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Packing Cubes Starter Set
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Packing cubes or luggage organizers have become a traveller's must-have accessory. In a marketplace crowded with options, this beautiful three-piece set impressed me with its good looks and quality of construction. The three bags are different in shape and size but they all have a nylon fabric back and sides (in a pretty beehive pattern), and a large mesh window on the front. I really like the one with the four sides folding over one another. It's a great size for trousers, skirts and shirts and gives structure to larger items. I thought I already knew how to fold clothes but it turns out that the guide board included really does help me get a neater result. I have been using it after ironing to get those shirts really crisply organized and all the same size!
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Each cube has a “suggestion” icon with a drawing of the sort of item that it is designed for (socks, belts, shirts and so on). I feel that anything that helps get the packing done faster is welcome. For my photos I didn't really fill them, they could have taken a lot more without problems. These organizers are very well put together, the stitching is regular and looks durable, they are well finished with no loose threads and the two-way zips are of good quality and run smoothly, whether the bag is full or empty. The plastic toggles and nylon cords are a nice touch, easy to grasp and very visible.
I was also very pleased with the colour. I asked for Blue, which in person is a navy shade, lighter than it looked (check out my photos, they came out pretty accurate). These cubes look really elegant coming out of a suitcase! Although the mesh is delicate, it looks like these bags will wash well and remain pristine-looking without too much effort. Each piece has a soft handle made of webbing. In a pinch, they could be used as hand-luggage but I think they are best used to organize the contents of your suitcase when travelling. They hold folded clothes perfectly and can go straight into a hotel drawer for later unpacking. The sort of accessory that, once I started using them, I wondered how I ever managed before! But there is another way to use them. Since I don't travel much at the moment, I use these organizers to store out-of-season clothes in my closets, or inside clear plastic storage boxes. They effectively compress knit tops, for example, so they take up much less space, and allow me to stack things and still have them handy. The mesh front allows air circulation, and I can see the contents without having to open them. A beautiful set, well priced and very well made.
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Half-Tube Sock Packing Cube
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This is one of those thing that, once I started using them, I wondered how I ever managed before! Packing cubes or luggage organizers have become a very desirable accessory for anyone who needs to pack for travelling. They contain and organize clothes by type and fit neatly inside larger suitcases. This brand offers sets of different sizes. This smaller cube is very versatile and designed for socks and belts (according to the helpful icon on the top) but also suitable for underwear, t-shirts and scarves.
These organizers are very well put together, the stitching is regular and looks durable, they are well finished with no loose threads and the two-way zips are of good quality and run smoothly, whether the bag is full or empty. The plastic toggles and nylon cords are a nice touch, easy to grasp and very visible. The fabric is a tough ripstop nylon, woven in a pretty beehive pattern, with a large mesh window on the front that lets you see the contents and allows some ventilation. Although the mesh is delicate, it looks like these bags will wash well and remain pristine-looking without too much effort. There is also a soft handle made of strong webbing, if needed. I put eight pairs of men's thick socks inside mine and there was still room for more. I was also very pleased with the colour. I asked for Blue, which in person is a lovely navy shade (check out my photos, they came out pretty accurate). These cubes look really elegant coming out of a suitcase and can also be used to store out of season clothes in a compressed fashion. A beautiful packing cube, well priced and very well made. |
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RFID-Protected Travel Belt
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I asked my husband to test this travel belt as he's always looking for a place to store his phone and sometimes pockets are just not safe or large enough. This travel belt is beautifully crafted with two zipped compartments; the outer one is a good size for a phone and the main one is large enough to accommodate a passport, a medium-size men's wallet or a case for sunglasses, or similar objects. In the lining there are three small and shallow pockets for a key, some loose change, token or similar. The zips are plastic and run really smoothly.
This pouch is very suitable to wear hidden under clothing, as the inner face is incredibly soft, padded and covered in breathable mesh, so it feels very comfortable next to bare skin. The elastic belt is quite broad, adjustable in length and, again, very soft and smooth. The closure is a plastic buckle with a push-down release action. If you only use it to hold a phone, some banknotes, keys and a passport, the profile would remain very flat and the whole thing would be virtually invisible under a shirt. It can, of course, be worn on the outside for easy access to the contents. The final, very welcome, touch is that the lining has RFID capabilities, so any cards inside would be shielded from electronic theft. I would not know how to verify that feature, but the real-life test has been entirely satisfactory. My husband loves his new storage belt and wears it any time he goes out. He hasn't missed a single call, and his phone is protected from scratches and dust. The belt is very unobtrusive, plain black with a white logo patch and is a functional and well-designed item that I can easily recommend. |
