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#893091 by Bretty
20 Jan 2015, 22:29
Maximus wrote:ebags fan here too

"lets talk about packing cubes for a few minutes..."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8Aw-DNzbCo

I find the large too large, but have one. The slim and small are my preference. Generally I take one small, one medium, one large and 3 slim ebags on a trip. i would like the shoe bags but have not found any in the UK.


Here you go Maximus:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/eBags-M13033-Sh ... s+shoe+bag
#893092 by honey lamb
20 Jan 2015, 22:32
tontybear wrote:ote]

So does Aer John have a set then? ): ):

No but he borrowed mine! :o)[/quote]

But did he use them though?[/quote]
Yes he did - in both directions !
#893093 by marshy11
20 Jan 2015, 22:33
Ôur last trip, two adults and a teenager (a whole 30kg on his own) we managed to use two suitcases because of cubes. The beauty (outward) was that as we checked in, him in his own room, I chucked his cubes at him. On return, if it didn't fit it didn't come home! It did of course and the orange ones I had given him were quarantined before ours hit the washing machine xx(
#893094 by Bretty
20 Jan 2015, 22:34
MoJoJo wrote:Has anyone got the eBags flat pack toiletry bag? Just been looking on Amazon.........

Although I have a very nice leather Dopp kit, it is sometimes awkward to pack so I've just ordered this :w
#893100 by Maximus
20 Jan 2015, 22:47
Bretty wrote:
Maximus wrote:ebags fan here too

"lets talk about packing cubes for a few
minutes..."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8Aw-DNzbCo

I find the large too large, but have one. The slim and small are my preference. Generally I take one small, one medium, one large and 3 slim ebags on a trip. i would like the shoe bags but have not found any in the UK.


Here you go Maximus:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/eBags-M13033-Sh ... s+shoe+bag


Fantastic! Thanks Bretty

They do a nice little man bag too which I am going to order :)
#893102 by marshy11
20 Jan 2015, 22:51
#893103 by MoJoJo
20 Jan 2015, 22:52
Bretty wrote:
MoJoJo wrote:Has anyone got the eBags flat pack toiletry bag? Just been looking on Amazon.........

Although I have a very nice leather Dopp kit, it is sometimes awkward to pack so I've just ordered this :w


Thanks Bretty.. Might have to add it to my packing bag collection :-)

Another plus I notuced in the past with my obsession is when TSA decide they fancy a rummage through your luggage they don't bother rummaging through packing cubes
#893155 by whiterose
21 Jan 2015, 15:52
MoJoJo wrote:Has anyone got the eBags flat pack toiletry bag? Just been looking on Amazon.........


I've just looked at that and feel a John McEnroe moment coming on! Looks, measures and reads as though it will hold maybe enough for Barbie. Or maybe I just pack too much :w

I have an impressive (sad? YMMV) collection of quite good-looking, large & small cosmetic bags from Lancome/Lauder/Elemis, from being a skincare/cosmetic junkie for more years than I care to remember :| and use a variety of these to hold nail stuff, make-up, skincare, etc.

No-one's mentioned travel sprays for perfume - I have the Travalo ones from Amazon:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Travalo-Refill- ... avel+spray

I was put off at first by some negative reviews but I've used them a lot and had no problems.

Am about to buy yet more packing cubes, maybe Amazon will have sold out after a rush from V-Flyers. :)

And have you read that mad (to me anyway) website by that guy who insists anyone can manage perfectly well with ONE carry-on, no matter how long they are away? Is he insane? I can't manage with just a carry-on for a weekend!
#893168 by Bretty
21 Jan 2015, 16:32
whiterose wrote:
No-one's mentioned travel sprays for perfume - I have the Travalo ones from Amazon:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Travalo-Refill- ... avel+spray

I was put off at first by some negative reviews but I've used them a lot and had no problems.



Yeah, I've been using them for a couple of years for my aftershaves, very good they are too.
#893171 by DragonLady
21 Jan 2015, 16:44
whiterose wrote:
No-one's mentioned travel sprays for perfume - I have the Travalo ones from Amazon:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Travalo-Refill- ... avel+spray

I was put off at first by some negative reviews but I've used them a lot and had no problems.

Am about to buy yet more packing cubes, maybe Amazon will have sold out after a rush from V-Flyers. :)

And have you read that mad (to me anyway) website by that guy who insists anyone can manage perfectly well with ONE carry-on, no matter how long they are away? Is he insane? I can't manage with just a carry-on for a weekend!


I've been using these for years as they don't leak and are easy to fill :) .
One carry on ?? : :0 Never going to happen for me I'm afraid :D

DL
#893173 by tontybear
21 Jan 2015, 16:53
DragonLady wrote:
I've been using these for years as they don't leak and are easy to fill :) .
One carry on ?? : :0 Never going to happen for me I'm afraid :D

DL


I found these. Any good for you?

