Reddit mentions: The best space saver bags

Bon Voyage! I've been fortunate enough to have traveled a lot so I'll give you the tips that worked best for me. I'll try not to repeat what most have already commented on.

-Pack everything about a week before you leave. As you get closer to your date, you will remember things that you totally forgot and you can just add them to your suitcase. This way the bulk of your packing has already been done and you don't need to stress.

-I bought [these compression bags] (https://www.amazon.com/Acrodo-Compression-10-pack-Packing-Storage/dp/B01960PY96/ref=sr_1_3/145-9196218-0513456?ie=UTF8&qid=1503860445&sr=8-3&keywords=packing+bags+vacuum) which saved me a ton of space.

-Like someone here said, make a checklist starting with most important (travel docs, passport, cash)

-I like to have rate exchange done in the US than in some foreign country. Don't do it in an airport, they have some of the worst rates possible. Don't buy food there either. Have a good meal before you get to the airport.

-Make sure you know the weight and dimension requirement for suitcases. Many airlines are very strict and if you go over even one pound, they will make you remove stuff there. I also personalize my suitcase by putting a big orange duct tape on it so its easily recognizable. Keep your suitcase key on hand as sometimes they may ask to have it opened up.

-Make sure to let your bank know that you will be traveling outside of the US because if you happen to use your credit card, they may flag it. Try not to use your credit card or any US cards overseas but if you do, always make sure to check statement before you leave the country to resolve any disputes. Also look into international calling/data for your phone plan or just buy one in Europe but look for their cheap prices while here.

-Airlines request that you come to the airport about 3 hours before flight time. Customs likes to think its a good idea to have only 2-3 people working at the counter. I'll never know why. Get there at least 2-2 and a half hours early.

-Be prepared to wait as there are almost always delays in boarding. Have a good book handy or a music playlist. Do keep an eye out for your stuff though

-Once plane takes off, the change in air pressure will affect your eardrums so you can't hear properly. This is completely normal and will go away after a few minutes. If it is unbearable, close your nose with your fingers and blow as hard as possible. You will also feel very dry and thirsty. Ask attendant for juice/water before you take off.

-For me personally, I can never sleep using a travel pillow so I have a handy microfiber throw pillow which is great but that's personal preference.

-Once there at hotel, take a nice, hot shower and relax/nap for a few hours before you start exploring. Sitting may not seem like much but trust me, you will be very tired once you get off the plane. I also like to change the time on my watch as soon as I land as it helps me adjust faster.

Hope these tips help. PM me if you have any questions or concerns. I'll be happy to help any way I can. Traveling can be intimidating at first but its really a fun and enjoyable experience that everyone should have.

UnderArmor and Thermals are a great idea because they are thin (will take up less space) and will keep you warm.

Other packing tips:

1. Try rolling your clothes instead of folding - you will be able to fit SO much more (there are tons of Youtube vids on that)
   
   
2. You can also try using space bags You can usually find these at Walmart, Target etc (in either the travel section or the housewares/closet organizing section. Just make sure you get the kind that you Roll to get the air out (not the kind that require a vaccum)
   
   
3. I'm not sure what your situation is going to be (ie where you will be staying etc) but if there will be stores in the area you are travelling to (in other words you aren't camping in the wilderness) - Pack a minimum amt of toiletries (toothpaste, shampoo, etc). Bring maybe a week's worth, and buy more when you get to your destination, that way you are carrying the minimum amount.
   
   
4. Wear your thickest/bulkiest/heaviest items on the plane/during travel (to allow yourself as much room in your bag as possible)
   
   
5. If you will have access to doing laundry where you will be, take that into consideration to (ie how often will you be able to access those facilities or how often will your budget allow for use of the laundry) Once you have figured that out, pack ONLY what you will need between washes (so if you can do laundry once per week, bring 1 weeks worth of clothes)
   
   
6. Remember that in Cold weather your clothes can usually be reworn (ie jeans/pants, sweaters etc) without washing each time. Plan on wearing each item as much as possible and pack items that don't soil or show dirt as easily
   
   
7. Remember that in most cases (these days) pretty much anywhere you go you will have access to some type of store that will have at the least minimum necessities and at most anything you can think of (I saw you were going to be in US and it is hard to find a city here without a Walmart or Target where you can buy anything from clothes to toiletries, and extra bag etc). I always make sure at the least I have enough underclothes (bras & undies) and then worry about the rest afterwords. If I have to rewear a shirt, or buy a sweater wherever I am, so be it.
   
