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Packing cubes--small and vertical.

Posted by (Freedonia) on

I am constantly trying to find more efficient ways to pack.

I saw a video of someone who switched from medium sized packing cubes to small ones. I gave it a try.

I'm using mostly Thule compression cubes. What a difference. I have so much more space than before. Not that I'm going to take more but my bag is not as fully packed.

Each cube holds two shirts. One cube socks and undies. Another two sweaters. (I leave today for a trip that will include very cold weather.) My pants (trousers for our British friends) are laid flat in the bag and not in a cube.

I also now stack them vertically rather than flat when looking at the open bag.

This may not work with bags that have two even sides. You'll have to try and let us know.

If this turns out to be a bad idea while traveling, I'll let you know.

Posted by
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I too have a variety of cubes. I haven’t tried the compression ones yet, I’m afraid I will pack more ‘just in case’ items and add too much weight. Have to give them more thought. Maybe I’ll put them on my Christmas list.
The vertical ones are great for shoving on the sides in that extra space.
My problem is that I want every item to have a home - meaning a place in a cube. I don’t want any stragglers. This is in case it has to be opened, which I have had the pleasure of experiencing.
I love my garment folder for hubby’s slacks and button down shirts. It lays right on top.
Such dilemmas us frequent travelers encounter.

Posted by
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I use non-compression cubes, packed vertically. And lots of mesh or fabric zipper bags, also aligned vertically, like file folders, for everything from socks to snacks. The zipper bags do add some compression.

My zipper bags are colored, and I consistently use the same colors for the same items. So, for example, my blue patterned zipper bag from Istanbul always holds my scarf. It's easy to see which vertically stacked zipper bag holds what.

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