Thule Compression Packing Cube, Medium

Very effective for reducing volume and organizing clothes when traveling. If you are staying at multiple places, these compression packing cubes facilitate unpacking and repacking and minimizes any wrinkling of garments. Very well constructed.

I purchased six Thule compression cubes for a three-week international trip, and I couldn't be more impressed. These cubes performed exceptionally well, even under the pressure of being overstuffed. The zipper was sturdy and didn’t give out, a big relief considering how much I packed into each cube. I’ve compared these to top brands like Eagle Creek and some cheaper alternatives, but none matched Thule in fabric quality and compression effectiveness.Made from 100D nylon, these cubes have a strong, resilient material that is both durable and water-resistant. The “100D” refers to the denier, a measurement of fabric thickness, and in this case, the Thule cubes strike a perfect balance between durability and lightness. The fabric’s strength really stood out during my trip.One of the best features was how perfectly the cubes fit into my Thule Charm 70L bag. I was able to fit four fully packed cubes and still had room for shoes and a cosmetic bag at the top and sides, maximizing every inch of space.These cubes are on the pricier side, but they’re worth every penny. In my experience, no cheaper alternative has come close in terms of compression ability and overall quality.

I have a couple of cheaper brand compression cubes including Gonex and Suited Nomad (both of which are of similar quality) but the Thule one is much stronger as it ought to be at the higher price point. The zippers are quality items too and zip easily. I also own Eagle Creek Spectre compression cubes and the big difference between them and the Thule is that the Thule is more structured and made of a heavier weight fabric. I consider Thule and Eagle Creek are the best brands that are readily available and are similarly well made and strong but the Thule feels like it will last forever but it is heavier if this matters.. The Eagle Creek will undoubtedly last too but i feel its like comparing a winter weight jacket with a summer weight one.If you're not familiar with packing cubes and compression ones in particular they are an efficient means of packing so that you can put things like underwear, socks and shirts etc in cubes which makes it easy if you are moving around. Whilst you can cram stuff into them unless they are fairly stiff material you are not going to gain much extra storage. Now compression offers a further refinement in taking a standard cube and by using a zipper around the middle of the bag to compress the items within and save more space. When some people say the compression doesn't help much they are invariably trying to compress items that won't squish down like cotton button-up shirts or shorts but if you use them to compress soft materials like t-shirts or sweatshirts they work really well. An obvious point but the weight will not change with compression!

I used 3 of these on each side of my large suitcase and two small ones for makeup/skincare/haircare for two weeks of business travel in winter and had more than enough clothing (shoes in Rolly). I pack them as tight as I can and separate the pants, shirts, underthings and I can pack up to 5 jeans in one packet, 10 to 12 shirts in the other and 5-6 sweaters- the double zipper helps to compress it, its the best on the market, I wash these after I am done traveling in the case they sat on top of a countertop. I often leave the suitcases elsewhere and just take these bags out and never unpack them totally. If I am traveling on a short trip with an in-cabin rolly and a Osprey backpack, I have enough clothes for 2 weeks in summer time. But you need to compress these and not leave them with any extra space in order to get it to work best for you. We tried others and these are the best on the market long term for durability and the look clean and organized.

This bag provides excellent compression with reinforced stitching and solid zippers. I generally use compression bags in my luggage but using them to pack up my seasonal clothing has been a game changer for closet space.

Its reasonably priced and feels better constructed than most compression packing cubes. If you’re not too fixated on branded items and aesthetics, its a good product for travel. It lies flat against my luggage, which is optimal for my purposes since i single bag travel. However, there are other considerations. Most of my clothing for trips are lightweight synthetic or merino wool, which themselves are easily packable regardless of packing product i use. Also, i don’t overpack the cubes to the point that the seams are about to burst so i can’t attest to their durability over time.

Great quality, work well and worth the higher price.

Very high quality in both the material and the zippers! I also appreciate that they are Bluesign certified materials too. Overall the do help compress clothes and save space in my pack!