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

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

Great item. Perfect for travel since no vacuum is needed! Love these bags

I needed this to tack the pace of a similar product I had purchased a similar product earlier this year to use for packing bulky winter clothing for a trip. I made the mistake of packing those during a move, sending them off, and then realizing I needed them to help with packing our suitcases for the move. So I bought these. I packed a standard size pillow individually in the smaller sized and was able to reduce their bulk dramatically. I also used them for bulky clothing (down insulated, sweatshirts, bathrobes) and they worked just as well. I have found the easiest way to use these is to seal them up and then lay on top of them on a softer surface, like a bed. This allows me to adjust my body weight around the product to get as much air out as possible and to get the air release to work since it can be a little finicky and requires some manipulating of that side of the bag for the air to come out. After I've removed as much air as possible this way, I then try to roll up the bag but usually at this point its very compressed and too difficult to roll much. All in all, it's a very simple process.While they definitely do what they are advertised to do, I had several come open during moving which caused them to lose their compact-ness. This didn't really cause a problem for us, they were already packed into suitcases and boxes by the time they came undone. But I think it could be problematic for others depending on the situation. The ones I had previously bought never gave me this issue, that's why I knocked one star off. Bottom line, they work but I can't say they work flawlessly.

I recently bought these and I'm upset that it took me so long! I travel (fly) to my friend's condo regularly and only pack a 'weekender-type' bag. I used these for the first time and they are an absolute space saver! Easy to use. Stayed compressed. Bags fit alot! No complaints.

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.

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.