Compression Packing Cubes Review

One thought: Using compression cubes in carry-on luggage is a great way to pack more items. However, if you are checking your luggage, compressing items does not reduce weight. You may be inclined to bring more items because you have the space. Be sure to weigh your suitcase after you are finished packing! **Love them for drive-to-port cruising!

It really depends on what season and length of the trip that I’m packing for. Fall and winter I use compression cubes. Spring and summer regular packing cubes. Downy has a travel size of wrinkle release that I really like. When I get to my hotel I hang my shirts up and spray them. I use the skinny oblong cubes for bras, underwear and my pajamas.

VERY GOOD review.. your style is easy to watch and your travel experience I can identify with. Keep your style natural and not a performance I really enjoyed watching.. THANKS!

Hello! I purchased the Gonex compression cubes. I am rolling my tops and bottoms (tee shirts and leggings) together and putting them in the cubes. One thought I had, as we do not travel often, is to keep my cubes, TSA bag, pouches, and other travel items in my suitcase. Also, I will put a dryer sheet or scented pouch in my suitcase while it is stored to keep the luggage smelling fresh. I am very thankful for your tips and the information you share with us. You have eased my mind about our upcoming vacation. We have not flown in 28 years, so these videos help us so much. Also, thank you so much for always responding quickly when I comment with questions. I truly appreciate you!

I have a suggestion; labeling your packing cubes with a piece of masking tape just to remind you of what is in each one.

I would use them as regular cubes for departure packing , and compress them when packing for return flight. That way it doesn’t matter if clothes are wrinkled, and you make room for souvenirs.

Very interesting. I have not used compression packing cubes yet either. Now I might give them a try when I can travel again.

I love the Gonex compression cubes.

I love compression cubes, the Gonex ones open all the way round, so you don't have to try and slip your clothes in as you had to with these. I also roll my clothes and they fit perfectly!

I’m a FA . Love your videos wish all travelers would watch and research. It would make everything go Sooooo much smoother!

Hi Laurie, I use the camping compression bags when coming back, and roll up smaller items to fill around the sides of the luggage, no wasted space! Yes, totally understand to consider the weight at all times.

I love my Eagle Creek ones, high quality material and they open fully, but I did make the mistake of overpacking them and it got heavy 😂 This brand is more expensive, but I also have a backpack that has travelled extensively since 1991 and is still in pristine condition. Loved this video Laurie, thanks for your great tricks and hard work!

I have a set from Eagle Creek and one that I bought at TJ Maxx from Sharper Image. I like both, they both do their job, but I like the fact that I can open the Eagle Creek cubes all the way around, and the Sharper Image only open kind of half way. But, they both compress, they can be thrown in the washer after each trip, and now I only use compression cubes when traveling. Thank you for this video!

I just found your channel 😁 Binge watching!!!! Great tips!!!! I had regular cubes and love them. Never heard of the compression cubes. Headed to Amazon now to buy! Thanks.

I’m with you on Hawaii too! Our November Disney trip is our consolation prize of not being able to go to Maui this summer and Mexico for spring break!

I love my compression cubes. Another benefit is that once I reached my destination, I didn’t unpack the cubes, I only released the compression zipper and put the whole bag into a drawer. My compression cubes have a zipper that allows the whole top to open up. Not only did it make it easy to find my clothes and stay organized during my trip but when the time came to repack, that was so easy too. If you do use a compression cubes and you find it hard to zip up, you are putting too many things into it. It has helped me be more efficient in what I take on a trip but still allowed me to have enough choices. I wouldn’t travel without them.

I got the same bags per your recommendation. Didn't lay the shirts in but rolled them. Got 12 in but couldn't compress. That was ok. Right now in my Travelpro 21" carryon(thanks!) I have 12 shirts, 2 cardigans(went in medium bag) Teva sandals and New Balance soft sneakers stuffed with socks. Under the bags I rolled my 3 pairs of jeans and one bermuda short and put in the "trenches". Bags on top and still loads of room in that bag! Thanks for all your tips! 10 day trip....even room for the liquid bag if I choose to put it in! Also carrying a Baggalini crossbody purse that can hold alot..

I really appreciate your practical and informative (from experience) videos. One pro for compression cubes I’ve seen listed while comparison shopping is that the material is supposed to be somewhat waterproof. On a recent trip it started pouring rain, and with no where to go for cover my husband’s luggage wasn’t waterproof and his clothes were soaked. So, another reason I’m looking at compression packing cubes.

Thank you, Laurie. Your videos are always well thought out, organized, informative, and objective. Great job! Best wishes. -Tim

I live in Alaska and travel mostly during the winter. Compression packing cubes are a blessing with bulky items. I almost always check a Travel Pro 22 inch Sky Pro suitcase even though the bag size is compliant with carry on restrictions. My carry on, under the seat bag is a nylon Baggalini tote that is a crossbody that has a sleeve that slides over the roller bag if I want to be hands free. I no longer use larger suitcases since they are two heavy and awkward to handle. I enjoy your educational travel tips. Keep them coming.