Compression Packing Cubes Set for Carryon Travel-Lightweight Durable Luggage Organizer Bags with Double Zipper by TRIPPED Travel Gear

I like packing cubes. Really like them! I decided to graduate to compression cubes to see what the fuss was about. I looked at Eagle creek and good lord I could afford a flight to somewhere in Europe for that price. I looked at these and was extremely skeptical, thinking they are just some Chinese knock off. However, I was pleasantly surprised! The material is not what you would expect from a knock off and wow the compression really worked!Pros:- I am able to fit my entire two week wardrobe in one small and one large cube and I'm not a petite woman by far.- Compression actually works!- Good quality materials!- amazing value for moneyCons:- Whilst compressing, your zip can get snagged with the nylon. Be aware of this, although I snagged it a few times and the material has not broke. This might be a thing with all compression cubes though!- Dont overstuff it, you won't be able to compress it.- It's a bit of a learning curve at first unless you have really underpacked. Took a while and some strength to get used to compression!- End result is a solid mass of clothes. You can probably kill a man with a full packing cube, but definitely don't use it for that purpose!I can't wait to test the set out when I go to Japan but for short weekend trips I will only need one cube, which is awesome!

Simply put they work and make a difference

I like the quality and the price, but I expected them to be bigger.

These compression cubes were great for a few uses. My wife and I each got a set. We ordered the Eagle Creek Specter version as well. Eagle Creek is more expensive, so I wanted to see how the two compared. However, I did not put them through any extreme testing. I simply used them at the same time when I went on a trip. Then, I used them for carrying a change of clothes in my gym bag. At no time were the bags overfilled, as they usually had only a shirt and a pair of shorts inside.Unfortunately, after a few uses, the zipper came off the smaller packing cube at the non-compression portion of the bag. You can see that in the photo with the green portion missing its zipper. My wife's larger packing cube also had a zipper issue on the compression portion. That can be seen in the photo showing the dark zippered area separated.I hate spending more money on the Eagle Creek set, but they're still going strong several months later. I waited a couple months since the failure of the TRIPPED bags to see if Eagle Creek would have the same issues. I can confirm they don't. I love having an option that costs half of the Eagle Creek Specter, but that doesn't do me any good when I have to replace the TRIPPED bags every couple months. If I were to buy another set of these to replace the faulty bags, then I would have spent the same amount I spent on the original Eagle Creek purchase. Then, I would likely have to buy another set a couple months down the road. Therefore, the TRIPPED bags will end up costing more than the Eagle Creek bags that are of much greater quality. Save yourself the trouble and spend more on the front end.

My wife have and I have done considerable traveling over the past five years. During this time, we've each used a single carry on for trips long and short. We've found packing cubes a must on any trip. Simply put, they allow you to pack more clothes. Now, having said that, not all packing cubes are the same. Here's why I feel the TRIPPED Travel Gear Packing Cubes are better than others. The compression zip alleviates the back from adverse strain during the zipping process, which, with other packing cubes, causes broken zippers, broken zip straps, and torn mesh fabric. The nylon fabric used makes a HUGE difference compared to mesh and cheap fabric styles. I've gone through 3 compression bags from other manufacturers and the issue with other fabric is the stretch it gives. You want it to give a little bit then stop. This nylon fabric used in the TRIPPED travel gear packing cube is perfect. In addition, the handle has come in handy in many situations where we have to take bags in and out during customs, camping trips, etc. The positioning of where the handle is stitched into, as well as the size of the handle make a big difference down the line, and can handle wear and tear. All in all, we feel TRIPPED compression packing tubes are the best product on the market and makes your packing experience less dramatic, and handles all the issues of a long or short trip. This is a MUST buy.

Preface: I will update this review after I have had a chance to use these for international travel.As you can see in the pictures they certainly do what they claim (compress your packed clothing). Perhaps the manufacturer's claims are a little optimistic in their assessment of how much and how well it does the job, but it certainly does do the job. So it's hard to complain. For reference, in the small cube, I've packed a cycling kit (including bibs, jersey, and baselayer), three pairs of boxers, gloves, and two pairs of socks. In the larger cube, I've packed four t-shirts, a pair of jeans, and three pairs of socks. I could definitely squeeze another t-shirt in the larger one. The smaller one is packed tight.The ballistic nylon seems very good. Time will tell how well the seams will hold up, but I'm optimistic. Frankly, I'd be surprised if these weren't identical to the Eagle Creek compression cubes (re-branded, of course), but I haven't had an opportunity to compare them side-by-side.In reference to some other reviewers' comments, I didn't have any issues zipping up the bag. That is, I didn't get any snags. I can see how one might do that if he/she wasn't careful though.I also found that the larger cube compressed the t-shirts really well when they were properly folded (like you would put them in a drawer) rather than rolled. That's something to keep in mind. Same with the jeans. It's difficult to really fold cycling bibs, so I kind of had to just "stuff" the smaller cubes. Just keep in mind that the way these work is similar to a space bag. They compress the clothes and expel air. If you pack them full of stuff that's already compressed then it kind of defeats the purpose. You won't have any air to expel, and your compression will be minimal. So don't think you can just stuff them completely full of stuff and still get reasonable compression. If that's your goal, then just get regular cubes and stuff them full by compressing manually, as these won't really help you. (Hopefully that makes sense.)