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Packing Cells $8 (Were $30), Stuff Sacks $5 (Were $16), Microfibre Towels $15 (Were $60) @ Kathmandu

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Packing Cells $8 (Were $30), Stuff Sacks $5 (Were $16), Microfibre Towels $15 (Were $60) @ Kathmandu
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fuuuuuui on 25/04/2017 - 15:58 kathmandu.com.au (5078 clicks)
Last edited 26/04/2017 - 10:23

Highly recommend using packing cells when travelling. Sorting through your clothes and bits and pieces is so much easier with these.

Free Click and Collect
Free membership with any purchase until April 26
8.1% cashback at Pricepal

Packing Cell v2 - Large - Various colours $8 (Was $30)

Stuff Sack v4 - Large - Various colours $5 (Was $16)

Microfibre Quick-Drying Towel - Various Colours $15 (Was $60)

Plus other deals on right now:

Kathmandu Shuttle 40L V4 White $90
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/302343

Kathmandu Litehaul 38l v3 Travel Backpack $99.98 Delivered
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/302046

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  • Braintrain1000 on 25/04/2017 - 16:05
    +10

    Kathmandu is unnecessarily expensive. I never go inside this ridiculous shop.

    • fuuuuuui on 25/04/2017 - 16:07
      +11

      They are expensive but they do stock high quality items. I only shop there when they have at least 50% off.
      Everything I've bought there has lasted well on my travels, including a 15 month trip through 40 countries.

    • Baebs on 25/04/2017 - 16:58
      +6

      Selling simple rain jackets with all this "v1,v3, Epiq, Alptic" nonsense for upwards of $150 blows my mind…

      • ATangk on 25/04/2017 - 17:04

        Thats why you wait for a clearance sale and grab it for $60.

    • [Deactivated] on 25/04/2017 - 17:02

      Yeah last time they posted their microfibre towels I pointed out you can get bigger ones on ebay for ~$5. My ebay one from 2013 is still going strong and used most week days

  • Hen on 25/04/2017 - 16:27
    +2

    Can recommend the packing cells

    • Steptoe on 25/04/2017 - 16:50

      None seem to offer any form of compression.

      • jjjaar on 25/04/2017 - 16:52
        +9

        It's used to organise not compress. I sort mine by type eg underwear, pants, tops. That way I don't have to unfold everything to find the one item I want.

        • furythree on 25/04/2017 - 17:35
          +16

          i just use plastic bags from colesworths

          lighter than packing cells

        • Jared17 on 25/04/2017 - 17:37
          +4

          @furythree: the oz bargain way

        • Blahness on 25/04/2017 - 17:57
          +11

          I also use shopping bags from different stores so there is colour variation to manage different types of items

      • Hen on 25/04/2017 - 18:09
        +1

        No compression but you can squash quite a lot of stuff in, making it easier to close pack or suitcase. But like others, we mostly use for organisation. Also fit very nicely in the overhead cupboards in the caravan, which are otherwise quite difficult to organise clothing within.

        • Xizor on 25/04/2017 - 19:36
          +4

          Large zip lock bags are the best. Great for sorting, and compression. Win Win! Just make sure get the strong double zip type.

        • INFIDEL on 25/04/2017 - 21:01
          +1

          @Xizor:
          Yes, packed for yesterday's Japan flight using a few big & medium sized zip lock bags. Worked great. Easy to unpack & quickly find what I need.

          Used to use Kathmandu Packing Cells - not any more, even though I still have a few.

        • mooboy on 26/04/2017 - 17:24

          @Xizor:

          Where can you get good quality zip lock bags from?

        • Xizor on 26/04/2017 - 20:29
          +1

          @mooboy: I got the Hercules brand size large from Woollies. Has a double zip. Each bag i roll up and fit whatever it is. Dont force too much in though, leave room to close it comfortably that way you can squeeze air as you close it. I trend sit on a chair and use my feet on it as zipping up. Other benefit is since its all clear in the USA the TSA staff never once asked to open them even if looking inside my bag.

  • caprimulgus on 25/04/2017 - 16:31

    Litehaul deal is out of stock, FYI.

    • fuuuuuui on 25/04/2017 - 16:37

      Thanks! Updated.

  • randoom on 25/04/2017 - 16:44
    +5

    Great prices on the packing cells, though always curious that prices are the same for the small as the large.

    $5 for a hanging cell too: http://www.kathmandu.com.au/packing-cell-hanging.html

    FYI Worth mentioning free click and collect and CashRewards @ 4.8%.

