Product Review: Eagle Creek Packing Cubes
A couple of years ago, when I first began traveling with a backpack instead of a hard-sided suitcase, I had the brilliant thought that I should organize the sometimes difficult-to-maneuver interior compartment with camping stuff-sacks. I was fairly happy with the organized outcome, but felt that the shape of the stuff-sacks really wasted a lot of space.
When I switched to my current suitcase (a rolling frame-pack called the Osprey Sojourn) I switched up my organization methods as well.
While I was using stuff sacks, I thought that the perfect solution would be a soft, mesh rectangle. The shape and material would have enough structure to hold things efficiently and be soft enough to fold down if not fully packed. I really thought I was on to something! It could be a great idea! I could market it and take that flash of inspiration to the bank!
Apparently a bunch of other companies also thought it was a good idea long before me because they came up with Packing Cubes. I researched a few brands and decided to go with Eagle Creek's cubes as they seem to hold up a lot longer and be better made than some of the other (cheaper) brands.
I've been immensely happy with my packing cubes.
Cost: $9 - $30/cube, depending on size/features. Available on Amazon or at stores like The Container Store.
A couple of years ago, when I first began traveling with a backpack instead of a hard-sided suitcase, I had the brilliant thought that I should organize the sometimes difficult-to-maneuver interior compartment with camping stuff-sacks. I was fairly happy with the organized outcome, but felt that the shape of the stuff-sacks really wasted a lot of space.
When I switched to my current suitcase (a rolling frame-pack called the Osprey Sojourn) I switched up my organization methods as well.
While I was using stuff sacks, I thought that the perfect solution would be a soft, mesh rectangle. The shape and material would have enough structure to hold things efficiently and be soft enough to fold down if not fully packed. I really thought I was on to something! It could be a great idea! I could market it and take that flash of inspiration to the bank!
Apparently a bunch of other companies also thought it was a good idea long before me because they came up with Packing Cubes. I researched a few brands and decided to go with Eagle Creek's cubes as they seem to hold up a lot longer and be better made than some of the other (cheaper) brands.
I've been immensely happy with my packing cubes.
Cost: $9 - $30/cube, depending on size/features. Available on Amazon or at stores like The Container Store.
Products: Top, Osprey Sojourn 28"/80L Rolling Backpack. Osprey Pack cover (for flights, keeps the bag nice) and Eagle Creek Packing Cubes.
What a great idea! This way you can get what you need fairly easy instead of messing everything else up. Once you get it packed it never goes back in the same way, ya know?! This would really help.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if the backpacker's that have started arriving here are using them?