ShackeShacke Premium 5 Packing Cubes Set - Lightweight Mesh Travel Luggage Organizers with Laundry Bag, 5-Piece Suitcase Storage System (Black)

These cubes were just right for packing for a week. Bought a color for each family member and it made it super easy to find things and keep organized. The zippers and fabric are good quality. I liked how the material was soft and easy to fit things in regardless if they were a little oblong or folded weird. Very forgiving. The set works out perfect for tops, bottoms, undergarments, toiletries, etc. We won't travel without them.

Pros:- Quality build- Excellent zipper quality and durability- Strong seams- Lightweight- Open netting design allows for visibility of contents and easy compression- Attractive but simple colors and design- Comfortable zipper pulls- Comes with sack to carry all the packing cubes and can alternatively be used as a travel laundry bag- 4 packing cubes for the price of many competitors offering 3- Excellent customer serviceCons:- Nothing major at the moment, but I am starting to notice after a few months of use that some of the seams appear to be stretching a little too far and am concerned that it may tear after a while- The plastic spring cord lock used on the sack that carries all the packing cubes (I used the sack as a "dirty laundry bag") broke after a monthPersonal Experience:Ask me a year ago whether I would ever have packing cubes and I would have scoffed at you and declared that it was illogical to try to save packing space by using packing cubes that forced the cube shape. Now...I'm a believer!!Packing cubes have changed the way I packed forever. Not only does it organize everything I pack (underwear, socks, pajamas go in one; shirts and pants go in another, etc), it allows me to pack 2-3 times more than I used to be able to because you are able to squeeze everything into a packing cube and then zip it up. Packing cubes don't add any appreciable weight to your luggage because they are so lightweight anyway. And for longer trips, I simply take out my packing cubes from my duffel bag/suitcase and they serve as drawers for all my travel items.In terms of Shacke Pak specifically, I referenced in my "Pros" why I think Shacke Pak is generally superior to other brands. In particular, I received one packing cube that had an issue with the zipper that resulted in the zipper handle breaking pre-maturely. I contacted Shacke Pak and customer service immediately sent me a replacement packing cube without any hassle. I am very pleased with the customer service and it has given me some measure of confidence that they will continue to take care of their customers in the future.**Update: I also own two sets of eBags packing cubes (you can read my other reviews) and have had the opportunity to compare them directly to Shacke Pak. In all honesty, both brands make exceptional packing cubes and you really wouldn't be disappointed either way. But to be nit picky, I will share a few of my observations:- Shacke Pak uses a material with a matte finish compared to the more shiny honeycomb design of eBags. The Shacke Pak material stretches ever so slightly, whereas the eBags material has very little give. As a result, it appears that the material eBags uses is slightly more durable, but Shacke Pak looks slightly more premium.- Shacke Pak uses hidden stitching beneath the zippers, whereas eBags uses a double stitched design in most places. After owning the Shacke Pak packing cubes for about a year, I am noticing that the hidden stitching under the zipper pulls a little more and actually becomes visible when I pack the cubes tightly. This concerns me slightly and makes me question the long term durability whereas eBags' double stitched design seems to hold strong regardless of how tightly I pack the cubes.- The depth of Shacke Pak packing cubes is .75" to 1" more, so you can pack more.- The zipper pull handle (not the zipper itself) on one of my packing cubes from Shacke Pak fell off after one month. I contacted Shacke Pak and they immediately sent me an entire new packing cube. Shacke Pak demonstrated excellent customer service, but at the same time I am a little concerned that something like that happened so quickly in the first place. Since then, I have had no issues with my two sets of packing cubes from Shacke Pak. I have had no issues with eBags in terms of the zippers or zipper handles in the 6 months that I have owned them.- Shacke Pak packing cubes gives you 4 for the price of approximately 3 from eBags. Also, Shacke Pak includes a pouch with the packing cubes that can be conveniently used as a dirty laundry bag when you're travelling. You seem to get a little more for your money with Shacke Pak.- Zipper quality for both is excellent, as they both use YKK zippers.- Overall: You can't go wrong with either and each brand has slight advantages over the other in a few areas. I personally think eBags is slightly more durable, but that Shacke Pak is slightly more attractive and gives you a little more for your money.Conclusion:If you are looking for a high quality and durable set of packing cubes for travelling, you really can't go wrong with the Shacke Pak set. The price is reasonable and you get 4 packing cubes for the price of what most competitors charge for 3. I have not had any real issues with quality or durability (I travel and use these a lot, but I will update my review in the future), and Shacke Pak has already demonstrated to me that they have excellent customer service. I also think the Shacke Pak packing cube set provides one of the most stylish designs compared to the others out there.**I have included a picture of one my packing cubes when it is packed tightly showing what I mean about the hidden stitching being stretched and visible. This concerns me a bit.

