Traveling to Europe-thinking about ordering these bags to maximize space in luggage. Worried about how clothes will look when removed from vacuum bag.
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The clothing will have the same wrinkles as they would without the bags. The bags just allow more clothes to be packed. They do not add wrinkles or prevent wrinkles. Just fold clothing as smooth as possible, suck the air out and the clothes stay exactly like that! You're going to have to repack to come home so plan on using a vacuum in Europe too or your clothes may not fit back in the suitcase. I love these bags but they don't prevent wrinkles.
474061
I put my sheets and winter stuff in them I haven't really taken very much out but what I have it looked ok. Any dress shirt kinda stuff might get a little wrinkled
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Shouldn't be a problem. You will probably still have some left over space. This bag is huge and very durable.
1626673
I stored coats and hoodies in space bags, and I am very sensitive to the scent of plastic on anything I wear. I did not notice any smells from the plastic bags on any of my clothes. They stayed very clean and very compact during the time when I was moving from one house to another. Even time spent in the back of a hot moving truck didn't affect the way the clothes smelled when I later removed them from the Ziploc Space Bags. They were as fresh as when I packed them. If you do notice any little bit of scent I am sure it would easily be eliminated by one round in a washing machine.
432286
Yes bc you'll fit more clothes per suitcase without air. More clothes = heavier
643679
I tried to take similar packs in my carry-on and they were confiscated by security. Pack them in your checked bags and you'll be okay.
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I recommend these ones (eBags packing cubes, 3 pc set, small-medium-large). I used them on a 2-week trip in Europe. The 3 of them fit nicely, and I was still able to put a toiletry bag in as well. http://www.amazon.com/eBags-Packing-Cubes-3pc-Titanium/dp/B0013KBVHM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid;=1393253821&sr;=8-1&keywords;=ebags+packing+cubes
224138
You could definitely pull that off. The quality is second to none. So, even packed tight, the bag will eventually mold to accommodate without showing any signs of failure.
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Mine worked fine twice so far. I had 3 in a large bag and then packed some other clothes I them for storage in a wall locker. 2 didn't make it however. There are large cuts in them. I couldn't tell if the were from something in the bag with them or TSA's rough handling of my luggage. Either way they work as a any times as you need them so long as you're not too rough with them. If they're just being used for storage in a closet they'd probably last a very long time. You also can just roll the air out of them if you do not have a vacuum.
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there are special bags for travel that don't require a vacuum to get the air out. You roll them and it takes the air out. I have some but have not used them yet but they do work cause I tested them.
258136
it's really a laptop briefcase rather than a travelling bag. I guess if you limit yourself to an extra shirt and set of unmentionables and your toiletries are fairly minimal it would work fine. if you need a second biz suit, you're probably out of luck.
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I fly frequently and use a different brand of "TSA Friendly" backpack design. Not once (in the USA) have I been asked to take the computer out of the bag: OAK, SFO, PHX, TUS, ALB, PDX, LIH, JFK, SEA so far. I do have to remove it in Japan at NRT, but they apologize and everyone has to remove the laptop. Now that I have PreCheck I don't even have to unzip it and lay it out, the whole bag goes through.
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The bags are airtight, but with changing air pressure the bag may not make it. So I wouldn't recommend bringing in my suitcase.
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For sure! I love my bags! They fit a lot and there is a draw string inside for extra security. Would highly recommend!
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I purchased two to take with us to Soth Africa and Botswana.I gave one to my wife and kept one. On the flight tp South Africa mine leaked a black oily substance onto my clothres in my checked bag. On the flight back it leaked a white viscus gel. Wiser by my firest experience I placed it in a plastic bag to protect my clothes.My wife had no problem with heres. That may be because se kept hers with his in her carry-on bag. Both worked and I'd have no reservations about buying one unless you plan to fly with it.
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Traveling at present. The bag is very nice, including a tape tab to seal in dust when changing bags. The vacuum has no other filter, no cartridge or foam ring, so I would hesitate to use lesser bag.
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Hi there. Europe sounds like a lot of fun! Here's the deal with this product as I see it. Good space, good comfort. Lots of pockets for your essentials. The problem as I see it is that there is no bottom zipper to get to the goodies you may store there. There is a mid range pocket that I suppose was made to take the place of the bottom entrance, but in my opinion is not as good. Again, good space and weight distribution for 2 week excursions, maybe a little more if clean clothes are not your priority. Hope this helps. Hit me up if you have any other questions.
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There were directions? Sorry, I just put the clothes, or blankets/towels in the bags and used a vacuum to seal them off. The smell wasn't 'musty', but smelled of the plastic chemical. They did wash out with only one washing in the washing machine, but inconvenient to have to wash perfectly clean clothes. And an FYI. I use these while traveling since I have a small car and need the space. I find if the bags are deflated and left in one place, they do better than if you have to move them around. Seems they do not do well with much moving around. Only the slightest micro tear will cause this to be null and void for why you bought it.