PACKING CUBES vs. No Packing Cubes | Official side-by-side Comparison
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- The debate between using packing cubes vs. no packing cubes continues! Which is better? How do you like to pack for your travels?
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Hello all! This video was created my me :) This is my opinion and rightfully so. This isnât a challenge to âchange my mind.â These are also not compression cubes. Chill and maybe go get a massage lol.
Becca Irene I donât love packing cubes. I agree they take so much space. I only use the smaller ones for socks and underwear. Thatâs it. I rather fold and roll some clothes. I was able to fit my family of three on an 8 day cruise in one suitcase. I felt like I took everything I needed and not missed out on anything.đđ
This video definitely helped make my decision. I think the cubes take up way more space than folks want to admit. I was going back & forth about packing cubes vs compression & now I'm definitely gonna try the compression cubes instead. Thanks for video!
You could have saved space with the packing Cubes if you filled them up a little more like a shirt on top of the rolled clothes and you didnât fill up the shoes with stuff like you did without the packing cubes
You need to pack those cubes better you left them each about 1/4 empty đ€Șđđ
Informing you that you used them incorrectly is not disagreeing with your âopinionâ, its stating a fact.
You didn't use the packing cubes correctly. But you're entitled to pack the way you like.
hereâs the thing for me, I use the cubes to actually compress more in. Zipping the cube up partially, when you think itâs full, and adding more in... you can pack a whole lot more in a bag that way. The ability to âorganizeâ is secondary.
I knew this one would be controversial lol! Everyone has different opinions and preferences... The point of this video was to show that there is no right or wrong answer. Everyone has different travel needs :)
I found the same thing. At first I thought no way.... but I saw a CZcams video that showed how the compression works and I was sold! Next trip I used the cubes with compressing the contents and... wow(!) ... totally fit so much better and even had space left over.
I agree. I mean in terms of "right" or "wrong" there is no answer. In terms of wether you could fit more items by stuffing packing cubes as many commenters have pointed out, the answer seems to be an overwhelming "Yes, you absolutely can fit more items into your suitcase when utilizing the cubes effectively." I had the same qualms about packing cubes as you did, I thought it only made sense that they'd take up more space, but I'm glad I but the bullet & tried them anyway because I travel frequently & they have honestly been a game changer! I just went on a bachelorette trip & all the girls were fawning over how much I was able to bring in with only my small carry on, & it was all because I had utilized the packing cubes to their full potential.
Compression can and has been achieved while packing since the suitcase was invented. You can do it simply by pushing down on the suitcases flap while zipping it up. There is no product in the world that can create more space inside of a suitcase. It is finite, and packing cubes do take up more space than no packing cube.
Now, packing cubes are good for organization as the video mentions. If that is why you are using them, now power to you... But you can not convince me that they somehow create more space within the bag.
@@brackodejacko "There is no product in the world that can create more space inside of a suitcase"
Vacuum bags: Am I a joke to you?
I loved the way you wrapped the shoes with the plastic bags and were able to place things inside without them touching the shoe. Great idea!
You need to buy better cubes. Smaller sizes that compress the clothes. Yours arent even shaped to fit in a suitcase. Eagle Creek's fit into a suitcase like tetris.
Yea, I don't use those big ones, I use a medium sized for the bulk of my clothes and then a bunch of long narrow ones and a few small squares. I jam those full and then like you said I play tetris. I can shove things like hair appliances and makeup palettes (when I used to use those) into the cracks between cubes and they keep them nice and safe.
Jennifer Goler - I agree.
Yes I agree but you donât have to use compression cubes just pack more in each cube.
@@cindybare1 true, my cubes arent compression. They are just packed super full.
Exactly, those cubes don't even fit the suitcase you need to buy the right ones. And its pointless to put everything in cubes for a suitcase, just some of your smaller items. IMO cubes are not really that helpful for a suitcase but better for a duffel or a large backpack where stuff gets jostled around or you can't see inside the bag very well.
I use packing cubes all the time. The trick is to fill them to overflowing and then zip to compress. Also, I still fill the wheel well with misc items items and have separate bags for the shoes. I donât feel you represented the packing cubes well enough. Maybe your prejudice hampered you packing skills on this one. Iâve gone to Europe for a month and traveled from place to place, and find the cubes very valuable. I even had room to add some bulky purchases to my bag full of packing cubes on the return trip. Letâs hear it for packing cubes! đ
You could have fit a lot more into those codes. Not an accurate representation
Deborah Neese Well if thatâs the amount your bringing than your just wasting your money and plus you could add more in both of them so it really is a accurate representation.
