We researched vacuum sealer bags for more than 120 hours to find the brand that is best for most people. Our top selection: the versatile and strong SpaceSaver Premium Jumbo Vacuum Storage Bags, which offer plenty of interior space (40-by-30 inches) and can be compressed by as much as 80 percent. These bags work well for home storage as well as for packing clothing for travel so you can fit more into your suitcases. The bags also come with a hand-pump, which is handy if are traveling and find yourself in an area where you don't have access to a vacuum cleaner for suction.
SpaceSaver Premium Jumbo Vacuum Storage Bags
Ziploc Space Bag 14-Bag Set
Underbed Compactor Storage Box
SpaceSaver Premium Jumbo Vacuum Storage Bags
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The bags are quite large.
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They effectively protect clothing.
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These are particularly good for travel.
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You should avoid sharp objects.
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You must dewrinkle clothes later.
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The hand pump takes effort.
Ziploc Space Bag 14-Bag Set
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Affordably priced
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You get 14 in a set
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Come in various sizes
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Must avoid sharp objects
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If torn, the seal is lost
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Somewhat breakable
Underbed Compactor Storage Box
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Attractive appearance
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Stacks neatly
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Holds plenty
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You can’t see what’s inside
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Lid isn’t strong
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Box is attractive, but not versatile
Why Trust Us?
We spent 120 hours researching vacuum sealer bags, carefully evaluating each product until we arrived at the 10 best on the market. We wanted to find 10 excellent vacuum storage bags, but did not want them all to be the same type. Instead, we searched for a variety of top-quality bags to provide a wide-ranging selection of styles that would work for homeowners, apartment dwellers, frequent travelers, people who have plenty of soft items to store but little space, anyone who might have to close a summer house or cabin, parents storing still-usable children’s clothes (possibly for use as hand-me-downs) and basically anyone who wants to keep valued soft items safe and clean for later use.
Armed with a thorough background in how these bags work not only to save space, but also to preserve soft items, we checked further to see what consumers had written about particular brands.
We sought out good value: strong bags that are reusable, sets of bags, and those that would be economical and versatile. We wanted to find a range of bags that could be used for various purposes, as well as a range of price points.
How We Researched
There’s a lot out there to learn about vacuum storage bags. We scoured the internet for information about vacuum sealer bags and watched user videos. We read specialized blogs and watched television shows that dealt with decluttering homes; checked out travel advice columns; read about the perils of insects, mildew and mold in articles published by home economists in county extension offices throughout the United States; and examined the vacuum sealer bags now being produced by various manufacturers.
We eliminated vacuum sealer bags that many consumers denounced as too flimsy and looked for durable plastic bags that would offer the best value in terms of use and cost.
What Features to Look for in Vacuum Sealer Bags?
Size
When you have big, bulky items to store, such as puffy quilts or ski parkas, it's important to have bags big enough to handle everything. Often it’s best to get a set of bags with different sizes so you can organize your storage so, for example, you've got sweaters in one, bedding in another and easily folded summer clothes in another.
Durability
All plastic bags can puncture or tear, but good-quality plastic bags are less likely to break. That means the extracted air stays out of the bag, it stays nice and flat, and your closet or shelf storage area looks tidy. Even more important, the things inside the bag stay protected.
Bag Reuse
It can certainly save money and provide plenty of convenience if you can reuse vacuum sealer bags. Only the really strong bags are reusable, and they typically cost a bit more. However, being able to use a bag, empty it for a season, then reuse it once you need to put away those Christmas sweaters or summer capris is worth the investment.
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