Hello all! This video was created my me :) This is my opinion and rightfully so. This isn’t a challenge to “change my mind.” These are also not compression cubes. Chill and maybe go get a massage lol.

You didn't use the packing cubes correctly. But you're entitled to pack the way you like.

You need to buy better cubes. Smaller sizes that compress the clothes. Yours arent even shaped to fit in a suitcase. Eagle Creek's fit into a suitcase like tetris.

You could have fit a lot more into those codes. Not an accurate representation

I loved the way you wrapped the shoes with the plastic bags and were able to place things inside without them touching the shoe. Great idea!

here’s the thing for me, I use the cubes to actually compress more in. Zipping the cube up partially, when you think it’s full, and adding more in... you can pack a whole lot more in a bag that way. The ability to “organize” is secondary.

I just traveled for the first time with cubes. What I really liked about them is that I could divide shirts, pants and underwear, which makes it so much easier when you look for something. I always get my suitcase super messy when I have everything loose in it. So for organized packing these cubes are top and I didn’t feel like they where taking away space.

That's because you didn't use compression packing cubes and could have used less cubes if you had packed it to its full capacity.

I can see what you were trying to show in this video - and my only guess is that you were attempting to use/show all of the pieces in the cube set that you purchased. However, part of the beauty of cubes is the compression! You didn’t fill a single cube up - 2 of them were less than half full. My love for cubes is born of my business travel. Most of my trips are 7-10 days long and I transfer locations/hotels up to 4 times per trip 🤦🏻‍♀️. Cubes allow me to pack what I need for each section of my trip allowing me to take out only what I need for that leg and leave the rest neat, organized and ready for the next stay. I get that cubes might not be everyone’s “thing” but to say that they take up more room? When used/packed properly, that is simply not accurate. 🤷🏻‍♀️

I use packing cubes all the time. The trick is to fill them to overflowing and then zip to compress. Also, I still fill the wheel well with misc items items and have separate bags for the shoes. I don’t feel you represented the packing cubes well enough. Maybe your prejudice hampered you packing skills on this one. I’ve gone to Europe for a month and traveled from place to place, and find the cubes very valuable. I even had room to add some bulky purchases to my bag full of packing cubes on the return trip. Let’s hear it for packing cubes! 💕

LOL, girl, you could have used so many fewer packing cubes. Pack more items in one cube. Trust me. I did a two week road trip and stayed in 4 cities/4 hotels. Those cubes were so convenient. I'm a new subbie. I love all of your other packing tips and ideas.

you are using the wrong packing cubes for you're suitcase, you should never use the big huge one's

It takes up more space because they are being used incorrectly. You're basically supposed to overfill the packing cube and then compress it down and zip. Therefore saving space. I'd also recommend getting smaller ones that fit the suitcase better! That should help make them work for you 😊

This made my packing cube heart hurt. You could have fit so much more stuff in those. I like the idea of the video though! :) Happy travels!

I appreciate that you gave your viewpoint in the video. It sparks good discussion😊 If you are up for it, maybe do another video comparing rolling clothes and using packing cubes except this time fill each packing cube to capacity instead of putting only 4-5 things in each and calling it full. That is not a true comparison of the 2 methods and I think that is why there have been so many comments regarding your opinion in this video. I travel a lot for work and have gone with and without packing cubes and compression packing cubes. I have always rolled my clothes. I have found that I get more into my suitcase with the compression packing cubes with space to spare than rolling my clothes alone and traditional packing cubes. I fill the cubes up completely then zip them down. I have also used regular packing cubes like yours and they do take up more space because they do not compress down. When you use them like you did in this video, you are right, it did take up more space. But I agree with a few of the other commenters, if you had packed each cube to capacity, you would have used ~2 packing cubes and had a lot of room leftover in your suitcase. You are right, it is a preference. I know for me, compression packing cubes give me the most efficient use of space in my suitcase.

As someone who travels 6 months out of the year, often up to 6 to 8 weeks at a time, and never checks luggage, with correct use of packing cubes I can fit about 50% more in my carry on case. Tips and tricks Use smaller cubes. I use ebags slim only. They fit the width of my cabin bag perfectly. Pants, blazers, jackets, large sweaters packed out of cubes. Sweaters I fold so they fill up the space between the ridges for the handle. Trousers rolled and testrised into the bottom of the bag, blazers folded and layed on top. Actually fill up each cube so that they compress to some degree. I usually pack and close, press down on them and open to add more. Packing them this way is like just throwing stuff into the suitcase. If your utilising all space in one method but far from it in the other, of course it's not really an equal comparison. Packing cubes are not magic and there is a learning curve to using them effectively, they also need to be appropriate for you size of case. The shoe bags are usually not worth it. I use shoe covers or shower caps. Makes security checks smoother and faster if they need to search your bag, they can point to the cube they want to search.