It depends what your goal is. If you want to just pack as much shit as possible that's one thing, but for a 7 night trip you likely won't feel the need to bring in 14 shirts.
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LOL, girl, you could have used so many fewer packing cubes. Pack more items in one cube. Trust me. I did a two week road trip and stayed in 4 cities/4 hotels. Those cubes were so convenient. I'm a new subbie. I love all of your other packing tips and ideas.
I just traveled for the first time with cubes. What I really liked about them is that I could divide shirts, pants and underwear, which makes it so much easier when you look for something. I always get my suitcase super messy when I have everything loose in it. So for organized packing these cubes are top and I didnât feel like they where taking away space.
AidaJamilaMUA I do the same. Sometimes I use the smaller packing cubes and just packing by what Iâll be doing ie. Dressy, casual, beach etc. I would not travel without packing cubes. Without packing cubes my suitcase is a disaster in one day especially if what I need is at the bottom! I just take out the one packing cube, remove my item(s) and put back the packing cube! LOVE â€ïž packing cubes!
or you could just unpack your bag
As someone who travels 6 months out of the year, often up to 6 to 8 weeks at a time, and never checks luggage, with correct use of packing cubes I can fit about 50% more in my carry on case.
Tips and tricks
Use smaller cubes. I use ebags slim only. They fit the width of my cabin bag perfectly.
Pants, blazers, jackets, large sweaters packed out of cubes. Sweaters I fold so they fill up the space between the ridges for the handle. Trousers rolled and testrised into the bottom of the bag, blazers folded and layed on top.
Actually fill up each cube so that they compress to some degree. I usually pack and close, press down on them and open to add more.
Packing them this way is like just throwing stuff into the suitcase. If your utilising all space in one method but far from it in the other, of course it's not really an equal comparison.
Packing cubes are not magic and there is a learning curve to using them effectively, they also need to be appropriate for you size of case.
The shoe bags are usually not worth it. I use shoe covers or shower caps.
Makes security checks smoother and faster if they need to search your bag, they can point to the cube they want to search.
No weight worry by packing more and more things?
YOU SHOULDâVE MADE A VIDEO SIMILAR TO HERS THEN
@@superseiyan Good question but no, generally not a problem. I have a scale to weigh my luggage and have always been under even with a fully packed carry on. I keep in mind that if I get too close to weight I can transfer a heavy object to my personal item which is not weighed. I carry a backpack or large tote as my personal item instead of a purse. Hope this helps
They won't point to the cube they want to search. If they search your luggage they will search it and you're not gonna be allowed to touch it.
shower caps is such a genius idea THANK YOU
It takes up more space because they are being used incorrectly. You're basically supposed to overfill the packing cube and then compress it down and zip. Therefore saving space. I'd also recommend getting smaller ones that fit the suitcase better! That should help make them work for you đ
But you can also overfill your luggade, press it, and compress. WIthout the need for packing cubes. :)
@@snezanapetkovic7628 cubes are better for organization
These are not compression cubes though. They are different than compression
They primarily used with hardside suitcase open on both side, not a softside and fit all packing cubes in on spot??lol
I can see what you were trying to show in this video - and my only guess is that you were attempting to use/show all of the pieces in the cube set that you purchased. However, part of the beauty of cubes is the compression! You didnât fill a single cube up - 2 of them were less than half full. My love for cubes is born of my business travel. Most of my trips are 7-10 days long and I transfer locations/hotels up to 4 times per trip đ€Šđ»ââïž. Cubes allow me to pack what I need for each section of my trip allowing me to take out only what I need for that leg and leave the rest neat, organized and ready for the next stay. I get that cubes might not be everyoneâs âthingâ but to say that they take up more room? When used/packed properly, that is simply not accurate. đ€·đ»ââïž
I love how you stored your shoes with the plastic bags and then put socks inside. Thatâs brilliant! The shoe bags always take up too much room
use disposible shower caps for shoes and they take up even less room!
@@tijay8507 yep I do that too!
I agree, that was a good takeaway for me.
I appreciate that you gave your viewpoint in the video. It sparks good discussionđ If you are up for it, maybe do another video comparing rolling clothes and using packing cubes except this time fill each packing cube to capacity instead of putting only 4-5 things in each and calling it full. That is not a true comparison of the 2 methods and I think that is why there have been so many comments regarding your opinion in this video.
