Amazon Basics Vacuum Compression Storage Reviews Summary

Size and Fit

Pros:

• "To give an idea of the size, the small fits well in one side of a carry on suitcase."
• "The inclusion of three different sizes (Jumbo, Large, and Medium) in the 12-pack offers versatility to accommodate a range of items."
• "I kid you not, I was able to fit 3 large king-sized comforters in one bag and shrink it down to almost nothing to store."
• "These bags are all too big to be useful. They are larger than any carryon suitcase and not useful for smaller items such as shirts or folded pants."
• "The X-Jumbo and Jumbo are too big for a suitcase they are better for storage."
• "They are: small: 60x40cm (24x16 inch) medium: 70x50cm (28x20 inch) large: 80x60cm (32x24 inch) jumbo: 100x76cm (40x30 inch)."
• "These jumbo bags easily fit a superking size winter feather duvet(13.5 tog) or 4 feather pillows with plenty of space left over."

Cons:

• "These bags worked very well for a recent move my family made."
• "This is the third time I m making a complaint of returning this product."
• "Used 3 bags from my multi-pack. All 3 lost the vacuum seal within hours."
• "3 bags had a leak. I did everything according to the instructions over and over again. The same 3 bags would loose their vacuum."
• "Only two of the bags held vacuum."
• "2 of 6 bags have already started leaking on their 2nd use."
• "Don’t waste your money."

Usability and Functionality

Pros:

• "These are perfect. They organize all of your seasonal clothes very easily, and keep them sealed into you need them."
• "The material is a little bit thicker than the Ziplock products I have bought in the past."
• "These saved me a ton of space in my car and also just made carrying/transporting everything so much easier."
• "The Amazon bags are just as good as the other brands and they cost less."
• "The instructions are straightforward and if you have a vacuum, it makes compressing these infinitely easier."
• "The 20x pack does come with a hand pump for those who might not have a vacuum head."
• "The transparent design of the bags allows users to identify the contents without the need to open each bag."

Cons:

• "EPIC FAIL... The pump didn't work for me."
• "The only thing that was an issue was the bags don't lay flat when the air is pumped out so they were difficult to stack."
• "The plastic seems durable for many years of use."
• "One negative... zero instructions in English."
• "The caps do not fit on them perfectly and after a while they start to pull air back inside."
• "Despite following the instructions and filling the bag only to the printed stop line, these bags do not hold the vacuum seal at all."
• "The vacuum seal doesn't hold!"

Quality and Durability

Pros:

• "Suction power is superb. The bags did not tear as they were auctioned."
• "Just over a £1 a bag at the time of this review, good value."
• "As long as you follow the instructions, the bags work well and I'm even able to fold them to fit into the container that I've designated for bedding."
• "The construction of the bags is durable, providing confidence in their ability to withstand the compression process and protect stored items."
• "Keeps the musty basement smell off your stuff too."
• "If you're looking for a straightforward vacuum bag, look no further."
• "These bags are every bit as good as the name brand bags."

Cons:

• "The fourth split down the side after three months."
• "The bags didn’t stay airtight for even 24 hours & pump is a waste because it would take a very long time to get the air out."
• "It was harder to get all the air out too so the capacity is reduced."
• "These work with any vacuum cleaner, but they come with a hand pump if you want a work out."
• "The hand pump takes a really long time to pull the air out."
• "The bags do not stay flat."
• "The bags seem durable and had no leaks."