I don't usually write reviews as soon as I open a product, but in the case of my new Shacke Pak packing cubes, I decided to just go ahead and do it. First impression: I love them! The color is beautiful, they appear to be very well-made, the zippers have cool pull covers on them, the mesh windows are great for seeing what is packed inside, and the little black handle for carrying is a nice touch. These are my first packing cubes, so I have nothing to compare them to, but my husband has been using cubes from eBags for years, and said that my new ones appear equal in quality. Even the literature that came with, is nice and thoughtful. They provide you with a nice sturdy almost-laminated "Quick Start Guide" with tips on how to use your new cubes to pack for 3 days, 5 days, and 10 days. Also they invite you to watch their tutorial videos and an interactive trip planner provided on their website. Very nice, and so rare these days. (I do question their claim that you need to register online, in order to secure your product warranty. I stopped registering for warranties years ago unless it's a major purchase, because I found that it was just an excuse for these companies to get your email address and start sending you spam. According to all legal authorities, you don't have to register for any product warranty to be in effect. I'll take my chances on a $40 purchase!)I realize, however, that they still need to stand the test of time. I read a 1-star review here that said they pretty much died by hand-washing in cold water, and that may be true. But honestly, I see no reason at all to wash them right off the bat. That reviewer said they smelled "plasticky," but I smell nothing at all. Maybe the slightest hint of new plastic smell, but only if you really stick your nose on them and try hard to smell something. And this is coming from someone who is extremely sensitive to scents. I have Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, and I can smell chemicals a mile away. My 8 new bags are sitting on the floor here, right next to my desk... I can't smell a thing, even though they are only about 2' away from me. Believe me, if I smelled anything obnoxious, they would be going back. So I don't see the need to wash these anytime soon, except maybe the laundry bag after each use (which I didn't even realize I was getting, so thank you!).For years, my husband has been trying to convince me of the virtues of these packing cubes. He travels for business, and I'm always amazed at the small "overhead bin" bag that he brings on week-long trips. Even accounting for sex differences in luggage requirements, it seemed to me that he was traveling unusually "light," but he always attributed it to the great organization he achieves in his packing, via cubesAfter going away recently for a girls' weekend, I decided that my inefficient packing habits just have to change for my next trip, which is in August. I get to my hotel on Friday afternoon, after packing in what I thought was a thorough and efficient manner. We were slightly rushed because we were starving, and I made an attempt to quickly find another belt to wear, and a change of top. Of course, no matter how organized I think I am, I can never find the one thing I need most, and end up rifling through my entire suitcase to find it... and bye, bye organization! (Not to mention being panic stricken over having left my jacket in the back seat of my husband's SUV when he dropped me off at the hotel with my girlfriend, after picking her up at the airport... which meant that I had to rifle even harder to find an extra layer to wear, once I discovered that).The rest of the weekend, I felt like a total disorganized mess, and I vowed then and there that I'd never travel again without cubes. So I'm really looking forward to my first experience with them. I also purchased one especially made for devices etc. It was so difficult figuring out where I packed all the little cords, my power bank, adaptors... It felt like I spent half the weekend searching for stuff!!So I bought this 4-pack and the "slim" 4 pack in the same color... which should take care of all my packing needs. I debated about the slim ones because some people really disliked how small they are, but I disagree with them. I think these slim ones are just perfect for small items such as bras, panties, hair ties, socks, belts, scarves, bathing suits, slips, nylons, etc. In fact, they came with a list of suggested uses which are spot-on. You could fill one with power bars if you are going on a long plane trip, and keep your family from starving to death if you get stuck on the tarmac. You could use one for sandals and flip flops. I don't find them particularly small, and I'm sure they will come in handy! (Maybe if they were the ONLY ones you bought, they might be too small and a bad purchase. But as a supplement to the larger set, they are just perfect.)