I travel a lot for work and have gone with and without packing cubes and compression packing cubes. I have always rolled my clothes. I have found that I get more into my suitcase with the compression packing cubes with space to spare than rolling my clothes alone and traditional packing cubes. I fill the cubes up completely then zip them down. I have also used regular packing cubes like yours and they do take up more space because they do not compress down. When you use them like you did in this video, you are right, it did take up more space. But I agree with a few of the other commenters, if you had packed each cube to capacity, you would have used ~2 packing cubes and had a lot of room leftover in your suitcase. You are right, it is a preference. I know for me, compression packing cubes give me the most efficient use of space in my suitcase.
chococat178 do the clothes wrinkle a lot in the compression packing cubes?
Judy Howell When I roll them, no. They wrinkle a little depending on the item. But most of the time, it is minimal because I always rolls my clothes.
What I typically do with mine is fill it like normal (the point where youâd say âok itâs fullâ) and then add another layer, and then a couple of folded things (like a pair of light pjs for example). By the time itâs all zipped up it still only takes up the amount you thought it would.
That's because you didn't use compression packing cubes and could have used less cubes if you had packed it to its full capacity.
nightlightstrike it still wouldnât change my preference for wanting to use up every nook & cranny. Again, to each his own! I knew this was going to be controversial lol
@@BeccaIrene you simply use smaller cubes and ziplock bags, even pencil cases or flat bags etc and you can fill the nooks and crannys by putting the smaller items in them and they take up less room when compressed x
This made my packing cube heart hurt. You could have fit so much more stuff in those. I like the idea of the video though! :) Happy travels!
Paulrissa hahaha Iâm sorry! Everyone has different preferences and thatâs ok!!
They still take up more space! You can fold clothes into nook and crannies but those nook and crannies are filled with cubes not clothing
That wasn't the point.
@@Kez_abi I often use my packing cubes for bigger items, but then I do fill the nook and crannies with shoes and flip flops or other things like my hair brush or curling iron. I'm not strictly only packing cube...believe me, I fill my suitcase to the brim.
@@jamiehershon The point is to use them properly. I can tell you that most people who use them STUFF them full and then compress them. That IS the point & if she was trying to show how you can fit more into the bag--then that's what she was supposed to accomplish. :)
I use packing cubes all the time. The problem you had with the cubes taking up extra space is that you used too many cubes. You left a lot of air space in each cube (especially the largest two). If you had packed the cubes tightly like they're meant to be packed I believe you would have had extra space. It works for me every time.
in this cas dont' use packing cubes, the purpose is to separate items types...
@@comedefleurieu315but it still compresses tho
you are using the wrong packing cubes for you're suitcase, you should never use the big huge one's
Do you have more tips on appropriate sizing? For example a suitcase likes hers should have used more smaller ones or???
A suitcase like hers should have used a variety of sizes
First thing I said was that she wasnât using the packing cubes properly. I think what she was trying to do was show she was packing the exact same items but she fell short by mirroring the packing; which for the packing cube side she could have combined the t shirts, IMHO.
Lisa Fantone exactly. Though I like the video however she wasnât using them properly. Whether short or long trip if used properly they save space. I use them all the time.
I agree. I use packing cubes for my trips. Like you were both say she could have put a lot more in each cube then the cubes would not take extra space.
Yep! I would not use the huge on and i would use smaller ones on the bottom to take advantage of the space beneath with the bars.
i love how you wrap your shoes in plastic bag now because almost all the comments on your packing carry on videos mention how your shoes touch clean clothes đ
LOLLL Girl, I'm done with those comments hahaha
Shower caps are much better than bags
Whether my trip is long or short, I have found my packing cubes to be very useful! Also, Iâve learned how to fold in a way that really maximizes what I can hold on them which has also really helped. Donât give up on them! Lol
She clearly doesn't know how to use packing cubes...
iâve been using packing cubes during my 9 months of travelling australia and i absolutely love them! if you use them right, you can fit soooo many things in a single packing cube & itâs a lifesaver to have everything in itâs dedicated place, especially if youâre moving hostels all the time and you tend to get messy after using your clothes. they just let you find things quicker. couldnât recommend them moreâš
You can fit 9 tops and t- shirts plus a pair of shorts in a 4 l Snugpak cube. That's over a week's worth. The point of cubes is to compress and pack tighter. =)
Does compression cause wrinkling one all fabrics?
@@superseiyan most of my clothes are wash&wear type, so they they don't really get wrinkles that stay on. The wrinkles disappear when I hang the clothes up. Or, if the clothes don't straighten out, hang them up in the bathroom and take a shower. All that warm, moist air usually helps to straighten out the worst wrinkles. Another way is to spritz warm water from a spray bottle on the clothes. There are also packing folders for all the clothes you want to keep wrinkle free (like dress shirts and straight pants etc). They usually also come with a folding board that makes it easy to fold shirts very neatly.
