Spacesaver Clothing Vacuum Storage Bags with Electric Pump - 10-Pack, Medium, Large and Jumbo Sizes - Vacuum Seal Bags for Clothing, Beddings, Comforters, Blankets, Travel Sealer

I was skeptical about these at first since I had seen so many bad reviews about vacuum seal bags in general. I went with these ones because they seemed to have the best reviews and be the most durable, and I think there is also a lifetime warranty.So far, I am really loving these storage bags. I don't have a lot of space in my home, but after using these bags I opened up a few large shelves.When they say that these bags save you a ton of space, they really do--for the most part. If you use them on things like pillows or comforters, they make a HUGE difference. I put a couple large pillows in one of the large bags, and they are now maybe about half an inch thick. However, with materials that are already pretty dense, the difference is less dramatic. It still does save space. Just much less, since there is not much air to take out of it.I found that when I used a vacuum, it did not get all of the air out. The thing that did actually seem to get all of the air out was the travel pump, impressively. I found that since the hand pump took a while for larger bags, the best way to do it was to use a vacuum to get the majority of air out and then use the travel pump to get the last remnants out.As far as bags reinflating, I have not had too much trouble. The first bag I used somehow got a small tear, I'm not sure how. I put some packaging tape on it though and it did seal after that. Otherwise, they stay sealed as long as you follow the instructions. I filled one bag past the point where it said to stop, and that bag did refill with air shortly after. After 3 weeks, so far so good.I used the small bags a couple weeks ago on my carry-on when I traveled out-of-state.I was pretty happy with the amount of space that I saved. I fit about 6 shirts, two dresses dress, two pairs of shorts, a couple pairs of jeans, socks and undergarments for 7 days into two small sized bags. Since the bags get pretty hard once sealed, I did my best to fit my other things into the edges of the suitcase. On the way back I didn't want to use my snow boots through the airport and managed to pack those in as well (it would not have fit the exact measurement for carry-ons with the boots included, but the airport didn't seem to care).On the way back, I used the travel pump and it did not take me long to get the clothes sealed again. One thing to take not of though is that when I unpacked, all of my clothes were wrinkled. I tried to dewrinkle them by hanging them next to the shower, but if you have enough space packing a steamer would probably be helpful.Overall, they work pretty great and I am very glad that I invested in them.

I’m absolutely thrilled with these bags! They are an excellent space saver and have really helped me organize my closet and make room for more items. My clothes, coats, and beddingare now neatly packed away.I did want to mention that I never ended up using the included hand-pump because I never quite figured out how it worked and didn’t feel like it was effective. However, when I used my regular vacuum cleaner, the bags did wonders and compressed everything beautifully.Highly recommend these storage bags for anyone looking to save space and keep things organized. Excellent quality and performance!

The smaller bags seemed to work better. The extra large or jumbo are harder to seal. They work best using a shop vac.

These were wonderful. Worked great, very thick, easy to use.

The bags work great! Really saves space when packing for a vacation! I was able to get a few extra outfits into my carryon bag.

I bought these to replace my Space Bags (now owned by Ziploc) because most of my Space Bags quickly and easily cracked and leaked.*I only have one complaint about this product: The bags are not marked as what size they are, so if you are looking for a certain size you have to stop and measure it to know which one it is (unless you're really good at eyeballing size, which most people are not). This doesn't sound like a big deal, but when you buy all the sizes they carry and have to find the size you want in a box full of different sizes, it would be a lot more convenient if they were marked.I used these to pack up emergency GO BAGS for each family member and the dog, with blankets, pillows, clothing, meds, food, and other essentials. This way all essentials are packed and ready to go in case of an earthquake or tsunami (very possible where I live), and they are all stored compactly with no worries about bugs, mold and mildew while in storage. And of course these bags will be just as useful for basic storage or travel.Highly recommended. But, if I find they leak over time or crack easily while being handled (like the Space Bag brand often do), then I'll come back here and update my review.~~~* I think these Space Saver bags are thicker and a little more pliable and so don't expect them to crack and leak like Space Bags do, but I realize this is difficult because any bag of this kind must be made of stiff plastic in order to hold in air and lock out moisture. Bags that are too soft and pliable cannot hold in air and block out moisture due to the way plastic is made.And the softer the bag the more chance there will be a chemical reaction with the contents, which can cause a yellow or green caustic film to attach to anything inside the bag. It's all pretty complicated, but having worked in an industry that used plastic storage bags regularly, I learned these things.So, my experience tells me this product should hold up much better than Space Bags brand by Ziploc.One last note - if you're going to store something of high value I would make sure it is first wrapped in a protective covering that is not made of plastic. I suggest a cotton sheet or plain acid-free paper. This will insure no chemicals from the plastic will leach out onto the item over time. If you have questions about possible chemicals in the plastic I suggest you write to Spacesaver Corporation and ask about it.