Description
This is a five piece packing cube set in polyester, sized from 37 x 30 x 14cm down to 26 x 19 x 7cm, with the two largest pouches carrying their own handles - $26.99 in pink, red or mint. Five graduated sizes means each category of thing gets its own pouch instead of everything sharing one suitcase.
The reason packing cubes caught on is that a suitcase is a terrible container. Everything is stacked vertically, so getting the thing at the bottom means unpacking the things above it, and by the third day of a trip an organised suitcase has become a pile. Cubes turn one deep container into five shallow ones - shirts in one, underwear in another, chargers and cables in a third - and you lift out the one you need without disturbing the rest. They also compress soft clothing slightly, so the same suitcase holds a little more than it did loose.
Specifications
| Pieces |
5 |
| Large pouch with handle |
37 x 30 x 14cm |
| Small pouch with handle |
29 x 19 x 11cm |
| Flat pouch |
36 x 28 x 7cm |
| Flat pouch |
31 x 27 x 7cm |
| Flat pouch |
26 x 19 x 7cm |
| Material |
Polyester |
| Colours |
Pink, Red or Mint |
What's in the Box
| 2 x |
Pouches with carry handles (37 x 30 x 14cm and 29 x 19 x 11cm) |
| 3 x |
Flat pouches (36 x 28 x 7cm, 31 x 27 x 7cm, 26 x 19 x 7cm) |
Why Choose This 5 Piece Packing Set
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Five graduated sizes - a pouch for each category rather than one size that fits nothing properly.
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Two have handles - the large pouches lift straight out of the case and carry to a hotel drawer or a bathroom.
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Three slim 7cm pouches - shallow enough to lie flat in a carry on without wasting depth.
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Compresses soft clothing - packed cubes take up less room than the same clothes loose.
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Three colours - useful when two people share a suitcase and want to tell their things apart.
How Do You Pack Cubes So Everything Fits?
Roll rather than fold, and fill each cube to firm rather than bulging. Rolled clothing crushes into a rectangular space better than folded stacks and creases less. Assign categories rather than packing by day - tops, bottoms, underwear, sleepwear, electronics - because you will look for a category, not a day. Put the two handled pouches at the bottom of the case where their extra depth is not wasted, and slide the three 7cm pouches on top. Leave one cube slightly empty for laundry as the trip goes on.
Do Packing Cubes Actually Save Space?
They save usable space rather than absolute volume. Loose clothing expands to fill whatever gaps exist, so a suitcase looks full when it is really half air. Compressed into cubes, the same clothes form regular blocks that stack without gaps, and most people find they fit noticeably more in. What cubes genuinely do not do is compress the way a vacuum bag does - the polyester has no compression zips - so treat the gain as tidy packing rather than dramatic space saving.
Are They Only Useful for Travel?
No, and plenty of buyers never take them on a plane. They work as drawer dividers, as a way to keep a gym kit together in a locker, for storing out of season clothing under a bed, for organising a nappy bag, and for keeping sports gear or swimming things separate in a car boot. The two handled pouches double as small toiletry or wash bags. Anything that involves a soft container full of unsorted items is a job for these.
Buyers are holidaymakers and frequent flyers, families packing several people into one case, people who travel for work and live out of a bag, and anyone who has spent a trip rummaging. It is also a reliable gift for someone about to travel, because almost nobody buys these for themselves before their first trip with them.
To keep chargers and cables tidy inside a pouch, the 100 pack reusable cable ties stop the tangle. Browse Storage and Organisation for more, and Gift Ideas for presents in this range.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the five sizes?
37 x 30 x 14cm and 29 x 19 x 11cm with handles, plus 36 x 28 x 7cm, 31 x 27 x 7cm and 26 x 19 x 7cm.
Which colours can I choose?
Pink, red or mint, selectable at checkout. All three are the same price.
Do they have compression zips?
No. These are single zip pouches, not compression cubes.
Are they waterproof?
No. Polyester resists light splashes but these are not waterproof and should not be used for wet items.
Will they fit a carry on case?
The three 7cm pouches suit a carry on well. The 14cm deep pouch is better suited to a checked case.
Can they be washed?
The manufacturer does not give washing instructions. Spot clean with a damp cloth and mild detergent, and air dry.
Do you ship Australia wide?
Yes, to every state and territory including regional and remote addresses.
Fast Australian Shipping
We ship from Australia to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra and Darwin, plus regional and remote addresses. Orders placed on a business day are picked and dispatched promptly, with tracking emailed to you as soon as the parcel leaves us.
Contents shown in product photography are not included - the pouches are supplied empty. Not waterproof. Sizes are as supplied by the manufacturer and small variation is normal on soft goods.
