Doc, I am away in my motorhome at the moment, which has given me a chance to look at the ‘vacuum’ packing bags I use. To call them ‘vacuum’ is misleading, as you don’t use a vacuum pump to take the air out.
The first thing is that these are the roll type, where you expel the air by rolling and then zipping the bag shut. The maker of the bags referred to them as ‘Compression’ which is more accurate.
The second thing, is not to overstuff the bag, which makes rolling difficult.
I use the bags to store sheets, towels, Duvalay covers, pillow cases, pillows and the like, simply to keep them from getting damp when the motorhome is not in use. That they can (if you want them to) squish down tightly is just a bonus, not least as I am not short of space. In a word, they have proved to be both flexible and excellent.
The bags are Eagle Creek, which are well made and strong. They come in various sizes, which is handy, too. Highly recommended.
The first thing is that these are the roll type, where you expel the air by rolling and then zipping the bag shut. The maker of the bags referred to them as ‘Compression’ which is more accurate.
The second thing, is not to overstuff the bag, which makes rolling difficult.
I use the bags to store sheets, towels, Duvalay covers, pillow cases, pillows and the like, simply to keep them from getting damp when the motorhome is not in use. That they can (if you want them to) squish down tightly is just a bonus, not least as I am not short of space. In a word, they have proved to be both flexible and excellent.
The bags are Eagle Creek, which are well made and strong. They come in various sizes, which is handy, too. Highly recommended.
