKK is known to make quality products, and while these zippers feel a bit dainty, they should last you a while.

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These choices will be signaled to our partners and will not affect browsing data. Jet Black Closed. Plus, I find that they help condense and corral my garments better than packing my clothes directly into my suitcase. You may also like Your clothing and other items can be folded and placed into your suitcase just fine without them, and packing cubes are yet another thing to be stored away once you return home. The Medium Slim cube usually gets my dresses and pajamas, and sometimes my workout clothes. Shop now. Scroll to reviews. Whether you pack by outfit or by item, these packing cubes are specifically designed to fit in your Away luggage and keep you highly organized all trip long. I've been able to find everything I need quickly for every occasion, and keeping things organized has definitely kept my stress levels at bay — even during a summer defined by travel chaos.