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hlthe2b

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4. I watched a long time for these extremely light weight packing "cubes" to be discounted

Reply to Callalily (Original post)

Wed Apr 25, 2018, 07:44 AM

Apr 2018

Love them. They are so lightweight (parachute type material) that you have to treat them gently, but boy are they helpful. (by Eagle Creek)

Because I like to travel as much as possible with one bag, the weight is very important, but these add essentially nothing. There are LOTs of types/styles and some are specifically designed to compress, allowing you to keep bulk to a minimum.

Here's a starter video describing how to use some of them.

If you try to travel with a travel backpack like my prized "Air Tortuga" these are even more invaluable (especially the light weight)

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Anyone use packing cubes? [View all] Callalily Apr 2018 OP

I use packing cubes and space travel bags. madaboutharry Apr 2018 #1

Last year I got pulled over for a secondary search More_Cowbell Apr 2018 #8

Please explain what these are - sound interesting. northoftheborder Apr 2018 #2

always, make it easier RazzleCat Apr 2018 #3

I watched a long time for these extremely light weight packing "cubes" to be discounted hlthe2b Apr 2018 #4

I use Zip lock space bags iamateacher Apr 2018 #5

I did that for a while and worked great, but had concerns over melting... hlthe2b Apr 2018 #10

We use them all of the time... Freedomofspeech Apr 2018 #6

This message was self-deleted by its author hlthe2b Apr 2018 #7

I do not use the ziplocks.. Freedomofspeech Apr 2018 #9

Oops, sorry meant to respond upstream.... never mind... hlthe2b Apr 2018 #11

Yes. I began using them last year. Love them. Currently using sinkingfeeling Apr 2018 #12

Thank you all for your responses. Callalily Apr 2018 #13

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