   Good luck & Enjoy your trip!

If you've ever 3D printed and seen wisps of steam come out of your nozzle while your filament was laid down on the bed, you've encountered what moisture looks like in plastic. Chances are, filaments with a lot of moisture have seriously reduced strength and uglier, bubbly surfaces. While it won't destroy the quality of some filaments like PLA or PETG, it will absolutely ruin the quality of filaments like Nylon. The good news is that there is a method of preventing this from happening, or extracting built-in moisture from your filaments, if you're experiencing this problem. Expensive machines exist for this, but more good news is that my method is cheap enough and works well.

My solution is to use some cheap vacuum bags with desiccants inside. Vacuuming out the air reduces the total moisture in the bag, whereas the desiccants ensure that any remaining moisture is locked up in them, rather than in your filaments.

The particular bags I got include a hand pump, but often times I can just suck out the air through the side with my mouth to an adequate pressure. I have had tears in the past which break the vacuum, but if you're careful to not put the bag near sharp objects or corners, you'll be fine. The desiccants change colors from blue to pink when moist. To dry the desiccants, I place them in the oven on a cookie sheet at 180F for about 30minutes. I typically have anywhere between 8-10 filaments in the bag at once, depending on what I'm printing st the moment. Since doing this, my print quality has gone way up on Nylon, and surprisingly, even my PLA print quality has improved.

The vacuum bags are found in Amazon here .

The desiccants are also found on Amazon here .

A before/after of my Taulman Alloy 910 is here .

Let me know what you think!

I literally just moved this past weekend (granted not as far as you but still had to figure out the best way to pack) and found that clothes were best stored in suitcases and vaccum seal bags I found on Amazon very cheap. The vaccum seal bags were great for keeping clothes from wrinkling and saved a ton of space.

12 Travel Storage Bags for Clothes - Compression Bags for Travel - No Vacuum or Pump Sacks-Save Space in your Luggage Accessories https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06WGTNF6Z/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_iTC2CbJ7YMFDQ

As for shoes, we bought some heavy duty cardboard boxes from home depot and stored in there. Much easier to pack than in bags.

I bought a pack of roll up compression bags, a medium size bag that has backpack and suitcase straps, and a good pair of boots for a 2 week trip through the UK. I use that set of gear for every trip now.

The bag is super versatile for planes/buses or walking if needed. The compression bags both keep down volume and keep me organized. Bonus for keeping stinky dirty clothes sealed off from clean ones. The boots, while expensive and overkill for summer trips, are super solid and will likely last me for decades (my dad had a pair for at least 25 years).

Boots: https://www.danner.com/men/hike/mountain-light-ii-5-black.html (msrp is intense, but I found them for about half off)

Bag: https://www.osprey.com/us/en/product/fairview-40-FAIRVEW40_706.html (I got the farpoint 40 which is the men's model, but same idea. Purchased on one of those 30% off rei sales)

Compression bags: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BUIPOF6 (not showing as available, but there's lots of similar options. My recommendation is get a size that matches your backpack interior dimensions so you can stack them flat)

In terms of what to pack, I agree with i_va17. 2 pants + 3 shirts is plenty. One sweatshirt/sweater if cold climate. Either a packable rain jacket or a medium-weight waterproof jacket depending on weather. Passive noise cancelling earbuds are very small, don't need to worry about battery, and are great for airplanes/buses. I always bring a book, but you might want to invest in a small e-reader for weight savings. Work laptop of course. I also have a couple collapsible water bottles (vapur brand) that I really like as I can fill them up before getting on a plane/bus, but they don't take any space when empty. If you want food some energy bars are the way to go, or a ziplock of your favorite nuts if you want to go the non-processed route. Hard to beat almonds or pecans for space/weight to calorie ratio. Backpacker's first aid get also gets packed most trips. Have only had to use it to remove splinters so far but you never know.

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Edit: added what to pack.

Try to de-clutter and sort as much as you can. It'll probably help if you google Konmari and watch some videos of people organizing (not just decluttering) closets.

Like the other person said, it'll help if you put in some additional shelves from the hardware store.

