grendel Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 does anyone use the vacuum storage bags, I bought some yesterday to store some of my ex's clothes until she decides if she wants them or not, the problem I had was i got the first bag out, within 10 seconds one of my cats that just loves chewing plastic had put a couple of vampire punctures through the side of the bag, I patched this up and started loading up the jumbo bag (tone of room, and one of the other cats decided to squeeze past the bag, in the process putting his claws through the bag and ripping a huge hole, no sticking duct tape over that one, so... anyway, does anyone use the smaller bags when packing to go on board, for instance to reduce the size of stuff in their suitcase / travel bag?, or for storing linens over winter? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwanR Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 We do Grendel. Especially for storing bedding and towels etc. over the winter at the caravan. Very useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 Do they come with a pump or do they need a vacuum cleaner? Thinking of getting some myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted April 11, 2021 Author Share Posted April 11, 2021 they come with a pump that runs from a USB cord, but it takes forever with the largest bags, i tried the vacuum cleaner and it was way quicker, just dont let any cats near them. they do shrink down clothes into a much smaller space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldBerkshireBoy Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 13 minutes ago, MauriceMynah said: Do they come with a pump or do they need a vacuum cleaner? Thinking of getting some myself. Vacuum bags MM, why would you pump air in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 We've used them, great for towels and spare clothes as you can leave them onboard for ages with no damp worries, you could probably use a 12v dinghy pump much quicker than the supplied pump. Just stop trying to store the cats in them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldBerkshireBoy Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 Re the ripped hole, try super glue around the outside of the hole and folding the bag over the hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted April 11, 2021 Author Share Posted April 11, 2021 its a 12" rip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldBerkshireBoy Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 4 minutes ago, grendel said: its a 12" rip. A 13" fold then Not saying it would work but worth trying to save a large bag? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 Yes we do also.As Jean said for bedding and clothes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CambridgeCabby Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 We use them to store the bedding , towels and cushions between visits to the boat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillCruising Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 Everything laundered vacuum packed and ready to go later this month. I put the pillows in the bags and seal them but don't fully vacuum them down as in the past that have not always recovered their original shape and firmness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ES2 Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 Perhaps using the duck tape on the cats might improve things. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ES2 Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 1 hour ago, MauriceMynah said: Do they come with a pump or do they need a vacuum cleaner? Thinking of getting some myself. MM: You do not need vacuum bags to store booze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 I need the bottles to take up less space. Either way if I buy some bags do I need to buy a pump or do they come with one? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldBerkshireBoy Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 8 minutes ago, MauriceMynah said: I need the bottles to take up less space. Either way if I buy some bags do I need to buy a pump or do they come with one? Some do and some ........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CambridgeCabby Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 We use a vacuum cleaner to expel the air , you can also get hand or foot pumps separately , these come with hand pump https://www.amazon.co.uk/Space-Vacuum-Storage-Hand-Pump-5-Pack/dp/B00XTF8VSG but using a vacuum is far less effort and is faster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 This thread has reminded me to never ask for advice on this forum! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floydraser Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 Is the animal still inside the receptacle, or have you let the cat out of the bag? 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumpy Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 We use them all the time for to-ing and fro-ing boat stuff and for storage at home (Kathy is a crafter and wool-hoarder)🙄. We got a cheap 12v inflatable canoe pump that sucks as well as blows for use on board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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