Looks to me like you're underpacking the cubes. If you squeeze more in there they are more efficient. Plus when you're at destination you take out the cubes, put them in the drawers, saves time and keeps items organized. Also better with varying sizes rather than stacking sized cubes. Just my two cents :)
I love packing cubes mainly so I can find things quickly. If it's a trip of 3 days or less then I just live out of my suitcase. If it's longer then I will "unpack" but that to me only means moving the packing cubes from my suitcase to the dresser drawers. I don't have to worry about if the previous guests left their shoes in a drawer because my clothes are clean inside their bag.
I have found that the smaller bags are much better. I bought a few different sets to try them out and have donated the extra large size bags.
Because of you I bought the Go Tubb small for face wash. I love using it the shower because I don't have to unscrew a lid like I previously had traveled with. I also just bought the Medium size and they really are huge. I thought the medium would be just a little larger but it's a big difference.
Donna Manitu aww Iâm so glad theyâre working out for you!
same here, Donna
Ha! Guess you started a cube war. The video was at the very least, fun! Thank you.
To each their own. I travel approximately 200 days per year both on commercial flights as well as on a company jet. I prefer not to use the cubes. I travel for 8 days at a time for work and must use a carry on⊠so I need every inch of space.
I roll all my clothes and I have the suitcase separated into zones⊠underwear/socks, T-shirts, pants, shoes, etc.
Iâve been doing this for 9 years and it definitely works for me. Thereâs definitely more than one way to pack a suitcase
have you ever tried packing garment folders? I always use a carry on only too and the folders are my preference over cubes.
I have made 18 trips to Europe ranging from 1 week to 5 weeks using packing cubes every time. Plus many trips in the US and some trips on touring Harley motorcycles. Here are my tips:
1) Use compression cubes to squeeze out air. 2) Fill cubes full or leave space for purchases on the way or bring extra cubes. 3) Use the right size cubes: Generally I Use 1 large and 2 mediums with 2 small a for extra purchases. 4) I mostly fold my clothes flat because they compress better that way and use several dryer sheets in each cube to separate dirty clothes on the bottom from clean clothes on the top. 5) Shoes in bags in the front pockets. 6) I carry a separate backpack (most flights allow 2 items) with my meds, toiletries and electronics. Sometimes if a plane is full they let you keep 1 item which will be your backpack and make you curb check at the plane your suitcase. Also) I have a travel coat with many pockets inside and out that can carry a paperback book, wipes, Kleenex and flashlight. I also wear a scarf with zippered pockets like Shouldit that carries my phone, lip gloss, ear buds and meds. I wear a neck wallet or waist band wallet with passport, tickets, cards and cash. May sound like a lot but this system works well and leaves an open hand when strolling suitcase. And I use the dryer sheets if we need to go to the laundry. I use travel underwear and light weight clothing that I dry overnite on a travel clothesline. I hope you find these tips helpful. I think traveling well is an Art and I continue to enjoy developing my art of traveling. Safe and happy travels.
After trying packing cubes on just one trip, I was hooked! I dont care if it's a 2-day or 2-week trip. They are especially convenient when visiting several destinations on one trip. It makes living out of a suitcase much easier. It's like having drawers. Sure less fits, but at the same time you dont have to put everything into them. I'd rather bring less things with me. My cubes have to come!
I havenât seen anyone comment this, so Iâll add to the discussion. Packing cubes are good for when youâre looking for a specific item in your suitcase after youâve arrived at your destination. Because the items in your suitcase shift and donât stay as neat as you packed it. Also when youâre looking for that item, youâll sometimes have to take out whatever is on top to get to it, creating a mess. With packing cubes, you can put specific clothes in each cube and probably labeling it.
So when youâre looking for it, you can go to its designated cube and not make a mess or a big one.
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I travelled to Italy for three weeks. I started out using the packing cubes, and although I loved looking organized, I , too, found they took up too much space and ended up giving them away so I could fit my souvenirs to take home! Love all your videos! Thank you so much!
Agree! They take up a lot of room
I have the same exact packing cubes and love them! I went on a 2 week trip to Europe recently and only packed a carry on, so they were very helpful!
Iâm a flight attendant who LOVES to pack and organize. HOWEVER..... even though packing cubes make items look neater when packed, I can fit way more in my bag WITHOUT the cubes đ
I also suggest you watch some minimalist travel and pack videos like Pack Hacker, or even others who can show you how much you can get into a packing cube/compression cube. Yes the point is to stay organized, I did what you did in this video the first time and didnât see the need. However watching other videos for the past few weeks I know what I did wrong.
