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Don’t overstuff the bags as it will lead to seal problems (with the zip lock versions) or the inability to close the zippers on the Eagle Creek bags.Getting the most out of the spaced savers For those wanting to just save a little space and want a nicer and easier to pack a bag, the Eagle Creek Compression Cubes are betterĢ.If you want to store stuff, then the vacuum option from Samsonite is better as you get more bang for your buck in terms of saving space.If you want to compress a big jacket, then the rolled method (from Acrodo might be best).It is worth mentioning a few things here so you make the right choice and get the most out of your purchase.ġ. They keep your clothes in a less compressed state, which means they may be less wrinkled, and they are easier to pack (being more a cube). However, for me, they are just a different more stylish option. Some people have also complained they are not as robust (with breaking zippers or zippers getting caught on the nylon). The end result is pretty close to the other space savers, but there are some issues:īecause you are using a zipper, it can get caught and be more difficult to get compressed than a simple roll or vacuum method. With these space savers, you pack them like a packing cube, then have to slowly work the compression zipper around to compress them. The end result is easier to store and pack than a misshaped plastic bag like the other space savers. They are not as space-saving as the other options but are a more reasonable way to pack your clothes. Rather than show you yet another ziplock space saver bag (you can find more than enough options on Amazon) I thought I would show you a third option that Eagle Creek has.

To really save you from having to worry about all this stuff, I have researched a couple of great options which I will show you below.

The plastic is relatively strong (don’t put sharp objects in there, but still it will take a beating).

The value suits your needs (only for vacuum, or can you also do it by hand).

The ziplock is sturdy, reusable, and comes with a nice slider (sealing it by hand is a pain in the butt).

There are a few things that make these bags either great or average, so be on the lookout for these when buying the standard space saver bags: They cannot compete with the real space saver bags, but for some people, it is more than enough.

They offer a zippered system that can help compress your clothes to a more manageable size. The third option is with the more expensive and robust bags from companies like Eagle Creek. The vacuum method takes a bit more air out, but you need to have one handy. It gives you a rough idea of how it works.

#Space saver bags how to#

This rather cheesy video shows you how to do it with one of the vacuum-ready bags.

Suck the air out of them with a vacuum cleaner.

By rolling the air out (or simply throwing yourself on the bag!).

Then you firmly and securely close the ziplock (usually with a sliding helper) and make sure it is 100% sealed by checking it first.

There are usually two main ways these space saving bags work.įirst, you place your clothes neatly in the bag, without overfilling it (else you can’t seal it properly). Then you remove the air and reduce the space they take by sometimes over 50%! How Do Space Saving Bags Work? You put your clothes (some or all) in these simple plastic bags, that have a ziplock seal. The idea is pretty simple, but amazingly effective at saving you loads of space. Lucky, there is a simple answer to our luggage space problems while traveling! If you are anything like me, finding enough space for all your stuff in your luggage is a big problem! Especially when you travel by air, and have limited luggage. Last Updated: ApAmazing Space Saving Travel Bags (And How To Use Them)