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8 Best Packing Cubes for Avid Travelers

As a travel and outdoor writer, I fly at least twice a month, though it’s usually more often than that. And I use packing cubes every single time. Every time.

But that wasn’t always the case. It’s only in the last few years that I’ve become a fan. I used to be a rather sloppy packer, stacking the bulkier items on the bottom and smushing socks and swimsuits into the empty spaces. When I reached my hotel, my “unpacking” would consist of no more than opening my suitcase, throwing all my clothing into a giant pile, and pulling items as needed out of said pile until heading home.

Now, however, I use packing cubes for two purposes: to keep my clothing organized (so I don’t have to unpack everything just to find a T-shirt) and to save space, especially when checked bag fees can be more than $70 each way.

Packing cubes are generally inexpensive, practical, and take up next to no space to store—just leave them in your empty suitcase. There’s not much risk in buying a set, but the reward is a heck of a lot less stress when you’re on the road. Below are eight of the best packing cubes to consider if you’re ready to step up your packing game, plus some advice on what to look for when shopping for one.

BEST OVERALL

Peak Design Packing Cubes

PEAK DESIGN

Extra pocket for dirty clothes
Good compression
Zipper can be used one-handed

Can get expensive
Only two sizes

Key Specs

Material: Abrasion and water-resistant nylon
Size: 12.5 x 6.9 x 6.9 in. or 12.5 x 12.5 x 6.9 in. (small)
Number of Cubes: Available as single or sets of up to 8

California-based Peak Design makes some extremely clever travel gear, especially for electronics and cameras. But the brand’s packing cubes prove that it can do general travel gear just as well. The cubes come in sets or as individual items and have smart features we haven’t seen in other cubes, like a second zippered pocket for dirty clothes. The cubes also unzip nearly all the way to make packing easy, and they can be unzipped with one hand in case you’re trying to quickly dig out an item in the middle of an airport terminal. The compression is effective and easy to tighten, and the cubes are water-resistant. There’s not much to dislike, especially with new colors coming out in early February.

Eagle Creek Pack-It Organizer

EAGLE CREEK

Affordable
Useful size
Lifetime guarantee
Available in one size only

Key Specs

Material: Nylon
Size: 14.17 x 10.04 x 3.15 in.
Number of Cubes: 1

If you’ve got your packing strategy dialed in and just need one cube for organizing items that don’t fold or stack well, consider the single cube from Eagle Creek. The nylon material is durable and abrasion-resistant, but it comes with a lifetime guarantee just in case. A mesh section makes it easy to see which cube has shorts and which is stuffed with socks, and while it’s not technically a compression cube, the sturdy zippers should help squish whatever you’ve stuffed inside. You can buy a full set, but if you just need one, the “medium” is a useful option for around $12.

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Bernadette