Packing Cubes 101: Are They Worth It?

Small Cubes, Big Difference

Packing cubes have become a staple travel accessory, but are they actually worth adding to your routine, or just another gadget?

What Packing Cubes Actually Do

  • Compression: Many cubes compress clothing to free up extra suitcase space.
  • Organization: Separate cubes for tops, bottoms, and accessories make finding items fast without unpacking everything.
  • Protection: Cubes keep clean and worn clothes separated, and shield delicate items from shifting during transit.

Who Benefits Most?

Frequent travelers, families packing multiple people's items into one suitcase, and anyone who struggles with an overstuffed, disorganized bag will see the biggest benefit.

Are They Worth the Investment?

A basic set of packing cubes is inexpensive and reusable across hundreds of trips, making the investment easily worth it for the time saved digging through a messy suitcase.

Pairing Cubes With the Right Suitcase

Packing cubes work best inside a spacious, well-organized suitcase. Our 26 and 30 inch aluminum hard shell suitcases offer plenty of room to fit multiple cubes while keeping everything structured and protected.

Explore our aluminum suitcase collection for a solid foundation to build your packing cube system around.