Best space saver bags according to redditors

The clothes sealing bags are better, and reusable.

https://www.amazon.com/SpaceSaver-Premium-Reusable-Storage-Included/dp/B00X8KSKF6/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=vacuum+bag&qid=1569796492&sr=8-4

Ooh! Look into vacuum bags! Yarn is very squishy, vacuum bags will vastly increase the carry capacity of your suitcase! If you aren't sure what I'm talking about, here's an Amazon link (non affiliate/referral/whatever, literally just searched vacuum bag) with a good description of them. There are a bunch of different brands.

In a pinch, you can do something similar with a trash bag, but it doesn't work quite as well.

it’s still pretty warm in those areas in september (between 15 and 17C, i would say), but the night can get chilly and you may run into rain.

if i were going on this trip, i would bring 2 pairs of pants, a cardigan sweater, maybe 4/5 shirts/blouses, 2/3 tees, a light jacket, a scarf, and some clothes to dress up in — a nice dress, a nice blouse — in addition to the clothes you’re wearing on the plane. you will be fine with 3 bottoms, so i’d add more tops if i had more room in my luggage. for shoes, i’d wear trainers on the plane that matched all my outfits and pack something more dressy in the luggage.

i spent a month living out of my school backpack (not a backpacking bag). i bought these vacuum travel bags at tj maxx. you can food all your clothes into them and then squeeze the air out, saving you a lot of room in your bag. they were similar to this.

You're going to want some sort of suction bags or storage system. I've used some random travel storage bags and just got packing cubes. Trust me, cramming everything in is nice and only unpacking what you need on an overnight.

Swimsuit. Bring it. Live the lifestyle. It takes zero space. Flip flops if you want to yolo hardcore and have room.

1. Use silicone travel bottles for toiletries you genuinely can't find at your destination (e.g. curly hair products), but buy common stuff there (e.g. toothpaste, soap)
   
2. Use vacuum bags but keep in mind that they won't help with the total weight of the luggage
   
3. Bring multi-purpose, single tone clothing that's easy to mix and match
   
4. On the travel days, stick to leggings/jeggings, loose tops, and shoes that are easy to take off and put on w/o spending a lot of time tying laces
   
5. Use a purse with a zipper and keep the zipper closed, it helps deter pickpocketing
   
6. Buy locally, but USE SUNSCREEN. It's very likely you'll be outside a lot as a tourist
   
7. Synthetic clothing materials travel best because they don't wrinkle readily, but they suck in hot weather
   
8. If traveling in Europe, shawarma places give you the best bang for the buck in terms of food

Vacuum bags are your friend

UnderArmor and Thermals are a great idea because they are thin (will take up less space) and will keep you warm.

Other packing tips:

1. Try rolling your clothes instead of folding - you will be able to fit SO much more (there are tons of Youtube vids on that)
   
   
2. You can also try using space bags You can usually find these at Walmart, Target etc (in either the travel section or the housewares/closet organizing section. Just make sure you get the kind that you Roll to get the air out (not the kind that require a vaccum)
   
   
3. I'm not sure what your situation is going to be (ie where you will be staying etc) but if there will be stores in the area you are travelling to (in other words you aren't camping in the wilderness) - Pack a minimum amt of toiletries (toothpaste, shampoo, etc). Bring maybe a week's worth, and buy more when you get to your destination, that way you are carrying the minimum amount.
   
   
4. Wear your thickest/bulkiest/heaviest items on the plane/during travel (to allow yourself as much room in your bag as possible)
   
   
5. If you will have access to doing laundry where you will be, take that into consideration to (ie how often will you be able to access those facilities or how often will your budget allow for use of the laundry) Once you have figured that out, pack ONLY what you will need between washes (so if you can do laundry once per week, bring 1 weeks worth of clothes)
   
   
6. Remember that in Cold weather your clothes can usually be reworn (ie jeans/pants, sweaters etc) without washing each time. Plan on wearing each item as much as possible and pack items that don't soil or show dirt as easily
   
   
7. Remember that in most cases (these days) pretty much anywhere you go you will have access to some type of store that will have at the least minimum necessities and at most anything you can think of (I saw you were going to be in US and it is hard to find a city here without a Walmart or Target where you can buy anything from clothes to toiletries, and extra bag etc). I always make sure at the least I have enough underclothes (bras & undies) and then worry about the rest afterwords. If I have to rewear a shirt, or buy a sweater wherever I am, so be it.
   
   Good luck & Enjoy your trip!

