Travel Space Bags...

[speedyf]

I'm not sure if this is budget related, so it may be OT.

For our past few trips, we have used zip lock bags for our clothes. We like this because each outfit is in it's own bag and we don't have to worry about liquids being spilled in the bag (like during TSA searches, etc).

The only problem is that the zip lock bags don't really seem to keep the air completely out. We will usually roll the bag with the clothes in it to get the air out. It seems to work at first, but air eventually makes it's way into the bag somehow and the bags seem to "puff" back up.

I was curious to know if anyone has any experience with the Travel Space Bags advertised on TV:
http://www.spacebagtogo.com/?mid=563891

I typically don't trust most things sold on TV by someone screaming at you, but I was curious to know of any first hand experience from fellow DISers. The bags seem to get mixed reviews on other sites (Amazon, etc).

Thanks....Speed

 

[englishteacha]

I bought the travel space bags. They didn't work. They didn't stay sealed and the air kept getting in.

 

[WendyMS]

I bought cheap ones at Walmart--not "space bag" brand --just whatever they had in their travel/suitcase area. It was a box of a small, two medium, 2 large and 1 extra large--I think. One end of each has a "sticky" channel valve to push the air out when you roll the bag, the other side has a double zip-lock type lock and there is a plastic slider that clips on to seal the zip lock. I absolutely loved them---they stayed sealed, allowed me to fit my pillow and our halloween costumes in the bag for the last trip. And most importantly, kept things clean and dry.

I don't think they'll last forever, but I think I'll get a half dozen trips out of the box.