The Chestnut 8 Travel Space Saver Bags - No Vacuum or Pump - for Clothes - Reusable - Luggage Compression - Set of 4 L and 4 M Sacks - Transparent

I was unsure about these based on mixed reviews, but they worked great. I followed directions for removing air and then slowly sat on the bags to force the excess out. In the course of a two week trip, they were opened and closed repeatedly and the seal kept working. I found that sitting on them on a soft surface (bed) vs a hard chair, achieved more compression. I was able to organize my multi-hotel stay by placing items for each segment in a separate bag. I also took a spare for dirty items that I would not be wearing again on the trip.

I LOVE these bags! I have ordered 3 sets and will continue to buy them until my house is completely organized. The 2 sizes are great-I can stuff 2 pillows in 1 and compress down to less than 1/2 the size of one pillow, Also would hold 1 comforter or probably 1 or 2 blankets depending on how big they are. I use the smaller ones for clothing, and they hold a lot! Adult womens size, I have fit 10+ t-shirts or 4-5 sweater/sweatshirts in each one. I haven't used them for pants yet. What used to take up 1/2 of the top shelf in my closet is now stacked in 5 of the small bags at the end of the shelf. They are easy to use and actually stay sealed. The manufacturer directions are very good. The only tip I would add is that if you really stuff them full(which I do), before you start rolling from the top put a little pressure on the middle of the bag with your hand and get the vents to pop and start releasing air. Also if you have a hard time getting them started pull the clothing (or whatever) away from the very bottom of the bag. I actually sit on them after I cannot get out any more air with my hands. They would be excellent for traveling. If I could give them 10 stars I would!

First time ever to use these kind of bags. Can be a space saver if you do it right. Had some difficulty being able to make them work. I couldn't get them to let out the air through the valve. I did discover, if you stuff the bags and don't allow space in your bags, you will have difficulty sucking up the air out. While one bag had a better out come, I am giving it a score of a 4 star. One more negative, if you happen to take a trip that has several stops, you have to re-set the vacuum again because you had to get an item out of the bag. If you do it right, it definitely is a space saver. I probably would use them to store items and not necessarily for travel...too much trouble to re-do. I practically sat on the bags to release the air and that was difficult for me.

Works just like I hope it would ! Saved space in suitcase , clothes were wrinkle free ! Great buy !!

the bags work as advertised. good for clothes, jackets, blankets, small pillows. the clips dont work well, but are also not needed. i ended up tossing the clips and closing the bags by hand. easy to get rid of air, no pump needed as advertised. worth it for packing luggage or for condensing any type of linen with limited space. the opening and closing can be a bit cumbersome if you are using for repeated use. but if your storing for some time and not having to open all the time, they are definitely worth the money.

About me: I travel for business frequently. I do not check bags. Ever. I hate arriving early at the airport to check bags. I hate standing in line. I hate waiting for my checked bags at the baggage carousels. I hate baggage fees. The one time that I checked bags, my luggage got lost. I’ve witnessed baggage handlers stand around as luggage fell onto the tarmac. I’ve seen musical instruments thrown. No thank you. I went to France for 8 days with only a large diaper bag and packing cubes, because diaper bags don’t get checked. That’s how serious I am about not checking luggage. -About 4 months ago, I upgraded from the awkward, heavy diaper bag to a Paris Travel Pro. It has 2 wheels and slides under many plane seats and also seats at conferences. -Packing space is lost to two wheels, a stiff frame, and a telescoping handle. -Without the vacuum bags, but with packing cubes, I can fit about 3 panties, 2 thin, tight tee-shirt dresses, a kuel micro-thin rain coat, thin cardigan, 2 bras, 2 pairs of woolford tights, a tee shirt, 1 pair of leggings, 3 pairs of socks, makeup, note pad, pens, 2 phones and accessories, wallet, and keys. It’s tight. Every bit of space is used. -with the vacuum bags, without trying very hard, I fit: 3 tee shirts, 3 thick long-underwear shirts, 6 pairs of panties, 2 athleisure pants, 2 thick long underwear leggings, 8 pairs of socks, 1 pair of Woolford tights, 1 1/2 slip, 1 bra, 4 camisoles, 1 short Calvin Klein dress. To minimize wrinkling, I rolled up my clothes into a large bundle and slid them into a large vacuum bag. I had room to reach into the bag and reshape the roll. I pushed a lot of air out of the zip-lock side and squeezed the bag flat by hugging and sitting on it. I pushed it into my luggage to get the bundle into the right shape. I could have made the bundle smaller but I sacrificed space for fewer wrinkles. I then fit my old dell laptop, cords, 2 phones and accessories, makeup, a small coat, wallet, and keys into the Travel Pro-I’m pleased by the additional packing capability. I’m going to Manhattan for a week in winter. I think with the vacuum bags, I’m going to be fine.

Amazing for travel! Highly recommend. Great size and quality!

It doesn’t work. I had 3 thin pants & roll it up, just too much. If you had 1 thing in the bag it might work. Not needed for 1 item. Vacuum bags are much better! Will be returning.