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If you have the budget for it, get matching hangers for hanging clothes and some storage bins for folded clothes to make if look more organized and cohesive. Below are some links for examples.

Velvet hangers: https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Velvet-Suit-Hangers-30-Pack/dp/B00FXNABPI/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=velvet+hangers&qid=1571428595&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExU0hHM1hPRE0xU0kwJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODU3MTM4MkowTUI5NEgwUVM3TiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwODM5MzA5Rzc0TFdOVDBEOVRTJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

These are great because compared to plastic ones, the clothes are more likely to stay in place and less likely to slip off

Fabric storage bins: https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Velvet-Suit-Hangers-30-Pack/dp/B00FXNABPI/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=velvet+hangers&qid=1571428595&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExU0hHM1hPRE0xU0kwJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODU3MTM4MkowTUI5NEgwUVM3TiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwODM5MzA5Rzc0TFdOVDBEOVRTJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

Personally, I prefer clothes folded side by side (Horizontally) instead of stacked on top of each other (vertically) because you can see everything you own and are less likely to mess up the rest of your clothes looking for a specific shirt.

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For the top shelf, try to get storage bins that you can label (Ideally big labels so you can see them clearly) . the stuff in here should ideally be things you don't use daily.

Storage bins with labels: https://www.amazon.com/Royexe-Features-Foldable-Organizer-Organizers/dp/B074WLYBXB/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=cloth+storage+cubes+label&qid=1571429113&s=home-garden&sr=1-1

Either that or, assuming you have a vacuum, get a vacuum storage bag. you can fit more and it should look less cluttered as well. Just make sure that the bag isn't wider than the depth of your closet otherwise the overhang will make it look bad.

Vacuum Bag: https://www.amazon.com/Spacesaver-Premium-Storage-Cleaner-Bacteria/dp/B01ICEEHUO/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=2RB1V6EU9A0DI&keywords=vacuum+bags+for+storage&qid=1571429221&s=home-garden&sprefix=vacuum+bag%2Cgarden%2C196&sr=1-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyUFQ3NlRSUEExQUhPJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODE3MzAwMjc4VzNUOFpaSlE4QyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUExMDE2NTU2TjhOQzBMSDMwSDQ2JndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

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If you want to get real nit picky about this, depending on how tall you are, it might also help to get a small stepstool you can hide in the closet. So you dont get lazy about putting stuff on the top shelf.

There's a handle on 'em. Place a command hook on the same area as your hanging clothes and store it there.

Step Stool: https://www.amazon.com/Folding-Anti-Slip-Surface-Kitchen-Bathroom/dp/B077392LCQ/ref=sr_1_13_sspa?keywords=step+ladder+small&qid=1571429502&s=home-garden&sr=1-13-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyNlhSVE5VRUFIQ1ZRJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzE5NjU0RTkwSlc5ME9MWk9WJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAwOTQwMDI4VFZBNjlCMlFQU0Emd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9tdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

it’s still pretty warm in those areas in september (between 15 and 17C, i would say), but the night can get chilly and you may run into rain.

if i were going on this trip, i would bring 2 pairs of pants, a cardigan sweater, maybe 4/5 shirts/blouses, 2/3 tees, a light jacket, a scarf, and some clothes to dress up in — a nice dress, a nice blouse — in addition to the clothes you’re wearing on the plane. you will be fine with 3 bottoms, so i’d add more tops if i had more room in my luggage. for shoes, i’d wear trainers on the plane that matched all my outfits and pack something more dressy in the luggage.

i spent a month living out of my school backpack (not a backpacking bag). i bought these vacuum travel bags at tj maxx. you can food all your clothes into them and then squeeze the air out, saving you a lot of room in your bag. they were similar to this.

