Compression Packing Cubes, Gonex Extensible Storage Mesh Bags Organizers

My wife and I got these and after one use, we got more. The compression part works, more robust than you would expect, but the real benefit is keeping things organized, even on short trips. No more zip lock bags, no more fumbling for where the socks or the underwear or the t shirts or the pajamas are. We've taken them on a lot of trips and just gifted a set to our son who is starting to do some business travel in his first job. Where were these all my life? Also, the see through mesh is great and we get them in colors for even more ease of organizing. Bon Voyage!

So first off, when I travel (which is usually for a week or less), I rarely unpack my suitcase; I don't start hanging things up or using the dresser drawers. I live out of the suitcase. For my trip last week, I had to pack for cooler weather, which of course means more and heavier clothes, maybe boots, and so on. And with air travel being what it is, especially for us poor folks who travel basic economy and have to pay for the air we breathe, no carry-ons are allowed, we get hit with checked-bag fees and weight limits, etc. Therefore, I was worried that my luggage (one "carry-on" and one "under-seat/personal item"), would be an issue. I normally use Space Bags, which work very well, but the problem is that some of them require a vacuum to suck the air out, so although I could do that at home for the trip out, I knew I wouldn't have access to a vacuum when packing to come back. I considered getting one of those suitcases that becomes a "closet," but they're not cheap (and right now I'm unemployed), and honestly the luggage I have is fine. So I saw these compression organizer bags and decided to try them.There are multiple useful sizes in this bunch, they have a really nice floral design, they have a silky feel, the zippers seem very well made, and I'll jump ahead and tell you that when I got home and ran them thru the washer and dryer, they came out FINE (although the instructions say to hand wash and line dry).In the largest one, I fit the following: a pair of heavy jeans; a pair of sweat pants; 2 pairs of workout-type leggings; 5 T-shirts, a tank top, 2 long-sleeved shirts, one long-sleeved thermal shirt, 4 pairs of socks, 2 pairs of PJs, and a workout resistance band. There may have been a couple other things in there, but the point is, it literally held ALL my clothes for the week. There was no problem closing the regular zipper, or the second zipper that provides the "compression." I put that in quotes because the front of the bag has mesh, so air gets in and out, but it stayed nice and flat. With a little attention, the second (compression) zipper did fine and didn't snag the inside fabric at all, something I had heard someone complain about.In one of the smaller bags, I fit all my undergarments (so, 4 or 5 bras, 6 pairs of panties) with room to spare, and in another I put some toiletries, also with room to spare. I used another bag to put some electronic-type stuff (chargers, cables, night-lights, extension cord, etc), and coming home I used the laundry bag to re-pack all the dirty stuff, which fit quite nicely, just to keep it a little separate from the clean stuff, even though I wash everything once I get home.Going and coming home, I had room to spare in the carry-on suitcase, even with the addition of an umbrella, a pair of sneakers, a travel hairdryer, and a travel pillow, all in the main compartment. I could easily have fit another pair of shoes (or even boots) and more in there. I don't think I could have achieved this with my usual Space Bags. Before Space Bags, I used to "flat pack," but again, unless you organize your stuff in smaller bags (preferably see-through), you are going to be digging thru the entire suitcase to find the item you need. I know there are people who think rolling their clothes is the best way, but the same problem occurs; unless you put your rolled stuff into separate bags, you are going to be digging thru the suitcase to pull out what you need. Note that if you're the kind of person who unpacks on arrival, these might not be as crucial for you.Bottom line, I do think the compression aspect helps, and I do think that this particular brand does a nice job all around in terms of the features and quality as mentioned above. It's a great way to organize things and save space, and the mesh panels are really helpful, to see what's in each bag.

Have to admit was skeptical on rather packing cubes really work, but the Compression Packing Cubes, Gonex Extensible Storage Mesh Bags Organizers worked well. Helps keep traveling outfits organized as well. Between the medium and large size held about 5 pants, 3 shorts, 7 tops, and 2 dresses. I found the handle to be handy to carry multiple bags to unpack or carry from room to room.

The variety of sizes works great for long trips. My luggage stays organized. There’s a zipper to close the cube and another zipper to compress it. I’m able to pack for a smaller carryon size suitcase and have some space left for souvenirs. Works especially well when using a duffel or weekend bag when things tend to get jumbled fast.

These worked amazing! It was great having the different sizes and even came with a shoe bag. It made it so much easier to pack and also keep things organized. It surprisingly fit more than I thought it would in each bag. Definitely make sure you aren’t cramming too much though as stated in directions because you still want to be able to close it all the way. I used these for my trips abroad and they were an absolute game changer!

Winter travel to Idaho for a week with only one baby carry on luggage. Thanks to these power packers, I was able to organize my suitcase so nicely, AND COMPACTLY, that carrying the extra bulk was a breeze. We use them for (rv) camping too, cuts down on space as well as bulky bags or hard-sided luggage that ends up taking up usable space. They've made great gifts too for fellow travelers. Highly recommend as a traveling companion, as they truly are shocking how much then compress the load.

Great product

I didn't find the compression function to be much of an improvement over my original set of Gonex packing cubes (bought in 2017). The quality seemed to be a little worse. The netting on the top already has catches, snags and small holes after only 1 trip.