I get a similar feeling when I open my suitcase while traveling.
It all starts off with good intentions, as I lay my clothes out by outfits in conjunction with each day and what I'll be doing, ensuring that I have just the right things. But then I'll grab a few extras things just in case, and maybe an extra sweater (what if it's cold in July?) and it couldn't hurt to have another few pairs of shoes...
Before I know it, the result just isn't pretty.
Aside from simply being a more organized person (which would happen by... magic?), I haven't seemed to come up with a way to become a more intelligent packer.
Until I was introduced to the TravelWise Packing Cube System from EatSmart.
A leading designer and manufacturer of high quality, user friendly digital scales, I've long been a fan of EatSmart's accurate and reliable scales (having tried the Precision Digital Bathroom Scale, Precision Pro Digital Kitchen Scale, Precision Tracker Digital Bathroom Scale and the Precision Voyager Luggage Scale).
Considering how much the EatSmart Precision Voyager Luggage Scale has improved my travels (I never get on an airplane without it!), I had fairly high expectations for the TravelWise Packing Cubes even before they arrived.
Right away I noticed that this set of Small, Medium and Large cubes was constructed of high-quality nylon fabric and was lightweight yet durable. Each cube featured two way easy-pull zippers, so quickly compartmentalizing your items by size, category or more wasn't going to take more than a few seconds.
All that was left to do was pack!
This couldn't have been much easier! I separated my items into each of the cubes (outfits in the largest, undergarments and pajamas in the middle size, and accessories into the smallest) and had no problem laying everything inside and zipping them up.
While I appreciated that the open mesh design of these cubes makes it easy to locate items, I hadn't realized just how much they would eliminate my typical toss-and-shove-items-to-the-side method while traveling.
All I had to do was place each of the TravelWise Packing Cubes into my suitcase...
...and, upon arrival, I moved them into the hotel room drawers in less than 15 seconds.
While I was already pleased with the way that the Packing Cubes had performed (e.g. not a single thing shifted around during my travels, any items that had been ironed before packing stayed much smoother than if they had been directly in the suitcase), their usefulness was highlighted even more the first night of my trip.
When my roommate and I returned to our hotel room after rushing around Chicago for BlogHer, I went directly to my cubes and pulled out the items I needed for my outfit change. Liz, on the other hand, was left to dig down one side of her suitcase... then the other... then move a few things around... then dig some more...
Talk about a timesaver!
As an added bonus, when it was time to leave to head home, I simply moved the remaining unworn items into the smallest cube and filled the two larger ones with clothes to be washed. When I was back in my house, I was able to grab the cubes by their convenient handles, bring them right to the washing machine and get back into the swing of "real life" even sooner.
Plus, due to how compact and flexible these cubes are when not in use, once I had them emptied, they were able to store stacked inside each other and out of the way with ease.
While I was initially slightly skeptical at how much of a difference the TravelWise Packing Cube System could provide, this first use has already sold me! They are able to eliminate the chaotic searches for particular items of clothing, keep everything organized and tidy, and really use luggage space to its fullest.
Available in black, purple, red, silver and teal, the TravelWise cubes make a great gift for the frequent flyer, biker, backpacker or casual/weekend traveler who wants to simplify, straighten and streamline their packing. These cubes have joined the ranks of my Precision Voyager Luggage Scale in terms of necessity and I can't wait to see what incredible product EatSmart adds to their travel collection next!
Retailing for only $23.95 (with free shipping and free returns!) from Amazon.com, this durable, 3-piece set is guaranteed to make your next trip more manageable. Find out more about this and all of EatSmart's innovative products by visiting their website and connecting with them on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Google+ and YouTube.
And, thanks to their generosity, one person will soon be prepared to pack for their next trip in (organized) style, because...
One lucky person will win a TravelWise Packing Cube System 3-Piece Set from EatSmart!
A big thank you to EatSmart for providing TravelWise Packing Cubes for me to review as well as for one lucky giveaway winner. The opinions shared are my own and honest and if you really need to see more, click here to see how I roll.
