That really depends on how much you need to pack, and how long you will be gone. Most of these compression cubes can hold a lot of items, but you’ll need to factor in the length of your trip. A few of the items on our list include more bags than just the packing cubes. For some people, this is great and for others they are miscellaneous. Examples of these extra bags include a cosmetics bag, shoe bag, or laundry bag.