I love how you stored your shoes with the plastic bags and then put socks inside. That’s brilliant! The shoe bags always take up too much room

I use packing cubes all the time. The problem you had with the cubes taking up extra space is that you used too many cubes. You left a lot of air space in each cube (especially the largest two). If you had packed the cubes tightly like they're meant to be packed I believe you would have had extra space. It works for me every time.

She clearly doesn't know how to use packing cubes...

First thing I said was that she wasn’t using the packing cubes properly. I think what she was trying to do was show she was packing the exact same items but she fell short by mirroring the packing; which for the packing cube side she could have combined the t shirts, IMHO.

i love how you wrap your shoes in plastic bag now because almost all the comments on your packing carry on videos mention how your shoes touch clean clothes 😂

Whether my trip is long or short, I have found my packing cubes to be very useful! Also, I’ve learned how to fold in a way that really maximizes what I can hold on them which has also really helped. Don’t give up on them! Lol

Looks to me like you're underpacking the cubes. If you squeeze more in there they are more efficient. Plus when you're at destination you take out the cubes, put them in the drawers, saves time and keeps items organized. Also better with varying sizes rather than stacking sized cubes. Just my two cents :)

i’ve been using packing cubes during my 9 months of travelling australia and i absolutely love them! if you use them right, you can fit soooo many things in a single packing cube & it’s a lifesaver to have everything in it’s dedicated place, especially if you’re moving hostels all the time and you tend to get messy after using your clothes. they just let you find things quicker. couldn’t recommend them more✨

You can fit 9 tops and t- shirts plus a pair of shorts in a 4 l Snugpak cube. That's over a week's worth. The point of cubes is to compress and pack tighter. =)

I have the same exact packing cubes and love them! I went on a 2 week trip to Europe recently and only packed a carry on, so they were very helpful!

Ha! Guess you started a cube war. The video was at the very least, fun! Thank you.

This was super helpful! I recently bought packing cubes and was working out if I needed them or not so this came at a perfect time. Thanks for sharing!

After trying packing cubes on just one trip, I was hooked! I dont care if it's a 2-day or 2-week trip. They are especially convenient when visiting several destinations on one trip. It makes living out of a suitcase much easier. It's like having drawers. Sure less fits, but at the same time you dont have to put everything into them. I'd rather bring less things with me. My cubes have to come!

I love packing cubes mainly so I can find things quickly. If it's a trip of 3 days or less then I just live out of my suitcase. If it's longer then I will "unpack" but that to me only means moving the packing cubes from my suitcase to the dresser drawers. I don't have to worry about if the previous guests left their shoes in a drawer because my clothes are clean inside their bag. I have found that the smaller bags are much better. I bought a few different sets to try them out and have donated the extra large size bags. Because of you I bought the Go Tubb small for face wash. I love using it the shower because I don't have to unscrew a lid like I previously had traveled with. I also just bought the Medium size and they really are huge. I thought the medium would be just a little larger but it's a big difference.

I travelled to Italy for three weeks. I started out using the packing cubes, and although I loved looking organized, I , too, found they took up too much space and ended up giving them away so I could fit my souvenirs to take home! Love all your videos! Thank you so much!

Have you considered compression packing cubes? They were a game changer for me! I personally use a combo of packing cubes and loose in my luggage

Thanks for taking the time to make this video. I appreciated the side-by-side comparison.

Hi travelers! 😊 I understand that this is a controversial topic. But please, be kind and share your opinions in a respectful way. Mean or disrespectful comments will be deleted and you will be banned if you cannot be civil. (Edited to say) Many people have said I could “fit more” into the cubes but the point is to not overpack. These are also NOT compression cubes. Compression cubes and packing cubes are two different things. Ok. Carry on! :)

To each their own. I travel approximately 200 days per year both on commercial flights as well as on a company jet. I prefer not to use the cubes. I travel for 8 days at a time for work and must use a carry on… so I need every inch of space. I roll all my clothes and I have the suitcase separated into zones… underwear/socks, T-shirts, pants, shoes, etc. I’ve been doing this for 9 years and it definitely works for me. There’s definitely more than one way to pack a suitcase