Hi Becca and fellow Becca-ites, firstly thanks Becca for trying on a different idea on for size, good for you.
Just so you know (1) I'm pro-Cubes with a week or longer trip which has multiple locations, and the (2) the largest thing cube needs to be ditched.
Let me explain, on a tour when you are packing up multiple times, the Rollers amongst us needed to either get up early each time we move (sigh) to gather up all their gear, roll and compact. Meanwhile if I want a tshirt or pair of jeans before dinner, I pull out that cube, lift out what I want, pop the others back in the cube, zip up and toss in the direction of my suitcase, the cubes stay pretty much intact. Over dinner, I get complimented on how I don't look mushed up and crinkly. After breakfast, just before we roll out, I drop my cubes in my suitcase, and off I go. So my medium sized cube is my clothing, oddly enough it's the perfect size for a folded tshirt or a pair of jeans folded into thirds. Sometimes I have two medium sized cubes. The smallest cube gets my miscellaneous stuff, and my toiletry bag is also a cube similar in size to the medium sized one. Oddly enough my cubes fit neatly into my suitcase, nice coincidence.
Some of you may not have heard of this third group, i.e. in addition to the Rollers, the Cubers - there is also the Ziplockers, i.e they roll their gear, put it into a ziplock bag, sit on it, and zip it whilst the bag is ultra-compacted. Hardcore, I know. A Ziplocking mate used to need a full HOUR to pack each time we moved, but she got a fascinating amount of stuff in that suitcase.
Thanks for the tip Becca on the carry-on bottles, I've found the GoTubbs in Australia but are having trouble finding the GoGear Silicone Travel Tubes without paying a hysterical amount in postage. Anyhoo - keep it up hon, we're taking on your advice.
I fit 10-14 days in a carry on using cubes.
Honestly, you didnât pack them to their full capacity. You also NEVER actually use a large cube unless youâre packing a checked bag. You should only ever use small & medium cubes for carry on suitcases because you can actually Tetris your suitcase.
Also, compression packing cubes are LIFE!
I was screaming at this video! You could have gotten all of your things in 2 or 3 cubes. They weren't even full! That's what keeps the wrinkling under control. And those shoes needed to go in around the perimeter of the case. You wasted so much space, because, I think you didn't want to admit they would do a better job. Sorry, not sorry. WHY review something when we can see that you don't want them to work?!
Geni Tori Hi Geni... sorry I upset you so much. I had to pack the same amount of items in each bag. And I put the shoes on the perimeter of the suitcase. This wasnât a review video... My channel is based around my opinions and experience, and I understand that everyone has different opinions. If you feel that strongly about it, feel free to make a video of your own concerning the controversial topic!
@@BeccaIrene Oh I'd be a big old failure at this, I wish I had the talent that you do. I just had this convo with my SIL last night. You do a great job, we all just like what we like I guess, and wewant everyone else to think what we like is wonderful too.
Geni Tori Thank you đ and yes agreed! Haha
Becca Irene you don't have to use all of the packing cubes. You definitely only needed 1 or 2. Also, i only use medium cubes. That way, you can fit 4 in one carry on đ. Stuff them full!!
Exactly. Choose the cube to the stuff, donât start with the largest cube and then put largish items in it. Be as strategic with cubes, if you are going to use them, as you would be about the whole suitcase. That large cube could have been used for several sweaters; for this packing job I would have left it home. Never leave slack space unless you actually have space to spare in your suitcase (hahaha, like that ever happens for me...). I think the most important thing here is *donât use the cubes you donât need.*
My friend is a travel agent and a couple days before we were going to Scotland, I took my suitcase over to his house I had packed it with packing cubes He tossed everything on his coffee table and repacked my clothes into my suitcase. I had tons more room in my luggage. He had rolled everything up and re packed.
Have you considered compression packing cubes? They were a game changer for me! I personally use a combo of packing cubes and loose in my luggage
Wow. As you stated in the start of your video you're biased against the cubes and I think that really shows in your effort to give them a bad image in your video. Yes this was a side by side comparison but you didn't use compression cubes like most people do and the ones you did use you didn't use properly by not filling them up all the way. Very poor comparison. "In my opinion".
There was still load of space in your packing cubes. Iâve used packing cubes even going away for three nights and a backpack, it means that when I need to get one thing out of my case not all of my clothes spill out embarrassingly.
I also do the âKonamiâ way of folding so everything is fine and standing up - also find it allows for more space :)
Thanks for taking the time to make this video. I appreciated the side-by-side comparison.
