Thule Compression Packing Cubes
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Reviews & Ratings
- Van Deusen2024-06-06I only use these in my Rimowa and other suitcases for international travel
I used 3 of these on each side of my large suitcase and two small ones for makeup/skincare/haircare for two weeks of business travel in winter and had more than enough clothing (shoes in Rolly). I pack them as tight as I can and separate the pants, shirts, underthings and I can pack up to 5 jeans in one packet, 10 to 12 shirts in the other and 5-6 sweaters- the double zipper helps to compress it, its the best on the market, I wash these after I am done traveling in the case they sat on top of a countertop. I often leave the suitcases elsewhere and just take these bags out and never unpack them totally. If I am traveling on a short trip with an in-cabin rolly and a Osprey backpack, I have enough clothes for 2 weeks in summer time. But you need to compress these and not leave them with any extra space in order to get it to work best for you. We tried others and these are the best on the market long term for durability and the look clean and organized.
- Roz Lynn2024-06-23Best compression cubes out there
These are the best compression cubes out there. Durable material that makes it easy to zip while compressing. Doesn’t get stuck in the zipper like other ones. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
- Amazon Customer2024-04-13High quality cubes, strong YKK zippers, great for fluffy winter gear
Very sturdy, big, and smooth YKK zippers. Structured design, quality fabric, and great zippers make compressing the cubes a breeze. Perfect for packing and compressing fluffy winter clothes!
- tlinn-com2023-02-21Best-in-class packing cubes
There are many different packing cubes that all seem to do the job. Why pay a premium for a name brand like Thule? Good question. In this case, my answer would be three things: quality of materials, quality of construction, and feature set. These Thule cubes are made of a high quality nylon material that feels both extremely sturdy and moisture proof. When one of my bottles of liquid spilled into my suitcase on a recent trip, my clothes in the Thule packing cubes remained completely clean and dry. There's another benefit as well. My recent trip was to India. I love India but the air is...pungent. When I returned home, my wife immediately noticed that even the ziplock bags I brought with me had absorbed an odor. But neither these packing cubes nor the clothes inside were affected. The other great thing about the material is its translucence. The product photos probably exaggerate it a little bit but you are able to tell what is inside a cube based on color and to a lesser extent shape. If an article of clothing is tight against the top, bottom, or side of the cube, it is easy to identify. (FWIW, the color of the cube is a creamy white.) The zippers and pulls on these cubes are robust and the seams are solid. This is important with a compression design that necessarily puts more stress on everything. I was surprised by how much these cubes held before they were compressed—much more than the older Eagle Creek cubes they are replacing—and how well they compressed their contents. It's worth noting that I did not roll the contents as Thule recommends. Instead, I placed the cube above my shirts and pants as I folded them. This allowed me to get the width exactly right. Then I placed the top of each item into the cube and folded them repeatedly to match the height of the cube. Even after compressing the contents, I was surprised at how wrinkle-free they were when I unpacked in my hotel room. These are the first packing cubes I have owned that compress their contents. This feature proved quite useful. I wouldn't buy another set without it. In the past, the lid of my suitcase has served to compress its contents. This is a much easier approach. The reason I bought these Thule cubes wasn't actually because of any of the things I have written about. It was because the dimensions of the Medium size and the Small size happened to fit perfectly together in my new suitcase. Everything else has been a great bonus. The bottom line is that I am delighted with these cubes and recommend them without reservation. In fact, my only concern is the way my wife has been eyeing them for herself...
- GM2024-01-21Best bang for the buck
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.
- Alia2024-06-26Compression cube and packing cube
Never knew they made packing cubes with compression. This came up as a deal and I thought why would I pay that much for a packing cube until I read the description and realized it had an extra zipper for compression. Game changer. Can get some much into a tote bag or backpack Now I can't go back to regular packing cubes, what is even the point? If you decide to buy, get an extra one. You will thank me later.
- GLreview2024-01-03Strong zipper, great for compressing bulky items
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.
- NW2024-05-26Strong enough for daily use over several months
I have been extremely happy with these. I used them on a 5-month bicycle tour, and the large one is where I kept most of my clothing, so it was used every day. The fabric and zippers are both super strong, and I could fit a few days of cycling clothes as well as street & sleeping clothes. Aside from some coffee and grease stains, they are still good as new.
- Kendon S Wheeler2024-06-15Great quality
Really like the quality, especially the zippers. Can get quite a bit in these.
- The Doctor2023-09-07Stronger than cheaper versions. More structured than Eagle Creek
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!