texascamps Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Anyone out there ever use those storage bags that you use a vacuum to suck out the air seal. I store a number of blankets every year and they take up soooooooo much room. THe commercials make them look like they really work. Anyone with experience with these bags? Suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Space Bags are best. We also use them a lot for travel. Save a ton of space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shell in SC Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I use space bags for comforters and blankets during the summer. no complaints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Fairy Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I've wanted to, but the feedback on Amazon always stops me. LOTS of 1 and 2 star reviews, many people saying they are only good for one use. Anyone had success with using them more than once? :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda in FL Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I bought some over the summer to use for storage and with our move and had mixed results. This was the sapce bag brand. I paid $40 less a coupon at Bed bath and Beyond for the box with the cubed bags. The TV deal is a much better buy! However, I'd say that about half do not work probably. One had a hole in it right out of the box. The others slowly leaked air back in. They see, to be a really great idea - and some are still working - but I just don't know if I'd purchase them again. Walgreens also sells a brand and I had a couple of those (free with rebate!) But I had about the same success rate with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 We have had a couple tear on us, but I don't know if it is because of use/misuse or the cats have gotten into the cupboard and stuck some claws in. I'm thinking it is the cats. We bought 6 extra large Spacebags to keep off-season clothes in. Last winter we stored the summer clothes, then reused them for the winter clothes. They are on their third switch now with no mishaps except the two that tore. The tear wasn't along a seam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KS_ Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I bought some over the summer to use for storage and with our move and had mixed results. This was the sapce bag brand. I paid $40 less a coupon at Bed bath and Beyond for the box with the cubed bags. The TV deal is a much better buy! However, I'd say that about half do not work probably. One had a hole in it right out of the box. The others slowly leaked air back in. They see, to be a really great idea - and some are still working - but I just don't know if I'd purchase them again. Similar results here - bought a box of them and some of them just wouldn't hold the seal, so I ended up taking them back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamagistra Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 FYI you can do virtually the same thing with a large black trash bag. Just be ready with a fat, sturdy rubber band once the air is out. I cannot vouch for long-term storage of items, but when I've packed pillows and coats for travel, this method worked fine. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kari C in SC Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Sometimes they work and sometimes they don't. How is that for answer. I bought them when we moved in January. They do save space, but they do tear pretty easily. I have a couple that I stored stuff in and have just put it away. It is working because nobody is touching it. If it was something you were going to open and close all the time, I would say - don't bother. They will rip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 We've tried them many times over the years and have found that we've never gotten a single one that would actually hold the seal. They all slowly leaked air in which in the end did us no good. We bought them to try and free up space, but as they gradually "grew" that space was soon gone again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 They sound great, don't they? I find the smaller ones work better. The cube size don't work at all and the bigger the bag the easier they rip. I actually prefer the ziplock big bags. These hold up better and you really can squish lots of air out of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacim Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 I don't remember where I read this or got the idea, but . . . once you suck the air out of the bag (trash bag, space saver bag, etc.) put as many as will fit in an old pillow case. Then, even if they spring a leak, they won't be able to expand back to full size. ~Staci Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Fairy Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 I don't remember where I read this or got the idea, but . . . once you suck the air out of the bag (trash bag, space saver bag, etc.) put as many as will fit in an old pillow case. Then, even if they spring a leak, they won't be able to expand back to full size. ~Staci Brilliant! :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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