Slightly biased seeing as you did not use the packing cube to its full potential, however, I understand your opinion. I would not reference this video to get an accurate representation as this video is biased towards your personal opinion. I do however get the idea that packing cubes are good for smaller trips.
Your editing with the side-by-side comparison is CLUTCH
Packing cubes are great. Keeps everything organized. I have traveled before without them and it just becomes a mess.
I love packing cubs! However, I agree. I feel as though I can fit MORE in a carry on when my clothes are not in cubes and are evenly spread out. With that being said, I love cubes when Iâm traveling with something bigger than a carry on. It is a lot easier to find items and take in and out.
Also based on all the comments, I need to check out compression bags.
I have a love hate relationship with packing cubes. They are great of organization but I can fit more stuff in my suitcase without them.
Then you are using them wrong. Compression cubes can transform 6l of stuff into 3l.
I'm still on the fence.. just packed with compression cubes for an 8 day trip on a resort. My suitcase is so packed that I can't put any other small items. So now, I have a suitcase and a backpack for all my other items such as my tolietry bag, surface pro, camera and accessories, wipes, hand sanitizer, jewelry, meds, earplugs, purse, first aid kit... I mean literally none of this can go in my carryon suitcase with 3 packing cubes already filling the entire space. đ€Š I may have to not use the cubes and try and free up some space to stash some of these little items.. luckily I was able to put flat sandals, a hat, and my makeup case along the side of the luggage but that's it!!! I feel like I wasted alot of money trying to pack "more organized".
If you ever do actually get the chance to travel for a month and hop around to different destinations - I would challenge you to use packing cubes! I did exactly that this summer and they 100% helped me to stay more organized. My biggest pet peeve when packing is having a lightweight top (as an example) shoved all the way at the bottom of my suitcase and having to take out layers to clothing on top to access it. Whereas with a packing cube, said top could be right at the top of my suitcase. And also, sometimes having that addition space isnât necessarily a good thing because one may assume that because theyâre able to fit more, then they will, and that could result in an overweight carryon. But, as you said, everyone has their preferences and there is no right or wrong way! Happy travels!
I agree, that struck me as odd. If anything organization becomes _more_ important as the trip gets longer and more complicated. Whether you prefer to unpack and repack or to live out of the suitcase, youâre doing more of that with each stop. It gets really easy for things to get left behind or shuffled around to who-knows-which pocket.
OMG! Love how you packed your shoes and stuffed the socks in them! Brilliant!
Oh no! You packed one type of garment per cube. Now you have to open all of them to get dressed which kinda defeats the purpose of separating them. Better to cluster by use or warmth or something.
Becca your packing cubes are larger with lots of room left. When using smaller sized ones thereâs less space wasted in within the cubes so it takes up less space. I use to roll my clothes like you, but I like the cubes more by I could throw them into the hotel drawer and not have to ârepackâ my luggage and it kept it clean from the drawers.
Those packing cubes are very thick, they should be ultra thin like the eagle creek compression ones and you barely filled them. Also, , if you have to get an item out of the ones without packing cubes you are lifting out numerous pieces of clothing to get at what you need rather than going in the right packing cube. Also, if you open up your backpack carry on and everything isnt in packing cubes it gets a jumbled mess. Disagree
Thank you! Almost bought packing cubes based on another video but youâve convinced me not to! I also like squeezing everything I can in đ
I love the idea behind this video, and this seems like a really fun channel, but the execution here was terrible. You buy awful cubes, pack them terribly and then arrange them in the suitcase poorly.
I donât think this is a difference of preference so much as a failure to understand how to utilize the tool. Completely independently of whether you use compression cubes or not. I donât think that either way of packing is better, both methods have pros and cons, but I think you are doing your viewership a disservice by not caring to learn or demonstrating how to effectively use packing cubes. Excited to check out more of your channel though!
I'm soooo happy that some has finally made a video with the comparison of both packing methods! Thank you so much!â€â€â€
Julia Sobczyk it wasnât a true comparison because she proved to herself packing cubes take up more space. In actuality if she put more in each packing cube that wouldnât have been the case and you are a lot more organized.
This was super helpful! I recently bought packing cubes and was working out if I needed them or not so this came at a perfect time. Thanks for sharing!
I like how you wrapped each shoe in a plastic bag! Iâve never seen it done that way before. I will from now on.
Itâd be cool to see a side by side comparison between compressing cubes and no cubes. Maybe also with the cubes. Awesome video!
Tom bihn made a similar video yearâs ago, but they fit heaps more in the packing cube one. I think it depends how you pack it.
