Pack efficiently with these five handy travel organizers — your suitcase will thank you

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Nobody loves to unpack (or repack) a suitcase bursting at the seams. Save time and energy with these clever travel organizers, so you can jump right into your adventure.

For your wardrobe

Keep your clothes and accessories compact and tidy with this set of packing cubes, which will make the most of your suitcase space. This set is light and breathable, and comes with a laundry bag to separate the ready-to-wash from the clean.

MyTagAlongs six-piece packing cube & laundry bag set, $62, nordstrom.ca

For your baubles

You’ll feel better knowing your jewelry is stored safely in Mejuri’s practical leather half-moon case, and supporting a Canadian brand is a bonus. It’s designed with four earring holes and a roomy ring holder on one side, with extra space to hold things like makeup or face masks on the other.

Mejuri half-moon multi-case, $165, mejuri.com

For your passport and papers

This stylish leather folio from Bellroy houses your passport, cards and boarding pass, while keeping your cash hidden. When it’s time to fill out travel forms, there’s a micro pen neatly tucked in the middle.

Bellroy travel folio, $169, bellroy.com

For your quick-access essentials

Place small items you reach for often into this lovely wine-coloured organizer from Poppin, which has two front pouches and a larger (e-reader-sized) one in the back. Its flat design slips easily into a carry-on, or even into the seatback pocket of a plane.

Poppin Zip, Zip, Zip pouch in wine/blush, $22.98, staples.ca

For your gadgets and cords

Prevent your bag from devolving into a tangled nest of cords. Tuck them and other tech necessities, like charging blocks or an Apple Pencil, into Native Union’s durable organizer. The sage canvas material and leather accents add a stylish touch, too.

Native Union stow organizer, $64.95, nativeunion.com

The Star understands the restrictions on travel during the coronavirus pandemic. But like you, we dream of travelling again, and we’re publishing this story with future trips in mind.