Compression Packing Cubes, Gonex Extensible Garage Mesh Baggage Organizers
$ 25.49
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Product Description
Gonex Compression Packing Cubes for Travel Carry On Suitcases 6 Set, 4 Colors
Product Dimensions : 16.2 x 11.6 x 3.9 inches; 1.06 Pounds
Item model number : GXGN0002A
Date First Available : June 14, 2024
Manufacturer : Gonex
ASIN : B0D73CVRLM
Sherry Roth –
Very satisfied
So first off, when I travel (which is usually for a week or less), I rarely unpack my suitcase; I don’t start hanging things up or using the dresser drawers. I live out of the suitcase. For my trip last week, I had to pack for cooler weather, which of course means more and heavier clothes, maybe boots, and so on. And with air travel being what it is, especially for us poor folks who travel basic economy and have to pay for the air we breathe, no carry-ons are allowed, we get hit with checked-bag fees and weight limits, etc. Therefore, I was worried that my luggage (one “carry-on” and one “under-seat/personal item”), would be an issue. I normally use Space Bags, which work very well, but the problem is that some of them require a vacuum to suck the air out, so although I could do that at home for the trip out, I knew I wouldn’t have access to a vacuum when packing to come back. I considered getting one of those suitcases that becomes a “closet,” but they’re not cheap (and right now I’m unemployed), and honestly the luggage I have is fine. So I saw these compression organizer bags and decided to try them.There are multiple useful sizes in this bunch, they have a really nice floral design, they have a silky feel, the zippers seem very well made, and I’ll jump ahead and tell you that when I got home and ran them thru the washer and dryer, they came out FINE (although the instructions say to hand wash and line dry).In the largest one, I fit the following: a pair of heavy jeans; a pair of sweat pants; 2 pairs of workout-type leggings; 5 T-shirts, a tank top, 2 long-sleeved shirts, one long-sleeved thermal shirt, 4 pairs of socks, 2 pairs of PJs, and a workout resistance band. There may have been a couple other things in there, but the point is, it literally held ALL my clothes for the week. There was no problem closing the regular zipper, or the second zipper that provides the “compression.” I put that in quotes because the front of the bag has mesh, so air gets in and out, but it stayed nice and flat. With a little attention, the second (compression) zipper did fine and didn’t snag the inside fabric at all, something I had heard someone complain about.In one of the smaller bags, I fit all my undergarments (so, 4 or 5 bras, 6 pairs of panties) with room to spare, and in another I put some toiletries, also with room to spare. I used another bag to put some electronic-type stuff (chargers, cables, night-lights, extension cord, etc), and coming home I used the laundry bag to re-pack all the dirty stuff, which fit quite nicely, just to keep it a little separate from the clean stuff, even though I wash everything once I get home.Going and coming home, I had room to spare in the carry-on suitcase, even with the addition of an umbrella, a pair of sneakers, a travel hairdryer, and a travel pillow, all in the main compartment. I could easily have fit another pair of shoes (or even boots) and more in there. I don’t think I could have achieved this with my usual Space Bags. Before Space Bags, I used to “flat pack,” but again, unless you organize your stuff in smaller bags (preferably see-through), you are going to be digging thru the entire suitcase to find the item you need. I know there are people who think rolling their clothes is the best way, but the same problem occurs; unless you put your rolled stuff into separate bags, you are going to be digging thru the suitcase to pull out what you need. Note that if you’re the kind of person who unpacks on arrival, these might not be as crucial for you.Bottom line, I do think the compression aspect helps, and I do think that this particular brand does a nice job all around in terms of the features and quality as mentioned above. It’s a great way to organize things and save space, and the mesh panels are really helpful, to see what’s in each bag.
Tom C –
Good quality at the price point!
I just took my first trip with the packing cubes. Very happy with the purchase. The cubes allow for efficient organization in the suitcase. Only used 1/2 of them on the 1 week trip so more to come after using all of them. The compression zipper is good quality and seems to work well. Depending on how you pack or what you are packing you may not get as compression as you might hope but it definitely reduces the size of the clothing vs folding or rolling alone. Happy with the purchase and feel that it is Good Quality at the price point.
JennyB. –
They are not the best but not the worst .
