I Traveled to Europe for a Week Without Checking a Bag Thanks to This Packing Hack

"As someone who typically prefers to travel with just a carry-on bag, I've tried pretty much every packing hack to fit as much as possible into my suitcase. A glance inside will uncover shirts wound around hair tools, socks stuffed into shoes, and dresses tightly rolled into every crevice. I've become so confident in my ability to stuff a suitcase that I've typically been skeptical of packing cubes-that is, until my last Europe trip."

"Apart from their space-saving magic, I'm impressed by how easy Gonex packing cubes are to use. Currently on sale for 33 percent off, they open from the top, allowing you to stuff in as many clothes as possible (which, trust me, I did), and close it like a pouch. Then, you simply push down on the cubes and use an extra zipper to manually compress them. All together, it's extremely satisfying to witness in action."

Gonex Compression Packing Cubes increase carry-on packing capacity by compressing air out of clothing with an extra zipper. The cubes open from the top for easy stuffing, then users push down and zip to manually compress items, creating more usable space. The product is flight-attendant approved, offered in 19 styles, and currently discounted. Sets come in four-, five-, and six-piece options; the six-piece includes a toiletry bag and a shoe bag. Size guidance recommends placing jeans and sweaters in larger cubes and socks and underwear in smaller cubes. A typical four-piece set includes extra-large, large, medium, and small cubes.

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