I have made 18 trips to Europe ranging from 1 week to 5 weeks using packing cubes every time. Plus many trips in the US and some trips on touring Harley motorcycles. Here are my tips: 1) Use compression cubes to squeeze out air. 2) Fill cubes full or leave space for purchases on the way or bring extra cubes. 3) Use the right size cubes: Generally I Use 1 large and 2 mediums with 2 small a for extra purchases. 4) I mostly fold my clothes flat because they compress better that way and use several dryer sheets in each cube to separate dirty clothes on the bottom from clean clothes on the top. 5) Shoes in bags in the front pockets. 6) I carry a separate backpack (most flights allow 2 items) with my meds, toiletries and electronics. Sometimes if a plane is full they let you keep 1 item which will be your backpack and make you curb check at the plane your suitcase. Also) I have a travel coat with many pockets inside and out that can carry a paperback book, wipes, Kleenex and flashlight. I also wear a scarf with zippered pockets like Shouldit that carries my phone, lip gloss, ear buds and meds. I wear a neck wallet or waist band wallet with passport, tickets, cards and cash. May sound like a lot but this system works well and leaves an open hand when strolling suitcase. And I use the dryer sheets if we need to go to the laundry. I use travel underwear and light weight clothing that I dry overnite on a travel clothesline. I hope you find these tips helpful. I think traveling well is an Art and I continue to enjoy developing my art of traveling. Safe and happy travels.

I love the way you pack!!!! I’m going for a long trip with nothing but my carryon and a small backpack, watching this vid was of great help. Thanks to you, now I believe I can fit all my stuff there. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

I haven’t seen anyone comment this, so I’ll add to the discussion. Packing cubes are good for when you’re looking for a specific item in your suitcase after you’ve arrived at your destination. Because the items in your suitcase shift and don’t stay as neat as you packed it. Also when you’re looking for that item, you’ll sometimes have to take out whatever is on top to get to it, creating a mess. With packing cubes, you can put specific clothes in each cube and probably labeling it. So when you’re looking for it, you can go to its designated cube and not make a mess or a big one.

Nice tips, i learnt something, thank you

I love your videos super informative and helpful! Thanks!!

I’m a flight attendant who LOVES to pack and organize. HOWEVER..... even though packing cubes make items look neater when packed, I can fit way more in my bag WITHOUT the cubes 😁

Hi Becca and fellow Becca-ites, firstly thanks Becca for trying on a different idea on for size, good for you. Just so you know (1) I'm pro-Cubes with a week or longer trip which has multiple locations, and the (2) the largest thing cube needs to be ditched. Let me explain, on a tour when you are packing up multiple times, the Rollers amongst us needed to either get up early each time we move (sigh) to gather up all their gear, roll and compact. Meanwhile if I want a tshirt or pair of jeans before dinner, I pull out that cube, lift out what I want, pop the others back in the cube, zip up and toss in the direction of my suitcase, the cubes stay pretty much intact. Over dinner, I get complimented on how I don't look mushed up and crinkly. After breakfast, just before we roll out, I drop my cubes in my suitcase, and off I go. So my medium sized cube is my clothing, oddly enough it's the perfect size for a folded tshirt or a pair of jeans folded into thirds. Sometimes I have two medium sized cubes. The smallest cube gets my miscellaneous stuff, and my toiletry bag is also a cube similar in size to the medium sized one. Oddly enough my cubes fit neatly into my suitcase, nice coincidence. Some of you may not have heard of this third group, i.e. in addition to the Rollers, the Cubers - there is also the Ziplockers, i.e they roll their gear, put it into a ziplock bag, sit on it, and zip it whilst the bag is ultra-compacted. Hardcore, I know. A Ziplocking mate used to need a full HOUR to pack each time we moved, but she got a fascinating amount of stuff in that suitcase. Thanks for the tip Becca on the carry-on bottles, I've found the GoTubbs in Australia but are having trouble finding the GoGear Silicone Travel Tubes without paying a hysterical amount in postage. Anyhoo - keep it up hon, we're taking on your advice.

Thank you so much for making this video! I’ve been wondering whether to buy packing cubes

I love this!! Thank you for your pro tips! I’m traveling to France and am trying not to over pack, as I usually do!

Love your travel related videos!

First video I ever watched from you I think but I really liked your personality. I will keep an eye on your channel.

I love packing cubs! However, I agree. I feel as though I can fit MORE in a carry on when my clothes are not in cubes and are evenly spread out. With that being said, I love cubes when I’m traveling with something bigger than a carry on. It is a lot easier to find items and take in and out. Also based on all the comments, I need to check out compression bags.

