Vacuum-seal bags can help maximize storage in even the tiniest of spaces, especially for bulky items like bedding and seasonal clothing, according to previous HuffPost coverage. ”[They] are great for storing blankets or extra pillows for occasional use when you have visitors, as well as winter jackets during the off-season,” said sustainable organization expert Colin Chee, who is founder and creative director of Australian design company Never Too Small.
Whether you don’t have a lot of storage space or are gearing up for a trip or a move, vacuum bags let you pack your clothes, coats, linens and pillows extra tight. Some come with hand pumps and some with electric ones, but all will compress your garments, making them easier to transport and store — and giving you more space in your closet or basement.
To help you get a head start, we rounded up the highest-rated vacuum storage bag sets on Amazon. We’ve included options with a variety of bag counts and sizes so that you can find the one that’s best for your storage needs.
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Rating: 4.3 out of 5
This set of 10 storage bags contains four medium bags, three large bags and three jumbo bags for pillows or comforters. The electric pump makes storage faster and easier, though the port on the bags also works with most vacuums. You can also get these in sets of 4, 6 and 8, and in sizes small, medium, large, and jumbo (all with the pump).
Promising review: “This was my best Amazon purchase of my life…I am traveling to Europe and I was able to minimize my pieces of luggage with this purchase and extra supplies fits with no problem!” — Elaina
Rating: 4.1 out of 5
Make the most of your closets with this set of four hanging vacuum storage bags. The longer orientation is perfect for jackets, pants or anything else you need to keep on a hanger. There are other size and count options available from this brand, including ones with or without a pump.
Promising review: “This is the best way to I find to organize and store out of season clothing. Love these bags and will purchase another set.” — Del
Rating: 4.3 out of 5
Chee recommended these vacuum storage bags for compressing bulky items in previous HuffPost coverage.
With 45,000 5-star ratings, these bestsellers reduce the volume of clothes, bedding and more up to 80%, making packing and storage easier and neater. You can use them for saving space while moving — or for old stuffed animals — and they’re even waterproof.
The set includes a hand pump for vacuum sealing and comes with four bags per size (jumbo, large, medium, small and roll-up).
Rating: 4.4 out of 5
Store all types of clothing with this pack of 12 vacuum seal bags, containing three small bags, three medium bags, three large bags and three jumbo bags. They’re made with a double seal zipper with a slider and triple-sealed valve to help you compress and re-open the bags with ease.
Promising review: “Bought these for a ski trip to help pack all of the bulky gear better and they worked great. We sealed them before we left and on the way home and there were no problems either time. Saved so much room!” — FD
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 stars
These 10 storage bags come in a variety of sizes and require nothing but your bodyweight to reduce in size. You’ll get three 24-inch, three 20-inch and four slightly narrower options that measure 20 by 14 inches in the package. One enterprising reviewer used them to organize their clothes in a “dry bag” while on a dirt-caked ATV trip in Baja, Mexico.
Promising review: “Just buy them, there are plenty of different versions on Amazon, I tried this one, for the price you get great value. Different sized bags accommodate whatever you are packing. I found that slowly sitting on them I a good way to really squish all the air out. I use them when I travel to compress things like my down jacket, gym clothes, and the main reason I purchase was to compress my pillow, so I no longer have to deal with hotel pillows and a crummy nights sleep on the road. I’ve used them on about 8 trips so far without issue. Key is not to overstuff the bags with things, if you overpack them the seal will burst when you try to push air out. 10/10 would recommend. Also great to toss all you dirty clothes into these bags at the end of a trip to clear space in your bag for anything new you picked up on your trip. I also anticipate using these for backpacking as well.” – Michael Benvenuto
Rating: 4.2 out of 5
If you’ve got a lot to store, you’ll be glad to have this set of 10 jumbo waterproof bags. The pack comes with a useful hand pump that makes compression easy, and the brand offers a variety of bag counts up to a 26-pack.
Promising review: “For the longest time I debated getting one of these things. I’m so glad I did! Saves me a lot of room. The little pump does have a strong suction – no room for air.” — Emily
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
These two extra-large flat vacuum storage bags from Ziploc — a trusted name in sealable storage — are waterproof and reusable. They work with most types of household vacuums to help compress larger items like winter coats or ski pants with flexible plastic that’s easy to store.
Promising review: “these are a MUST, in ALL sizes! We use these to put away heavy comforters, sweaters, jackets, and even extra towels sheets and pillows that we dont need until company comes over. our entire linen closet fits onto one shelf now. The best trick is to just layer things in, dont fold them and then put them in or you’ll end up with a weird shaped bag. if you lay clothes in or fold the blankets just once, you can help it become a nice flat rectangle as it sucks the air out just push down evenly. then you can stack these on a shelf or in a bin to be more organized. I absolutely love these bags” — Michelle A
Rating: 4.3 out of 5
Keep smaller goods stashed with this set of 12 compression bags — each roughly the size of a laptop — that can hold four to seven items of clothing each. As they’re all the same size, they’ll be easy to organize and can also be great for traveling. The battery-run pump helps compress bags quickly and easily and can inflate bags when you’ve arrived at your destination.
Promising review: “These travel bags are a game-changer for maximizing luggage space. They make packing so much easier by compressing bulky items like clothes, blankets, and towels, allowing me to fit everything I need in my suitcase. Plus, the airtight seal keeps my belongings protected from moisture, dirt, and odors. Whether for travel or home storage, these bags are a must-have for anyone looking to save space and stay organized!” — Rudy vierra
Rating: 4.4 out of 5
Offering the most bang for your buck, this set of vacuum bags comes with four jumbo, four large, six medium, six small, five carry-on and five pouch sizes totaling 30 bags. The travel bags are “roll” style, meaning you don’t need to pump them to compress, and the other bags work with the included hand pump or with most vacuums.
Promising review: “I was pleasantly surprised by how massive these XXL Jumbo vacuum seal bags are! I was able to fit an entire king-size duvet inside with room to spare. The quality is fantastic, and the seal holds up perfectly, keeping everything compressed and airtight. These bags have saved me so much space, and they’re incredibly easy to use. I highly recommend to anyone looking to store bulky bedding or seasonal clothes” — Christine