Are vacuum bags worth it for travel?

Pack More in Less Space This is the biggest plus of vacuum packing; the whole reason for it, really. By removing the air in and around your clothes, they take up significantly less space. This means you can fit more in your suitcase. It's especially great for winter travel with down jackets and bulky sweaters.



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Vacuum-sealed clothes bags are allowed but not encouraged. If they alarm, the TSA officer may need to open them for inspection. For more prohibited items, please go to the 'What Can I Bring?' page.

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Using vacuum bags does not make your luggage heavier — packing 30 pounds of clothing will still be 30 pounds whether compressed or not. However, you may find that your suitcase ends up heavier since the vacuum bag will open up more space, allowing you to pack more items.

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Keep reading for our top tips for packing lighter.
  1. Pack for a week (or less) and plan to do laundry.
  2. Pack around one basic color.
  3. Don't pack any more than three pairs of shoes.
  4. Use a wardrobe planner.
  5. Pack visually.
  6. Know what to roll and what to fold.
  7. Use compression cubes and bags.


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The purpose of vacuum storage bags is to reduce space required for storage, but does not reduce weight, even when you extract the air. Yes, air has weight and volume, but come on, while volume is decreased, weight over all is increased because of the bag.

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It's Just Not Healthy Left behind in a bag that's reused, they have all the right conditions to keep growing or being redistributed into the air as you vacuum again. It's just not worth it to decrease your home's air quality for the cost of a pack of replacement bags.

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Few things add weight and bulk to a suitcase more easily than shoes. If you're traveling somewhere cold, wear your heavier boots during the journey there rather than placing them in your bag. For warmer leisure travel, find a pair of comfortable-but-stylish walking shoes and some versatile flats.

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Traveler's tip – Shoes, shoes, shoes and jeans are the heaviest items. Plan your travel wardrobe carefully to limit the amount of heavy items you're bringing. Coordinate your outfits while planning your trip at home.

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That means that if your checked bag weighs more than 50 pounds, your airline will charge you a set fee on top of their standard baggage rate. Most airlines also have a weight limit, usually 70-80 pounds, after which they don't accept bags, even for an extra fee.

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Layer Garments with Tissue Paper Lay a sheet of tissue paper between each garment to prevent friction and minimize the formation of wrinkles. This method works particularly well for dresses, blouses, or shirts that are prone to creasing.

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