CALACH XL Compression Packing Cubes 2-Pack
Two XL compression cubes that flatten sweaters and jackets
A 2-pack of extra-large compression cubes, 17.5 x 13.5 x 6.7 in expanded and 3.3 in thick compressed, in water-resistant 300D fabric with a mesh top and carry handle.
Our take
On a cold-weather trip, the bulky stuff is the problem. Two sweaters and a fleece can fill a suitcase before you've packed anything else.
These two XL cubes are built for exactly that. With the double compression zipper, a cube goes from 6.7 in to about 3.3 in thick. The fabric is water-resistant 300D, there's a mesh top so you can see what's inside, and each has a carry handle. If you're checking a bag for a winter trip, they help. The problem is the set. You only get two big cubes, so socks, underwear and small items still need a home, and a mixed-size compression set usually costs about the same and covers more.
Straight answer. Buy these only if you already own small cubes and just need big ones. Otherwise, get a mixed-size set and save yourself a second purchase.
Who it’s for
Cold-weather travelers who pack bulky sweaters and jackets in a checked bag.
Skip it if
Skip it if you want one set for the whole trip. A mixed-size compression cube set covers small and large items for similar money.
CALACH XL Compression Packing Cubes 2-Pack: questions people ask
How do you pack bulky winter clothes?
Wear the heaviest layers on the plane and compress the rest. Big compression cubes flatten sweaters and fleeces well.
Do XL packing cubes fit in a carry-on?
Usually, but one XL cube can fill most of a carry-on. They work best in bigger checked suitcases.
Do compression cubes save weight?
No. They save space, not weight, so a packed bag can end up heavier. Weigh it before you leave for the airport.
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