Thule Compression Packing Cube, Medium

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!

Great for long vacation and helps on space. Bought 4 of them. Will purchase more in the future.

Yes, these help you organize your luggage, but you are probably wondering how they compare to other cubes, specifically the Eagle Creek ones, am I right? Well, I just came back from traveling using both. I prefer these Thule ones. They are more robustly constructed and easier to use. Specifically, they are more rigid around the edges making it much easier to zip them closed. I should mention that they are bigger than the Eagle Creek ones, so take the measurements into consideration; they may not fit as easily into 20” or 22” suitcases.

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.

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.

This packing cube was great for compressing bulky clothing! I packed the Northface heavy weight Denali fleece jacket, an outer shell coat, another fleece and knit dress jacket, wool scarf, gloves. The zipper is sturdy, the material strong. It packed these items nicely, saving tons of space. This is excellent for winter travel.

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!