LD-air-freight-containers.jpg
Cubes
#893176 by DragonLady
21 Jan 2015, 17:16
tontybear wrote:
DragonLady wrote:
I've been using these for years as they don't leak and are easy to fill :) .
One carry on ?? : :0 Never going to happen for me I'm afraid :D

DL


I found these. Any good for you?

LD-air-freight-containers.jpg


PMSL Tonty :o) .
Strangely,after only two days in HKG my luggage seems to have further grown in size/ weight :0 :0 .

DL
#893203 by honey lamb
21 Jan 2015, 21:22
whiterose wrote:And have you read that mad (to me anyway) website by that guy who insists anyone can manage perfectly well with ONE carry-on, no matter how long they are away? Is he insane? I can't manage with just a carry-on for a weekend!

I had a friend in Sacramento who insisted on the same thing and in fact did packing classes! She was also featured on local TV and showed me the video of it. It was hilarious. She emphasised the need for colour co-ordination but when I looked at it everything was beige!! :$
#893210 by Bretty
21 Jan 2015, 21:51
tontybear wrote:
DragonLady wrote:
I've been using these for years as they don't leak and are easy to fill :) .
One carry on ?? : :0 Never going to happen for me I'm afraid :D

DL


I found these. Any good for you?

LD-air-freight-containers.jpg


PMSL, I think Tonty, judging from DL's reply, the answer is moving towards no :0
#893723 by Smid
27 Jan 2015, 12:28
Hmmmn, over 2 pages full and no context.

What are these things, and why should I want one...

In the land of hang luggage only at the moment, considering that 22 pocket overcoat, and a foldable hold luggage (for taking stuff over but not getting charged for luggage in the hold for taking empty one back).
#893724 by Concorde RIP
27 Jan 2015, 12:43
Got a goodly selection of these the other day, they seem quite tough and should do the job.

For me, the big attraction is the ability to pack clothing types together, or a given set of clothes for a specific situation in such a way that you can just grab the packing cube out of your case and place in hotel room cupboards/drawers.

Basically, it reduces the need to sort through jumbled clothing etc in a case to find specific items and makes unpacking and repacking a great deal easier.

Furthermore, if you have multiple travellers (a family holiday for example), because the cubes have good colouring, it is a breeze to identify who's clothing is where in the cases.

When re-packing, you just pick up the cubes with what's left in them, plus the laundry bag and you're done. Because the cubes are "squishy", space is not an issue.

At least, that's my take on them!!!
#893725 by gfonk
27 Jan 2015, 13:05
Im thinking about going down this road too!
I need a cube/bag for swimming trunks? can you get that kind of thing? I mean if you go swimming at a hotel but then have to move on the next day you will have slightly damp clothing?
#893726 by gfonk
27 Jan 2015, 13:08
Bretty wrote:
whiterose wrote:
No-one's mentioned travel sprays for perfume - I have the Travalo ones from Amazon:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Travalo-Refill- ... avel+spray

I was put off at first by some negative reviews but I've used them a lot and had no problems.



Yeah, I've been using them for a couple of years for my aftershaves, very good they are too.


wow i never knew about this kind of thing.
just seen the ebag shoe bag - and really need that lol!! I might have to do some amazon shopping this weekend too!!!
#893728 by DragonLady
27 Jan 2015, 13:24
I'm Dragonlady and I am a packing cube addict :) .
These things have revolutionised my travelling ( honestly :0 ).
I was a complete sceptic and whilst I still might pack "slightly " more than most it is all remaining beautifully organised and easy to pack / unpack. Fourth destination in nine days tomorrow and I'm a total convert :D .
I just need more of them !!!!

DL
#893729 by Bretty
27 Jan 2015, 13:38
DragonLady wrote:I'm Dragonlady and I am a packing cube addict :) .
These things have revolutionised my travelling ( honestly :0 ).
I was a complete sceptic and whilst I still might pack "slightly " more than most it is all remaining beautifully organised and easy to pack / unpack. Fourth destination in nine days tomorrow and I'm a total convert :D .
I just need more of them !!!!

DL

My work here is done...
#893732 by marshy11
27 Jan 2015, 14:22
Bretty wrote:
DragonLady wrote:I'm Dragonlady and I am a packing cube addict :) .
These things have revolutionised my travelling ( honestly :0 ).
I was a complete sceptic and whilst I still might pack "slightly " more than most it is all remaining beautifully organised and easy to pack / unpack. Fourth destination in nine days tomorrow and I'm a total convert :D .
I just need more of them !!!!

DL

My work here is done...



:D :D :D :D

We use them, wouldn't be without them. I have different colours for each of us, so it's easy to spot what belongs with who.
#893733 by MoJoJo
27 Jan 2015, 14:29
gfonk wrote:Im thinking about going down this road too!
I need a cube/bag for swimming trunks? can you get that kind of thing? I mean if you go swimming at a hotel but then have to move on the next day you will have slightly damp clothing?


I carry a zip lock sandwich bag for damp bikinis.....
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