George and I just tried out a Space Bag. I was amazed at how it works and how perfect it is for RVers. To test, I chose a comforter that I store in a bag another blanket or comforter came in. Here is is loose near that bag and then me wrestling the zipper closed into that original bag.
The package of Space Bags we received had two large bags and two medium ones. Once you put something in the bag, you can either roll the air out or suck it out with a vacuum through the one-way valve. The bag seemed almost flimsy but even though I had to work to get the comforter in, the bag and seams held. It is strong!
It compressed that comforter right down!You can see how much less space it takes to store it in the new Space Bag.
A package comes with two large and two medium size bags. They have other products at their website to choose from, including some for packing items in your suitcase more efficiently, or you can purchase these bags singly.
RVers can use Space Bags to:
- Pack away blankets, linens, or out-of-season clothes until you need them. The bags are reusable so you can exchange contents or repack them later. They will take a fraction of the space.
- Protect belongings from elements- dust, pests, moisture, odors.
- Store and protect important documents like passports or financial statements from water damage.
If you join the Space Savers Community, you will receive 20 percent off a space-saving package, including six Space Bag Dual-Use Bags and three Space Bag High Capacity Cubes. The Community, which is free, provides tips, product information and special discounts.
Giveaway to our readers!
Space Bag has set aside an extra set of Dual-Use Bags to give away to one lucky winner from readers of this blog! To enter the contest for the free bags, "like" Space Bag on Facebook and leave a comment on this blog telling me you did. Or, you can visit www.spacesaverscommunity.com and look at their organizing tips, then come back here and leave a comment about an organizing tip you liked. I'm certain there are some that will be good for the RV lifestyle. On July 4th, I will choose one random person from all the comments for this post to win the prize and Space Bag will mail your free Dual-Use Bags right to your doorstep! Jaimie Hall Bruzenak
Photos by George Bruzenak. Complimentary Space Bags were provided by the company for this review.
I like the idea of the To Go bags. We have compressed things into a clear plastic garbage bag with a vacuum cleaner. Works great on the way to your destination, but not so handy once it is opened and you have no vacuum cleaner.
These would solve that problem.
Paul
Posted by: Paul Alton | June 24, 2012 at 05:00 PM
I have used these around our home and while traveling but since we are getting ready to become fulltimers, these will be a great idea to save space in our Fifth Wheel! Before we go on our next camping trip over the 4th, I'm going t put the space bags I have to good use. Thanks for the tip! Cindy
Posted by: Cindy Bergman | June 24, 2012 at 05:21 PM
I have used space bags previously so purchased more just for my RV. They do really conserve space. All my winter things and extra linens and blankets are stored nicely in them. I also have a lot of yarn I could not leave behind and it packed down into almost nothing. I was very excited.
Posted by: Mary C Weber | June 24, 2012 at 05:32 PM
Thanks, everyone. A garbage bag sure wouldn't work for a second filling! I would not have thought of storing yarn. Good idea.
Jaimie
Posted by: Jaimie Hall Bruzenak | June 24, 2012 at 06:37 PM
Great ideas on their website. Thanks for showing us.
Posted by: John | June 24, 2012 at 07:32 PM
I love spacebags! You don't need to limit with use to RVs, because they are good anywhere you want to use them.
Posted by: Carla | June 25, 2012 at 07:38 AM
I am a big fan of space bags.......they are a must in every Rv especially for fulltimers........
Posted by: karen stanley | June 25, 2012 at 07:52 AM
Glad you have found the ideas useful. Yes, Carla, they would be good to use in a house too.
Jaimie
Posted by: Jaimie Hall Bruzenak | June 25, 2012 at 07:56 AM
Interested in these Space Bags I have others that will not hold their shape and just stay in my closet. Are these better
Posted by: Dotti Jones | June 25, 2012 at 10:56 AM
Hi Dottie, after I sucked the air out with the vacuum cleaner (or you can roll them up), they were wrinkly looking. See the photo above. They are reusable though I have not reused them yet since I just got them. They seem very sturdy.
Jaimie
Posted by: Jaimie Hall Bruzenak | June 25, 2012 at 01:38 PM