Best packing cubes to keep your suitcase organised and clothes wrinkle-free

20 June 2023 , 16:17
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Brits need holidays at least every six weeks to stay fresh at work, a study finds (Image: Getty Images/EyeEm)
Brits need holidays at least every six weeks to stay fresh at work, a study finds (Image: Getty Images/EyeEm)

Packing for holidays is no easy feat, even if you're rolling instead of folding, being smart about the order you place items into your case, or even just letting the kids sort their own bags out.

However in recent years, travel influencers have been swearing by packing cubes as a way of keeping everything organised - not to mention it can help you stay within airlines' hand luggage rules.

Plus with last summer's travel chaos having seen hours-long waits for bags, it's no surprise that Brits are trying to be efficient and sticking to cabin bags to avoid the wait at the carousel.

There are smaller bags for toiletries or gadgets, as well as larger packs if you want to organise your suitcase by outfit.

To give you a helping hand, we've rounded up our top picks of the best packing cube sets worth having on your radar...

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1. Antler Chelsea Packing Cubes, £50

Best packing cubes to keep your suitcase organised and clothes wrinkle-freeAntler packing cubes

If you want to pack like a pro then you really need to try some packing cubes.

From Antler, this set of four with mesh ‘windows’ comes with a sturdy compression zip and – if you are so minded – you can colour coordinate with the brand’s new range of Clifton suitcases.

Separate your clobber and then simply lift them straight out of your suitcase on arrival and pop in the hotel room drawers. The set contains one large, one medium and two small.

Buy now from Antler.

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2. G4Free pack of six, £32.99

Best packing cubes to keep your suitcase organised and clothes wrinkle-freeThis set comes with a series of sizes to fit all your packing needs

Want to organise your entire suitcase? Then this six-piece set will do the trick, with the smaller bags proving ideal for gadgets or toiletries, while the larger bags will fit an impressive amount of clothing.

Buy now from Amazon.

3. Classic Cabin Cubes, from £15

Best packing cubes to keep your suitcase organised and clothes wrinkle-freeThis one fits into a cabin bag

Fitting snugly into a cabin bag, these cubes are fully lined, so they can help keep your clothes from getting all crumpled. A handy way to keep your clean and dirty clothes when space in your luggage is limited.

Buy now from Cabin Zero.

4. Go Travel Packing Cubes, £12.99

Best packing cubes to keep your suitcase organised and clothes wrinkle-freeNo need to break the bank

This budget-friendly set includes three sizes, which fit comfortably in cabin bags. The mesh fabric makes them ideal for storing laundry, while the clear panels make it easy to find what you're after without needing to open all the cubes.

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Buy now from John Lewis.

5. Osprey Ultralight Packing Cube Set, £42

Best packing cubes to keep your suitcase organised and clothes wrinkle-freeOsprey has some simple packing cubes

The rectangle design of these cubes is aimed at making them as versatile as possible when it comes to the bags where they fit. There's a wide opening zip to allow for them to be filled as much as possible, while the nylon materials make them slide in and out of your travel bag easily if you need to get them out during a trip.

Buy now from Osprey.

Julie Delahaye

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