As a Mom who travels full-time, I have gone through a ton of different types of packing cubes. The best packing cubes for travel that I have found, especially with a family are the ones that keep their structure and are clear to quickly see what you’re searching for.

This allows for easy access for the whole family and cuts back on stress in smaller spaces. I absolutely hate the mesh top polyester blends types and have noticed that as soon as you go to unzip the whole thing explodes… almost defeating the purpose of using the packing cube to begin with. 

After going through almost 10 different styles of compressible packing cubes I feel like I can save you a ton of money and time by sharing what our favorite ones are. I feel like I finally found the right packing cubes for our family so I hope this helps you too!

I struggled because no one really tells you that packing cubes help make packing a lot easier when you pick the right one. Or that you want lightweight cubes because you’ll be able to pack more towards your weight limit if they are. 

For our family, we needed ones that made unpacking for the kids easy. Where you can go from the suitcase to the hotel drawer without creating a huge mess. These are my favorite right now! They aren’t ultralight packing cubes but they’re pretty light and durable. 

More Colors: Black, Blue, Burgundy, Gray, Green, Lilac, Orange, Pink, Purple, Rose, Turquoise

We like the compression cubes and find that these types are also good for optimizing on the most packing space because you can fit a ton in them as if they were already compressing. Many of the clear ones are better quality and in my opinion are the best option to go with, when deciding on what to purchase. 

The full set of these types of packing cubes will come in a few different sizes. They also usually come with a compression zipper making. the various sizes included are:

• A Small cube
• A Medium cube
• A Large cube
• A Toiletry Small size cube

They kind of look like plastic bags but the handles on them are a nice feature that make it easy for kids to grab. My personal preference is towards the large packing cube because my suitcase is larger but if you’re planning to utilize a carry-on suitcase then you’ll want to stick with the medium and small travel cubes. We purchased a set of packing cubes that included all four of these sizes but you’ll want to make your purchase based on what’s best for your situation. 

Compression Packing cubes also work great in duffel bags, travel backpacks, and in any luggage set you have. They’re amazing products to use for travel, especially with a family! We kind of mixed and matched ours so that audrey with the small items got the small packing cubes. I have larger clothes so the large sizes work better with compressing the larger sizes. 

PACKING CUBES – DIY PROJECT

Today, I’ve got something super cool to share with you – a fun little DIY project we recently tackled: personalized travel packing cubes for Audrey, our youngest explorer! ?

Our 6-month backpacking trip to Asia means these are about to get months of use. We decided it would be fun and help even more with quick access to have her smaller cubes labeled. 

As a full-time traveling family, packing efficiently is a must, especially when you’ve got kiddos like Audrey who want to be independent packers. So, we decided to make her packing cubes not only functional but also cute as can be! Let me know what you think and if you would try this project too! 

We’ve put together a quick video showing you how we transformed regular packing cubes into adorable, organized essentials for our upcoming adventures. It’s located at the top of this post but also on our Tiktok here.

Now, these packing cubes might not be the fancy compression type, but they work like a charm! I managed to fit a ton of clothes into them, and they nestled snugly into Audrey’s duffle bag. Perfect for any on-the-go lifestyle! ?

WHY YOU SHOULD USE PACKING CUBES TOO

One of the best things about these cubes is that we can see what’s inside thanks to their transparent design – a game-changer when you’re living out of suitcases.

Plus, Audrey loves them even more because they’re labeled. Allowing her to have a sense of ownership over her cubes while also making it easier on her to get dressed on her own.

With Audrey’s cubes properly labeled, there’s no more confusion about what goes where. This little addition makes packing and unpacking a breeze for our young adventurer. It’s all part of our effort to instill independence and organization skills in her while we travel the world together. ?

Speaking of our upcoming trip, we’re going all out and taking a few months’ worth of clothes with us in these cubes. You know me, I can’t resist a good sale… and I did some serious shopping! ? So, these packing cubes are going to be a lifesaver when it comes to keeping everything tidy and easily accessible.

WHERE TO BUY THE PACKING CUBES & STICKERS WE USED

For those of you interested in creating your own personalized packing cubes, I’ve got you. I linked the stickers & packing cubes we used on my Amazon Storefront and our LiketoKnow.it Shop! so you can easily find them and make your own packing cubes uniquely yours. ✨

In the end, these DIY packing cubes are great for organization, efficiency, and keeping separate compartments for your belongings. They are the best packing cubes for travel. Aesthetically, I think they are super cute. They’ll be joining us on our upcoming adventures, helping us stay organized and traveling like pros.

The best way I have found to pack these is to fold clothes down as small as you can make them and fill it up. Once you get them pretty full then you zip and then push the clothes towards the back of the cube. From here there will be more space and you can continue to squeeze a few more items in. 

If you want to pack an extra one for dirty clothes you can. They break down super flat so it’s easy to use as a laundry bag too.

Honestly, these are the best cubes I have found. If you have others you love I would really appreciate it if you let me know!

Remember, it’s all about the little things that make our travel life smoother and more enjoyable. Happy travels ?✈️ #PackForAdventure #TravelWithKids #DIYTravel #PackingCubesOnPoint