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Post by MZF on Jan 30, 2024 20:51:35 GMT
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Post by bbkeef on Jan 30, 2024 21:36:13 GMT
I have and I only used them once. It's not worth the hassle. I use packing cubes now. There are many threads on that. Click search on the top menu and type in keywords "packing cubes". (Don't use the little search box on the upper right)
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Jan 30, 2024 21:45:03 GMT
I have and I only used them once. It's not worth the hassle. I use packing cubes now.  My best tip for packing though is to take less. The average person really does tend to overpack. There are some here on the board who swear by the Eagle Creek Compression Packing Cubes so you might try to do a search on that, either here or online. |
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Post by JustCallMeMommy on Jan 30, 2024 21:45:10 GMT
I use packing cubes sometimes, but never compression because it increases the risk that I could go over the weight limit when flying.
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Post by smasonnc on Jan 30, 2024 21:47:06 GMT
You can compress stuff in packing cubes, but compression bags are as dense as a black hole and don’t bend easily. I wouldn’t be without packing cubes.
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Post by amom23 on Jan 30, 2024 22:06:32 GMT
I have and I only used them once. It's not worth the hassle. I use packing cubes now. My best tip for packing though is to take less. The average person really does tend to overpack. There are some here on the board who swear by the Eagle Creek Compression Packing Cubes so you might try to do a search on that, either here or online. These are the cubes I use and absolutely love them. I only travel with a carry on so weight is never an issue. Honestly I pack much more efficiently now that I don't check a suitcase. |
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Post by scrappinmama on Jan 30, 2024 23:01:11 GMT
I do not recommend the type of compression bags that you linked. I have some packing cubes that can compress and they work great! You will find a lot of options on Amazon. I have this one and it currently has a $10 off coupon. www.amazon.com/dp/B07FMPRT72?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_detailsI like to pack, then reevaluate each item to decide if I really need it. I don't like over-packing. It just makes travel less pleasant when you have to lug around things that you will end up not using. |
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Post by littlemama on Jan 31, 2024 0:14:32 GMT
I hate packing cubes. We had compression ones but found the packing cube idea was not for us. I would only get the compression ones if I were going to use them
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Post by keithurbanlovinpea on Jan 31, 2024 0:45:05 GMT
I have something similar (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07XLFXJ7D/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1) and love them. I use them when I travel with disparate types of clothes, especially workout gear. I will put workout gear in one, tees and casual clothes in another, etc.
That said I don't usually put work clothes in them as things tend to get wrinkled when they are compressed. So I use a combo of these and packing cubes
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Post by anniebeth24 on Jan 31, 2024 0:51:42 GMT
For those of you who haven't liked compression bags, what are your thoughts on using them for just underwear and socks? DH's seem to take up a lot of room.
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Post by calgaryscrapper on Jan 31, 2024 2:31:54 GMT
We use packing cubes. When we took road trips we would pack a weeks worth of socks that we were ready to toss out. After we wore a pair each day we threw them out.
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Post by GiantsFan on Jan 31, 2024 14:59:31 GMT
I felt like the compression bags made my clothes wrinkled.; And maybe it's just me but if you put sweaty/dirty or damp clothes (think work out gear or bathing suit) back in them everything gets musty.
We use packing cubes.
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Post by anaterra on Jan 31, 2024 15:25:35 GMT
Another vote for packing cube vs compression...
Ive never really tried compression cubes though... lol so maybe invalid vote
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Post by cadoodlebug on Jan 31, 2024 15:31:44 GMT
For those of you who haven't liked compression bags, what are your thoughts on using them for just underwear and socks? DH's seem to take up a lot of room. Do you have a Foodsaver? That's what I use to compress our underwear/socks before a long trip. I do them in 3 or more groups depending on the length of the trip. |
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Post by MZF on Jan 31, 2024 20:51:31 GMT
Thanks for your thoughts, all. We typically can pack light (on our 42 day European vacation we only used carry-ons that weighed 24 lbs each), but I think our Alaska trip will warrant a checked bag due to lots of layers and some heavier clothing. We are going to borrow a large bag from my DIL and do a practice pack or 2 to see how all works out.
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Post by anaterra on Jan 31, 2024 22:16:15 GMT
Thanks for your thoughts, all. We typically can pack light (on our 42 day European vacation we only used carry-ons that weighed 24 lbs each), but I think our Alaska trip will warrant a checked bag due to lots of layers and some heavier clothing. We are going to borrow a large bag from my DIL and do a practice pack or 2 to see how all works out. Holy cow!!!! There is no way i could ever do 42 days in a carry on... woah that is crazy impressive!!!! |
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My best tip for packing though is to take less. The average person really does tend to overpack. 
