are packing cubes really worth the hype?

Last week, I was getting ready for a trip to visit my daughter in Seattle. I kept seeing people online rave about these packing cubes—little zippered bags to organize your suitcase. So, I finally caved and bought a set. Let me tell you, it took me almost an hour to figure out how to fit everything in those cubes, and by the end, my suitcase looked just as stuffed as before! Sure, my socks and shirts were in neat little rectangles, but I couldn’t help but wonder if I was just making more work for myself. Honestly, I miss the days when I just rolled up my clothes and hoped for the best. Now, I’m worried I’ll forget which cube has my pajamas or if I’ll end up unpacking everything just to find my toothbrush. Has anyone else tried these? Did they actually make your trip easier, or am I missing something? Maybe I’m just too set in my ways, but sometimes these travel gadgets seem more like a hassle than a help. #travelhacks #packingstruggles #midlifetravel #Travel