When, doing comparison, you have to compare apples to apples with the clothing put in the bags. Same exact clothing in each bag that’s a true comparison.
Hi Shell, thanks for your comment. Yep this would be the case for most things, however this is somewhat tricky when comparing standard vs compression cubes. From my experience, most compression cubes can't be filled to the brim the same way as a standard cube, given you need to allow extra space so it can compress down after being zipped. If I filled both cubes with the exact same clothes the reality is that the compression cube would not zip up as a start, or if I put less clothes in the standard cube, it would appear baggy and loose - not how it should be packed. This is why I naturally lean towards standard cubes over compression cubes myself. I hope that helps and have a great day!
@@adventuretravelproperhaps u should retitle ur video along lines of compression cubes don’t provide as much space and cost more than reg cubes. Or “why compression cubes are a bad investment”. Compression do “actually work”. But depending on ur needs.
I love this review. I came here thru the link on your review on adventure travel. I just bought my tripped compression cubes and was wondering about the same questions you presented in your article and reached out to same conclusions. That is there seem to be no added value at all specially when as you mentioned "cubes will be compressed naturally once you add more stuff on top of them". Thank you for the review.
Thanks for your comment @Mr.Bravoo. I appreciate your feedback and am so glad that you found my review helpful and in line with your findings too. Happy travelling!
I bought compression cubes and immediately returned them when I got back home because of the same conclusion. It’s like a placebo effect - it makes you think you’re saving space but you aren’t. Also, the weird bulging actually made it more difficult to pack efficiently cause loose items like coats wouldn’t lay down flat and slip off to the side.
Thanks for the video. I have come to roughy the same conclusions. I didn’t find any real advantage of compression cubes over standard packing cubes, either using rolling or folding. In fact I found the compression cubes a bit unwieldy, they are still useful but not as useful as I had hoped.
The benefit of the compression cube is that because the outer edge is smaller you are able to stick things in the nooks and crannies created by the cubes. When using the regular cubes they all stack nicely and don’t create those useable spaces.
@5:40 I believe you forgot that one pair of black pants on the right side when you were repacking the compression packing cube, but it's still a very good comparison video
What a bummer! The idea of compression packing cubes sounds so great to me, but they really don't seem like they work that much better - especially since I like to stuff my packing cubes to the max 😂 I really appreciate the comparison with a normal packing cube!
Hi Katie, thanks! Yeah I felt the same way. I actually just used the Shacke Pak packing cubes on my trip to Indonesia and they worked a treat. Given my back pack was so jam packed, I found that they compressed really well even without the "compression" function.
That’s a really good point! I actually did this when I was over landing and camping Africa. At the time I was desperate and didn’t have anything else I could use.Worked a treat! 😅
Hi there, thanks for your comment. You're right in that generally with most packing cubes, aiming for 2/3 full is a good guide. This is because you need to allow extra space in the cube so it can compress down after being zipped. You experience this problem less so with standard packing cubes. To compare the products as closely as possible in the video, I did fill the compression cube a bit more than this. Based on my experience, I have found that you naturally fit more clothes in a standard cube vs a compression cube of the same size. Have a great day!
But first off doing the example would be to put the same amount of clothing in each bag. And since you didn't it is a No brainer. But you already made up my mind. I'm buying compressed cubes. love the video.
Hi there, thanks for your comment. From my experience, most compression cubes can't be filled the same way as a standard cube, as you need to allow extra space so it can compress down after being zipped. If I filled both cubes with the exact same clothes the reality is that the compression cube would not zip up as a start, or if I put less clothes in the standard cube, it would appear baggy and loose - not how it should be packed. I naturally lean towards standard cubes over compression cubes myself, however happy for you if you found that the compression cubes were a better fit for your needs. Have a great day!
Tbf one valid conclusion she came to is u can’t pack as much in a compression vs reg cube. That should be creators lead/title. Because it’s not apparent on shopping or travel review sites.
Thanks for your comment. Yeah they definitely have some differences. I think it really depends on the type of luggage you’re going to be using as well- ie suitcase vs travel backpack. If using a travel backpack, I find that both compact down pretty well with the standard packs offering a bit more flexibility (in terms of how you squish them in).
@@adventuretravelpro most definitely! I have been searching far and wide for the eagle creek packing compression cubes in Australia. Nothing! The best ones i found where those other ones from Amazon I wasn't really sure about them but your video really helped alot :)
@@emmapeebles2784 awesome! Yeah it can get confusing which brands are available in different countries - I guess one of the benefits of online shopping is that it removes some of these barriers! :)
When, doing comparison, you have to compare apples to apples with the clothing put in the bags. Same exact clothing in each bag that’s a true comparison.
Hi Shell, thanks for your comment. Yep this would be the case for most things, however this is somewhat tricky when comparing standard vs compression cubes. From my experience, most compression cubes can't be filled to the brim the same way as a standard cube, given you need to allow extra space so it can compress down after being zipped. If I filled both cubes with the exact same clothes the reality is that the compression cube would not zip up as a start, or if I put less clothes in the standard cube, it would appear baggy and loose - not how it should be packed. This is why I naturally lean towards standard cubes over compression cubes myself. I hope that helps and have a great day!