    • fuuuuuui on 25/04/2017 - 17:01
      +1

      Thanks! Post updated!

    • fuuuuuui on 25/04/2017 - 17:07
      +3

      8.1% cashback at PricePal btw (almost double CR)

      • randoom on 25/04/2017 - 17:21
        +2

        Ah, nice work. Pays to check first I guess!

    • jjjaar on 25/04/2017 - 18:29

      Hanging cell! Thanks! Got one =)

  • blablabla23 on 25/04/2017 - 16:56
    +1

    also worth mentioning you can get a free membership with any purchase until 26 April (tomorrow)

    • fuuuuuui on 25/04/2017 - 17:01

      Thanks! Post updated!

  • movieman on 25/04/2017 - 16:56
    +2

    How do the packing cells compare to eagle creek brand?

  • belongsinforums on 25/04/2017 - 17:10

    I have similar ones, but they don't offer much over plastic bags

    • fuuuuuui on 25/04/2017 - 17:12
      +7

      Ask the fellow backpackers in the dorm room what they think of the plastic bags at 4am when you've come back from a night out hehe.

      Seriously though, these help your clothes breathe, compress them slightly and allow you to see what's inside. Plus if you get different colours you can organise your stuff so you know exactly what's inside them.

      • belongsinforums on 25/04/2017 - 17:14

        People always turn the lights on when they come in. A bit of plastic bag usage is nothing. Anyway, this is an ozbargain tip. Take it or leave it

        • gilbarc on 25/04/2017 - 18:34
          +4

          People always turn the lights on when they come in.

          Arseholes do. Most normal people don't.

        • ItsMeAgro on 26/04/2017 - 12:55
          -2

          @gilbarc:

          He already said they were backpackers

  • baldur on 25/04/2017 - 17:12

    seems like xl size towels are sold out.

  • catbug on 25/04/2017 - 17:14
    +10

    IKEA packing cubes offer much better value for money. I've been using mine for the last 3 years

    http://m.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/art/60235114/

    • Javin on 25/04/2017 - 17:35

      Kathmandu pricing no doubt too high but stuff quality is good

      • [Deactivated] on 25/04/2017 - 18:38

        …..and they don't avoid tax like Ikea afaik

        http://fortune.com/2016/02/12/ikea-tax-avoidance/
        http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/companies/ikea-pays…

        • CacheHunter on 25/04/2017 - 21:01
          +1

          Note: the allegation is tax avoidance, not evasion. Tax evasion is breaking the law, such as by cooking the books. Avoidance is ok legally as it involves avoiding paying more tax than they're legally obligated to.

          Do you voluntarily pay more tax than you're required to? I'm confident that Kathmandu probably doesn't.

          I prefer to lay the blame for tax avoidance (not evasion) with the politicians. If companies aren't paying as much tax as is 'fair' (but not legally required), then it's the politicians' job to change the laws so that they the companies are required to pay more.

        • [Deactivated] on 25/04/2017 - 21:19

          @newdad: Fair point but what Ikea and others do is arguably evasion. Some reading will tell you why, and how much large multinationals are ripping out of tax systems globally through shonky manipulation. Google BEPS, and/or read some of the Tax Justice Network's researched articles.

          The ATO has recently got its finger out and starting using existing laws to recoup taxes from some of the schemes, others as you say require our politicians to get off their collective arses and plug the holes. In the UK the Conservative govt simply introduced a new law (the so called "Google tax|") to capture at least some of the lost revenue. A token effort to be sure but a fair start.

          What always amazes me is the lack of comnplaints from Australian businesses which are in competition with Ikea but are saddled with paying a realistic amount of tax.

        • CacheHunter on 25/04/2017 - 21:39

          @Possumbly: I agree that a lot of firms, both Australian and multinational are sailing close to the evasion mark and probably crossing it.
          It's the lack of complaints that makes me think that Australian businesses that makes me think they're just as bad. Otherwise I'd expect to hear more from them, just like Harvey Norman and Gerry's complaints about the low value GST thresholds. Otherwise, perhaps it's got something to do with dividend imputation, which means that shareholders get most of the company tax back that Australian companies pay anyway?

        • lostn on 25/04/2017 - 23:54

          @newdad:

          then it's the politicians' job to change the laws so that they the companies are required to pay more.

          If they do that, the extra taxes will be passed on to the customers, and staff will be cut, while remaining staff will be expected to do more.

          In the end, you'll be paying that extra tax, not them.

        • [Deactivated] on 26/04/2017 - 14:13

          @lostn: by that perverse logic all tax should be cut to the bone.