I used it mostly for dining to be honest, but it was nice to have it not take a whole bunch of space when it was just me, and then be able to make it seat 4 was cool. (the one I had had chairs that fit in the table instead of drawers). If both leaves would be up all the time I would say just get a regular table, but if having the option of shrinking the table and sitting in a comfy chair to read or craft would be good then it's probably worth it. My craft room currently has two of these units:
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Style-Selections-72-in-H-x-47-7-in-W-x-18-in-D-5-Tier-Steel-Freestanding-Shelving-Unit/999990408

And I have paper boxes, a couple of canvas zip bags for fabric
https://www.amazon.com/Household-Collapsible-Storage-Organizer-Washable/dp/B018K3481A

And some plastic containers stacked for beading stuff. I used to have the lower shelf on these raised and had sterlite drawers underneath:
http://www.sterilite.com/ProductCategory.html?ProductCategory=19

I have a small dining table in the middle where I can use my sewing machine or do beading and a loveseat and bookshelf (with craft books and a TV/mac mini) on the other "short" wall for knitting or reading (mac mini basically holds my photos and plays netflix)

(It's 8x16, so not much more square footage than your wife's craft room)

Those metal shelves hold a ton.

Thank you!! And Amazon it was actually gifted to me in roaof Amazon 😍😍😍 [link](Yihu Waterproof Hanging Storage Bags Over The Door Organizer Wall Closet Storage Bag Free Combination Multifunction Linen Fabric Pouch Debris Fabric Combination Cartoon Cat Pattern https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H59V53Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_eokQCbPP6FXZT)

First just go through your clothes and get rid of as much as possible. Then separate them out by season and put out of season clothes somewhere else in sealed bins. Use something like http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10215788/ for seldom used clothes (but not wool). Get some carabiners and use them like hanger extenders. There is also typically enough space over the existing closet shelves for an additional shelf to be installed. Closet organizers like closetmaid are handy to the allow you to separate the space in the closet if you have the single rod style of closet. They allow you to have a high and a low rod on one side of the closet for shirts and pants, then the other side of the closet can be single rod for longer clothes like dresses.

Edit: these are great for out of season clothes, also good for wool.
http://www.amazon.com/Space-Bag-14-Saver-Set/dp/B004N80WV2

Yes towels so the corners don't cut through the bag!
SpaceSaver Premium Reusable Vacuum Storage
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00X8KSKF6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_UIMADbMK0MWBN

You probably wouldn't even have to remove excess air... This is just an idea I've had... I really hope this is helpful. I wish everyone the best of luck with this storm.

Portable USB battery. Comes in really handy. I love the small Anker I have.

Ziploc Space Bags. I'm definitely a minority on this one, but I don't backpack without these. They don't really wrinkle my clothes since I fold them well. They making packing really easy since they compress down to save space.

And not a physical thing, but downloading Wikitravel onto your Android or iOS device is a must.

Yes, but I'm slow because I forget things. So I lay everything out on a spare bed. I sort things and put them in bags. Electronics in one bag, running/race stuff in another. It helps. Especially when going through security in Amsterdam. They get a little antsy when they see a lot of wires. I simply pull my electronics bag out and they're satisfied.

The clothes go in compression bags. This serves multiple purposes:

• I can save space and have a smaller suitcase
  
• Protects clothes should the suitcase get wet. Suitcases aren't waterproof. Ex: Luggage stuck on the tarmac during a rain storm, or a liquid container spills inside.
  
• Allows me to separate my dirty clothes from my clean clothes.

I am going on a similar length trip somewhere else soon and aiming for the same type of luggage setup.. I don't have any clothing recommendations, but I bought some vacuum seal bags like these and I feel like they are going to be VERY helpful in regards to keeping the luggage small.

You can find decent ones pretty inexpensive

I have those Canari ones, and 2 pairs of another brand that are really comfortable, but I can't find them on amazon anymore.

Also - these vacuum compression bags are fantastic Really knocks down the volume of clothes - plus keeps them dry! Instead of rolling up like they show, I would lay across them to force most air out, then fold in half and compress more. They really work well.

Get a 'tooth fairy bag', and a second identical bag. We use a small drawstring bag that looks a bit like this, that we got some cheap jewellery in, that works well enough although you can get 'proper' ones from amazon etc.

The main thing is to have two (although the kid doesn't know that). Then teach the kid that the tooth fairy only comes if the tooth is properly wrapped in it's bag and placed under the pillow on the left (or right as appropriate) hand side of the bed. No worse than telling them the tooth fairy exists in the first place! The second bag you put the coin in, and then it's a case of a quick easy swap. (You can even do it when placing the original bag if you are any good at palming things, and reasonably sure the kid isn't going to look.)

Hey, my son has major dust allergies and I recommend getting those sealed in plastic.

