Do you use packing cubes when you travel?
Before I left for my round the world trip, I did a lot of research about packing and how to be more efficient. I knew that I would be on the road for a long time and I wanted to pack the right amount of things, the right things, and to stay organized. I had never used packing cubes before my round the world trip but I noticed that a lot of long-term travellers and backpackers use them to get and stay organized on their trips.
Now after my 19-month, 19-country round the world trip I can say that I can not travel without them. For me, there are only pros, no cons.
Here’s why I love packing cubes:
- You can use a cube for different things > ie. underwear and socks, tops, bottoms, clean clothes, dirty clothes, etc.
- It is easy to find things within your luggage when everything is neatly compartmentalized.
- When you are repacking to go home or to your next destination, everything is pretty organized
- You can fill these up with a lot of clothes and they still stay quasi-unwrinkled
- Packing your suitcase or backpack is easier
- Finding things in your suitcase or backpack while travelling is easier. Sometimes I get cold and need my sweater. Instead of unpacking my whole bag, I can easily find what I’m looking for because I have a system
- I use packing cubes even for a quick weekend away.
- The packing process really easy and less stressful, especially when your alarm didn’t go off and you have to catch a flight!
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AWESOME PRODUCTS THAT I USE ON EVERY TRIP!
- Travel Power Strip
- Global Plug Adapter
- GoPro Hero 4 Silver
- GoPro 3 Way Tripod Selfie Stick
- Sony RX100M3 – a small mirrorless camera with excellent video capabilities
- Anker External Battery For Smart Phones, Tablets, and Action Cameras
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HELPFUL GENERAL TRAVEL TIPS
- Flights: Find a cheap flight using Skyscanner or Momondo. I like these two booking sites because they both search all websites and airlines around the globe including budget airlines.
- Accommodations: I use Booking.com or Tripadvisor to find the best rates on hotels. Hotels.com offers a free night after booking 10 nights.
- Travel Insurance: Having gotten sick on my travels in the past, I never travel without being insured. You never know when something may happen. For my round the world trip and extended long-term travel, I use World Nomads. For other trips, I have used Roam Right and they cover activities like extreme sports.
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Here are some packing cubes that I recommend:
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Do you use packing cubes? If you do, tell me why you love them in the comments!
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