Have a trip coming up? Packing cubes are the holiday essential you need to streamline your suitcase. They’ll help to keep your things organised and categorised, making packing and unpacking so much easier. One you've used them once, we can pretty much guarantee they'll be no going back.
Often sold in sets with a variety of sizes, many come with cubes specific to items like your underwear or shoes for ultimate convenience. They also help to keep everything as compact as possible, with some even including compression zippers, so you can fit in that extra outfit or two.
If you're worried about lost luggage, adding a cube or two to your hand luggage can also give you peace of mind. The rest of your journey could be total chaos (hello flight delays!), but with our pick of the best packing cubes available online, you can rest easy knowing at least your belongings are in perfect order.
How we chose the best packing cubes
- Variety: Cubes or not, some of us are just naturally more concise packers. Below you'll find a selection of options which go all the way up to a nine-piece set for those who need a little more help to keep things organised.
- Price: We considered a range of price points, from Rimowa's luxe packing cubes starting at £80 each, to affordable options on Amazon you can order at £15.99 for a set.
- Extra features: We searched for options with extra features to make your life easier, like washable fabrics and lifetime guarantees.
The best packing cubes to shop 2023
Antler Chelsea Packing Cubes
- Number of cubes: Four
- Dimensions: 24.5 x 33 x 10cm (large) 33 x 17.5 x 10cm (medium) 17.5 x 16.5 x 10 cm (small)
- Material: Polyester
- Colours available: Slate, Taupe, Mineral, Blush, Black, Navy, Sage, Azure, Poppy
- Extra features? Lifetime guarantee
Antler's packing cubes come in sets of four, with one large, one medium and two small sizes. They each feature an extra strong compression zip to give you maximum room in your suitcase, plus a mesh window so you can easily see what's inside. If you have an Antler suitcase, they come available in the same colours so you can be totally co-ordinated.
Samonsite Packing Cubes
- Number of cubes: Three
- Dimensions: 23 x 14 x 8 cm (small), 23 x 22 x 8 cm (medium), 35 x 30 x 10 cm (large)
- Material: 100% recycled polyester
- Colours available: Forest, Navy, Blush, Black
- Extra features? Washable
From another trusted luggage brand comes these popular packing cubes. Clearly marked with Small, Medium and Large, the set includes one of each size. Lightweight and washable, if sustainability is important to you, you'll love that these are made from 100% recycled PET bottles.
BETLLEMORY Packing Cubes
- Number of cubes: Seven
- Dimensions: 40 x 30 x 10cm, 40 x 30 x 10cm, 33 x 35 x 10cm, 29 x 19 x 10cm (four packing cubes), 30 x 2 x 10cm (drawstring bag), 30 x 12 x 10cm (cloth bag), 29 x 23cm (pouch)
- Material: Polyester
- Colours available: Black, Blue Grey, Grey, Light Blue, Navy, Peach, Pink, Purple, Yellow
- Extra features? Waterproof
These bestselling Amazon packing cubes are the most affordable we've found and can be ordered with next day delivery. The set includes bags that can be used for shoe, cosmetics, underwear and electronic products - so you can compartmentalise everything. They come in a wide variety of colours and each have elasticated straps inside to keep your things in place.
Away The Insider Packing Cubes
- Number of cubes: Six
- Dimensions: 17.5 x 10.5 x 11 cm (small slim), 25.5 x 10.5 x 21 cm (small wide), 25.5 x 10.5 x 11 cm (medium slim), 33 x 10.5 x 25.5 cm (medium wide), 33 x 10.5 x 17.5 cm (large slim), 42 x 10.5 x 32.5 cm (large wide)
- Material: Nylon
- Colours available: Black, Navy, Green, Petal
- Extra features? 100 day free trial, water-resistant
Away is known for super practical and stylish travel accessories. Made from water-resistant nylon with mesh panels so you can easily find what you need, this set of six packing cubes in a variety of different sizes will fit seamlessly into your luggage.
Nere Packing Cubes
- Number of cubes: Three
- Dimensions: Large Packing Cube 54(L) x 40(W) x 9(D) cm; Medium Packing Cube 40(L) x 26(W) x 10(D) cm; Small Packing Cube 24(L) x 20(W) x 10(D) cm
- Material: Unknown
- Colours available: Black, light blue, mineral green, lilac, light pink and hot pink.
- Extra features? Foldaway
These bright and colourful packing cubes from Nere are ideal for holdall luggage or short trips, with three cubes included in the set. The colours are fun, with hot pink and aqua blue available, and each cube has a hook so can be hung on your hols.
Rimowa Packing Cube
- Number of cubes: Three (sold separately)
- Dimensions: 3.5 x 9.4 x 4.7 inches (small), 3.5 x 9.4 x 9.4 inches (medium), 3.5 x 14.1 x 9.4 inches (large)
- Material: Recycled nylon & polyester
- Colours available: Black, Pink
- Extra features? 2 year guarantee
Luxury travel brand Rimowa is known for its aluminium suitcases made to last a lifetime, so as expected these packing cubes are made from the most durable recycled nylon that's also waterproof and lightweight. Sold separately, you can choose from small, medium and large sizes or buy all three - they can be stored inside each other.
Osprey Packing Cubes
- Number of cubes: Three
- Dimensions: 3.94 x 6.69 x 4.33in (small), 5 x 8.66 x 6in (medium), 6.7 x 12 x 7.87in (large)
- Material: 100% recycled 40D high-tenacity nylon
- Colours available: Black, Waterfront Blue
- Extra features? N/A
Osprey's packing cubes are designed to be super lightweight (just under 100g) making them the perfect option is you need to keep your suitcase weight to a minimum. They're made from 100% recycled fabrics and feature double zippers for convenience.
ZDKGER Packing Cubes
- Number of cubes: Eight, plus a toothbrush holder
- Dimensions: 40 x 30 x 12 cm (large cube), 33 x 28 x 12 cm (medium cube), 30 x 22 x12 cm (small cube), 30 x 22 x 12 cm (underwear bag), 35 x 20cm (shoe bag), 35 x 27 cm (drawstring bag), 26 x 16 x 7cm (toiletry bag)
- Material: Nylon & linen
- Colours available: Grey, Black, Blue, Beige, Pink
- Extra features? Grab handles, waterproof
Stylist and personal shopping expert @missy_elz recommends these packing cubes from Amazon, sharing a picture on her Story with the caption ‘Never going back’. Available in several different colours, they’re a steal at less than £18 for a set of nine, including a shoe bag and a laundry bag. We love the grab handles, which make quickly packing and unpacking even easier.
