- There is a theory that using packing cubes is better than compression bags (the ones you remove air from) (blu3mo).
- When looking at backpackers’ luggage on the internet, it seems that most people use packing cubes instead of compression bags within the scope of my research.
- For example, My 40-liter Backpack Travel Guide (Vitalik).
- When looking at backpackers’ luggage on the internet, it seems that most people use packing cubes instead of compression bags within the scope of my research.
- Advantages of packing cubes:
- Durability:
- Compression bags tend to lose their sealing ability over time.
- Ease of closing:
- It can be a hassle to remove air from compression bags every time you close them.
- I personally feel this (blu3mo).
- It can be a hassle to remove air from compression bags every time you close them.
- Durability:
- Issues:
- Packing cubes may not compress as small as compression bags…?
- That being said, they still compress much smaller than not using anything.
- This seems to be a trade-off between how much compression you want to achieve.
- Unless you are traveling with a maximum capacity of 22L worldwide or something, packing cubes seem to be more comfortable (blu3mo).
- Hahaha (tkgshn).
- Packing cubes may not compress as small as compression bags…?
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- There are various types, making it easy to understand.
- Requirements:
- Can be compressed with a zipper.
- Peak Design seems to be the best option.
- It has a dedicated compartment for folded clothes.
- Peak Design Packing Cube.