Packing Cube Showdown | Find the Best Packing Cubes for Your Needs! 👚 ✈️

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✨ Welcome to our Packing Cube Showdown! In this comprehensive packing cubes review, we'll explore the art of efficient packing, outline packing cube benefits, and provide a detailed packing cube comparison and review of all the TOP Packing Cubes.
Learn how to choose the best packing cubes based on your specific needs. Whether you're a newbie traveler or a packing pro, this video will help you maximize your packing efficiency!
👉🏻 PACKING CUBES I DEMONSTRATED:
Peak Design - peak-design.pxf.io/DKLBma
Well Traveled - amzn.to/3pMQhmj
Knack Bags - knack-bags.pxf.io/jrrWZ5
Compass Rose - amzn.to/3IfGBa9
Standard Luggage (hanging travel dresser) - bit.ly/3rM6klA
👉🏻 Other Peak Design products I've reviewed:
Everyday Totepack - • Peak Design EVERYDAY T...
Amazing Mobile Accessories - • My Frequent Flyer's Tr...
👉🏻 Other Knack Bags products I've reviewed:
Expandable Backpacks - • Expandable Travel Back...
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00:00 - Discover the secrets to efficient packing
00:57 - Packing cubes vs. Rolling
01:32 - To cube or not to cube?
02:28 - Learn the art of staying organized
02:39 - A shield for your wardrobe
03:08 - Packing cubes as a security measure
03:37 - Can they really save space?
03:56 - Compression vs. Regular Packing Cubes
05:04 - Selecting the perfect cube
06:30 - Breathable vs. Water-resistant
07:00 - The true importance of weight and durability
08:02 - Game-changing strategies for efficient packing
08:31 - Folding vs rollling
09:34 - A hot tip that will change your packing game
09:58 - Learn to be creative
10:26 - Power of different sizes
11:12 - Peak Design packing cubes
12:56 - Well Traveled packing cube set
14:03 - Knack Bags packing cubes
15:34 - Compass Rose Slim packing cubes
17:24 - Standard Luggage packing cubes transform!
18:54 - Amazon Basics, Gonex, Bagail, and more
#packingcubes #compression #organizationhacks #productreviews #spaceoptimization
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@NoraDunn 6 месяцев назад

🧳 Save luggage space and fees with this FREE Travel Gear and Packing List CHEAT SHEET! bit.ly/3AFfiTq Includes special discount codes up to 25% off the things you need. 👉🏻 PACKING CUBES I DEMONSTRATED: Peak Design - peak-design.pxf.io/DKLBma Well Traveled - amzn.to/3pMQhmj Knack Bags - knack-bags.pxf.io/jrrWZ5 Compass Rose - amzn.to/3IfGBa9 Standard Luggage (hanging travel dresser) - bit.ly/3rM6klA

@kauaiboy5o 6 месяцев назад

I use packing cubes so that if my bag is inspected, my stuff won't be all over the place and lose stuff. I aso use them for my electronics and miscleneous items. I like the transparent Eagle Creek and Peak Design that goes into my Peak Design travel backpack

@NoraDunn 6 месяцев назад

Nice! I also like having my things well organized in case my bag gets inspected.

@crrizello5157 6 месяцев назад

Me too. I have had to quickly remove items and it was a breeze to get what I needed with packing cubes

@NoraDunn 6 месяцев назад

@@crrizello5157 Exactly!

@carolinacadabra8278 6 месяцев назад

I roll inside the packing cubes. It prevents wrinkles and makes it easier to see what you have in there. Unlike you, I always use the same packing cubes with the same organization for every trip, although my trips all tend to be of similar length. Totally agree that cubes are invaluable when they pull out your bag for examination.

@NoraDunn 6 месяцев назад

+1 for rolling inside packing cubes! :-)

@mary-ruthflores4107 Месяц назад

I think the security that packing cubes bring to the game. If your stuff is in PC it’s harder to steal

@NoraDunn Месяц назад

True!

@comboga 6 месяцев назад

I roll for space. If your clothes are wrinkle and you don't have a clothes iron in the hotel room. Hang them up on a towel rack in the bathroom and turn on the shower on hot for 15 minutes or till the steam unwrinkles the clothes. It works great.

@NoraDunn 6 месяцев назад

Great tip!

@TheCocotennis 6 месяцев назад

Most hotels and airbnbs provide irons. 15 min of hot water running is pretty wasteful! Downy Wrinkle Release spray works great, too!

@NoraDunn 6 месяцев назад

@@TheCocotennis I agree! I'll only do the shower steam trick if there's no other option.

