Pack Smarter

medium cube Packing Cubes I’ve often wondered how some people manage to travel with just a carry on – I think part of their secret must be packing cubes. Why are they so good? You will be amazed how much more you can fit into your suitcase using these cubes. They are made of lightweight material with mesh tops, so you can see what is inside them, but don’t add much weight to your overall luggage. An added bonus is that you don’t mess up your packing when you are just trying to get one item out. Some people have one cube for “bottoms”, one for “tops” and one for “underwear”. Others put whole outfits for each day in a separate cube if they are going away for a short time, so they only have to open one cube a day. There is a label when you buy them that says “Beware: Packing cubes can be addictive”. I don’t doubt it! Where do I buy them? I bought the eBags brand from Amazon as they had good reviews and use YKK zippers which are the best there is. They come in dif...