Travelers Swear by These Durable Yeti Packing Cubes

There are countless packing cubes to pick from out there, and they all serve the same function, which is to organize and condense the items in your suitcase. But some are hardier than others, particularly when they’re built for bona fide outdoor adventure. The Yeti Crossroad Packing Cubes are designed to take a beating, and reviewers say they hold “everything but the kitchen sink.”

Whether you use them for storing gear on camping trips or to keep your mess of charging cables contained in your carry-on, you might find them to be the toughest and most versatile accessory in your luggage. Find out why customers call them “a wise investment” for all kinds of travel.

Yeti Crossroads Packing Cube

These Yeti packing cubes come in three sizes. The small (7.5 by 7 by 2 inches) is good for gadgets and cords or socks and underwear. The medium (7.7 by 11 by 2 inches) is a great size for toiletries. And the large (11.25 by 11 by 2.5 inches) is big enough to fit full outfits. One reviewer said the medium held “a bath sponge, comb/brush, deodorant, makeup, full-size body wash, toothbrush, toothpaste, full-size baby powder,” and more. Another reviewer wrote that the large fit “four shirts, two shorts, and one pair of pants.”

Although they aren’t marketed as compression cubes, these organizers have a wrap-around expansion zipper that can be used to compress soft items or provide you with more space when needed. The Crossroads packing cubes are made of a special expedition-grade nylon that Yeti calls TuffSkin. It’s the same material the brand uses for its best-selling Crossroads backpacks, inspired by the water and abrasion resistance of motorcycle gear. A strip of mesh at the bottom of the packing cube offers ventilation to prevent any moisture from building up while it’s zipped shut. When you’re back from your trip, you can turn them inside out, zip them up, and machine wash them along with the rest of your gear.

Yeti Crossroads Packing Cube

More creative ways reviewers have used these packing cubes include as a shaving kit, a medicine bag, and on their own as underseat luggage (they have carrying handles). One said it’s become a road-trip essential for their kids: “I store them in the back of our SUV” packed with extra clothes and blankets, they wrote. “I bought one a couple of years ago and I fell in love … so I bought two more.” A cyclist said they use it for “basically everything I carry in my purse. This way, I easily transfer everything to my bike bag or backpack without having to repack it all.” 

At $25 or more per cube, you can see why people call them an “investment.” The price reflects their ability to be put through the wringer for several years. They might be for you if you’re an outdoor adventurer or if you’re just a regular traveler looking to get the most use from your gear. We found some more rugged packing cube options suitable for a plethora of activities, below.

More Adventure-ready Packing Cubes at Amazon:

Osprey Ultralight Travel Packing Cube

Thule Compression Cube Set 

Peak Design Ultralight Packing Cube

SuitedNomad Waterproof Packing Cubes Set

Pelican ModPak Packing Cube

At the time of publishing, the price started at $25.

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