Space Bags

[BarbaraRose]

Just wondering if any of you have ever used the Space Bags for storing things. I am thinking of ordering some for my trip but wanted to see if anyone here has an opinion about/experience with them? I would use them for clothes, bedding, sleeping bag, etc. to make extra room in my car.

Here's a link to the webpage:
https://www.spacebag.com/10/Default.aspx?mid=563894

[Bethers]

I have one - and it does make what's in it much smaller - would probably be great for you packing for your trip. I don't want many in the rv - as I really don't need to have more than what fits. I use the one I have for some heavy things I don't need in the summer - is nice.

[cpatinjones]

One of my sisters uses them when traveling. She likes hers.

[VickieP]

I've thought about using them when packing for a long trip, but once it's open you need to vacuum it back flat from what I understand. Unless you can lay on it and roll and get the air out that way.

[sunshinecruiserTN]

Where would I be w/out my space bags. I use them for winter clothes (sweats & things like that.) I have a memory foam mattress I put on my sofa when I have company and I have it in one and that saves a tremendous amount of space and weight, believe it or not. Yep, I like my space bags. A word of caution though, they go bad easily. Meaning they don't keep their seal over a long period of time. I've had some that were just defective and didn't work the first time, the one for the mattress has been a good one. It's one of the extra large ones. Hope that helps.

[BarbaraRose]

I just ordered a set of them; 3 large, 3 med, 3 extra large and one big tote, all for only $19.99! (They nail you on the shipping tho )

That should help with space issues since I have a small car. And Mitch, I do believe you can roll them up too, to get the air out.

[sunshinecruiserTN]

When I cruise I throw in a couple of the travel bags and put my dirties in and roll those up. Works almost as well as a vacumn cleaner.

[VickieP]

And Mitch, I do believe you can roll them up too, to get the air out.

Bite your tongue!

[BarbaraRose]

Sorry! I get you two red-headed doofus's mixed up sometimes!

[sharon]

Where would I be w/out my space bags. I use them for winter clothes (sweats & things like that.) I have a memory foam mattress I put on my sofa when I have company and I have it in one and that saves a tremendous amount of space and weight, believe it or not. Yep, I like my space bags. A word of caution though, they go bad easily. Meaning they don't keep their seal over a long period of time. I've had some that were just defective and didn't work the first time, the one for the mattress has been a good one. It's one of the extra large ones. Hope that helps.

Yeah, what she said...

[BarbaraRose]

I did read some reviews that said they don't all keep the air out well, but I won't need them all, so hopefully, most of them will work OK for the trip. After that, I don't care.

[bikerchic777]

I think they are a good idea Holly had clothes in one for their trip to St. Louis, but it didn't hold and poofed up. She normally likes them, though.

[Bethers]

I guess I got a good one - only have one - and it's always worked really well. Course, if it ever pops while I'm driving - will probably scare the heck out of me- unless they go with a slow leak.

[sharon]

I guess I got a good one - only have one - and it's always worked really well. Course, if it ever pops while I'm driving - will probably scare the heck out of me- unless they go with a slow leak.

They go with a slow leak...never had one explode on me yet. I think you're safe!

[OutandAbout]

When the bags work, they are great. I'm averaging about 50-50. Good idea for your trip. Linda