14 fab packing cubes to organise your suitcase in an instant

I'll admit it: if left to my own devices, I'll just lob everything into a suitcase last minute and then kneel on it to get it shut. Which works OK-ish until you're just travelling with a carry-on bag. Packing cubes can really help – they sit neatly in your case, maximising the space and focusing your mind on what needs to be in each. Which means that you don't, as I did in Bath last year, turn up without any knickers packed. For ease, choose a set with mesh panels so you can see their contents, or go for different patterns or colours and devote each to a different item – chargers, meds, socks, etc – so you easily identify which bag you're looking for.

Lobster packing cube set with three cubes and a drawstring bag, main image, £40, Yvonne Ellen

Set of four cubes with mesh top so you can easily see what's inside. Also comes in orange and white stripes, a monogram print and a selection of solid colours. £55, Antler

Washable set of three cubes with mesh insets for easy identification of its contents. Made from recycled fabrics, there is also a larger and mini size that you can buy separately. £44.25, Eagle Creek

Sara Miller has become known for her playful prints since launching her brand a decade ago. The three cubes have mesh tops and the drawstring bag is designed for laundry. £39.99

Robust set of three bags from outdoor specialist Cotopaxi, with handles on the top to make them easy to pull out of a backpack. £50

This glorious red in Aspinal's signature grosgrain makes for a sophisticated choice. The three cubes are designed to perfectly fit inside Aspinal's Connaught carry-on case. £180

The chic French option. Cotton organiser measuring 26cm x 20cm x 10cm. Also available in white, and a larger and smaller size. £155, Saint Laurent

If you want vibrant, try Baggu, which makes bags and accessories in a truly technicolour palette. This set of two bags comes in 13 other mood-enhancing designs. Like Prozac for your suitcase. £34

The lightweight option – if you are travelling with an underseat case only, with a limit of 10kg, these featherweight bags are the business. £16 for set of three, Next

A modern Amreican heritage brand, SteamLine aims to restore a sense of elegance to travel. This Art Geo set of four cubes is made from recycled bottles, with free shipping to the UK from the States. $100

Ok, it's a shoe bag rather than a packing cube but they share the same DNA. Cotton/linen-blend canvas with leather carry strap. £540, Brunello Cucinelli

Value for money alert: this cheery striped set includes four packing cubes, a plain orange shoe bag and a clear plastic pouch. Also available in a navy blue and mint green stripe. £33, Etsy

Bold and beautiful. And washable. Sounds like a Tinder profile. But unlike a Tinder date, these are built to last. £24 for a set of three, Caroline Gardner

Monos makes hardworking but stylish travel accessories. This Terrazzo design comes in a set of four or six and is made of robust rip-stop nylon. Also available in two striped colourways, plus blue, black, tan or grey. £120

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