Lojel Cubo Review
"Bucket Pick"
Surprisingly nice to pack with a zip-front panel and one large cavity to fill. Good warranty.
More on the Lojel Cubo
What I like
- Small roller with a really interesting way in: you open it through the front lid, with a tech organizing kit and a spot for a laptop
- Expansion zipper all the way around gets you another couple of inches
- Four Hinomoto-style spinner wheels that feel good
- About 7 lb
- I can picture a packing cube flat at the bottom and a row of cubes stacked vertically
Watch for
- Smaller capacity than most in my roundup
- Trolley and handle are fine but nothing to write home about
- Hard to see into the bottom through the front opening
Specs
- Cubo Small: 37L (42L expanded), 7.5 lb (brand site)
Where I've covered it
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