{"id":83925,"date":"2023-05-15T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-15T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.www.smartertravel.com\/2015\/09\/02\/6-best-packing-cubes-ever\/"},"modified":"2023-05-15T12:08:08","modified_gmt":"2023-05-15T16:08:08","slug":"6-best-packing-cubes-ever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/6-best-packing-cubes-ever\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Best Packing Cubes You Need for Your Next Vacation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Packing cubes are one of the best-ever inventions for organizing and maximizing space in your luggage. Haven\u2019t tried them yet or are frustrated with the ones you bought on a whim?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Best Packing Cubes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve rounded up six of the best packing cubes out there, with options\u2014including tear-resistance, waterproofing, and space-saving functions\u2014to suit every kind of traveler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Eagle Creek Travel Gear Pack-It Specter Compression Cube Set<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If you tend to fill your suitcase to almost-bursting, you need packing cubes that will help you save a little space\u2014like the Eagle Creek Travel Gear Pack-It Specter Compression Cube Set<\/a>. These space-savers have a dual-zipper system that helps condense your stuff to take up a little less space. Just roll your\u00a0clothing and put them in these cubes.<\/p>\n\n\n\t

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TRANVERS\u00a0Waterproof PVC Travel Packing Cubes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Camping, boating, or heading to the beach? Keep your clothes protected from sand and water with the TRANVERS\u00a0Waterproof PVC Packing Cubes<\/a>. The clear PVC keeps your belongings safe inside, or works the opposite way if you want to fill them with wet towels or swimsuits and keep everything else in your bag dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\t

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9 Tips to Finally Stop Overpacking<\/a><\/p><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Shacke Pak<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Shacke\u00a0Paks<\/a> are one of the highest-rated packing cubes on Amazon. They earn high marks from reviewers for their durability and roomy size. Their unique X design helps the bags to maintain their\u00a0 shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\t

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Uncharted Ultra-Lite Packing Cubes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Packing cubes can be a double-edged sword\u2014you can fit way\u00a0more in your suitcase, but then your bag becomes overweight thanks to everything you stuffed inside. Don\u2019t add on any more weight than you have to. Instead, get the Uncharted Ultra-Lite Packing Cubes<\/a>, which are made from an incredibly lightweight nylon. Each bag weighs just four ounces.<\/p>\n\n\n\t

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How to Travel With Just a Carry-On<\/a><\/p><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Away\u2019s Insider Packing Cubes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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You might already know Away<\/a> from its high-tech line of carry-on bags<\/a>, but did you know its also has a super-compact four-packing-cube set<\/a>? Made from water-resistant nylon to protect your clothes no matter what your luggage goes through, these babies are the real deal when it comes to proper packing.<\/p>\n\n\n\t

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Cozy Essential Compression Bags<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Cozy Essential Compression Bags<\/a> are perfect for winter travel (when you\u2019re bringing heavier, bulky clothing), or for anyone who wants to fit a lot into a small suitcase. These bags are a travel-friendly version of the vacuum space savers we\u2019ve all seen on television\u2014they get all of the excess air out and tamp down your clothes. Unlike the ones on TV though, these don\u2019t need a vacuum to work (they have a one-way air valve instead).<\/p>\n\n\n\t

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Caroline Morse relies on packing cubes in her quest to never check a bag. Follow her travels on Instagram<\/em> @travelwithcaroline<\/a> and on Twitter<\/em> @CarolineMorse1<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the products featured in this story were hand-selected by our travel editors. Some of the links featured in this story are affiliate links, and SmarterTravel may collect a commission (at no cost to you) if you shop through them.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Editor\u2019s note: This story was originally published in 2015. It has been updated to reflect the most current information.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Packing cubes are one of the best-ever inventions for organizing and maximizing space in your luggage. Haven’t tried them yet or are frustrated with the ones you bought on a whim? We’ve rounded up seven of the best ones out there, with options—including tear-resistance, waterproofing, and space-saving functions—to suit every kind of traveler. <\/p>\n

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