Eagle Creek's Ultimate Packing Solution : Get Organized

Once I started traveling with Eagle Creek’s extensive packing solutions, I no longer had excuses for sloppy suitcases and disorganized duffels. Their packing folders, compressors, and cubes come in various sizes and colors; all are designed to keep garments organized and minimize wrinkles. Plus, all are made out of tough nylon to protect clothes and mesh panels to help you see where things are. They work like a charm!

The Ultimate Packing Solution contains three Eagle Creek packing items: an 18-inch Pack-It Folder, a medium size Pack-It Cube, and a medium Pack-It Sac.

The 18" Pack-It Folder works like a giant envelope for my clothes. I just lay my clothes on the inside panel (which has a removeable folding board that gives the folder some firmness), then fold the two side flaps into the center of the clothes, and attach with the velcro fasteners. A top and bottom flap also fold over the entire "package," securing my clothes with velcro fasteners.

The folder accommodates up to 12 items. I use it for blouses, pants, and other items I'd like to keep wrinkle-free. It also works well with such bulky winter items as fleece tops and sweaters. The Pack-It Folder that comes with the kit also has a handy nylon handle so I can easily pack or retrieve it from my carryon or suitcase.

The Pack-It Cube, which has a zippered mesh lid, is ideal for smaller items, such as t-shirts, socks, and underwear. I use the Sac for small cosmetic items. Now when I arrive at my destination, my clothes are organized, easy to access, and don't need ironing! If I need some lip gloss or a comb, I don't have to dig to the bottom of my bag; it's all in my little Sac.

If you'd like to add to the basic packing kit, Eagle Creek makes dozens of other items. Pack-It Folders, Pack-It Cubes, and Pack-It Sacs come in a variety of sizes and colors. Some cubes are double-sided, so I can have my shirts on one side and my shorts on the other side. Or, better yet, for my return trip I can pack my clean clothes on one side, my dirty clothes on the other side. Please check back next month to read about Eagle Creek's Compressor Sacs and Pack-It ES line.

*Note: Our editor's been using Eagle Creek packing items for years, and she swears by them, too. These folders are durable, easy-to-use, and can turn a disaster of a suitcase into an organized chest of drawers away from home.

And don't forget Eagle Creek’s generous lifetime guarantee to repair or replace any product with defective workmanship or materials.

*Please check back in February for more reviews of Eagle Creek packing items and an Eagle Creek wheeled case.

Bottom LIne: A practical solution for messy packers, travelers who like hard-to-organize but easy-to-carry duffels and backpacks, and those who live out of a suitcase while on the road.--C.W. (Jan 06)

Price: $39.85 for Ultimate Packing Solution, $7-34 for various folders, cubes, and sacs, depending on item and size.

Manufacturer's Site: www.eaglecreek.com

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