Firstly, love you! Secondly, You do You - do what works for you! Thirdly: if you want to select that pair of pants down the bottom, under layers of shirts and underwear and things, you have to pull everything out to get to them... I have done this for years, and always have to search for my underwear that Iâve squeezed down into a gapđ.
I used cubes for the first time this year on my week trip to Scotland. Traveling the country and only spending a couple of nights here and there, they became confusing and time consuming looking for my clothes versus hubbyâs. So now I have different colors for each of us. I will be using them for our upcoming cruise. I see both sides of the issue and will use them for some trips but not all.
đlol. Why are you putting his clothes in your bag?
@@libertystate7088 in case a luggage piece is lost (mine or his) we both still have some clothes.
I love how you feel free to share your opinion and I totally agree with it ăâĄă
Hi travelers! đ I understand that this is a controversial topic. But please, be kind and share your opinions in a respectful way. Mean or disrespectful comments will be deleted and you will be banned if you cannot be civil.
(Edited to say) Many people have said I could âfit moreâ into the cubes but the point is to not overpack. These are also NOT compression cubes. Compression cubes and packing cubes are two different things. Ok. Carry on! :)
your channel is going to be big... im calling it right now
Keep up the great vids! they really help me!
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@Soluzo Anaeto Doesn't everything get wrinkled badly in compression cubes??
Travelpro is good but the bags are quite heavy and don't have 4 wheels. Packing cubes are bit lighter?
Even if they may take up more room, (I still have never used them) I love the idea of everything being compartmentalized and easy to find in a pinch. It would be so organized instead of everything just shoved in there. Especially the unmentionables... but I wonât mention those! đ€«
Right â and dirty clothes go in a plastic bag. The cubes fit like a puzzle. For some reason she upsets me.
I love a mix of both. Some clothes in packing cubes some simply in the bag. Fits in more clothes that way and keep things a lot organized as well.
I love the way you pack!!!! Iâm going for a long trip with nothing but my carryon and a small backpack, watching this vid was of great help. Thanks to you, now I believe I can fit all my stuff there. đđ»đđ»đđ»đđ»đđ»
You are correct that packing cubes, by themselves, do not save space; compressing your clothes is what saves space. You can compress your clothes without them, of course, but the size and design of the cubes makes it easier to keep your clothes compressed as you pack them. In fact, if you were serious about compressing your clothes as much as physically possible, I suspect you could have packed all of the clothes in your suitcase into just your largest cube. But the most important benefit to packing cubes is organization. With cubes, all your clothes stay together in whatever categories you pack them, and donât get jumbled up as you use them. Any organization you apply to an undivided luggage space will break down as soon as you start pulling things out, and inevitably you end up rummaging around trying to find that one top or pair of socks you know are in there somewhere. You also donât have to live out of your suitcase; as soon as you reach your destination, you can remove the cubes-clothes and all-and place them in a drawer or on a shelf, and have access to your clothes that is just as easy as at home. When you get ready to move on, zip them up, toss them back into the suitcase, and they are ready for your next stop. Packing cubes may not save space, but they are brilliant at saving time and hassle for travelers.
You made your point with eloquence and grace. Bravo!!đ
Haven't tried the cubes either. I'm good packing the regular way and I'm the queen of organization.
Non-cube related comment: I love the way you packed your shoes! Folding the bag in them first and then stuffing socks in - canât believe I havenât thought of that before đ just found your channel today, love you already x
Awesome side by side comparison.
Also, âCarry-On!â... is a GREAT tag line!!
I like your sunny attitude - this was helpful & fun to watch!
Thanks for your effort showing us the difference of packing with and without the cubes.
the way you pack the no packing cube luggage reminds me of how my mom taught me to pack! it is not about it looking pretty, it's about stuffing every nook and cranny! lol also love your hair and you have such a pretty smile!
I respect your opinions & glad that you've come to realize that packing cubes are helpful especially with respect to organization. Whether I'm on a 1 month trip or a weekend trip, I always use packing cubes for the following reasons:
1. improves organization & efficiency. You can use different sizes & different colors to help organize & easily identify your contents which saves time searching for items & that saves time at your travel destinations for better things like sightseeing.
2. I use a variety of packing cube styles & colors to help improve organization & save space. For example, I like ultra light compression cubes which can reduce the amount of space your items would normally take. I also use two sided, compression cubes to separate clean from dirty clothing or for grouping various garments.
There's a lot of people on here who don't understand the basic concept that fitting more stuff into each packing cube, doesn't mean that you can fit more stuff into a suitcase than you can without any packing cubes.
Love your travel related videos!
