Packing cubes

[wallycat]

Has anyone used these packing cubes?

http://www.eaglecreek.com/packit_cubes.html

Thoughts?
Opinions?

worth it?

[Laura B]

I have a large variety of the pack-it cubes and love them! I use the small ones for undies, bras, and socks, etc. and the larger ones for folded tshirts or camis, etc. They make packing so much neater.

Eagle Creek also makes pack-it envelopes with a folding board to keep folded clothes nice and neat. I really like those, too, and will usually use at least one to pack nicer/larger pieces of clothing in. I will say, though, that one can go overboard with these! When I went to Australia for a month, I WAY overpacked and I used all of my cubes and envelopes (in fact, it was for that trip that I bought them). Let me just say that a suitcase full of packed envelopes is heavy! :) :rolleyes: But the cubes don't add much weight and they add SO much organization.

[gertdog]

I also have the cubes and the envelopes and love them. I use small ones for underwear and socks. A large one is great for t-shirts and other tops- I usually roll them up rather than folding. DH uses the envelopes more often since he does more business travel.

I just like how easy it is to find what I'm looking for without rummaging through the entire contents of my suitcase. If I'm staying in a hotel room for a few days, rather than unpacking everything, I just put the cubes into the dresser drawers and put the suitcase in the closet.

Eagle Creek even makes one cube for dirty clothes- instead of mesh it has a clear vinyl top so any smell is contained. I don't have that one, though!

[KathrynY]

Love my Eagle Creek pack-it cubes! I use the smaller ones for socks and undies, and the larger for folded shirts. Makes it so much easier to find things in a crowded suitcase on a trip. They're a little pricey, but worth it IMO. You can always start out with one or two, see how you like them, and go from there.

[mbrogier]

I had no idea such a product existed. How cool.

[HejazSunKat]

Another devotee of the cubes. I use them pretty much the same way everyone else does but I also have one devoted to misc junk that would be here, there an everywhere if I didn't corral it all together - anything from bandaids and neosporin to those 'dangerous weapons' you can't take on a plane like nail clippers and tweezers. I'm not so much a fan of the packing envelopes; I tried them once and didn't think they were worth it but I do get alot of use out of the cubes.

[eas11]

They're a little pricey, but worth it IMO. You can always start out with one or two, see how you like them, and go from there.

Yup, thats what I did- and this thread reminded me that I NEEDED to order more :)
Went to ebags and found THIS (http://www.ebags.com/ebags/pick_pink_packing_cubes_3pc_set/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=48242) cute set, @ a 25% discount through this link, AND, they donate 10% to Koman foundation. They do sell other colors. I got a set for myself and 2 for gifts as the price is really good. They have shoe bags as well. I wish I would have remembered to place this order before now, as I'll be packing on Tuesday. Guess I'll be using my 1 cube and the old giant size zip lock bags!