Peak Design Packing Cubes Review (Are they REALLY the best?)

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  • @Nomads.Nation
    @Nomads.Nation  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you want to help me build a game-changing backpack? 👉🏼 nomadsnation.com/building-a-backpack

  • @RazahLP
    @RazahLP 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

    I can recommend using a small s-carabiner to "securely close" the two main zippers if the cube is packed out fully.

  • @redboy.
    @redboy. 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I loveeeeeee mine. I bought three different color smalls instead of one medium and two small at the rec of the salesman, plus the shoe pouch to go into my 30L bag. Glad I listened to his rec as it gave me more options / flexability for packing. All three fully packed smalls and the shoe pouch with my boots fit in the 30l like a charm. I also attached the shoe pouch externally once with the included bag straps when I needed more room as well. Traveled with this setup overseas for a month and a half. Can’t recommend enough!

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      awesome! I agree, that the Medium is HUGE! 2-3 small ones can work better

  • @houserhythm
    @houserhythm 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I pack these "to the brim" every time, to the point that I see the stitching and I'm scared they're gonna rip, but one has never opened on me by itself. Yes, the expansion mesh can snag when closing the zipper, but you get used to paying attention to that and it's a minor downside to how nice the material is/feels. Yes they are pricey, but I'm sure I would have ripped any other cubes with the way I pack. And finally, yes, the feeling of ripping them open by the pull tabs is so satisfying!

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      All the reasons why they are often considered the best

  • @mt_front
    @mt_front 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Recently decided to ditch the destination day bag and just use one travel bag, so bought a PD medium packing cube as my first packing cube. Took it to a few trips and been really happy with it so far.
    One thing I would add to the review is that it has a separate department for dirty cloth which comes very handy.

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      thank you, I didn't emphasize that enough, but I also didn't test it out. Does it work well (aka, is it big enough and keep out any unwanted smells?)

    • @mt_front
      @mt_front 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Nomads.Nation it’s stretchy so big enough for me. I didn’t notice smell issue, though to be fair I also didn’t put super dirty cloth in it. Either way just a nice option to separate things and won’t eat up space when not in use.

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mt_front 💯

  • @jamotto1569
    @jamotto1569 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Ah yes the self-opening Peak Design cubes reinventing the 52 pickup game! Really surprised after all these years PD has yet to remedy the issue.
    To get around the issue of the zipper getting caught in the mesh as I am zipping I just place my ring finger just in front of the slider to keep the fabric pushed back so you can prevent that with one hand.
    A possible alternative if you don't need the fancy opening and can step down just a bit on quality is the Pack-It Isolate Compression Cubes from Eagle Creek they have served me well.

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      "52 pickup" 😂

  • @jonuiuc
    @jonuiuc 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I got a set of these, the expansion is pretty nice, they have a lot of depth. Good for big travel type luggage and bags and duffels. Though I have another set that doesn’t expand and is thinner for use in bags that have shallower compartments.

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I love them, but still find myself using the Tortuga Packing Cubes more

  • @mustangeek
    @mustangeek 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I bought a set of Tripped packing cubes just like the PD cubes, they are very durable. Liked them so much I got a second set for my spouse.

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      nice! I'll be sure to check them out

  • @flygirl2436
    @flygirl2436 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Self-proclaimed: Travel packing cube addict- I bought the PD 'tech pouch', 1 small packing cube, 2 large packing cubes in 2 different colours. I didn't buy the PD shoe pouch because I have a "bag to life" 'easy packing set', and other travel essentials. 😂😅

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for sharing!

  • @tpa729
    @tpa729 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for the excellent review!!! I'm quite hesitating because of the price point since I've got already the eagle spectre, clean/dirty cube. I like the option to compress AND still have the two sided design.

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Cheers! They are great packing cubes for sure but only you can decide if you need them 💪🏻

  • @CannabisTechLife
    @CannabisTechLife 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Using my pd packing cubes today to fly across the country. They fit and compress so well. Totally agree that it needs some built in locking mech. Specially given their backpacks have such lock downs.

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      that would be next level

  • @saedo9723
    @saedo9723 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    i use a nite-ize s-binder to lock them

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      lock them, to each other?

    • @saedo9723
      @saedo9723 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Nomads.Nation yea, so it doesn't open if i'm packing it to the point of bursting

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@saedo9723 💯

  • @MrVibhas
    @MrVibhas 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hey Aaron, after a fair bit of research of mixed responses - any idea if the packing cubes and shoe pouch are washing machine washable [i.e. delicate]?

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Unfortunately I have no idea, but if you reach out to Peak Design customer support I’m sure they’ll help you out

  • @michaelmonk4316
    @michaelmonk4316 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My go to and favorite packing cubes. So here’s a question has anyone noticed a material change? The reason why I ask is that I had some older ones and then needed a few more and purchased some new ones from the website and they seem to be slightly thicker material than my older ones. Still great product just wondering if anyone else noticed this.

  • @erichanson5628
    @erichanson5628 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice! Love my Peak Design packing cubes! Have a medium and three small. I only use one or two at a time 🙂

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      yea they are big, can handle a lot

  • @Daviddd10
    @Daviddd10 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can you review the Topo Design travel backpack 40L? It seems like a popular option but want to see your take on it and the ecosystem they have for it

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      on our radar - hopefully soon!

  • @drewtate5334
    @drewtate5334 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    How about the dirty clothes compartment? Can smell or moist from the dirty clothes transfer to the clean clothes side?

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      that will require a test that I haven't done yet - hoping someone from the community can help!

    • @drewtate5334
      @drewtate5334 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How about spraying small amount of water on the divider and then wiping the other side with tissue?

  • @Ivan-up7ny
    @Ivan-up7ny 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    5:27 cons

  • @matthewsinger
    @matthewsinger 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was looking at these and noticed that the second compartment is outside the compression. How well do these fit all of your dirty clothes toward the end of your trip?

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Pretty well, it fills up quickly but gets the job done in my experience

  • @geewhiz5050
    @geewhiz5050 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I think you need to undo the compression side, zip the top, then zip up the compression

  • @tonyg3091
    @tonyg3091 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thule. Shockingly good.

  • @audrafarrell766
    @audrafarrell766 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    FYI your link to buy isn't working

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      really? worked for me, maybe try again?

  • @robert.sec2
    @robert.sec2 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    is anyone able to get to the top 10 video? when i click the link, youtube says it's inaccessible

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      sry about that, it's live now

  • @panda1412.
    @panda1412. 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Definitely the best.

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      my #2 currently. I have a love affair with my Tortuga Packing Cubes