They also have a convenient double zipper, making it easy to close and open, and a handle on the top so you can grab them out of your bag easily. All in all, while highly reviewed and of good quality, I don’t think these are the best packing cubes to choose mainly because they are larger and don’t pack down as small. Osprey’s logo is embroidered on the top right corner of every packing cube, which gives them a clean and stylish look.

They are bigger than the Eagle Creek cubes mentioned above and also don’t have the compression function, so they aren’t going to be the safe-saving miracle you might be looking for. Avoid the trauma of laundry loss by simply placing items in one of these quick-drying bags before putting the entire shebang in the washing machine. Rolling is also effective for reducing the wrinkles in clothes, although if that’s a recurring issue for you, take a look at our guide to the best clothes steamers.If you have no idea what I’m talking about, a packing cube is essentially a fabric pouch, often with a mesh top, designed to organise your clothes within a suitcase or hand luggage.

Amazingly lightweight yet durable and highly practical, the Shoe Sac is a great addition to your travel kit. Black hole is an apt name for this clamshell-style packing cube, which ditches the traditional square shape and opts for something that is closer to an oval instead. The 5L cube is ideal for towels, underwear and more - and compresses your belongings to give you extra space in your bag. Another great value set that's ideal for a packing cube beginner, this eight-piece set includes three clothes pockets, a bra bag, a shoe bag, two bundle pockets and a flat pocket.The packing cubes below have undergone rigorous testing: they’ve come on weekends away in my suitcase to Edinburgh and Venice, they’ve been bundled into my rucksack for overnight stays at friends’ flats who live in different cities and even helped me move house. It goes around half the bag, but it’s slightly off-center, allowing more access on the right-hand side than the left. If your luggage is always designer, these chic cubes from Away come in seven different colours and are designed to fit perfectly inside Away suitcases. These were still my favourite because of their depth, strong sides which stood on their own while I packed clothes inside and perfect sizing for my cabin sized suitcase. They also come in a range of colours so you can find a style that suits any personality or that matches your luggage!