https://thepackingcubeco.co.uk/blog/ Practical guides on packing cubes and travel organisation. en-gb Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:51:27 +0100 https://thepackingcubeco.co.uk/blog/beach-holiday-packing-checklist/ https://thepackingcubeco.co.uk/blog/beach-holiday-packing-checklist/ Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0100 For a week at the beach take two or three swimsuits, five light tops, two bottoms, one cover-up and one evening outfit. The packing problem is not the clothes, it is sand, wet swimwear and sun cream, and all three need their own sealed bag. Packing for trip types https://thepackingcubeco.co.uk/blog/the-bundle-packing-method-explained/ https://thepackingcubeco.co.uk/blog/the-bundle-packing-method-explained/ Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0100 Bundle packing wraps every garment around a soft central core in one continuous layer, so nothing gets a hard crease. It is the least creasing method there is, but you have to unwrap the whole bundle to reach anything, which is why most people use it selectively. How to pack https://thepackingcubeco.co.uk/blog/100ml-liquids-rule-toiletry-organisation/ https://thepackingcubeco.co.uk/blog/100ml-liquids-rule-toiletry-organisation/ Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0100 Liquids in hand luggage must be in containers of 100ml or less, all fitting inside one transparent resealable bag of up to one litre, about 20cm x 20cm. It is the container size that counts, not how full it is, and pastes, gels, creams and sprays all count as liquids. Carry-on & cabin bags https://thepackingcubeco.co.uk/blog/where-to-buy-packing-cubes-in-the-uk/ https://thepackingcubeco.co.uk/blog/where-to-buy-packing-cubes-in-the-uk/ Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0100 You can buy packing cubes in the UK from supermarkets and discount shops, high street department stores, outdoor retailers, online marketplaces or specialists like us. Price runs from about £5 to over £60, and the difference you are paying for is almost entirely the zip. Buyer's guides & comparisons https://thepackingcubeco.co.uk/blog/why-packing-stresses-us-out/ https://thepackingcubeco.co.uk/blog/why-packing-stresses-us-out/ Mon, 07 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0100 Packing feels stressful because it is dozens of small, irreversible decisions made under time pressure, each carrying a tiny fear of being caught without something. The fix is to reduce the number of decisions, not to buy a bigger bag. Travel tips & packing psychology https://thepackingcubeco.co.uk/blog/best-toiletry-bags-and-wash-bag-organisation/ https://thepackingcubeco.co.uk/blog/best-toiletry-bags-and-wash-bag-organisation/ Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0100 Most travellers need two wash bags, not one: a clear bag sized for the airport liquids rule that stays permanently packed, and a fabric bag for everything that is not a liquid. A hanging design matters most in hotel bathrooms with no shelf. Organisers beyond cubes https://thepackingcubeco.co.uk/blog/packing-cubes-for-kids-colour-code-by-child/ https://thepackingcubeco.co.uk/blog/packing-cubes-for-kids-colour-code-by-child/ Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0100 Give each child their own colour of packing cube inside one shared case. You can then find any child's clothes without unpacking the whole suitcase, the packing limit becomes visible rather than argued about, and children old enough to dress themselves can pack their own cube. Family & kids packing https://thepackingcubeco.co.uk/blog/compression-vs-regular-packing-cubes/ https://thepackingcubeco.co.uk/blog/compression-vs-regular-packing-cubes/ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0100 A regular packing cube organises; a compression cube has a second zip that squeezes trapped air out and shrinks the load by roughly a quarter. If your problem is finding things, buy regular. If your problem is the lid not shutting, buy compression. Compression & space-saving https://thepackingcubeco.co.uk/blog/city-break-packing-list/ https://thepackingcubeco.co.uk/blog/city-break-packing-list/ Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0100 A three-night city break fits one cabin bag easily: five tops, two bottoms, one warm layer, nightwear, and one pair of shoes beyond the ones you travel in. The shoes are the real decision, because a second pair costs more space than three shirts. Packing for trip types https://thepackingcubeco.co.uk/blog/best-packing-cubes-for-backpacking/ https://thepackingcubeco.co.uk/blog/best-packing-cubes-for-backpacking/ Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0100 The best packing cubes for backpacking are tall and narrow rather than wide and flat, made in ripstop nylon with a chunky coil zip, and compressible so bulk can be squeezed out. A rucksack loads vertically, so cubes shaped like books stack far better than ones shaped like trays. Buyer's guides & comparisons https://thepackingcubeco.co.uk/blog/packing-cube-mistakes-that-waste-space/ https://thepackingcubeco.co.uk/blog/packing-cube-mistakes-that-waste-space/ Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0100 The most common packing cube mistakes are overfilling, using cubes that are too large, and treating them as storage rather than a system. An overstuffed cube domes and stops stacking, a half-empty one lets clothes shift and crease, and a miscellaneous cube undoes the whole point of packing by… How to pack https://thepackingcubeco.co.uk/blog/ryanair-40x20x25-packing-guide/ https://thepackingcubeco.co.uk/blog/ryanair-40x20x25-packing-guide/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0100 Ryanair's free under-seat bag is 40x20x25cm, which is about 20 litres. Two small packing cubes fit it exactly: one for clothes, one for everything else. Pack three outfits, wear the bulkiest layer, and keep liquids in a clear bag at the top so you never have to unpack at security. Carry-on & cabin bags https://thepackingcubeco.co.uk/blog/are-supermarket-packing-cubes-any-good/ https://thepackingcubeco.co.uk/blog/are-supermarket-packing-cubes-any-good/ Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0100 Supermarket packing cubes are fine for one or two holidays a year and genuinely poor value if you travel more. The fabric is usually acceptable; the zip almost never is. Check the zip teeth and the seam binding before you buy, because those are the two things that fail first and cannot be repaired. Buyer's guides & comparisons https://thepackingcubeco.co.uk/blog/fold-or-roll-clothes-packing-cubes/ https://thepackingcubeco.co.uk/blog/fold-or-roll-clothes-packing-cubes/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0100 Roll soft, casual clothes like t-shirts, jerseys and worn-in jeans, because rolling squeezes out air and resists deep creases. Fold structured items like shirts, linen and smart trousers flat so they keep their shape. Most cubes end up a sensible mix of both, and that is correct rather than lazy. How to pack https://thepackingcubeco.co.uk/blog/how-many-packing-cubes-do-i-need/ https://thepackingcubeco.co.uk/blog/how-many-packing-cubes-do-i-need/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0100 Most people need three or four packing cubes per person for a week away: a large for trousers and knitwear, a medium for tops, a small for underwear and socks, and a flat pouch for chargers. A carry-on weekend needs two or three. Buying more than that is usually the mistake. How to pack