@kovie9162 6 месяцев назад

For the past few years I've visited and stayed with relatives abroad for an extended period, anywhere from one to two months. There was no spare storage space for my things so I basically lived out of my suitcase and carry-on, and it was quite frustrating keeping things organized and not getting all mixed up in these big messy piles of clothes, cables, devices and whatnot. Whenever I needed something I had to dig through these piles to find it, and reorganizing things was pointless because it would all get messed up again in no time. And when you travel staying organized is a challenge, of course. So on my most recent trip I decided to get a set of packing cubes, a cheap, non-compressing one I got for around $20 on Amazon, to organize my things. E.g. underwear in one cube, socks in another, shirts in another, and so on. It also came with a really nice hanging toiletry case with lots of zipped pockets that I found really useful. It made keeping things separate and organized SO much easier, it was just night and day. I still rolled things up as it made access and selection easier, but no more piles of everything thrown together. Whatever I needed, I knew where it was and could get it. It wasn't quite as good as a steamer case that doubles as a chest of drawers, but it was also a lot cheaper and lighter. I'm sure that it's not the best solution for some situations, but for staying in a given destination where you don't have storage there, it's about as good as I could expect. The only way to improve on it that I can think of is suitcases with multiple zipped compartments that serve the same function as cubes, but I don't feel like splurging on a new set of luggage right now as I don't travel that often. I wonder if anyone makes suitcase and carrry-on sized inserts that effectively turn your luggage into such things. But cubes are working for me and I'm glad I got them.

@NoraDunn 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing! Indeed, the organizational capacity of packing cubes is significant. I believe Solgaard makes a hard-shell suitcase that has a packable shelf system that looks pretty cool; they call it a "carry on closet". Not sure how well it works in practice, but it looks like it might serve your needs!

@kovie9162 6 месяцев назад

@@NoraDunn Thanks Nora, I'll look into it. To pack is human, to organize is divine!

@NoraDunn 6 месяцев назад

@@kovie9162 OMG That's such a great way of putting it! I may need to use that ;-)

@barryhaley7430 6 месяцев назад

Most of our recent travels have been cruise ships or river cruises. That means that I arrive and unpack into provided storage. So just unpack once. So folding and rolling works well in carryon. But if traveling where you change locations every day or two I’m guessing packing cubes would allow better organization. Love your videos by the way.

@NoraDunn 6 месяцев назад

Thanks Barry! Indeed packing cubes are really useful for organization, especially in larger luggage!

@aminor7476 6 месяцев назад

I love my compression packing cubes! Thank you for great information!

@NoraDunn 6 месяцев назад

Me too! And you're welcome :-)

@BetsyDudash 6 месяцев назад

I really like the Thule compression cubes. Two mediums fit perfectly in one side of my carry-on suitcase, then I use one small on the other side and one in my personal item bag.

@NoraDunn 6 месяцев назад

I've not heard of Thule! I'll check them out.

@kathryncashner3294 Месяц назад

I bought compression cubes for my next trip....and your trick of turning them on their side made a HUGE difference in my packing strategy. It opened a HUGE space so I don't need to put shoes in my carry on!!!!

@NoraDunn Месяц назад

Wow!! Thank you so much for sharing, Kathryn! I'm thrilled that tip helped. I remember when I starting doing it myself....it made a difference.

@tarahpi7821 2 месяца назад

This has to be the absolute BEST video I’ve ever seen on packing cubes! So thorough yet concise and chock full of excellent information. This really answered every question I had going into my first purchase. Thank you BIGLY for a great video! 🥰✈️

@NoraDunn 2 месяца назад

Wow - thank you so much! You made my day.

@leslie-annepepin8927 6 месяцев назад

Love packing cubes. We have about 7 sets, different colours and not expensive. They are GREAT for camping, especially in a camper van.

@NoraDunn 6 месяцев назад

Ooh - yes, camping! Another great application.

@JA-tw8pv 23 дня назад

Another great video ! Thanks.

@NoraDunn 21 день назад

Thanks for watching!

@MiaHessMusic 6 месяцев назад

Thanks, Nora, love your channel!

@NoraDunn 6 месяцев назад

You are so welcome, Mia!

@mattlawrence7130 6 месяцев назад

I have 3x of the original Nomatic packing cubes as well as 2x shirt organizers. The compression cubes are double sided, so it is easy to organize socks on one side with tshirts on the other. They fit well in the TravelPro rolling duffle. I pack my jeans separately, because they are bulky and fold irregularly. I pack gym shorts, swim suits & towels around the edges of the cubes. Weight can be an issue, it's easy to go over the 50 lb limit, even with the smaller of the rolling duffle bags.I think it is important to know what size your clothes fold up into. I'm 6'2 & 200 lbs (188cm & 95kg) and tend to wear clothes made out of heavier fabrics. I'm still figuring out the best way to pack toiletries & vitamins/supplements.

