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« on: January 04, 2011, 11:28:16 PM » |
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Has anyone ever used these things for packing rainsuits, spare clothes etc, so you can get more in the hard bags? Once you vacuum them down, seems like they might be perfect for our needs.
Just wondering...
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« Reply #1 on: January 05, 2011, 12:47:41 AM » |
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great idea, 'cept after you open 'em you got clothes that won't go back in the saddlebag  or...pack old clothes and just toss 'em after you're through with 'em. or...find a vac at the motel (or cousin Stanley's) and re-shrink 'em back small. |
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« Reply #2 on: January 05, 2011, 02:44:29 AM » |
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Buy gallon size Zip Loc bags. Roll them to squeeze the air out. Job done.
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« Reply #3 on: January 05, 2011, 04:21:53 AM » |
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I bought some a couple years ago I use for our rain suits. These you close and then roll the air out instead of using a vacuum. They work good.
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« Reply #4 on: January 05, 2011, 06:21:22 AM » |
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My news paper comes in clear sleaves that I use to pack things in. Roll up jeans in slide in, no wrinkles and you can see what you have packed. Holds all tight to pack in bags.
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« Reply #5 on: January 05, 2011, 07:36:28 AM » |
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I bought some a couple years ago I use for our rain suits. These you close and then roll the air out instead of using a vacuum. They work good.
I have used the roll kind also, I might need new ones years of adding tape to them to fix holes  |
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« Reply #6 on: January 05, 2011, 08:10:41 AM » |
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Our rain gear is already small so nothing is needed. We bought some vac bags in the luggage isle at wal-mart this year. Easily reusable, its like a zip lock. We fit 14 days worth of clothes for 2 in a 27" luggage.
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« Reply #7 on: January 05, 2011, 11:27:24 AM » |
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I have those and theyre great for long term storage. The repacking issue is the thing.
I use thrift store and laundromat on the road. I've gone on road trips and returned with a whole new wardrobe. Freaked the wife out at first but she really digs it now. The whole thrill-o-the hunt thing.
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« Reply #8 on: January 05, 2011, 05:54:59 PM » |
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I use 1 & 2 gallon zip lock bags, just load your clothes and sit on the bag, then zip it shut! :cooldude:Easy to repack and everything lays nice and flat.
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« Reply #9 on: January 05, 2011, 06:27:04 PM » |
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Has anyone ever used these things for packing rainsuits, spare clothes etc, so you can get more in the hard bags? Once you vacuum them down, seems like they might be perfect for our needs. There's a different brand (or two) that doesn't use a vacuum cleaner, but you can roll the bag tightly and force the air out of a valve. I use these for traveling all the time. Not only does it condense the amount of stuff, but it also protects my stuff when it rains and I've forgotten my rain cover (again). Caution: if using these to travel by air, it can lead you to pack a bag to "overweight" levels! |
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« Reply #10 on: January 05, 2011, 06:42:13 PM » |
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I always pack light.
Two Pairs of socks and two pairs of underwear.
All you really need for the institutional biker.
Toothbrush and toothpaste and daily meds for good health.
I always have room in my saddlebags for helping a friend who has overpackd.
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« Reply #11 on: January 05, 2011, 11:01:58 PM » |
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Sounds like the ones you can roll up and get the air out of are the way to go. I'll have to poke around some and see if I can find the brand name and find them on the web. Found 'em! Space Saver also makes the roll-up style: http://safetycentral.com/spacspacbag.html |
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« Reply #12 on: January 07, 2011, 05:31:02 AM » |
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We use them because they are heavier and more durable. They keep contents of saddlebags dry as well as our Tbag items. Various sizes are available. We use the type with a heavy duty Zip lock top.
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« Reply #14 on: January 08, 2011, 05:47:30 PM » |
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I just heard about these bags the other night. My daughter uses them to trransport her clothes between college in Iowa and home here in California when on break. Has anybody used them to pack a two man tent? Do they make them big enough? I have an REI Half Dome 2 and I was wondering if I could roll it up in a space bag and get the air out and carry it in my waterproof roll top bag. Without the tent poles and stakes of course.
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« Reply #15 on: January 08, 2011, 07:18:29 PM » |
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I just heard about these bags the other night. My daughter uses them to trransport her clothes between college in Iowa and home here in California when on break. Has anybody used them to pack a two man tent? Do they make them big enough? I have an REI Half Dome 2 and I was wondering if I could roll it up in a space bag and get the air out and carry it in my waterproof roll top bag. Without the tent poles and stakes of course.
I got a back pack tent thats 7x9x4 and is really small and light weight. I think its 5" sq by 18" long all boxed. Not sure if i could get it any smaller. |
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« Reply #16 on: January 08, 2011, 10:41:51 PM » |
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Target has them in the luggage section. They work great. The roll up ones that is. A weeks clothes fit into one saddlebag.
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