Cheap alternative: plastic garbage bags, twisted at the top and duct taped.

More complete solution: vacuum bags for just this purpose that reduce the amount of space they take up and keep them sealed and safe.

Not recommending these in particular, but this is the idea: https://www.amazon.com/SpaceSaver-Premium-Reusable-Storage-Included/dp/B00X8KSKF6

There are also a type that doesn't require a vacuum: https://www.amazon.com/Ziploc-Space-Bag-Flat-Count/dp/B00MDB3OSE/

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Hope that helps.

I have two of these vacuum bags, just got some off Amazon a while ago and they are so handy! I keep sweaters/tops in one and then pants, scarves, gloves in the other.
And swap things around as autumn starts kicking in and summer dressers and tops are no longer appropriate.

It minimises space significantly and every time I do open them up, I can look at those fat pants and be proud of myself :D That's why I can't throw them away!
Also because I was a student beforehand, space was very limited and this made moving around a bit easier too :) Would definitely suggest this if you're a bit tight on space.

I don't think there is anything approaching BIFL for space bags. One tiny puncture and they're toast. The "space bag" branded ones have been the most durable for me. The jumbo organizer thing is better built with fiber reinforced corners and comes with handles. But I have used a lot fo these and I don't think anything has lasted longer than a year or so.

Edit: People are saying these cheaper bags work as well or better than space bags - at least they are cheap enough to replace when they fail.

If you want a longer term solution, I think the jumbo tote is going to be the best option.

I've never been gifted. Really appreciate contests like this. I don't know how people make fancy link:(

Edit: Would love this makeup bag

Do you have or know anyone who owns a vacuum food saver?

If not, you can try those Space Bags you attach your home vacuum to. I tried the Space Bags for some extra pillows but, it seemed to slowly leak and expand with air again. It could've been because I over stuffed it though.

Whatever you end up doing, try and make sure they're clean, dry and coated all over with oil. Wouldn't hurt to toss in those little Silica Gel packets, either.

It sounds like you've thought of the solutions. Any amount of moisture that gets to those clothes is going to be a breeding ground for mold in a moist area. Maybe, that would be for the best and it will force your mom to get rid of the stuff?

They make weathertight storage totes (containerstore.com), but they aren't air tight I'd venture. Those with some moisture absorbing packets may do it, but will likely cost as much as the vacuum bags.

Costco often has packages of vac bags pretty decently priced.https://www.amazon.com/SpaceSaver-Premium-Reusable-Storage-Included/dp/B00X8KSKF6/ref=sr_1_4

Space bags! Stuff it in there and vacuum out the air. People kept giving me their half empty bags from their projects and I don't really use it, but didn't want to throw it away. the Space bag worked perfectly.

That's what I'm going to do moving forward. I thought just keeping them in the ziplock bags they came in with the silica packets would be enough, but apparently, they weren't watertight. Would a sealed container with silica gel be better than getting individual vacuum seal bags like this (but sized for the filament rolls)?

Makeup baggie¡ I'll be going out of town in a few months and I've realized I have no makeup bags! Like at all! I never travel so I guess I just never thought to need one. Haha. Thanks for the contest!

It would be amusing to see how much stuff I could fit into one bag! Xp

Some species can remain active for a month without food. They can survive off of the glue on a postage stamp for a crazy long time (I don't remember, six months?). The roaches on my bookcase were living off of the book binding glue, and living IN the binding gap on some older books I had. I wasn't reading too much at that time, and they didn't have to forage out for food, so they had a colony built up before I realized. Which reminds me, they squeeze themselves into the tinyest of gaps, like between the shelf and body of a cabinet. I used caulk to draw a line covering every single joint in my cabinets so there wasn't even a paper thickness of a gap.

Any spray that has about the same ingredients will work. The important part is the orange essential oil.

I believe the roaches are attracted to the smell of fruit fermentation rather than the sweetness. You could try a somewhat old piece of fruit in some water and see if that works.

http://www.amazon.com/Space-Bag-14-Saver-Set/dp/B004N80WV2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1348072530&sr=8-2&keywords=vacuum+seal+bags These kind of bags. Since they maintain a vacuum seal, there is absolutely no gap for them to get into. Same reason food storage tupperware and ziplock bags work but not actual large plastic storage containers; the storage containers aren't made airtight.

