If you’ve ever frantically rifled through your suitcase to find that specific pair of shoes, or spent a stressed 20 minutes packing in a rush to the airport, you need packing cubes. For most of us, packing is the least exciting part of going away; it’s more of a necessary, tedious task. But cleverly designed packing cubes can solve all of this.
These lightweight, zippable organisers slot neatly into your suitcase or holdall and divide your belongings, making them easier to find and protecting them from spillages. Nobody needs the bottom of their shoes touching their underwear, let’s be honest. Whether you want to pack each cube with the planned outfit of the day, or keep it fuss-free with tops in one, dresses in another, it saves all that digging when you arrive at your hotel, and can just be lifted out straight into the wardrobe, and then packed again easily when it’s time to leave.
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Some even have a compression design to squeeze out excess air so you can maximise every inch of space. Whether you’re heading off on a weekend away or a fortnight abroad, we’ve rounded up the best packing cubes to suit every type of traveller, budget and bag size.
The best packing cubes to shop now
Antler Packing Cubes (Set of 4)
This coral quartet will save you from frantically digging around your suitcase to find that top you wanted to wear. Bold, bright and colourful, they’re designed with compression zips, so you can stuff as much as you need in, and are ideal for separating your underwear from your jewellery, dresses from shoes, making unpacking a quicker, easier and smoother job. Set of 4 includes 1 x large, 1 x medium, 2 x small. Buy Now for £40 (was £50).
M&S Packing Cubes (Set of 3)
We can’t get enough of M&S. This trio set is a bargain £12 and spacious enough for a two-week holiday. They have mesh tops so you can always see what’s inside, come in three different sizes and zip all the way round to keep items secure. We love this khaki colour, but this set also comes in black, neutral and charcoal. Buy Now for £12.
Amazon Periea Lucy Packing Cubes (Set of 6)
This Amazon find is another bargain, and comes complete with six different-sized zipped bags in a statement leopard print. Make the most of the space in your suitcase with an efficient packing system that can store everything from your wardrobe to your toiletries. You can also use the smaller ones for a carry-on bag, or a city break with a large holdall; either way, you’ll be more organised than ever. Buy Now for £12.99.
Next Pastel Luggage Packing Cubes (Set of 6)
Ditch your usual messy suitcase and opt for this colourful six-piece set from Next. They’re the perfect packing companion, and these pastel colours certainly won’t get lost. It features a large cube, four medium cubes, one small cube and one tote bag, for less than £30. Buy Now for £28.
Dunelm The Edited Life Pack of 6 Packing Cubes
Stylish and practical, this six-piece set has caught our eye. There are four packing cubes, a pouch, and a drawstring bag (perfect for your dirty washing), and the inner straps let you fit more in without clothes bursting out. Buy Now for £25.
Anthropologie Frasier Sterling Saltwater Packing Cubes
This trio is ideal if you’re a shoe lover and a chronic overpacker. We love the vivid colours, the pretty heart-shaped gold-toned zips, and, of course, a spacious place to keep your holiday wardrobe neat, clean and tidy. Buy Now for £48.
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