I bought my packing cubes at TJ Maxx. They have them all the time.
I found that a packing cube is a packing cube. I buy whatever is cheap.
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Bag looks really nice, Bunsen!! I have yet to figure out the charging things too. I’m just so enjoying the fact that my laptop bag isn’t digging into my shoulder anymore (and making me off-balance) every day LOL.
Colorado_mom - like deb922 - I also got my packing cubes from TJ Maxx. They work perfectly and were like $10-$12. One thing I’d say - they are so cheap, I wish I had gotten two sets (they have a cute floral pattern). That way I could mix/match sizes and have maybe one extra for a longer trip with more stuff. I like matchy stuff tho, lol. I also got a really cute set of luggage tags in a bright color at TJ Maxx (sometimes with black carryons and with checked bags it’s hard to tell my own apart from others’).
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I have these, which I like because I can remember which item are in each color: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XQYP4XC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
But I have heard of families where each person gets their own color, then split among suitcases in case one gets lost.
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I bought these about a year ago and have used them several times. It is a set of 6, 2 each of 3 sizes. I kept three and gave 3 to D2. She actually used them this weekend while moving apartments!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D4F1T2L/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
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I also got packing cubes at TJMaxx.
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For the ladies, I have been enjoying the blog unefemme.net. She has some travel wardrobe articles.
I just take my regular clothes and wear the bigger shoes (hikers) on the plane.
We are going to Colorado in August this summer! Last trip before S23 is off for freshman year.
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I got eagle creek compression packing cubes—just 2 of them and the fit nicely side by side in my suitcase. I put rolled up pants & thermal bottoms and pjs in the larger one and rolled knit tops and other garments kn the smaller one. I have other zippered mesh bags to use to help organize as well.
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I have the Eagle Creek packing stuff, and I really like the one that helps you fold dresses and shirts to help keep wrinkles away. I have a large and smaller size. I also have “no name” packing cubes, and they are also fine.
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Love my Amazon Basics packing cube. But I also employ another hack for things like this backpack.
Put the change of clothing, extra undies socks etc. into a large, gallon Zip-Lock baggie. Squeeze out all the air and it compacts to about 1/3 the size.
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I love that lavender/pinkish color for the backpack. I’ve kept the large black one…
Okay…everyone …tell me I do.not.ALSO need the smaller pinkish version.!!!
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I bought these packing cubes four years ago for a trip. They are very nice and durable. I also have some cheaper ones from TJMaxx.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HHBR008?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
I don’t need another backpack but… I like that larger sized one…
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I will never stand between a woman and her desire for a new travel bag or purse.
But I do see that it appears that we may be raising the price–sort of llike our egg thingie.
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Yes, the price of that backpack bag has increased since it was 1st posted about in this thread. Many competing backpacks are still priced higher.
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LOL - I had to order mine (large) while I could still afford it 
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Well, took a chance and ordered an xl men’s omnitech pair of joggers and have altered them. So far, haven’t done anything terrible to them but they’re not very fitted in the version I made.
Going to Iceland in July. I’ll need an eye mask to stay asleep. Suggestions? I have a big head- wear men’s large hats- and big eyes.
This eyeshade is simple but is comfortable and really blocks the light. My head is not so big, and it stays on well, so not sure about that part for you.
The adjustable strap is a plus. I might call for the dimensions before I order.
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As mentioned in the Italy thread, I was in a quandary about warm weather in Florence and a possible bell tower climb (400 steps) when also wanting to comply to Duomo catherdral dress code (covered knees).
Decided to go to REI to try on their zip offs. (I have some old light blue ones good for hiking, but really baggy now that I’ve lost weight. Although they are water resistant, they really don’t breathe.).
Ended up getting the same Sahara convertible pants hubby likes. He just ordered a 2nd pair. Mine are in asphaltI (dark grey) color, PETITE sized - yay.
https://www.rei.com/product/202518/rei-co-op-sahara-convertible-pants-womens
Interestingly I posted same convertible pants (Men’s) around Labor Day when we found good sale on hubby’s first pair. At that point I was not in the market for myself. But now with his high praise and my new need…. was time for a pair of my own.
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Wore this skirt for a recent over the knee required hot adventure, also comes in burnt orange and solid black (limited sizes). Super comfortable, packs well, has pockets, wasn’t too hot, worked great.
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