Hope that helps. I'm not living with roaches anymore (yay!) and this brought back some terrible memories shudder, but maybe you can benefit from my past experiences!

You're going to want some sort of suction bags or storage system. I've used some random travel storage bags and just got packing cubes. Trust me, cramming everything in is nice and only unpacking what you need on an overnight.

Swimsuit. Bring it. Live the lifestyle. It takes zero space. Flip flops if you want to yolo hardcore and have room.

Ooh! Look into vacuum bags! Yarn is very squishy, vacuum bags will vastly increase the carry capacity of your suitcase! If you aren't sure what I'm talking about, here's an Amazon link (non affiliate/referral/whatever, literally just searched vacuum bag) with a good description of them. There are a bunch of different brands.

In a pinch, you can do something similar with a trash bag, but it doesn't work quite as well.

I just went through the worst of this (and its ongoing).

Just some tips/things I did

For sizes you are saving until they grow into it---Get some of those clear ziplock zipper bags here

Only stuff that fits has earned the right to be in a drawer or hung in the closet!

When I finally got fed up with everything being mixed and piles and baskets of clean clothes everywhere (that only i could identify!) this is how did it (and it wasnt pretty! It was awful!!)

I spread out three different colored sheets on the bedroom floor, on the bed, anywhere there was room. I dumped each person's clothes on their own sheet- everything from their drawers and closets and baskets. SO- then you have three mountains of clothes. Lots of empty baskets, drawers, hangers, ziploc totes, and plain old garbage bags for donating.

Then one mountain at a time- SORT- 1. Giveaway 2. Store 3.Put away- Then SORT the things to put away 1. Tops 2.bottoms 3.pajamas/socks/underwear 4.jackets/bathing suits/accessories 5. Hang ups

It took a week. It was grueling but so so worth it. Those ziploc totes just stuff nicely under the crib or bed of the person it belongs to!

I totally recommend vacuum saver bags if you can for winter clothes. Put the bag in one of those plastic storage containers, put your clothes in, seal, and vacuum out the air. It's like magic.

All you need is a vacuum cleaner with a hose or you can buy the kind that you just roll up to get the air out.

I prefer the vacuum ones if I am going to visit friends and the roll up ones if I am going on a vacation. The vacuum ones work better because you can get more air out but the roll up ones can be used anywhere. The first set above is in bulk but you can find them at nearly any major chain here in the U.S including some pharmacies.

The clothes sealing bags are better, and reusable.

https://www.amazon.com/SpaceSaver-Premium-Reusable-Storage-Included/dp/B00X8KSKF6/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=vacuum+bag&qid=1569796492&sr=8-4

compression bags I have used these on the past 3/4 trips and have packed everything in my hiking pack. They’ve been quite helpful.

Guarda io ho preso questi su Amazon. Per 16€ mi sono arrivati con la pompetta manuale inclusa, comodissima perchè si avvita perfettamente sulla valvola. Per ora siamo a 3 settimane e mi sembra sia ancora tutto ok

Get these. Most of what your packing is just bulky because of air and this gets rid of that. They help soo much.

For clothing and bedding use vacuum bags. Saves a ton of space and are much more easily stored than suitcases or duffel bags. Maybe bring one small to medium sized rollerboard to use when you go home for vacation

vacuum sealing, perhaps? https://www.amazon.com/SpaceSaver-Premium-Reusable-Storage-Included/dp/B00X8KSKF6/ref=sr_1_4?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1525733621&sr=1-4&keywords=vacuum+bags+for+storage

vacuum bag and roll it, example, just find the right size.

Vacuum bags are your friend

I'm a student and all I need are these

I'm moving quite far away in September and I need to reduce the amount of space my stuff takes up so I have a duvet to sleep with.

No sob story, just can't afford them right now. Gotta save my moneyz for baked beans so I can eats 😋

maybe you could use vacuum storage bags?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00X8KSKF6?ref=dacx_dp_8081115200401_6136740870101&aaxitk=mbpzUfR.bI1JGxp3InKvNg

http://www.amazon.com/Ziploc-Space-Bag-Vacuum-Super/dp/B00DMKZ3SY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1398740210&sr=8-1&keywords=vacuum+space+bag

Non-mobile: here

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