Packing cube dilemma

Thanks for your helpful post JackyB. Different colours would definitely be helpful. I sympathise over your tents. I’m trying to declutter but it’s amazing how many times I’ve found a use for something once I’ve disposed of it.

I must be the only one still packing my clothes in max sized layers into the case with the least amount of folding! Hand luggage for all holidays except cruises but principle remains same.

Two folds for long dresses and one for everything else. Sandals are slipped into veggie bags from Lidl/aldi on top and all laundry packed same for going home.

I just finished my research into packing cubes and found that although they are good for organising your clothes, they don't actually save on space and can be quite pricey. Expensive ones are no better than cheap ones.
So, I have decided to save my money and stick to my tried and effective method or rolling, folding clothes on top as Pantglas2 does above.

Until I read this thread a few weeks ago, I had never heard of packing cubes. It seemed like a good idea so I bought some in miscellaneous sizes to try them.

I've just finished packing for five days away and it took twice as long as usual because, having wodged all my stuff into packing cubes and compressed them, the suitcase wouldn't close! These great, rectangular lumps were far too rigid and unwieldy.

So I reverted to my lifelong habit of folding things loosely and layering them in the case with small items - socks, knickers, chargers, meds etc - just tucked into corners and odd spaces. Wash bag unrolled and draped across the top of it all. Job done.
The packing cubes can go to the charity shop.

keepingquiet

Packing cubes? Something else keeping people in jobs I suppose- I still use a suitcase...

Well yes, the packing cubes go in your suitcase. You don’t have just cubes and no suitcase.

Pantglas2

I must be the only one still packing my clothes in max sized layers into the case with the least amount of folding! Hand luggage for all holidays except cruises but principle remains same.

Two folds for long dresses and one for everything else. Sandals are slipped into veggie bags from Lidl/aldi on top and all laundry packed same for going home.

Sandals are slipped into veggie bags from Lidl/aldi

Oh good idea! Yet another use for them as well as yarn, UFOs etc

And vegetables of course.

Just a quick update. I bought some packing cubes but found them unhelpful. I only used them for underwear etc but couldn’t close the case. Went back to my previous system of filling every nook and cranny but did take one empty one to put my dirty washing in. They are however, coming in useful for coralline smaller items in the airing cupboard!