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Top positive review
Great packing cubes to organize and compress clothing and other items
November 27, 2018
The packing cubes arrived in a plastic back displaying the contents and country of origin (made in China). The cubes are very lightweight and made of nylon, so it should repel small spills and the stitching is very strong. They have a zippered opening that runs a little more than halfway around the cube. They do not open as “clamshells,” but provide plenty of space at the top to insert and remove items. Each has a second zipper that enables you to expand or compress the cube. The compression zipper runs around the entire bag. The zippers are solid but the nylon material is close to the zipper so you could snag the zipper if you aren’t paying attention. I haven’t had any problems with it but will continue to pay attention to how the zippers perform over time.
There are three different sized cubes: a large cube (I’ll use for packing pants and can fit about 3 pairs), a medium cube (packing 4 T-shirts), and a small cube (4 underwear and 4 pair of socks). The cubes hold more than they seem and I can easily fit more items inside. The medium cube with 4 T-shirts is fully compressed; if I unzip the compression zipper I could fit 2 more shirts or other items inside the bags as well. The nice thing about the cubes is that they keep everything together and neatly fit inside your suitcase, or in my case a carry on with plenty of room leftover for additional items. They can work great to compress items to make more room in your case or can expand to hold more and provide a way to organize your clothing.
I will continue to update my review as I use the packing cubes more over time.
Quick update - after using the cubes for a number of trips, they are holding up great and have been very helpful in organizing my packing. I find that they are great not just packing to go somewhere, but also for keeping dirty clothes from taking over your bag on the way home. I did have some difficulty with the compression zipper on the larger bag when trying to zip it up too quickly while it is full - the inner lining can get caught in the zipper. I found that by pushing the lining in while zipping prevents this from happening. Haven't had that issue with the smaller cubes and only with the larger one when it was full.
There are three different sized cubes: a large cube (I’ll use for packing pants and can fit about 3 pairs), a medium cube (packing 4 T-shirts), and a small cube (4 underwear and 4 pair of socks). The cubes hold more than they seem and I can easily fit more items inside. The medium cube with 4 T-shirts is fully compressed; if I unzip the compression zipper I could fit 2 more shirts or other items inside the bags as well. The nice thing about the cubes is that they keep everything together and neatly fit inside your suitcase, or in my case a carry on with plenty of room leftover for additional items. They can work great to compress items to make more room in your case or can expand to hold more and provide a way to organize your clothing.
I will continue to update my review as I use the packing cubes more over time.
Quick update - after using the cubes for a number of trips, they are holding up great and have been very helpful in organizing my packing. I find that they are great not just packing to go somewhere, but also for keeping dirty clothes from taking over your bag on the way home. I did have some difficulty with the compression zipper on the larger bag when trying to zip it up too quickly while it is full - the inner lining can get caught in the zipper. I found that by pushing the lining in while zipping prevents this from happening. Haven't had that issue with the smaller cubes and only with the larger one when it was full.
79 people found this helpful
Top critical review
Not worth it!
March 7, 2019
These are made of a very weak, flimsy material. The zipper got stuck on my trial run! They don't compress AT ALL!
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January 1, 2019
I REALLY am happy with these compression cubes. I purchased 6 sets for each member of my family for an early Christmas as we were traveling for the holiday. Id never used packing cubes before. I'm extremely happy with these even just for packing cubes but the compression factor is a added benefit. In the first photo I have, the orange cube isn't compressed and the blue one next to it, is. They're close to the same size but it just presses it down a bit more and pulls the sides in making it easy to tightly fit in the suitcase. While on our trip I loved being able to keep my clothes organized and easily separated from my son's clothes which were in a different color cube. My son is 5 and I was able to fit ALL of his clothes (1 weeks worth) in the 3 cubes. Shirts and pants in the large, pajamas in the medium and socks and underpants in the small. It was amazing. My husband didn't have a need because he usually fits his clothes into his suitcase without a problem so I ended up using his cubes as well as mine for all my clothes and could fit All my clothes AND my son's clothes into one side of a medium sized suitcase.
These cubes are good quality with good zippers. You have to be a bit careful while compression zipping them as to not get the fabric caught but it's not that difficult. I have already recommended them to others and will be buying them as gifts for frequently traveling family members.
I didn't have 5 stars because my only complaint is I wish the opening zipper opened fully on 3 sides. There were a few times that was a bit frustrating but the price point was right and i'm extremely happy with them otherwise.
