We’ve all experienced it – and been annoyed with ourselves. During the trip you need your passport or just a handkerchief and the big search begins. We know exactly that the item you are looking for is in your luggage. We just don’t know where.

In addition to the time spent searching, there is the embarrassment of opening the large suitcase in public and rummaging through the things that we had just laboriously accommodated. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to find clear subdivisions in the XXL suitcase, i.e. pockets in which smaller utensils can also be found, in accordance with our sense of order? This is exactly what Packing Cubes can do. In addition, many models help to save space.

Those who own them in different formats are also prepared for all eventualities. So we took a look around at Amazon, because you won’t find a larger selection anywhere else.

Pack your suitcase: These organizers should not be missing on your next trip

Compressible packing cubes

• Color: burgundy
• Number of sets: 4
• Materials: polyester
• Amazon Stars: 4.5
• Weight: 560 grams

This practical set of 4 meets the highest quality standards. Due to the design and the high-quality workmanship, each of the flat bags can also be used as a separate piece of luggage. The high-quality double zip protects against unpleasant surprises.

Amazon Brand – Eono Compressible Packing Cubes

garment pockets

• Color: 7
• Number of sets: 8
• Materials: polyester
• Amazon Stars: 4.6
• Weight: 530 grams

It’s a set to fall in love with: in soft pastel shades, these bags aren’t just eye-catchers, they’re also extremely practical: there’s a perfect bag for every piece of clothing or gadget. The practical handle makes every part of the set a traveling soloist.

Bettlemory garment bags

shoe bag

• Colour: black, red or blue
• Number of sets: 2
• Material: nylon
• Amazon Stars: 4.6
• up to shoe size 47

They are waterproof, robust and the first choice for storing shoes and many other utensils: the shoe bags from Travando.

vacuum bag

• Colour: transparent
• Number of sets: 12
• Material: PA and PE film
• Amazon Stars: 4.5
• Weight: 1.33 kilograms

If you really want to save space, you can’t get around this extensive set of vacuum bags. So it’s no wonder that they are among the basics at Amazon. The 12-pack contains four handy sizes and the included hand pump ensures that the set can be used optimally when travelling.

Amazon Basics vacuum bag

Thanks to Packing Cubes, you can go on holiday relaxed

Packing cubes fulfill a double function, because they help to organize things perfectly and at the same time help to save space. When buying, however, you should pay attention to what is in the foreground: While the space savings with the vacuum bags are enormous, clothes bags score above all for their organizational talent.

In addition to saving space, there is also the question of weight, which can be crucial, especially when traveling by air. Those who use case organizers with a low weight have an advantage. However, the individual boxes of some sets can also be used as separate hand luggage, which significantly reduces the weight of the suitcase. And after the flight, the bag can simply be put back in the suitcase.

One of the biggest advantages of Packing Cubes: They are real all-rounders and protect against the structure in the suitcase. Some previous recommendations, such as rolling things rather than folding them, are no longer mandatory. Thanks to the pockets and pouches, the clothes are well protected anyway, including against creasing. At the same time, the problem of individual items being damaged by being thrown back and forth in the not completely full suitcase during transport is eliminated.

More order – at home too

The often used term “suitcase organizer” is on the one hand more than correct, on the other hand it falls short. These helpers are also able to keep your closet tidy at home. And should they be used on an open shelf in your own four walls, there is an amazing variety of designs and colors that can play a role in the purchase decision.

This article was first published by our colleagues at CHIP.de.