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From schlepping luggage to the airport for a family vacation to catching the train down the coast for an overnight business trip, ITW's set of five compressible travel bags makes being on the go a lighter, more organized, and more streamlined affair. To use, simply add the items to be stored and, starting at the zippered end, roll the air out through the one-way valve to "shrink" the contents--often gaining up to twice as much overall storage space. The durable construction is airtight and waterproof for protection against dirt, moisture, mildew, bugs, and odors; and the clear design is perfect for airport security checks as well as at-a-glance reference of items inside. The set of five travel bags includes two carry-on-size bags, each measuring 13-1/2 inches by 19-1/2 inches, and three suitcase-size bags, each measuring 18 inches by 22-1/2 inches.
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ITW Space Bags travel bags are made of the same durable material that our regular space bags are made of so you can use them over and over again. Because of the clear see through film, you can keep your cloths organized for speedy security checks at airports. Not only can you pack twice as much in your suitcase now, but as you use your travel bags they will keep dirty and damp cloths away from your clean clothes. To use, simply load your travel space bag and starting at the zippered end roll the air out for a tight sealed package. Then add all those items you would not have had room for in your suitcase!!
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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Extremely useful!!,
This review is from: ITW Compressible Vacuum-Seal Travel Roll Bags, Set of 5 (Kitchen)
I used these while moving overseas and they were lifesavers! I've since used them several times, for day trips or weekends away and such, and I can't say enough about them! I've read all the reviews on here (many negative) and ask people to take them with a grain of salt. It's possible that the person who ripped theirs was being too rough with them (although they are very sturdy!) or they got a defective one. Maybe they should have tried a new set before posting the review?
Please remember, too, that what you put into them makes a huge difference! They remove air, right? So putting jeans in them is not helpful, as jeans don't hold a lot of extra air and are easy to condense. Putting sweaters and towels into them, on the other hand, does amazing things though!! The only problem I had was being able to fit so much more into my suitcase that I had no chance of staying under the 'overweight' limit, haha! Another reviewer noticed that when you roll them, the clothes squish to one side. That's true, so if you're worried about wrinkles, just lay down on the bag slowly. Problem solved! I love mine and am sending them to friends and family this year! =D
30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Useful for travel, but with a quirk or two,
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This review is from: ITW Compressible Vacuum-Seal Travel Roll Bags, Set of 5 (Kitchen)
I don't quite understand the previous reviewer; their review indicates they were using these bags for long term storage. These specific bags are travel bags, used to help reduce the bulk of your clothes when travelling. They aren't intended for long term usage and because they are meant be rolled to squeeze the air out, they aren't tightly sealed.
All that being said, these bags are useful but have one particular quirk. If you truly roll these up from the zippered side, the clothes tend to bunch at the other end because they slide. We have found that rather than rolling, it is better to lay the bag on a firm surface and lay down on it slowly. However, that is not nearly as quick or convenient as rolling them and as such, makes them less likely to be used more than once or twice for the purpose of reducing bulk. There are some positives regardless of the amount of air you squeeze out (or don't squeeze out as the case may be); these bags are heavier duty than regular ziplock bags and can be used to store items to keep out dust, mildew, etc. They are also useful when travelling when you are likely to have wet swimsuits, towels, or other items that you need to keep separate from your other clothes. I rated these bags 3 stars due to the rolling issue I mentioned above; it really takes away from the ease of use and original intended purpose (to have your clothes take up half of the normal space). However, the other uses I mentioned keep them from being a waste of money and since they are part of Amazon's 4-for-3 promo as of this writing, it makes them a better deal.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Tore easily, developed holes,
By Jane Eyre (Los Angeles CA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: ITW Compressible Vacuum-Seal Travel Roll Bags, Set of 5 (Kitchen)
I love the concept of these bags, but buy a better brand like Eagle Creek if you are doing serious travel. I used these for three weeks traveling Australia (2 LG 2 MED). Only one Med bag worked by the end. The large ones developed holes almost immediately and the other med bag tore apart completely right before I came home. Plus the clip sealer things kept coming off the bags. Recommend only MED size for travel. LG is big but then you have a huge block that is a little trickier to pack if you are using a rolling duffel, etc. The MED bags were easier to pack with and weren't as heavy.
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