Amazon Basics Vacuum Compression Space Saving Storage Bags with Hand Pump for Clothes Packing, Pack of 15, Multiple Sizes, White

Why did you pick this product vs others?:I try to always shop for the best price point against other similar items. In comparison, this selection led the pack.Storage capacity:Please note that the size of these bags are primarily for comforters, etc. At first thought, I believed they would be too much for my plan to pack a carry-on suitcase. I gave it a try, realizing I only needed a fraction of the bag, which allowed me to add a few more pieces ;-). All done, there was literally room for twice more. I drew the air out, folded it in half, and was able to fit the bag in the suitcase with ease. Even letting the air out to grab a few pieces, left enough air for the bag to remain in the suitcase. The point is to acknowledge that the air does not escape as does a balloon. I highly recommend buying this item, as it is great for storage. Understandably, the more you add the more the bag weighs. However, it's easy enough to lift into place. This is an alternative use; but if you have a few loads of clothes to take to the laundry, each bag would handle a load deflated. I would imagine how easy it would be to pack a few bags in the trunk for washing. Wipe them out before adding the clean items back. And, voila! That's really taking a load off.I was super pleased, not only with the amount of clothes the bags hold; but, I was glad for the concept that literally held double the amount in a carry-on suitcase. I used a vacuum to deflate the bag. I presume a blow dryer would work as well, prolly better for hygienic reasons. If you're doing a return trip it is important to have a tool to re-deflate the bags. Let's just say, the hand tool will give you quite a workout; but, may be easiest for carry-ons. Lastly, I love these bags. They are great quality. They are a great value!

These seem very thick and durable. I bought them to seal up a set of cylinder heads I wasn't ready to install. Set them on a cardboard backer, slid them into the bags, and sucked out the air. It worked really well and i couldn't be more pleased. This was the most affordable option I have found to seal up bare metal parts and protect against corrosion. Time will tell if they stay sealed but I am very pleased with how they are working so far.

The bags are fine but if you have a Dyson, it may confuse the Dyson to where it thinks the vacuum is clogged and turn on the clogged filter light. Even with nothing in the way of the bag valve and nothing stuck in the vacuum, the clogged sensor on my vacuum goes off and turns off the vacuum.

These are great. I already bought more because they worked so well the first time. The plastic is nice and thick, so I don’t feel like I have to be extra careful when handling them. I can pack them full without worrying about accidentally poking a hole or tearing the material.The double-zip seal is one of the easiest I’ve used. Some vacuum storage bags can be a struggle to close all the way, but these seal up quickly and securely without needing an extra person to help. The vacuum port also has a simple twist-off lid and works perfectly with my regular household vacuum. I was honestly shocked by how much air I was able to remove. It really compressed everything down.These bags have made a huge difference in saving space. I’ve used them for baby clothes, my own out-of-season clothes, and even extra blankets. They’ve held up well, and nothing has puffed back up so far. They’re functional, easy to use, and a great value. I’m really happy I gave them a try.Pros:✅ Thick, durable plastic that doesn’t tear easily✅ Easy-to-use double-zip seal✅ Vacuum port works with a standard vacuum✅ Compresses clothes and blankets extremely well✅ Great for saving space in closets or storage bins✅ Already tested and repurchasedCons:❌ If you're anything like me you will end up buying more❌ I did not try using the included pump, the vacuum was so quick and easy

Love these bags. Even the small size fits an insane amount of clothes or blankets. They shrink down to nothing and stack easily in my closet. Easy to use, just seal them up and use the included pump to suck out the air. I find it easier to use a vacuum. Seem durable, nice thick plastic.

Decent product for the most part, easy enough to use and the pump worked great to remove the air. I've checked the ones I'm using about every two weeks, just to see how they are holding up, and so far, so good.However, a couple of things:1) The bags are not very durable. The plastic is fairly brittle despite the description, so you have to be extremely careful when storing (I.e., there's no real give in the plastic). If you are putting on wooden or metal storage shelves, you will have to set cleanly or put something over the shelf to ensure that no bumps, imperfections, etc...come in contact with the bag. If not, the bag will rip easily. I lost 1 of the 5 purchased due to this. I'm guessing this is to ensure that you always need to buy extra and that you don't reuse them, which is a prevalent but unfortunate mentality/strategy.2) It is beyond frustrating that there is no option to purchase bags without a pump. I could really use another set, but I am reluctant to purchase because then I get another pump (i.e., more pieces of plastic), that I don't need. Others noted issues with the pump, so maybe the one I have will stop working sooner rather than later, but that is also absolutely horrible. (More throwaway consumerism). I'll keep looking for similar options that might be less wasteful.So, they worked for the most part as I needed them to, but the quality could definitely be better and the inability to purchase bags separate from the pump is a big downside for me.