I never seem to have enough room in my suitcase
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ReplyDeleteheatherp626@msn.com
Packing everything into a suitcase stresses me out. This looks like it would help with the organization a lot.
ReplyDeleteI travel a lot with work and it would be nice to have everything a little bit more organized! Thanks
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ReplyDeletecjnedrow at gmail dot com
I love to have everything organized while I am traveling.
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Beth H
I want this system because it is organized and EASY!
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nicely organized
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ReplyDeletekim(at)kimberlychance(dot)com
I often pack more than one of us in one large suitcase, so this would keep everything organized so much better!
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ReplyDeletecspmom at gmail dot com
because it would make life so much simpler on the go
ReplyDeletedrea8685 at yahoo dot com
I'd like to use them like you did to keep clothes, undies and accessories in them. I hate digging thru suitcases.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the contest.
slehan at juno dot com
I would like to travel with these cubes because I take a lot of stuff with me to visit my son.
ReplyDeleteI would love to travel with this as it looks very efficient, organized and easy!
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These would certainly make packing a suitcase so much easier and keep clothing looking nicer, too.
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it will be helpful when we travel as a family and want to take only bag.
ReplyDeleteI would love these because they would be great for my trip to Honduras next month.
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ReplyDeletethink i would be better organized when traveling
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ReplyDeleteI love how organized everything is. This would be great for my daughter who travels a lot. Thanks so much for the fantastic giveaway!
ReplyDeleteReneewalters3 at yahoo dot com
I tend to over pack and my suitcase gets OUT OF CONTROL! Oh how this would save me.
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ReplyDeleteLooks like this makes packing so much easier! Convenient and a great organizational tool too.
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ReplyDeletewould love to win!
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ReplyDeleteCarolH
I over pack and I'm sure this would help me stay organized and minimize.
ReplyDeletei hate digging through my bag to find anything. this would be perfect for organizing
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ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance.
mogrill12@gmail.com
I would love to win this, packing will be easier
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ReplyDeleteI use packing cubes now & love 'em! Would like these for my daughter.
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ReplyDeleteWould love to try this when we travel overseas next time!
ReplyDeleteseyma_bennett@hotmail.com
Planning a long overseas trip! I could really use these.
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ReplyDeleteflexible
ReplyDeleteI travel a lot and these look great. Hope I win.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of the larger for unwashed laundry and how easy it was to re-enter life with it. That is what I need.
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{in the contest I am Margot Core on the widget}
I would love to win because I am dreadful at packing and this could really make the task easier.
ReplyDeleteI'm an organization fanatic!
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ReplyDeleteKathy Davis
kdavis1@centurytyel.net
Packing for myself is not to hard but when I have to pack for the whole family it get more difficult
ReplyDeleteI am one of those obsessive-compulsive packers. Right now I often use plastic bags to contain and organize my clothes -- this system is much more elegant!
ReplyDeleteMy stuff is always so disorganized, gets wrinkled, and it just gets to be a hassle when I go somewhere. This is a great concept - would make going somewhere less of a stressful thing.
ReplyDeleteI am always packing for 4 little kids and could use help with the organization and wrinkling.
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ReplyDeleteI would not have to hunt the clothes I want to wear.
ReplyDeletei never seem to fit it all in my suit case
ReplyDeleteLooks cool & convenient.
ReplyDeleteI hate spending time organizing just to have my stuff all mixed up again.
ReplyDelete-LYNN
Thanks for the giveaway…the TravelWise Packing Cube System keeps your clothes from shifting & bunching up in your suitcase during transit via air !
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Because it would be nice to keep my stuff organized.
ReplyDeleteWith three kids, this would make packing much easier!
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ReplyDeleteWe do travel often, so this would be convenient.
ReplyDeletemmayerfeld at gmail
I had never heard of these before. Looks cool.