        • lostn on 27/04/2017 - 00:08

          @Possumbly: No.

          Because any tax cuts won't be passed on either. You can't win out against greed.

        • [Deactivated] on 27/04/2017 - 13:09

          @lostn: what a defeatist attitude. Given multinational companies have no particular interest in contributing to Australian taxpayers,the way to "win" to to have robust regulations and enforce them. Nothing complex about it. Instead we have lazy, complacent and conflicted politicians who spend time on issues like "free speech", "Australian values" etc.

  • bk1973 on 25/04/2017 - 17:30

    Got two stuff sacks. How does one get the free Summit Club membership? I didn't see anything. I checked out as a guest, and didn't let them save my details.

    • baldur on 25/04/2017 - 18:00
      +1

      you gotta add the membership to the cart then it goes down to zero on the checkout automatically.

  • Move-D on 25/04/2017 - 18:00
    -4

    Waste of money and travelling weight.

  • jaffar on 25/04/2017 - 18:33
    +1

    Thanks OP got a packing cell

  • dufflover on 25/04/2017 - 18:51
    +6

    Can't you get those packing cells at Daiso?

  • cheapsk8 on 25/04/2017 - 18:59
    +4

    AliExpress has a packing 6 pack for under $9 delivered
    https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Nylon-Packing-Cube-Travel-Ba…

    • sween64 on 25/04/2017 - 19:45
      +1

      Just gotta wait a month plus.

  • Thom81 on 25/04/2017 - 20:37

    Bought Some packing cells and a microfibre towel. Hope these packing cells are as good as everyone seems to think! The XL towels are still available if you don't mind the pinky colour. Thanks OP.

  • spychiatrist on 25/04/2017 - 20:40

    Cheers OP. Now I won't feel guilty for buying the physical copy from aliexpress

    • rawm on 26/04/2017 - 06:45

      wrong post, Kitten.

  • petec_7 on 25/04/2017 - 21:00
    +1

    Are the packing cells sold out now or just a buggy site? I couldn't add any to my cart.

    • Tangenyahu on 25/04/2017 - 21:15

      I'm fairly certain they have sold out. I have tried every colour and it keeps saying the requested quantity is not available, but was able to add other items

      • ATangk on 25/04/2017 - 22:10

        Try using another browser, my chrome wasnt working with the site. Edge worked… like the one time ive used it

    • ATangk on 25/04/2017 - 22:09

      Its really buggy, i had to use edge to access the site properly (chrome doesnt work)

      • lostn on 25/04/2017 - 23:49

        Not working in Edge either. No pictures or options, no add to cart button.

  • Elision on 25/04/2017 - 22:55
    +2

    2 piece set for $12 also!

    http://www.kathmandu.com.au/packing-cell-tyvekr-2pc.html

    • bargainshooter on 26/04/2017 - 04:10

      It's tyvek - which is a reinforced paper. Very light but not sure about longevity.

  • Maki on 25/04/2017 - 23:25
    +3

    Aren't the Packing Cell v2 $20 for 3 when it's on Sale?

  • lostn on 26/04/2017 - 00:00

    Does a microfiber towel really dry you twice as quick? Will it stay twice as wet?

    • mmd on 26/04/2017 - 02:01

      It absorbs alot of water for its size, then you can wring it out to dry.

  • jee on 26/04/2017 - 09:42

    packing cell large v2 is now full price

  • Davo1111 on 26/04/2017 - 13:29

    Lol $30 RRP

    • Blahness on 28/04/2017 - 12:47

      yeah "LOL" exactly. It is getting to the point where it's almost an insult to consumer intelligence that Kathmandu make up ridiculous RRP for their items and then have 70% off sale signs on the stores everyday of the week.

  • swalloweda on 02/05/2017 - 23:49
    +1

    Anyone else get an email (only a week later!) saying that they can't fulfil their order? Only 2 out of my 13 items are being sent. Pretty pathetic, esp. as I lose the over $100 free postage.

  • bi7m4p on 04/05/2017 - 00:06

    Just got an email stating half of my order couldn't be supplied. Bummer

  • ricodbn on 15/05/2017 - 11:45

    Disappointing first online shop with them. Only allowed me to choose Robina Store for CC - I assumed because only they had stock.
    Placed the order only to receive an email saying wait 5-7 days for the stock. Ok, nothing, nothing, nothing.
    Emailed them, no response.
    Go to store - no record of order or the item being received. They did sell me the item at sale price.

    Coincidentally, customer care replied to my email today and were pretty fast to cancel that order at my request.

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