Space Bags

[ImLostAgain]

Has anyone used those space bags when packing a case. I was thinking of trying them for a cabin bag to see if I can get a little extra in.
Do they work? Are your clothes creased to bits when unpacked? In short, are they any good or not worth the effort?

[woofgang]

They work by squishing the air out, so great for towels, pillows and so on, not much help when its shirts, trousers etc.

[ImLostAgain]

No good for travelling then. Ah well.

[B00]

you'll get more in, but you'll still be restricted by weight (if flying) won't you?

[ImLostAgain]

Hm, I'm not a frequent flyer and I only take a cabin bag (case) with me. I have never noticed when they weigh my bag. That said it is only shirts and trousers, and not many of them that I take.
I only mention it cos somebody told me, in passing they do it.
Doesn't seem worth the bother.

[theshedman]

You would also need something to get the air out of them for getting them back home too or you could end up not being able to close your case.

[woofgang]

shed man, the ones for use on journeys expel the air by rolling them up. no vaccuum needed.

[ImLostAgain]

Yes woofgang there the ones.

[theshedman]

Didn't know that woofgang. I learn something new every day. Might work then if you only want to take a small bag.

[Hopkirk]

If you can squeeze them really small you might have room for the iron.

[ImLostAgain]

Ha ha, good idea Hopkirk.
Then again if I didn't squeeze them up.....!!

[boxtops]

Most hotels will have an iron in the room anyway....?

[ImLostAgain]

Really? I haven't seen any before. Trouser press, maybe a hairdrier (not much good to me) but I cant remember an iron. I'll check next time I'm away.

[Hopkirk]

A few have them in the room, but most can bring one up if you ask.