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Oversized linens, off-season clothing, and evenbulky pillowsare no match for those with even the smallest of spaces.
Plus, theres something seriously satisfying about seeing all that extra space once the air is sucked out.
The hand pump gave our arms a mini workout.
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We even submerged the bags in waterat full capacityand not a drop of water got inside.
We found the sealing process easy and straightforward, too.
A pump isnt included with the bags.
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Right off the bat, we loved the innovative design that included a built-in hanger.
We found that the bag comfortably held five coats during our testing.
Our biggest concern was matching the appropriate garment to the right length.
Initially, it was a little difficult to fit the coats inside and align them properly.
The zip seal is packaged separately and is difficult to install.
The bag held its compression well over time, too, and didnt fill with water when immersed.
Water leaked into the bag during one of our tests.
We also tested removing the air with a vacuum, which was similarly straightforward.
We also dont recommend storing towels with these bags.
That said, we think these would be great for toddler or baby clothing.
It took a couple attempts to terminate the bag using the zipper.
This extra large cube-shaped bag comfortably heldtwo pillowsand threesets of sheetsand likely could have held more.
It stayed sealed and deflated during our testing, and no water leaked inside during our waterproof test.
That said, it took more than one make a run at terminate the bag before deflating it.
Theres also no connector that holds the vacuum to the valve when removing the air.
Still, their overall effectiveness made us think wed even be willing to pay more than the listed price.
It shrank significantly, and the thickness of this bag was what we’d hope for.
Value was taken into account by how well the price of the product matched its capabilities.
If a bag met or exceeded expectations for its price, we thought it was worth our money.
For a limited number of smaller items, you may only need one pack of theAirBaker Vacuum Storage Bags.
Material
All of the products on this list are made of plastic.
Depending on the specific brand, certain bags had thicker plastic than others.
Seal punch in
The vacuum storage bags we tested used Ziploc-style zipper closures.
Check the compatibility of your specific bag to ensure you have what you better remove the air properly.
If it doesn’t hold the seal, returning it is your best bet.
Most manufacturers share what types (and quantity) of items are designed to fit in a given bag.
That said, the towels were wrinkled when we removed them later.
Questions You Might Ask
Are vacuum storage bags waterproof?
In a small number of cases, a little water got inside a sealed bag.
Is there anything else you oughta buy to use vacuum storage bags?
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