I also suggest you watch some minimalist travel and pack videos like Pack Hacker, or even others who can show you how much you can get into a packing cube/compression cube. Yes the point is to stay organized, I did what you did in this video the first time and didn’t see the need. However watching other videos for the past few weeks I know what I did wrong.

Great video. I loved that you showed the side by side comparison. Your non-cube rolling and organizing technique was very helpful to see ⭐️

Thank you for this!!!

My friend is a travel agent and a couple days before we were going to Scotland, I took my suitcase over to his house I had packed it with packing cubes He tossed everything on his coffee table and repacked my clothes into my suitcase. I had tons more room in my luggage. He had rolled everything up and re packed.

Hi, love your videos. I know this is off topic, but where did you get the rug in the video?

OMG! Love how you packed your shoes and stuffed the socks in them! Brilliant!

Thank you for the comparison. I didn't understand the cubes. Also, very cool tip on packing your shoes in individual bags so you can stuff the inside of the shoes with small items. I have packed my shoes in one bag vs. 2, so I'll be using that tip for future travel.

Your editing with the side-by-side comparison is CLUTCH

You have inspired me to try packing both ways next time! I have a set of cubes and one flat thingy that you store folded shirts on, from the Container Store. I love them because they organize things so well and I feel like I can fit more in my suitcase, but I haven't taken the side by side challenge. Now I just need a trip to go on! :) I do stuff my cubes way more than you are doing in this video. But, I notice that the wells on the bottom of my suitcase where the handle tracks go (similar to yours) are unused when I use the cubes. Maybe I'll try a combo approach with rolling a few items to use up the wells at the bottom and putting the rest in cubes. I also find it's nice to have the suitcase not completely full on the trip out, so you can add a few items that you get on the trip.

There was still load of space in your packing cubes. I’ve used packing cubes even going away for three nights and a backpack, it means that when I need to get one thing out of my case not all of my clothes spill out embarrassingly. I also do the “Konami” way of folding so everything is fine and standing up - also find it allows for more space :)

Packing cubes are great. Keeps everything organized. I have traveled before without them and it just becomes a mess.

Nice packing and wonderful video from You, thank you..

I like your sunny attitude - this was helpful & fun to watch!

I reached the same conclusion you did! I like packing cubes for shorter trips or for things I want to place in drawers. ❤️ Subscribing❣️

I’ve packed both of the ways you did in this video for a long travel and was able to get way more in my bag with the compression packing cubes because it pressed the air out and gave me so much more room. To each his own though

Excellent video. Thank you. I, too, am not totally sold on packing cubes. I use both methods.

Love this vid! Good job! I'm a very organized person I always want everything as neat as possible! That's me! Love the packing cubes idea, this will be very convenient specially if staying in hotels that doesn't provide closet.

It’d be cool to see a side by side comparison between compressing cubes and no cubes. Maybe also with the cubes. Awesome video!

Non-cube related comment: I love the way you packed your shoes! Folding the bag in them first and then stuffing socks in - can’t believe I haven’t thought of that before 😂 just found your channel today, love you already x

There are also different sizes of packing cubes. I have used the long ones, that fit in the spaces that are remaining along the bigger packing cubes. Also, I used them in a small carry-on during weekend trips! 😊 It definitely has taken practice to make them the most efficient and effective.

What if you use the packing cubes going on vacation to keep everything from moving a round and then put them in flat on the way back to give you that extra space for things that you want to bring home?

IM STRESSED LOOOL I’m going backpacking for a 6 weeks.. to those that use the cubes, which brand would you guys recommend ?,

love this video it give me ways to pack for my next time vac to New Jersey they need more video like this

Awesome side by side comparison. Also, “Carry-On!”... is a GREAT tag line!!

everyone in the comments saying you’re using the wrong cubes haha. i thought this was a cool video. i love the concept! so glad i found your channel!

Just ordered these so I am excited to see what you think!😊

I have a love hate relationship with packing cubes. They are great of organization but I can fit more stuff in my suitcase without them.

It is better organization, but does it leave more space in your luggage? If the luggage bulges and won't pass the limitations of carry on, then really not helpful. I am interested in having more space. The carry on is so small that the organization isn't as important. So is the luggage just as full with the cubes?

the way you pack the no packing cube luggage reminds me of how my mom taught me to pack! it is not about it looking pretty, it's about stuffing every nook and cranny! lol also love your hair and you have such a pretty smile!