These cubes are good quality with good zippers. You have to be a bit careful while compression zipping them as to not get the fabric caught but it's not that difficult. I have already recommended them to others and will be buying them as gifts for frequently traveling family members.
I didn't have 5 stars because my only complaint is I wish the opening zipper opened fully on 3 sides. There were a few times that was a bit frustrating but the price point was right and i'm extremely happy with them otherwise.
November 25, 2018
Great packing cubes. Main zipper is easy to use but you have to be careful with the compressing one since it has a tendency to catch on the material. The sizing for this set is much more practical for my usual travel (compared to the larger set since I don't need a huge bag). Great for carry ons!
November 3, 2019
I bought these for my sister who is studying abroad next year. We are then going on a 3 week trip to 3 other countries with varying climates from very cold to tropical.
I took photos of the size of the bags zipped, unzipped, how much they weigh and what all I had in them.
I am undecided on how much space these will really save, but I am impressed with the quality and they are compact. I had to take a few things out of the bags for fear of damaging the zippers. I will say the over all quailty is very good.
As you will see you can pack quite a bit in these.
In the small one I had 4 full sized dress scarves, one bra, 8 pairs of diffrent types of socks and 7 pairs of panties.
In the medium one i had 2 tee shirts, one long sleeved under armour shirt and 3 light weight sweaters.
In the large one I had 2 pairs of blue jeans, one pair of dress pants and 2 pajrs of jeggings. Also had a pair of yoga pants, and 2 slips.
I think for me i would need an additional large one for my trip, but these do keep everything organized and they are compact.
I did have to push the linning in and clothes inside around to get the compression zipper to entirely close. It did get caught up a few times but it was very easy to get unstuck.
Hope this helps you in your decision.
I took photos of the size of the bags zipped, unzipped, how much they weigh and what all I had in them.
I am undecided on how much space these will really save, but I am impressed with the quality and they are compact. I had to take a few things out of the bags for fear of damaging the zippers. I will say the over all quailty is very good.
As you will see you can pack quite a bit in these.
In the small one I had 4 full sized dress scarves, one bra, 8 pairs of diffrent types of socks and 7 pairs of panties.
In the medium one i had 2 tee shirts, one long sleeved under armour shirt and 3 light weight sweaters.
In the large one I had 2 pairs of blue jeans, one pair of dress pants and 2 pajrs of jeggings. Also had a pair of yoga pants, and 2 slips.
I think for me i would need an additional large one for my trip, but these do keep everything organized and they are compact.
I did have to push the linning in and clothes inside around to get the compression zipper to entirely close. It did get caught up a few times but it was very easy to get unstuck.
Hope this helps you in your decision.
March 3, 2019
This is the first packing cubes that I really like. They are lightweight and yet sturdy. For maximum space saving I squeeze as much as air out of each sleeve before zipping it up completely. Just wish they would be made with a see-through material so it is easier to identify the content of each sleeve/cube.
April 18, 2019
I bought a few different brands and this, by far, is the best for the money. Material is thin so I'm not sure how long it will last, but the stitching feels solid.
July 8, 2019
I bought these as an add-on to the first compression bags. The ones with the mesh work better than these. You do need to be careful to run your finger just under the zipper as you are closing them as they will catch the material, but otherwise they work great for keeping your packed item organized, which is important when you are living out of your suitcase and unable to unpack.
February 15, 2019
My new husband and I needed to pack a lot of different things for a 30 day honeymoon. It helped a great deal in organizing the suitcase. I still am not certain about how much they actually compressed but I like them all the same.
August 8, 2019
I got this Gonex set of 3 packing cubes last week sometime and now I’m starting to pack for an upcoming trip. Just as I’m trying to zip up the second compression zipper, there’s a little rip that formed on the side of the bag. I’m not sure if this can handle the opening and closing of the cube for the entirety of the trip. I will update my review after I return.
July 2, 2019
We used these packing cubes when we went on a month and a half treck of Europe and Thailand. I also used then I a two week western US trip. They were awesome. They keep things contained and organized as well as creating extra room in your luggage. They are well constructed and durable. Lee's expensive than many to. I just wish it had included another medium or small cube.
November 5, 2019
I used these compression cubes for a few overnight trips, and while I love the color, and the easy packing ability I have to say I was a little disappointed with the opening of the bag. It seemed awkward while packing and repacking. These cubes are incredible durable and the zippers were tested and held up to several days worth of clothes along with thick pajamas. I really enjoyed the packing made easy process.
