Whether you’re planning on travelling with hand luggage only or are sharing a suitcase with your family, making sure you pack everything you need without exceeding baggage restrictions can be difficult. Though there are numerous rolling and folding methods touted for their ability to organise your belongings, according to Reddit users there is one “lifesaver” investment you should make before jetting off.
According to experts from The Points Guy UK: “Separating items makes it easy to pack, unpack and repack quickly and efficiently.
“In fact, once you have a system in place with your cubes, packing can become even quicker and easier, especially for frequent travellers or business travellers who often visit the same destinations for work.”
Furthermore, packing cubes can eliminate the need for additional items such as wash bags or laundry bags.
The cost of packing cubes varies depending on the brand and where you purchase them from, with a six-piece set available on Amazon for £9.99.
However, if you are hoping to make a saving, there is another way you can make your own packing cubes.
According to Reddit user LibrariesAndCake, you can “go cheap and use large Ziplock bags”.
They added: “This has prevented many fights between my partner and me when we share a suitcase on vacation.”