If you ever do actually get the chance to travel for a month and hop around to different destinations - I would challenge you to use packing cubes! I did exactly that this summer and they 100% helped me to stay more organized. My biggest pet peeve when packing is having a lightweight top (as an example) shoved all the way at the bottom of my suitcase and having to take out layers to clothing on top to access it. Whereas with a packing cube, said top could be right at the top of my suitcase. And also, sometimes having that addition space isn’t necessarily a good thing because one may assume that because they’re able to fit more, then they will, and that could result in an overweight carryon. But, as you said, everyone has their preferences and there is no right or wrong way! Happy travels!

Hi I’ve been traveling my whole life and I’ve made different kind of trips and they where either short or long packing cubes are great but as long as you use them wisely, packing everything with them it’s impossible but using them as a compression cube is great especially if you have jumpers or hoodie they are amazing , I usually fill a side of the suite case with packing cubes stuffed with clothes and in the other side I divide all the other stuff(shoes ,toiletries, undies,etc...) and it’s the best way of them all

I love a mix of both. Some clothes in packing cubes some simply in the bag. Fits in more clothes that way and keep things a lot organized as well.

Rolling clothes does not work for me. I don't know if it's because I'm plus size and so my clothes take up more space but I barely can fit stuff in my suitcase when I roll

I recently stumbled upon your videos while trying to get some ideas for carry on makeup/packing ideas. I love your tips! I myself have never used packing cubes, but I just bought some. I will travelling to England with my two kids. We've gone before and I try to be organized, but I bought different colors for each of us. We will see how it goes. Thanks for the great tips!

That was a good demonstration! 👏🏻👏🏻

Really appreciate your demonstration as I have always wondered the same thing - I think I'm convinced on the cubes - now the question, which cubes are the best - that would be a great video, to show different kinds - Cheers from Canada 🍁

I think this video was really good and the camera angle of how you packed the bag without the cubes was great, the tip to put your runners into a plastic bag and then pop your underwear into them, this was brilliant.... I struggle with packing my husbands bag as his foot and jean and shirt size is so much bigger than mine that sometimes trying to pack carryon is a struggle and still bring enough for him

If it is for like a month is packing cubes good?

You made your point with eloquence and grace. Bravo!!😊

Oh no! You packed one type of garment per cube. Now you have to open all of them to get dressed which kinda defeats the purpose of separating them. Better to cluster by use or warmth or something.

I used cubes for the first time this year on my week trip to Scotland. Traveling the country and only spending a couple of nights here and there, they became confusing and time consuming looking for my clothes versus hubby’s. So now I have different colors for each of us. I will be using them for our upcoming cruise. I see both sides of the issue and will use them for some trips but not all.

Okay so I'm going to Disney in 65 days, and I have two suitcases that I'm bringing but I was wondering if I should get packing cubes.

I was also anti-packing cubes until recently. I bought the new TravelPro Maxlite 5 hardside suitcases, and their design is backwards compared to most hardside suitcases. The compression straps are on the top half of the suitcase, as opposed to the bottom, and without packing cubes my clothes would have tumbled out of my suitcase every time I opened it. I also thought that they helped me to be more organized. Still, to each their own.

Firstly, love you! Secondly, You do You - do what works for you! Thirdly: if you want to select that pair of pants down the bottom, under layers of shirts and underwear and things, you have to pull everything out to get to them... I have done this for years, and always have to search for my underwear that I’ve squeezed down into a gap😂.

I like how you wrapped each shoe in a plastic bag! I’ve never seen it done that way before. I will from now on.

Awesome video thank you!!!

You did a good job. Thankyou

I'm soooo happy that some has finally made a video with the comparison of both packing methods! Thank you so much!❤❤❤

I love how you fit more in without the cubes but I have a brain disconnect when it comes to rolling clothes. Would the cubes be better fit for folded clothing?

I’ve compared how I could fit more in my carryon suitcase as well and for me the packaging cubes won but I don’t roll the clothes before putting them in the cubes, I put in everything flat, filling all the space, filling them very full, and then compressing it all when I zip the cubes up. Granted I seem to have sturdier cubes. I also still roll clothes to fit between the bars inside the suitcase, just enough to fill the gaps.

I agree with you for the cubes were not helpful on my long trips but very helpful on shorter trips. I found too that I can fit more into the carry on for bringing back gifts on longer trips. Instead of cubes I used two nylon bags similar to the kind that we stuff sleeping bags into, one for dirty laundry and one for all my underwear and socks. I understand the point of view of those who love the cubes and I celebrate how different methods work for each one of us. Your suggestions worked best for me. Thanks so much

Thanks for your effort showing us the difference of packing with and without the cubes.

Good!!! Finally I I hear somebody thinking the same about parking cubes!!! Like your videos, straight to the point