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This flight attendant-approved packing cube set is on sale for under $20

'I love that I can compress it down to a smaller pack once the clothes are inside,' wrote one of several travel pros.

Moriba Cummings
Updated

Whether you've got a winter vacay in the offing or have your next getaway planned for the warmer months, it's always a good time to prepare. One of the best ways to ensure your trip's fuss-free is to make sure you're heading off with a well-organized suitcase. Not surprisingly, people who travel for a living do it best, and more than a few flight attendants rely on Bagail Expandable Compression Packing Cubes for neat, organized packing. Speaking of neat: Right now Prime members can snag this set of 6 for just $19.

Amazon

Bagail Expandable Compression Packing Cubes (Set of 6)

$19$28
Save $9 for Prime members

Compression packing cubes are several flight attendants' ultimate travel hack and these from trusted brand Bagail even come with a designated shoe bag.

Save $9 for Prime members
$19 at Amazon

Why is this a good deal? 💰

If you already have your vacation all planned out, there's no time to waste — now is the time to snag this deal. We checked the price history, and this is the lowest we've seen these cubes in over four years, so now is the best time to snag them and save a few bucks.

Why do I need this? 🤔

If packing for a trip tends to be a bit of a chore for you, packing cubes can come in handy. They help keep things tidy and organized while you travel, but these doodads take packing a step further with their compression feature. It lets you flatten the cubes a bit more to take up less space in your luggage.

Each compression cube has an extra zipper on the outside that can be zipped up to flatten the cubes. It works similarly to a vacuum sealer, just without all of the extra tools. Want to know how it's done? After you fold your clothes and flatten them, pack them into the cube and zip the standard zipper. Put a finger on the back of the zipper in the space when compressing the packing cube just in case the zipper gets stuck in the fabric. Zip it all the way around and you'll notice that the cube is visibly flatter.

This particular set comes with four standard compression packing cubes in various sizes (small to extra large), a slim compression bag and a shoe bag.

bagail compression packing cubes over yellow background
These professionals of the friendly skies not only know where the exit doors are — they can show the way to pre-trip packing sanity. (Amazon)

What reviewers say 💬

More than 16,000 shoppers say these packing cubes have made traveling so much easier for them — even flight attendants and other flight crew members can't stop raving about them.

Pros 👍

"I'm a flight attendant and these are my go-to packing cubes," one professional flyer wrote. "These expand and make packing easy. Also, aesthetically [they] look good. I like how these can expand if needed."

"These help so much [in keeping] my suitcase organized and packed tight as a flight attendant," another travel pro said. "I can keep things packed and organized."

One more even mentioned the feature they love the most: "Flight attendant approved. [I'm] always looking for ways to pack more efficiently. These are great! I love that I can compress it down to a smaller pack once the clothes are inside."

A pilot even gave her two cents, adding that she doesn't travel without these compression packing cubes: "I am a pilot and travel a lot. [I'm] In hotels 14-16 nights a month and seldom in the same hotel for more than one night. These bags (bought two sets) keep me organized, save time packing and unpacking, and keep my clothes wrinkle-free."

Cons 👎

One shopper wished they wish there was a clear vinyl pocket outside of each bag "to label the contents." The same shopper added, though, that "a roll of masking tape and a Sharpie worked just fine."

And for those who always need a little extra storage, but don't need another full set, this reviewer said it would be nice if the brand "had options for purchasing additional larger cubes."

Amazon

Bagail Expandable Compression Packing Cubes (Set of 4)

$16$19Save $3

For those looking for a solid design (no mesh) and a more compact quantity (without the shoe bag), this four-piece set is right up your alley.

$16 at Amazon

If you have Amazon Prime, you’ll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.)

The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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