KoalaReef Jumbo Vacuum Space Saver Storage Bags with Double Seal and Extra Travel Bag

Editing once more- these bags are okay for short term storage, maybe 3-4 months max. After that each of them began to fill with air again and needed to be vacuumed again. Not a huge deal, but a little bit of an inconvenience.***editing to add, after a couple of months of being stored, one bag started refilling with air and another ripped. Once compressed, they seem to tear more easily. The ones that have held up, have really done their job.These bags are awesome! They hold a ton of stuff and compress nicely. I haven't used the travel size one yet, and one bag did rip, but that was more user error. I would highly recommend them and will definitely buy them again should we need more.

I gave these bags only a 4 star rating ONLY because I bought these bags for packing fabric that I need to store as I begin packing for a move. I have never used bags like this before, so did not think through how a bag full of fabric would be heavy when the bag was filled. I simply wanted to be able to store the fabric clean and compact. I think they would work best for large puffy comforters or blankets or puffy coats to reduce storage space rather than lots of fabric or clothing. They are very large and for my purpose for them, the bags will be heavy to carry when I move. However, they are well made and work easily with a little hand vac hose. I have had one on my living room rug for over a week, ready for more fabric and they have kept their seal. With the quality of the construction, I am assuming they will make the move without the seal coming loose. The small bag included in the set I will use in traveling as it seals like a zip lock bag, not a vacuum hose needed. It will work well as a laundry bag on long trips.

We bought these in August of 2015. We needed to store a bunch of RV blankets, towels, sheets, pillows and such. These were all loaded, vacuumed and stored in our fully finished basement where the humidity and temperature are constant. These bags all gave way and eventually leaked. They either split and or basically fell apart. I guess the plastic used to make the bags is short-term and not meant for long-time storage? In any event, I am buying replacements today on Amazon and I'm hoping that they will last longer than these did. I am only giving them a one star because I actually bought another brand on the very same day and while they are smaller bags, they still perform flawlessly. I guess they were made for longer storage needs and with better plastic properties?

I am writting this review after having my bags for around a month now. I must say that I am very pleased with the bags.My first round of bags were all great, except one had a slow leak in it, that allowed the bag to fill with air within about 10 days. I contacted the company, and they quickly replaced the damaged bag. The replacement set has done very well, and my bags are still as vacuum sealed as they were when I packaged them. Personally, I use these for bedding sets, pillows, and jackets. I store the bags in either rubbermaids, or what I have found works really well, are dry cleaning bags.The dry cleaning bag is thick enough to protect these from any splinters on the floor or anything else that could cause them to puncture.

With limited storage space in my house, I needed a new solution to the stack of storage containers that nearly reached the ceiling. I decided to try the vacuum storage bags. I was able to save the clothes my older children had outgrown for their younger siblings and all the baby blankets that had been made for them by grandmas and aunts into the storage bags. The clothes from seven large plastic containers fit comfortably in 2 and a half of these large storage bags. They were easy to use.They may actually be too big. When full, they are difficult to maneuver and try to store easily. But since they take up much less space than all the plastic storage bins, I'm pleased.So far, they have maintained their air tight seal and kept the clothing protected.

Update- I packed my summer clothes in these and none of the three I used have held their seal after a few hours. I tried to reseal them again a couple of times with same results. Boo, will try another brand :(I've used several brands of these bags, and these are by far, the best. Just this weekend, I took out my summer clothes, and the bags were as sealed as they were back in November when I packed them. The winter clothes and sweaters have gone in, and I'm reasonably confident they'll be sealed as well when I pull them out of the basement in November! Only complaint is the size -they're really big. Too big to fit in a giant Rubbermaid container, like I used to do with a few of the other brands' smaller bags. However, because they remained sealed, not a big deal to just put them in storage, as is.

So initially I thought these were awesome. Filled it up, slide the bar across and turned the knob to close it or so I thought. Put it away in the closet, come back to see it back to the regular size. I do recall hearing a little hissing sound from the bottom corner and thought oh maybe it had a small hole in it. That being me to today. I removed all thitems and use a second bag. Same process. Ensured the top was secure turned and turned and turned to get it closed. Comeback to day and it looks as if I did nothing to it. These were a waste. Sucks because I saw a lady buying all the ziplock bag ones on clearance in Target thinking mine were just as good if not better. Guess I should have bought ziploc to start.

These bags are made of substantially thicker plastic than others I've tried They are very large capacity, true to the size advertised, with strong double zip tracks. (I previously left an unsatisfactory review, but please ignore, I got my bags mixed up with those of a different manufacturer. )These bags are comparable to the well known brand bags that we use for sandwiches and things. Top notch! This package especially is so useful to me as I store my summer clothes, saving me much precious space. I feel confident that I can safely store my clothes in my damp basement, that's how thick they are! Thanks KoalaReef!