I thought they were part neoprene but they are just no tear nylon & mesh , they do have 2 zippers so they do compress but not a lot.Use for traveling , organizing & saving space in a suitcase . My size 11 vans barely fit in the shoe sack. There was some fraying of the unfinished cut nylon edges inside of the bags.
Trail running bliss –
Skeptic sold!
Useful, Extra weight worth it, Various sizes keep you organized and ready to pack up and go. Durability we’ll see. The color wouldn’t be anything I’d pick. Who would care about the look for packing cubes?
Kelley Crockett Nunes –
Awesome bags! They hold way more than I ever expected!
The photo I provided is of the largest cube that comes in the set. I fit TEN pairs of jeans in there! The other cubes get smaller in size from this one. There’s 2 sized a little smaller than this big one in the photo that were perfect for all my shirts, shorts and dresses and then 2 much smaller ones that I used for socks and underwear. I brought 3 dresses, 4 pairs of shorts and about 20 shirts on my trip to give you an idea of how much I fit in those 2 bags and the one I used for underwear held 20 with room for more. I only packed about 5 pairs of socks as I wore sandals most of my trip so that little bag had tons of room left for more stuff. The set also comes with a laundry/shoe bag. I used it for my dirty laundry as I have other shoe bags I used, but it could be for either and is quite roomy. Combined all the cubes held all my clothes for a 2 week trip and kept everything so nicely organized and left my luggage with so much more room for shoes and other items I needed. Typically when I travel I end up having to pack and repack multiple times to make everything fit, but having these cubes made it so much easier and I fit a lot more than usual. It was nice to know exactly where everything was during my trip as well, rather than pulling everything out of the luggage to find the one item I wanted. I visit multiple destinations on a trip so am never in one place for long where I would unpack my suitcase, and these bags made it so easy to just grab what I needed quickly without making a mess out of the rest of my luggae. They are made really well and the zippers are strong and really hold up to being packed full as possible. I stuffed them with a lot and thought there would be no way they were going to compress without ripping or breaking a zipper, but they all did perfectly! Also, despite how much I crammed into each one I never needed an iron on my trip! My clothes stayed amazingly wrinkle free. I would definitely recommend!
George.2006 –
Need for a 3 week trip!
The cubes are larger than I expected. Happy surprise. They are a cute pink to match another set I bought months ago. I think these are going to be durable and should wash well.
RMJones –
Travel companion you want to have
Winter travel to Idaho for a week with only one baby carry on luggage. Thanks to these power packers, I was able to organize my suitcase so nicely, AND COMPACTLY, that carrying the extra bulk was a breeze. We use them for (rv) camping too, cuts down on space as well as bulky bags or hard-sided luggage that ends up taking up usable space. They’ve made great gifts too for fellow travelers. Highly recommend as a traveling companion, as they truly are shocking how much then compress the load.
Alex –
Only for Large Luggage
Packing cubes are OK but I would not use them except for very large luggage as the cubes end up taking more space than carefully folded individual clothing does. In other words, these are not good for saving space, only for organizing your wardrobe.
Heidi –
these are absolutely amazing! The print quality was above expectations and I absolutely love how lightweight they are for travelling! They have mesh they are super breathable and super easy to wash. We travel very frequently so these will come in handy organizing everything for our trip. Also make note that all of them fit inside folded up in the largest cube for storing. I personally love the floral design!!!!
03A –
Lots of sizes, and it compressed pretty well. It saves space (not an extraordinary amount but a noticeable amount) and also keeps everything ORGANIZED. So much easier to pull cubes out and throw them into hotel drawers than unpacking everything. I took them for 10 days in Europe and it worked really well. I also love the colour I picked (yellow).To bring up sizes again, all the varieties were great, and I felt like I had enough for everything I needed. Definitely, definitely recommend these!
Silvesta N. –
Seems to be good quailty. Will see when we use it for traveling.
Jo Beinke –
Great for what they are; disappointed they are so small
Amber –
I bought these to use in my 40l backpack and I love them. They are lightweight and as long as you don’t over pack them they squeeze down nicely. They fit great and compress my clothes down enough that I’m able to fit in extra bits while leaving room for little gifts I pick up. Haven’t had a lot of use yet but they seem durable more so then other basic ones a bought before.