@NoraDunn 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing, Matt! For toiletries I'm all about solid options (which I talk about here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-M-q2OKPq9Y4.htmlsi=geZUjMo06KfadzDw ) and for supplements, I tend to decant them into a ziploc bag and I put the label from the bottle inside the bag. (I'm pretty sure I discuss that in this video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uwo6_i84qCI.htmlsi=Vgw3i0zHyiGsZNKB ) Although some people say it's important to keep supplements in their original bottle, I've never had trouble. Prescription medications, yes, I'll keep those in the original bottle.

@CGC1954 2 месяца назад

Being able to see what’s in the packing cube without unzipping I like ones with mesh on at least part of the top

@NoraDunn 2 месяца назад

I do too.

@cindyk3076 6 месяцев назад

Great information, Nora, thank you! You have given me things to think about that I hadn't considered previously!

@NoraDunn 6 месяцев назад

Awesome - thanks Cindy!

@cs4849 4 месяца назад

I may someday invest in packing cubes because I like the idea of them but for my next trip I was busy investing in merino wool clothing instead! So my plan is to use different sizes of Ziploc bags (I found some 2.5 gallon ones) as packing cubes. Lightweight, see-through, and they’ll keep my stuff organized.

@NoraDunn 4 месяца назад

Step by step! The merino additions will serve you better overall I think, and you can get by with Ziploc bags quite well.

@lauraezell7723 Месяц назад

I've used ziplock bags (those 2.5 gallon ones) for years as they're cheap and you can see through them. I"d always leave them slightly unzipped to squeeze out the air when packing. That said, I found them to be slippery in my suitcase so I've gradually been acquiring mesh pouches and squishable lightweight cubes from good ol' TJMaxx because organization of my suitcase puts my mind at rest while on the trip. I'm a geek that way.

@cs4849 Месяц назад

@@lauraezell7723 I’m going to have to check at TJMaxx now!

@stephanier9820 6 месяцев назад

I use packing cubes for any trip. I have tripped brand that compress but Don't always compress them. I don't travel often but more road trips than flying, flew once. Eventually I might get a decent suitcase but unsure

@NoraDunn 6 месяцев назад

Nice! I'm currently testing out Tripped Travel Gear's packing cubes and I like them so far!

@barbhayes5613 6 месяцев назад

I like packing cubes, but haven't (yet) invested in compression cubes, which I will for my next trip. Thanks for the rundown! (I only counted FOUR uses of 'negligible' which would have probably gone unnoticed had you not pointed it out.)

@NoraDunn 6 месяцев назад

LOL! Maybe I just noticed it in editing while watching the video over and over again that I thought I said it more. ;-)

@WhatsBliss 4 месяца назад

Even if I'm not using packing cubes for all my clothes, I always use packing cubes for the smallest items like socks and underwear. Loose clothing in my luggage invariably becomes disorganized and digging around for a clean pair of socks is just annoying.

@NoraDunn 4 месяца назад

Totally!

@pandarush. 6 месяцев назад

Do you use insurance for the electronics and cameras and phone? In case they get stolen.

@NoraDunn 6 месяцев назад

Great question! I used to have property insurance, but eventually I decided the annual premiums were enough that they would pay for the stuff I was insuring within 8-10 years, so instead I decided to take good care of my stuff and "self-insure" if it got stolen. That said, some premium credit cards have special insurance for items that you buy on the card. Also, some travel insurance policies have baggage lost/theft protection.

@bob_the_bomb4508 6 месяцев назад

Nora: do we have to add packing cubes to our rucksack and flashlight disorders? You know you can tell me… And yes I have several too… :)

@NoraDunn 6 месяцев назад

😂 I've had a packing cube affliction for quite some time now...hence this video. There aren't even all the packing cubes I own! I have more...... 🫣

@bob_the_bomb4508 6 месяцев назад

@@NoraDunn I just treat it as an extension to my stuff sack compulsion…

@BROWNBROWS 6 месяцев назад

The only who didn’t mention Tripped during this timeframe lol

@NoraDunn 6 месяцев назад

I know, right?! I JUST got my hands on Tripped Travel Gear's packing cubes and toiletry kit, and....well....stay tuned. I loved their stuff enough that I asked them to sponsor an upcoming video 😂