Are Packing Cubes Worth It? One Travel Expert Weighs In

Packing cubes, do you really need them? Are they worth buying? The travel experts at AFAR weigh in on whether you really need packing cubes, how to use them if you do choose to buy a set, and what to look for if you don't yet own them.

Packing cubes featured in this video:
* Cotopaxi: https://fave.co/3otzMuL
* Thule: https://www.afar.com/thule
* Tortuga Backpacks (slightly newer model): https://www.afar.com/tortuga

See our full list of packing cube recommendations:
https://rebrand.ly/d17x7km

Why you shouldn't put your suitcase on the bed:
https://rebrand.ly/oz1qo41

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Sarika Bansal - Editorial Director
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MUSIC
“Better Days” by Brian Brown / Musicbed

FOOTAGE / PHOTOGRAPHY
Jessie Beck
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00:00 Introduction
00:19 Are they worth it?
01:12 How to use them
02:00 Packing cubes to buy