Packing cube

{{Short description|Small bag for packing of clothes}}

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A packing cube (or packing square, packing pouch) is a small bag designed to organize and compartmentalize clothes inside luggage, as well as to compress clothing to ensure optimum use of space.{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/20/travel/packing-tips-for-couples.html|title = Five Packing Tips for the Traveling Couple|newspaper = The New York Times|date = 20 September 2018|last1 = Sablich|first1 = Justin}}

Packing cubes are used by backpackers,{{cite web |url= http://travelfashiongirl.com/packing-cubes-video-tutorial-learn-how-to-pack-light/|title= Packing Cubes: Why You Need Them |date= 5 January 2020 |publisher=Travel Fashion Girl |accessdate=}} business travelers,{{cite web |url= http://www.businessinsider.com/business-travelers-reveal-favorite-packing-tips-2015-11|title= Two experienced business travelers reveal their favorite packing tips |publisher=Business Insider |accessdate=}}{{cite web |url= http://www.huffingtonpost.com/susan-portnoy/best-packing-tips_b_3744899.html |title= Secrets of My Travel Drawer: Avid Travelers Recommend 20 Must-pack Items Vetted by Countless Miles, Mishaps, and Serendipity |publisher=Huffington Post |accessdate=}} and holidaymakers. Packing cubes can also be used to organize items in the home such as crochet supplies, linens and winter clothing.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ezpacking.com/pages/how-to-use-packing-cubes|title=How to Use Packing Cubes|last=|first=|date=|website=EzPacking|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2019-03-29}}

They are meant to replace the classical heavy bags with fixed compartments that cannot be customized to accommodate the different needs of travelers.[https://racnroll.com/ Dance bag]{{cite web |url= http://www.top-travel-tips.com/packing-cubes.html |title= Packing Cubes Are Essential To Organize Your Luggage |publisher= Top Travel Tips |accessdate=}}