A packing cube (or packing square, packing pouch) is a small bag designed to organize and compartmentalize clothes inside luggage, as well as compressing clothing to ensure optimum use of space.
Contents
Packing cubes are used by backpackers, business travelers, and holidaymakers.
Benefits
Packing cubes come in different sizes that fit into each other. Each set contains from three to six pieces. They are meant to replace the classical heavy bags with fixed compartments that cannot be customized to accommodate the different needs of travelers.
Saving weight is very important for travelers, especially when they have to fly. All airlines have strict weight limitations and a pound can make the difference between a free carry-on and a paid check-in bag. Packing cubes are extra light, which makes them a great choice over the traditional travel bags. Another weight-saving trick is to take one of the smaller cubes as the second carry-on instead of paying fees for excessive weight. Many travelers prefer packing cubes because they help them keep their baggage organized. The different sizes of the packing cubes allow travelers to separate toiletries, medications, electronics or underwear from each other Some people prefer to keep their dirty clothes apart from the clean ones and packing cubes make this a lot easier.
Types
There are two general types of packing cubes: