Fun with Space Bags!

msg221

Well-known member

• Mar 8, 2011

• #1

I have a full cover set in Allison for a MA70, a full cover set in Pink Polka Dotty for the TFP, the infant padding for two Geo Black sets (I think one belongs to my friend), and the infant pillow for the Cowmoo MA70. I had them in a huge plastic bag that came with one of the seats, but it was ridiculous how much room it was taking up in the guest room closet. Anyway, I saw that the Space Bags are on sale at Target this week so I bought a set of 2 size XL ($9.99) yesterday. I got around to trying it out tonight. Everything fit into one bag and once I sucked all the air out with the vacuum, this is what it looks like:

Guess I should have taken a "before" pic, but I am sure you can imagine how much room all of that took up!

 

ProudMommysince09

New member

• Mar 8, 2011

• #2

That's awesome, I totally need something like that. Do you use a regular vacuum for that or is there a special one? I'm due for a Target trip anyway lol..

 

veggiegirl228

New member

• Mar 8, 2011

• #3

When I tried out space bags before, I just used the attachment from the reg. vacuum cleaner.

 

firemomof3

New member

• Mar 8, 2011

• #4

That is great :thumbsup: I love space bags

 

msg221

Well-known member

• Mar 8, 2011

• #5

Yes, a regular vacuum cleaner works. I will be using the other bag for the two Bundle Me's, Boppy that I no longer use, and some of the stroller accessories like the foot muff that has never seen the light of day!

 

emtb79

New member

• Mar 8, 2011

• #6

Quick question does anybody's ever reinflate because mine does every time and cant figure out how to keep them like the pictures of flat stuff.

 

Judi

CPST/Firefighter

• Mar 8, 2011

• #7

I guess this would be better than my 5 totes of covers and pieces.

 

msg221

Well-known member

• Mar 8, 2011

• #8

I hope that mine don't reinflate!! I was so excited about all the space I got back in the closet!

 

An Aurora

Senior Community Member

• Mar 8, 2011

• #9

Do you happen to have a big puffy coat and/or snowsuit you can put in the space bags to show compression?

 

msg221

Well-known member

• Mar 8, 2011

• #10

An Aurora said:

Do you happen to have a big puffy coat and/or snowsuit you can put in the space bags to show compression?

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As a matter of fact I do! I have a size 2T snowsuit/jacket set that is Zain's. Of course this bag will be way bigger than necessary, but at least I can show you how much it compresses. I will do that when I get home from work today. 5 hours and 15 minutes to go!

 

CrunchyMaineMama

Senior Community Member

• Mar 8, 2011

• #11

I love those kind of bags! I stored my huge Snoogle pillow in one between pregnancies and it was so nice to not have it taking up a ton of space. I also used them for out of season bedding. I have only had one re-inflate and I realized that it was missing a little rubber piece that is supposed to cover the valve before screwing the cap on. I don't have the actual Space Bags brand though so I'm not sure if it's the same for all brands.

 

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jsta1005

New member

• Mar 8, 2011

• #12

That is such a good idea!! I'm totally going to do this for all my spare covers!

 

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mkmama

Active member

• Mar 8, 2011

• #13

I've always used those bags for my covers Not so much for the compression, but for keeping them clean and dust/mildewish free in our dampish basement!

 

Sunshy9

New member

• Mar 8, 2011

• #14

emtb79 said:

Quick question does anybody's ever reinflate because mine does every time and cant figure out how to keep them like the pictures of flat stuff.

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Mine do too!!! I have the large sizes and 1 cube size and 1 of the large ones and the cube always reinflate after a few days.

 

jourdysmom

CPST Instructor

• Mar 8, 2011

• #15

Mine always reinflate no matter what brand I bought, how full I packed them etc