8 Best Packing Cubes for Avid Travelers

Key Specs

• Material: Thule denier ripstop nylon (stain- and water-resistant)
• Size: 14.2 x 9.8 x 3.9 in. or 14 x 10 x 4 in.
• Number of Cubes: 1

Thule also uses double-zipper compression for its cubes, which open on three sides to make packing fairly easy. The YKK metal zippers have easy-grab pulls, and the material is only semi-see-through, making these a good pick if you don’t want TSA to see all your clothing while going through security. The material is durable and scratch-proof, and online reviews comment that many users have had them for years. It’s also covered by the Thule Guarantee: while it won’t cover normal wear and tear, it does cover any issues that arrive from quality or manufacturing for the life of the product.

BEST WATERPROOF

Key Specs

• Material: Thermoplastic polyurethane (rubber/plastic blend)
• Size: 6.9 x 10.3 x 3.2 in.
• Number of Cubes: 1

If you’re using packing cubes for active travel, be it backpacking, rafting, or just traveling in a monsoon-prone area, you’ll want your packing cubes to be completely waterproof. While many are water-resistant, few are truly waterproof. But fortunately, the Nite Ize packing cube is rated to IP67—the same as an iPhone X—so you can submerge it under a few feet of water for up to 30 minutes and still keep the contents dry. It’s also dust and dirt-proof, so it can double as an electronics or camera bag in arid or sandy environments.