There’s no getting around it, the Osprey Ultralight Packing Cubes rank among the best packing cubes we’ve tested to date. And, if you’re a packing cube obsessive like us, you can’t go wrong with colour-coordinated sets of multiple cubes. We considered all aspects, whether it was the construction (we’re particularly keen on double and compression-style zips), rigidity (useful when it comes to more delicate items), and internal features, such as inner pockets. The one drawback to them being so soft and unstructured is that they’re slightly difficult to pack into because the sides don’t stay up by themselves. Again a more budget-friendly set compared to the first three listed in this article, these packing cubes come in a 4-piece set in different sizes.

A handy set to help organise your gear, whether on a hiking trip or travelling abroad, these convenient pouches are a perfect packing solution if you like a place or everything and everything to be in its place. And when you have the right product, you’re a little bit happier which affects the people around you! They also weigh a bit more than the compression tubes, so they can add some unnecessary weight to your backpack. While they lacked any sort of compressing feature, they’re so lightweight and soft that once placed in a suitcase they easily squashed down to the desired size. If you pack smartly, you can cram a lot of stuff into a small packing cube and it will only take up a fraction of space in your bag.Available in sizes from extra small, up to Large and also available in Slim small and Slim medium, “The pack reveal cubes” offers a simple, lightweight solution to simplify your packing. All in all, while highly reviewed and of good quality, I don’t think these are the best packing cubes to choose mainly because they are larger and don’t pack down as small.

Their growing popularity has pushed manufacturers to produce versions designed with a range of requirements in mind. A storage solution to keep your dirty trail runners away from your clean running gear, the Pack-It Reveal Shoe Sac helps keep your pack neat and tidy. They’re also incredibly versatile – we’ve lost count of the times we’ve misplaced items of clothing after using communal washing machines in homestays and hostels.Amazingly lightweight yet durable and highly practical, the Cube M is a great addition to your travel kit. They are made from a hardwearing nylon that's also waterproof so any toiletry spills will be isolated to that cube and not damage your clothes. We used the largest cube for storing jeans and jumpers, the medium one — for shirts and shorts, and the small one — for underwear, belts, and socks. The Pack-It Isolate is a great packing solution for anyone who travels regularly or wants to keep their things organised on trips. The zippered opening on these cubes is in an interesting position, although it does work well—and it’s the same opening that can be found on the Eagle Creek Pack-It Specter Cubes too.