@@adventuretravelproperhaps u should retitle ur video along lines of compression cubes don’t provide as much space and cost more than reg cubes. Or “why compression cubes are a bad investment”.
Compression do “actually work”. But depending on ur needs.
I love this review. I came here thru the link on your review on adventure travel. I just bought my tripped compression cubes and was wondering about the same questions you presented in your article and reached out to same conclusions. That is there seem to be no added value at all specially when as you mentioned "cubes will be compressed naturally once you add more stuff on top of them". Thank you for the review.
Thanks for your comment @Mr.Bravoo. I appreciate your feedback and am so glad that you found my review helpful and in line with your findings too. Happy travelling!
I’m thinking Maybe compression is great in very specific cases. Like outing 2 thick sweaters or a puffy coat in a small compress cube.
I bought compression cubes and immediately returned them when I got back home because of the same conclusion. It’s like a placebo effect - it makes you think you’re saving space but you aren’t. Also, the weird bulging actually made it more difficult to pack efficiently cause loose items like coats wouldn’t lay down flat and slip off to the side.
Thanks for the video. I have come to roughy the same conclusions. I didn’t find any real advantage of compression cubes over standard packing cubes, either using rolling or folding. In fact I found the compression cubes a bit unwieldy, they are still useful but not as useful as I had hoped.
Thanks for your comment and sharing your experience using compression cubes. I agree :)
I think you forgot to let the air out. Try leaving the zipper open a bit and squeeze the air out before you compress it.
The benefit of the compression cube is that because the outer edge is smaller you are able to stick things in the nooks and crannies created by the cubes. When using the regular cubes they all stack nicely and don’t create those useable spaces.
@5:40 I believe you forgot that one pair of black pants on the right side when you were repacking the compression packing cube, but it's still a very good comparison video
What a bummer! The idea of compression packing cubes sounds so great to me, but they really don't seem like they work that much better - especially since I like to stuff my packing cubes to the max 😂 I really appreciate the comparison with a normal packing cube!
Hi Katie, thanks! Yeah I felt the same way. I actually just used the Shacke Pak packing cubes on my trip to Indonesia and they worked a treat. Given my back pack was so jam packed, I found that they compressed really well even without the "compression" function.
Agree! I already tend to be pretty good about puzzling together my cubes, so I don’t imagine much air will come out 😂
@@seafarer_ Haha totally! My backpack is always like a complex Tetris game - I honestly don't think I could fit anything else in it if I tried!
The compression cubes are also used for pillows etc
That’s a really good point! I actually did this when I was over landing and camping Africa. At the time I was desperate and didn’t have anything else I could use.Worked a treat! 😅
I think you may have over packed the compression cube. Everything I have seen says to only fill 2/3 full.
Hi there, thanks for your comment. You're right in that generally with most packing cubes, aiming for 2/3 full is a good guide. This is because you need to allow extra space in the cube so it can compress down after being zipped. You experience this problem less so with standard packing cubes. To compare the products as closely as possible in the video, I did fill the compression cube a bit more than this. Based on my experience, I have found that you naturally fit more clothes in a standard cube vs a compression cube of the same size. Have a great day!
So pay more to pack less? Great value! 😂
But first off doing the example would be to put the same amount of clothing in each bag. And since you didn't it is a No brainer. But you already made up my mind. I'm buying compressed cubes. love the video.
Hi there, thanks for your comment. From my experience, most compression cubes can't be filled the same way as a standard cube, as you need to allow extra space so it can compress down after being zipped. If I filled both cubes with the exact same clothes the reality is that the compression cube would not zip up as a start, or if I put less clothes in the standard cube, it would appear baggy and loose - not how it should be packed. I naturally lean towards standard cubes over compression cubes myself, however happy for you if you found that the compression cubes were a better fit for your needs. Have a great day!
Tbf one valid conclusion she came to is u can’t pack as much in a compression vs reg cube. That should be creators lead/title. Because it’s not apparent on shopping or travel review sites.
I love my compression cubes. I noticed a difference
this convinced me to actually buy compression cubes
That’s great! At the end of the day it comes down to personal preference. I hope that you find them helpful/useful and have a nice trip.
All together it appears to be a pretty big difference.
Thanks for your comment. Yeah they definitely have some differences. I think it really depends on the type of luggage you’re going to be using as well- ie suitcase vs travel backpack.
If using a travel backpack, I find that both compact down pretty well with the standard packs offering a bit more flexibility (in terms of how you squish them in).
thanks for the video
of course, no worries at all :) Glad you found it helpful xx
@@adventuretravelpro most definitely! I have been searching far and wide for the eagle creek packing compression cubes in Australia. Nothing!
The best ones i found where those other ones from Amazon
I wasn't really sure about them but your video really helped alot :)
@@emmapeebles2784 awesome! Yeah it can get confusing which brands are available in different countries - I guess one of the benefits of online shopping is that it removes some of these barriers! :)
I personally like to throw everything in my suitcase gives me a better overview 😅
Hahaha yeah sometimes I get a bit like that by the end of my trip! "Just chuck everything in, it'll be right" 😁