No matter the length of your trip, there never seems to be enough room in your bag for all of your clothes, toiletries, and other travel essentials. If you’re someone that constantly dreads folding and configuring your wardrobe to fit within the tiny parameters of your go-to luggage, we have the packing hack for you. Behold, the space-saving power of SpaceSaver Bags.
The popular vacuum seal bags can be used for storing a variety of items, and especially come in handy for cumbersome home goods and bulky apparel, such as bedding, blankets, and winter jackets. But, travelers also report that they’re a game-changer for freeing up space in any type of bag when packing for a trip.
In fact, they significantly condense your suitcase’s contents with their double-zip seals and triple-seal turbo valves, and the airtight seal keeps your items safe from mold, dust, water, insects, and other nuisances. What’s more, the SpaceSaver Bags offer 80 percent more space than their counterparts, according to the brand, making them an overpacker’s best companion. Made from durable polypropylene, the reusable packing bags are puncture-resistant and strong enough to withstand the inevitable wear-and-tears of travel.
To buy: amazon.com, $24 with on-site coupon (originally $33)
To buy: amazon.com, $31 with on-site coupon (originally $43)
One shopper wrote, “I don’t think I can travel without these anymore.” Their review was followed by another traveler that needed to strategically pack their memory foam pillow: “I was skeptical on how well a hand pump would work… but the [bag] went from normal pillow thickness down to about 1.5 inches with this tool. I am very impressed.”
They’ve also come recommended by customers in the process of moving. “The zip locks work flawlessly and the valve is quick to suck the air out,” a buyer wrote. “I have taken linens and pillows, and other items and reduced them all to at least less than 50 percent original size. You are left with a tight, vacuum sealed container that will stack easily on one another.”
To buy: amazon.com, $35 with on-site coupon (originally $50)
While the standard SpaceSaver bags are a great choice, you can also score deals on the Spacesaver Travel Roll-Up Compression Storage Bags, which feature the brand’s signature double-zip seal and triple-seal turbo valves, but are designed with suitcases in mind since they roll up.
The set includes four medium-sized bags and four large-sized bags to better accommodate your packing needs, and it’s used without a pump. Use the special on-site coupon at checkout to get the pack for $10 off.
To buy: amazon.com, $15 with on-site coupon (originally $25)
