ITW Space Compressible Bag BRS-9212ZG Vacuum-Seal Travel Roll Bags, Set of 4
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of ITW Space Compressible Bag BRS-9212ZG Vacuum-Seal Travel Roll Bags, Set of 4
Customer Review: More room in your suitcase *UPDATED 5/2010*
Summary: 4 Stars
I purchased these since I travel a lot. I always prefer to travel all carry on. Sometimes my bag needs a little more space. These seem to help. They are basically like a very large ziplock bag with a special zipper. The zipper allows you to roll up your clothes to get our all of the air from the bag. By doing this, your bags become a lot thinner. They are very easy to use. Although in the process of using them, I made a few observations:
1. In a smaller suitcase (like a carry on) you may not get the full value from these. They work better in a larger suitcase.
2. Most airlines have a 50lb weight limit on suitcases. Compressing out the air out of your clothes doesn't remove weight. So you may want to verify how heavy your bags are before you get to the airport.
3. Since I was able to get so much more in my carry on bag, TSA had to hand check it. They claimed that the machine couldn't see through everything I had in there. Fortunately, they didn't want to open up and look in all of these space bags. During this hand check I realized that it is possible that the may want to and how big of a pain that would be.
None of these things are deal breakers for these. You just need to use them a few times and figure out the best way that they can work for you. I am anxious to see how they are going to work for an upcoming family Vacation for My wife and I are taking our three kids on.
UPDATE: MAY 2010
I have noticed that these rip easily. I mean, it is a glorified ziplock bag. I went on a trip and the bag ripped, so now all the stuff that fit into my carry on bag had to be really shoved back in to get home. YMMV
Customer Review: So Far, So Good
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought the Travel Bags and so far have been pleased. I was able to reduce my luggage space by about 35% - 40% depending on the content. I have a little travel pillow that is quite puffy. With the Space Bag, I was able to fit it, and a little blanket, in the side pocket of my carry on bag. As other reviewers have mentioned, it's easier to lean or sit gently on the bags to deflate them. Not to say rolling couldn't work, it's just my hands don't have the strength to roll thicker items.
They work great for separating clean clothes from dirty in your suitcase. I recommend bringing a couple of empty ones so you don't have to re-pack to store your worn items.
I only gave it 4 stars because I think the zipper part of the bag is a potential problem. I noticed when you slide the closer, it pulls and tears at the plastic around the zipper. I am afraid after opening and closing several times they will start to leak. It has NOT happened yet, so I am not saying they have failed, it just LOOKS like it won't stand up to a lot of opening and closing.
Customer Review: Space Bags Work.
Summary: 5 Stars
ITW Space Bag BRS-9212ZG Travel Roll Bags: 4 Pack - 2 Carry-On and 2 Suitcase Size Bags
I bought the Space Bag Travel Roll Bags four years ago when I moved to Texas from Florida. I have since moved four times and for each move these bags were invaluable. I felt compelled to write because someone complained they were impossible to get the air out of them. I follow the instructions on the bags and don't overfill them, and run the plastic tab over the opening until it's really sealed. Then I roll them and sit/kneel on them on a rug or similar surface to get resistance...and I'm no Amazonian woman, but I can get the air out of them. They're actually a lot of fun to own. I've used them while camping and air traveling too. I watched my suitcase from the plane get completely soaked, but I wasn't worried about my clothes b/c I knew they'd be dry, and they were (it was everything else in the bag that was soaked). So... in short, I recommend them.
Customer Review: Gets the job done with a little practice
Summary: 4 Stars
I've now used these a few times while traveling. I've only used them on sweaters, since they take up the most space in my bag. Although they didn't get them as flat as the vacuum-style bags do, they definitely took up less space than if I hadn't used them. It definitely took a little practice, though. First to figure out how to effectively get the air out, and then how to do so without it sliding down to the end. I've gotten good at that first part, but am not always good at avoiding the thick lump at the end when rolling.
i haven't tried this on anything but thick sweaters, since I've gotten pretty good at packing everything else efficiently. I'm pretty sure that I could have gotten my sweaters this compact by tightening the straps on the bottom of my bag and squishing them down. However, this made it really easy to take out and rearrange my belongings to maximize space. I also use packing cubes, and can fit a lot in a small bag!
Customer Review: Great concept, poorly executed.
Summary: 2 Stars
I have used this type of bag for several years, traveling nearly every week. This is the first time that I have purchased this brand and it will be the last. The first time I used one of the large bags, I sealed up some clothes for 3-4 days as a test. The bags did not leak - great news. When I opened the bag, it ripped away from the zipper. Thinking I had been too rough with it, I tried again with a second bag. Same result. The bags that I have been purchasing from Target have been holding up for 15-20 trips before losing their seal. I was hoping for at least that much durability from the Space Bag brand, but I'll have to be disappointed.
The plastic feels too thin to hold up to frequent opening/closing cycles. Maybe if you are going to seal it up then put it on a shelf, these may be for you. Otherwise, save your money.