I love these bags and have used them for years. While they are wonderful at the house for seasonal items such as blankets and clothing, I primarily use them for traveling. I am able to compress my clothes and jackets so I can fit much more in my carry-on and I'm able to avoid checking a bag. I'm pretty rough on them and can normally get about four trips out of a bag before it gets a small hole and slowly starts to take in air. I love the hand pump section because when a vacuum is not available, I can still get my bags compressed. I normally order the smaller packs but because I use them so much I ordered the jumbo one. Edit: the hand pump that was sold with prior sets no longer works with this new bag style. I liked the hand pump because while traveling I definitely don't always have a vacuum available. Read more
Great quality. Bags work great for storing coats, clothing, bedding, etc. Read more
Bags are sturdy and hold a lot. Pump is easy to use. Read more
The bags are phenomenal! Very helpful for our spring cleaning and decluttering. The pump that it comes with is not good. We used it on the first bag and it crapped out on the second one. When we switched to our vacuum it got way more air out of the first one also. The zipper seal is great and very satisfying. The bags were still moldable to fit easily onto our closet shelves when we were done. Overall very happy with the product. Read more
My first review was a one star because the bag lost its seal quite quickly. I started the return process but after packing the bags for return and thinking about it for a few days, I decided to give them a second chance fearing I may have not given them a fair chance the first try. I unpacked and retried the same bag that had failed me the first time. The only thing I can figure out is that using the little black sealer thingy I left a wee little opening, so I tried the bag again yesterday afternoon and paid closer attention to the sealing process; it's been 24 hours now and the bag is still holding its seal. I suspect that other poor reviews may have had the same problem I had, i.e., not paying close enough attention to the sealing process. I still maintain there should be cataloging of the bags in the box so one doesn't have to pull out any number of bags to find the right size. However, this isn't enough reason to drop a star. I would recommend this product but caution the user to pay close attention to the sealing process. Original review: The first thing I found upon opening the box was that there was no system that I could identify to tell which bag was which. I had all but three bags out before I found the 'large' one which I needed. It wold be very helpful to have a key or map on the outside to indicate which size bag is located where or have the bag size apparent on the bag when the box is opened rather than having to pull out any number of bags to find the needed one. The bags are labled as to size, but one has to pull out the bag to see this. The first bag we tried vacuumed nicely but within a few minutes started to reinflate. I checked the seal and found I hadn't sealed it properly, so I resealed it using one of the little black thingys. Again the vacuum device worked perfectly (really a nifty littly vacuum machine). This time the bag took much longer to reinflate, but reinflate it did. I decided at that point I just didn't have the time to start trying other bags looking for one that wouldn't lose its vacuum. What are the odds that the first of 24 was, coincidentally, the only one that wouldn't hold a vacuum? Incidentally, I was surprised that Amazon is now charging to have merchandise returned via UPS - a buck if one has the original package, $6 something without the packaging. Read more
These vacuum seal storage bags are decent, but they definitely have some flaws, which is why I feel they deserve three stars. I like that the set comes in various sizes, which is really helpful for storage. I mainly use the jumbo bags for decorative pillows and the large bags for throw blankets. For reference, one jumbo bag fit five decorative pillows, and one large bag fit two throw-sized blankets perfectly. They do compress bulky items well and help save a lot of space, which is the main reason I bought them. However, the quality feels cheap. One bag busted at the bottom while I was vacuum sealing it, which immediately made me nervous about durability. Out of the three bags I’ve used so far, only one has broken, so it’s not terrible—but it’s still concerning. These don’t feel like bags you’ll be able to reuse many times. The vacuum system is another downside. The small vacuum included doesn’t actually attach to the valve—you just hold it over the opening and hope it stays in place while it pulls the air out. Because of that, air doesn’t always come out efficiently, and if you’re not quick enough sealing the valve afterward, air can seep back in, which is frustrating. The zip seals themselves are also a bit tricky. They’re easy to pull apart and somewhat hard to get started when sealing. The kit does include a separate plastic sealing slider (similar to what you get with Ziploc bags), and you’ll need to use that as the final step to make sure everything is fully sealed. The bags are completely clear, and they are labeled by size, and each bag has printed instructions, which is helpful. Despite my concerns, the bags I’ve packed so far are currently holding up—but I do worry about the seals loosening or the plastic tearing over time. Overall, I don’t regret buying these because they helped me store bulky items more compactly, especially for seasonal storage. I just wish the bags were thicker, more durable, and had a better vacuum connection system. They work, but you do need to be careful when packing and sealing them. Bottom line: useful for space-saving storage, but not the most reliable or durable option. Worth the money for short-term or careful use, but don’t expect long-term reusability. Read more
Work really well, a lot of different sizes. Read more
The media could not be loaded. I purchased this item because I am moving in a couple of months and I wanted to pack and store things a little easier. The bags themselves are pretty thick and a good quality, however, the zipper is a little tough to attach. The pump is also a nice accessory. Overall, I’m pretty satisfied. Read more
