15 Best Packing Cubes 2023: Travel Packing Cubes to Shop

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Packing cubes are a space-saving must-have in the world of travel accessories. Stat. Whether you’ve got all the space you could dream of or you’re confined to carry-on luggage for a European weekend break, you’ll agree that packing is the worst part of any trip. But owning a packing cube set can make the whole thing a whole lot easier.

In a rush? The best packing cubes at a glance:

  • Best packing cubes overall: Chelsea 4 Packing Cubes in Blush, £49, Antler
  • Best water-resistant packing cubes: The Insider Packing Cubes (Set of 4), £45, Away
  • Best for mixing & matching: CALPAK Set of 5 Canvas and Mesh Packing Cubes, £60, Net-A-Porter
  • Best for shoes: PARAVEL + NET SUSTAIN Set of Two Nylon Shoe Cubes, £50, Net-A-Porter
  • Best lightweight: Packing Cubes, £75, Horizn

    • First and foremost, travel packing cubes are designed to keep everything in your suitcase organised: your bikinis separate from your summer dresses; your sandals separate from your hair straighteners. Not only does this make it so much easier to reach for whatever you’re in search of, but it banishes the need for unpacking when you arrive at your hotel. Simply lift the cubes out of your suitcase one by one and you’re good to go.

    Secondly, if you opt for compression packing cubes, their space-saving functionality will help you fit so much more in your suitcase. Said designs are constructed to drastically reduce the amount of space taken up by t-shirts, jeans and the like. Third? Your set of packing cubes will double up as a laundry bag, providing ample space for storing dirty clothes. Messy packers, rejoice.

    Today, the best travel bags by brands like Antler, Osprey and Away come in a variety of colours, fabrics and different sizes. You can get ultralight packing cubes designed for specific items, like shoe bags and camera bags – and you can buy up to seven-piece sets comprised of small cubes, medium cubes and large packing cubes to help you mix-and-match depending on the size of your suitcase.

    Features worth considering? Look for packing cubes with breathable mesh panels - or with mesh tops - to avoid your clothes wrinkling. Consider grab handles if you want to be able to lift your belongings out of your travel backpack with ease, and make a beeline for anything water resistant. It’ll make life so much easier if the contents or your toiletry bag decides to spill. Elsewhere, favour smooth zippers that won’t break after one holidays’ worth of use.

    Below, our full edit of the best packing cubes to add to your checkout in 2023.

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