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There are two types of travellers in this world: those who pack for a trip with wild abandon, tossing in multiple outfit changes, their entire beauty and skincare regime , three hair tools and enough pants to change underwear three times a day. And then there are those like me, who will do almost anything to avoid having to check a bag into the hold, priding themselves on packing a tight edit of essentials into an even tighter space, and investing in a clever underseat cabin bag . Steamline's Art Geo packing cubes, ready to go in our tests If, like me, you are adamantly against checking a bag into the hold, you know there are certain hacks you need to utilise to avoid a complete packing meltdown.

If you’re uninitiated, I can explain the secret to carry-on only luggage in two words: packing cubes. The magic trick of this product becomes all the more magical when you add a third word: compression packing cubes. It might sound simple (or like the kind of thing your dad might get excited about), but a good set of packing cubes really is the only essential you need to embark on a hand luggage only trip.



Not only will a decent compression cube save you space, it will also keep you organised through security, the flight itself and beyond. Best compression packing cubes Pros: Top carrying handle, large sizes, strong compression zippers Cons: They sell out quickly, only available in black, cubes sold separately Editor review: "I have travelled with just a cabin bag for a 12-day wint.

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