Best Packing Cubes for Every Kind of Trip (2026), Tested and Reviewed
Kat Merck
created: Jan. 15, 2026, 3 p.m. | updated: Jan. 19, 2026, 11:32 a.m.
Other Great Packing CubesPhotograph: Kat MerckShacke Pak Packing Cubes for $29 (set of 8): These were pretty good quality for an Amazon brand; there's a sturdy handle and the material is slightly thicker than other packing cubes at this price point.
Photograph: Kat MerckCalpak Packing Cubes Set for $68 (set of 5): This is the first set of packing cubes I ever owned, and it’s what kicked off my obsession with travel organization.
Courtesy of Dagne DoverDagne Dover Roma Packing Cubes from $30: When I first saw these shallow, all-mesh packing cubes with their stiff wire edging and little label windows (pictured at left), I admit I wasn't initially impressed, given that they cost upward of $30 per cube.
Which is kind of necessary, as the included packing cubes hold little more than a few T-shirts and some underwear.
Unlike a plastic bag, packing cubes won’t rip, burst, or develop unexpected holes.
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