Fancy Packing Cubes Are the Way Travel Pros Beat the Suitcase Blues

In the search for a perfect suitcase, it can be easy to forget that what really matters is how you navigate the space inside. Travel organizers, or packing cubes as they’re known colloquially, are what separate on-the-go amateurs from the pros. Forget the rudimentary options—those with nylon bodies and flimsy zippers—and opt instead for something both durable and beautiful. The canvas from London-based Métier goes through a process of wetting, stretching and coating for a lightweight, water-resistant finished product. Minimalist in design, and art deco-inspired, the cubes hearken to an era of glamorous jet-setting and serve as multifunctional trekking companions.

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