AmazonBasics Vacuum Compression Storage Bags Reviews Summary

Durability

Pros:

• "They’re so much thicker and more durable than any Hefty, Magic Bag, or any of the cheaper knock-offs."
• "These bags are heavy duty."
• "The plastic seems to be durable."
• "The bags are thick enough to be sturdy and not tear, and the double seal stays tight."
• "These bags visually are thicker and studied than other but provide a comfort knowing that they are quality."
• "The material seems good and well made."
• "These are the thickest vacuum storage bags I’ve come across, also the largest."

Cons:

• "The plastic the bags are made out of is very stiff and appears to crack at the creases over time."
• "The plastic shell easily tears too."
• "These bags are also ridiculously easy to tear off they even graze something abrasive."
• "Not the greatest quality materials, however."
• "I moved across the country and used these and almost every single one ripped wide open in the move."
• "4 of the 7 bags came with little bitty pin pick holes in them."
• "The first one worked great but I didnt understand why the second one wasnt holding. It has a little puncture hole as seen in the photo."

Seal & Vacuum Effectiveness

Pros:

• "These bags helped to condense 5 full size blankets, 6 winter coats, and a pillow into three jumbo bags."
• "The bags come with a zipper closer, which for me, kept sliding off the end of the bag."
• "The screw-on plastic cap to seal the air hole fits snugly."
• "They stay airtight and seal up very well."
• "With sensible use and attention to detail, the seal is strong."
• "They close well and stay vacuumed sealed."
• "These by far are the best! A year later and it’s still vacuum sealed."

Cons:

• "all worked out well used the vacuum sucked all the air out until came time to open it to get an item and trying to recluse it... garbage didn't not keep air out."
• "I’ve used multiple sizes and only one has stayed vaccuum-packed, all of the others have slowly come unsealed and returned to their normal size."
• "These are awful! I fill them well below the fill line and vacuum seal them and within hours they expand."
• "The air seeps back in no matter how tight the pink plastic plug inside the air closure is or how tight the cap is."
• "Bags never fully sealed and always leaked open. I followed the guidelines and made sure not to over fill or go past the line. The longest one held sealed was 6hours."
• "I tried opening and resealing the bag that leaks with no luck, so I guess it's defective."
• "The vacuum bags stay intact only for few days. And then air seeps in, defeating the very purpose of these packs."

Usability & Convenience

Pros:

• "Nice bags, transparent so it is easy to see what’s inside."
• "The IDEA of collapsing and sorting clothes in these bags is ideal."
• "It was impressed at the ease of use."
• "Simple and super easy to use!"
• "The bags are easy to use."
• "These are really nice and help save so much room."
• "Saves so much space and it is really easy to do."

Cons:

• "The only problem I had was that the plastic on the side of the bag opposite the pump valve kept getting sucked into the valve, blocking it from removing the rest of the air."
• "The small-mouth opening and the fact the blue zippers are easily separated are my only real complaints about the product."
• "The hand pump doesn’t work so it defeats the purpose."
• "Having to use the pump that comes with it is tiring after awhile."
• "It takes an eternity to vacuum the bags with the little pump that comes with them."
• "I'm not a fan of the pump, and can't imagine traveling with bags that require a pump."
• "The hand pump is a little flimsy, better suction would help remove air more efficiently."

Quality & Price

Pros:

• "These are literally the best you can get but at a budget friendly price."
• "Good quality bags especially for the price! I will purchase again when I need more."
• "Overall quality is low, but good for the price."
• "They're affordable, work well, and hold up."
• "All the different sizes it comes with is a good value for your money!"
• "This is an added purchase of the vac bags and pump for me... The bags paid for themselves in 1 trip."
• "I absolutely love the size of these bags."

Cons:

• "It was past the return window and not worth the effort, but I would not recommend to anyone."
• "These are so awful. Not a single one stayed inflated."
• "One of the worst products ever from Amazon. The vacuum does not work, the pump does not work, so the bags remains inflated."
• "Please beware of these bags as they are subpar compared to the other brands like hefty."
• "I highly recommend that you do not skimp on this purchase and go ahead and buy the better name brand."
• "I don't recommend these. They are hella expensive for what amounts to zip-lock plastic bags."
• "For the price I was hoping for better quality because this price is not that less compared to the name brand."