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I compared Aerotrunk, 2 styles from Bagsmart, 2 styles from Tripped, and the Thule. I tried packing the exact same set of clothing items in one bag from each set, choosing the closest matching size from each set. I was not as keen on these when I ordered them because of the cost, but they were the winner in the end and well worth the money! I will be ordering more. They BY FAR zipped the easiest and compressed the most. I also like that the material is semi sheer so you can identify what is in the cube but still have a little privacy. I only wish they came in a few more sizes and colors for family packing.

Worked well for my girlfriend and my trip to Japan. We bought an extra set of the small and medium so we each had them. Great material and good compression. There is a limit on how much you can put in there but for socks and underclothes was perfect for the small. We got all of our 4 shirts and 2 pairs of pants into the medium. Perfect for traveling and fit into our carryon bags well. Will probably buy another set to carry in our bags to have as packing for any clothing souvenirs we buy to make traveling home that much easier.

Best packing cubes I’ve ever had. Very sturdy and good looking. The zipper is top notch quality.

Great compression bags. Seem very durable and they have strong easy sliding zippers.

I have tried multiple other packing bags but none of them are compressible. I got these, then got some more, and then some more for packing too much in hard panniers for coming trips. Currently though have been using in air and truck travels. These things can be so overstuffed and stressed (on purpose) I'm amazed they've not split. 4 to even 6 of them will handily carry more than enough for indefinite length travels - of course, having laundry done/doing it yourself. Everything but zippers ending up in same side/position is well done, high quality and light weight. I now have a suitcase full of like new non-compressing ones I likely won't ever use again.

These seem like good quality cubes and I love that the top piece opens fully, unlike many other compression cubes. The zippers also seem strong and smooth. However, these have what feels like a piped edge around the top that makes it not quite as flexible. This might be a small thing for some but for me it's important to be able to squish the packing cubes in my suitcase or backpack and that requires a little more flexibility around the edges than these allow. If you like more structure, these would be great. I just need flexibility over structure. Otherwise they are great.

There are many different packing cubes that all seem to do the job. Why pay a premium for a name brand like Thule? Good question. In this case, my answer would be three things: quality of materials, quality of construction, and feature set.These Thule cubes are made of a high quality nylon material that feels both extremely sturdy and moisture proof. When one of my bottles of liquid spilled into my suitcase on a recent trip, my clothes in the Thule packing cubes remained completely clean and dry. There's another benefit as well. My recent trip was to India. I love India but the air is...pungent. When I returned home, my wife immediately noticed that even the ziplock bags I brought with me had absorbed an odor. But neither these packing cubes nor the clothes inside were affected.The other great thing about the material is its translucence. The product photos probably exaggerate it a little bit but you are able to tell what is inside a cube based on color and to a lesser extent shape. If an article of clothing is tight against the top, bottom, or side of the cube, it is easy to identify. (FWIW, the color of the cube is a creamy white.)The zippers and pulls on these cubes are robust and the seams are solid. This is important with a compression design that necessarily puts more stress on everything. I was surprised by how much these cubes held before they were compressed—much more than the older Eagle Creek cubes they are replacing—and how well they compressed their contents. It's worth noting that I did not roll the contents as Thule recommends. Instead, I placed the cube above my shirts and pants as I folded them. This allowed me to get the width exactly right. Then I placed the top of each item into the cube and folded them repeatedly to match the height of the cube. Even after compressing the contents, I was surprised at how wrinkle-free they were when I unpacked in my hotel room.These are the first packing cubes I have owned that compress their contents. This feature proved quite useful. I wouldn't buy another set without it. In the past, the lid of my suitcase has served to compress its contents. This is a much easier approach.The reason I bought these Thule cubes wasn't actually because of any of the things I have written about. It was because the dimensions of the Medium size and the Small size happened to fit perfectly together in my new suitcase. Everything else has been a great bonus. The bottom line is that I am delighted with these cubes and recommend them without reservation. In fact, my only concern is the way my wife has been eyeing them for herself...

Love how easy it is to compress your clothes with these bags. In comparison to cheaper variants it is much easier to close the second compression zipper. Definitely with the extra cost. These are great for space saving and have a great build quality.