I reached the same conclusion you did! I like packing cubes for shorter trips or for things I want to place in drawers. â€ïž SubscribingâŁïž
In all fairness, you used packing cubes that were too large for what you were packing. You wasted too much space by only packing them half full.
There are also different sizes of packing cubes. I have used the long ones, that fit in the spaces that are remaining along the bigger packing cubes. Also, I used them in a small carry-on during weekend trips! đ It definitely has taken practice to make them the most efficient and effective.
Favorite tip was the towels! I knew that trick but had totally forgotten about it
The reason I love packing cubes so much is that I can organize my clothings easily. Iâd hate to mess up rolled clothes because iâm trying to find the ones iâm gonna wear. I like the idea that I can separate pajamas/house clothes in one bag and outside clothes in the other. That way I can always pull out one bag without ruining the other. Just my opinion tho đ€·đ»ââïž
Iâve packed both of the ways you did in this video for a long travel and was able to get way more in my bag with the compression packing cubes because it pressed the air out and gave me so much more room. To each his own though
I appreciate your honest opinion!
Great video and Iâm new to compression packing cubes. Now I have to point out that it looks like you rolled up some things tighter in the non cube bag and the cubes could have fit more items in it!
True as what others are pointing out that she didnât do it properly
There may have been more space if you used smaller cubes and separated your shoes.
I feel like packing cubes more than make up for the extra space they take up because they compress your clothes. Thatâs just my personal preference, though. It also depends on what kind of cubes you have. I tend to go for the super lightweight ones
You have inspired me to try packing both ways next time! I have a set of cubes and one flat thingy that you store folded shirts on, from the Container Store. I love them because they organize things so well and I feel like I can fit more in my suitcase, but I haven't taken the side by side challenge. Now I just need a trip to go on! :) I do stuff my cubes way more than you are doing in this video. But, I notice that the wells on the bottom of my suitcase where the handle tracks go (similar to yours) are unused when I use the cubes. Maybe I'll try a combo approach with rolling a few items to use up the wells at the bottom and putting the rest in cubes. I also find it's nice to have the suitcase not completely full on the trip out, so you can add a few items that you get on the trip.
I personally don't like packing cubes. You are definitively not the only one; I always struggle with space whenever I use them.
Your YT game is strong!
Literally screaming because so much space was wasted in every single cube. As a full-time flight attendant, packing cubes allow me to 1) pare down the clothing I travel with (because I never wear all of it), and 2) keep it very organized and much easier to repack, because everything has its home.
Iâd recommend trying it again, and not wasting so much space.
I think you should have gotten more oblong or smaller sizes for the carryon luggage. That would have been a better comparison...
Hi Iâve been traveling my whole life and Iâve made different kind of trips and they where either short or long packing cubes are great but as long as you use them wisely, packing everything with them itâs impossible but using them as a compression cube is great especially if you have jumpers or hoodie they are amazing , I usually fill a side of the suite case with packing cubes stuffed with clothes and in the other side I divide all the other stuff(shoes ,toiletries, undies,etc...) and itâs the best way of them all
You remember those commercials where they try to sell you a product by showing you how difficult it is to crack an egg or pour milk... Im getting that feeling on the packing cubes side
I travel often and have used different packing cubes. I understand this is the first time you have used packing cubes and can see your mistakes as pointed put by other readers. Dont fret, you will improve as you travel more and learn the tricks. The main reason why I use packing cubes is for organization. Some countries have thorough customs officers that they will go through your bags making it look like it has been hit by a tornado with your privacy invaded and thereafter will leave you to repack them by yourself. By using packing cubes I find that the customs officers tend to return my stuff in the packing cubes, though not as neatly as how I did them. Thus, makes going through customs security less stressful.
My tip is I put shorts or Jeans to fill in the gaps at the bottom of the suit case, then I put the packing cubes on the flat surface. Also I fold konmari for my packing cubes then fill in the spaces with rolled items. You might have needed less cubes cause none were full. Love your videos as always
your method for packing in cubes vs just suitcase needs to be different. So much wasted space in the cubes, you could have packed more clothes, probably fit all in one, without the rolling up method
I agree that for organizational purposes, packing cubes work wonders but they do take up so much more space. After traveling a few times now, I would maybe use them more in a travel backpack than suit case.
you just need to choose a compression one.
I agree with everyone saying they weren't used correctly. Since the goal is to compress, the large cube was useless (unless you put the entire contents of the suitcase in it). Also they should have been packed with way more in each cube. I also like to roll more than one thing together, so either I'll roll by outfit (example:shirt and pants together etc) or all pants in one roll, shirts in another etc. That way there are less rolls taking up space and the cubes squish them down a bit so they aren't so bulky.