ReplyDeleteI like that your suitcase can be organized and neat....I always over pack anyway. Seems like a great idea!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win these for my wife for our Costa Rica trip in the Spring.
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ReplyDeletesweetascandy579 at yahoo dot com
This is a great idea!
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ReplyDeleteTo keep all of our family stuff organized and ready to go. I used to pack my kids clothes in Ziploc bags so they could just grab one and get ready but not that they have gotten bigger it is to hard. This would help.
ReplyDeleteWe travel with two kids, so being organized wouldbe great!
ReplyDelete-Brooke Adametz
I want to travel with the system so I can be more organized........it also makes going through the airport alot easier.
ReplyDeleteI am entering this drawing because, first of all, I need new luggage: the zipper on one of my favorite suitcases recently broke, and I had to cut it open to retrieve the contents. Also, this is a much smarter packing system than I had before! These bags look wonderful!
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ReplyDeletejweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com
We travel a lot and I am always looking for ways to be more organized. I think this system would be a big help.
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ReplyDeleteWe travel frequently and could definitely use an easier method of packing neatly and efficiently!
ReplyDelete-Rebecca Esther & Lin Gorenkoff
I travel a lot for work & would love this to be more organized
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I travel a lot, and have very strict luggage size restrictions. this would help to get everything packed neatly!
ReplyDeleteThis would make things so much easier to find instead of digging through everything everytime I need something.
ReplyDeleteThis would be great to travel with because its easy and wont take up much room!
ReplyDeleteI would love to use these because I am a very sloppy packer. This would help create organization in my chaos.
ReplyDeletejennylovesjeff (at) hotmail (dot) com
with 2 kids and a needy hubby. This is a MUST!
ReplyDeleteThese would make traveling so much easier and so much more organized as the ones we use now make it almost impossible to get everything into and is bulky and pretty awful looking.
ReplyDeleteLaurie Emerson
lauraemerson17 at yahoo dot com
Because it would make packing easier and the overall trip more pleasant
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ReplyDeleteI have a son going off to college and this would be so perfect for him. Would make things much easier for me when I help him pack.
ReplyDeletePacking is a drag. It's not so much getting all of your stuff together, but getting it in to the suitcase(s). This seems like it would make it much easier & way more fun, especially with the upbeat colors.
ReplyDeleteMy daughter travels for work occasionally and she hates to pack.These would be perfect for her.These are really cool! Thank you :)
ReplyDeleteI've never tried cubes, but I hear they are great!
ReplyDeleteMiz Vickik
WIth two kids, it would be wonderful to be able to section off their clothes in separate cubes. We could then just pull them out for each of them, instead of both rummaging through the luggage and making a mess!
ReplyDeleteThis would make traveling with my daughter SO much easier :) I always need 2 bags for clothing and then 1 for all her toys and stuff!
ReplyDeleteit would be nice to be more organized and have more space
ReplyDeletealterna7 at hotmail dot com
this would be great and it looks like it would hold plenty of stuff :)
ReplyDeleteI make a lot of trips to my sons in NC and this would make packing so much easier.
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ReplyDeletethis seems to make the most Stressful thing about traveling a little easier
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ReplyDeletebecause they look so cute and cool :)
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ReplyDeleteto help me find my clothes when I pack them
ReplyDeleteThis would really get us organized for our next trip!
ReplyDeleteAllison.bahr@yahoo.com
I would like to travel with this because i love to be organized and this is so cool!
ReplyDeletesusansmoaks at gmail dot com
I can never find anything in my suitcase! When I reach my destination, I usually have to pull everything out to find any items! I think this would help tremendously!
ReplyDeleteaddictedtorodeo at gmail dot com
These would be so great for organizing a suitcase! Easy unpacking, too!
ReplyDeleteI am a terrible packer and a terrible organizer at packing, so this would be brilliant!
ReplyDeletesugarsweet7202@yahoo(dot)com
my husband and i travel each yr and this would allow us to bring one suitcase- organized!
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