They make vacuum bags that you just seal and roll and it pushes the air out we use them for long car camping trips. But of a pain for backpacking tho. Compression sacks are better but really if you are compressing things you might want to reevaluate the amount of gear you are taking.

Edit for link

Travel Space Saver Bags (Medium to Large). Pack of 8 Bags. Roll-Up Compression Storage (No Vacuum Needed) & Packing Organizers. Perfect for Travel and Home Storage by RoomierLife https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015VDB4L4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_sLH0xbPCT63J4

For clothing and bedding use vacuum bags. Saves a ton of space and are much more easily stored than suitcases or duffel bags. Maybe bring one small to medium sized rollerboard to use when you go home for vacation

Portable USB battery. Comes in really handy. I love the small Anker I have.

Ziploc Space Bags. I'm definitely a minority on this one, but I don't backpack without these. They don't really wrinkle my clothes since I fold them well. They making packing really easy since they compress down to save space.

And not a physical thing, but downloading Wikitravel onto your Android or iOS device is a must.

I just went through the worst of this (and its ongoing).

Just some tips/things I did

For sizes you are saving until they grow into it---Get some of those clear ziplock zipper bags here

Only stuff that fits has earned the right to be in a drawer or hung in the closet!

When I finally got fed up with everything being mixed and piles and baskets of clean clothes everywhere (that only i could identify!) this is how did it (and it wasnt pretty! It was awful!!)

I spread out three different colored sheets on the bedroom floor, on the bed, anywhere there was room. I dumped each person's clothes on their own sheet- everything from their drawers and closets and baskets. SO- then you have three mountains of clothes. Lots of empty baskets, drawers, hangers, ziploc totes, and plain old garbage bags for donating.

Then one mountain at a time- SORT- 1. Giveaway 2. Store 3.Put away- Then SORT the things to put away 1. Tops 2.bottoms 3.pajamas/socks/underwear 4.jackets/bathing suits/accessories 5. Hang ups

It took a week. It was grueling but so so worth it. Those ziploc totes just stuff nicely under the crib or bed of the person it belongs to!

No I place all my clothes in several compression bags before I leave. One bag for shirts, one bag for underwear, etc etc. I take out what I need as I need it and roll it back up. My dirty clothes go into empty compression bags. I usually travel with about 6-8 compression bags total. They are basically like heavy duty ziploc bags and weight nothing and take up no space. Plus they save you a ton of space by compressing out the air when you pack. Here is link. There are numerous brands, shapes and sizes on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Roll-Up-Compression-Storage-Organizers-RoomierLife/dp/B015VDB4L4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1540577948&sr=8-3&keywords=travel+compress+bags

These might help

EG2s are like a goddamn spaceman visor on a normal human sized head. I had a pair, they worked well, maybe slightly big. Then my dog ate them. I have I/OXs now. They're a bit on the small-ish side (mainly the frame doesn't seal as well over my flat as shit nose/face) but they work well enough. So maybe EG2, made just for you???

I literally just moved this past weekend (granted not as far as you but still had to figure out the best way to pack) and found that clothes were best stored in suitcases and vaccum seal bags I found on Amazon very cheap. The vaccum seal bags were great for keeping clothes from wrinkling and saved a ton of space.

12 Travel Storage Bags for Clothes - Compression Bags for Travel - No Vacuum or Pump Sacks-Save Space in your Luggage Accessories https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06WGTNF6Z/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_iTC2CbJ7YMFDQ

As for shoes, we bought some heavy duty cardboard boxes from home depot and stored in there. Much easier to pack than in bags.

I'm a student and all I need are these

I'm moving quite far away in September and I need to reduce the amount of space my stuff takes up so I have a duvet to sleep with.

No sob story, just can't afford them right now. Gotta save my moneyz for baked beans so I can eats 😋

vacuum sealing, perhaps? https://www.amazon.com/SpaceSaver-Premium-Reusable-Storage-Included/dp/B00X8KSKF6/ref=sr_1_4?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1525733621&sr=1-4&keywords=vacuum+bags+for+storage

I biked to work for five years in Dallas, and I'm pretty sure their summers are just a wee bit nastier than Toronto summers. Here's what I did to keep from being too gross:

1. Assuming you're working a standard shift, remember that you have the coolest part of the day to ride in to work. This is good, you can be as nasty as you wanna be when you get home, you have a shower and fresh clothes waiting there
   
2. Keep your shoes at work so you don't have to carry them. One pair of brown and one pair of black if you need casual or dress shoes, that way you can always match whatever outfit you chose for the day. If you have the storage room, also keep a pair of belts or a single reversible belt, and an emergency outfit in case something bizarre happens on the way in and you don't have work clothes to wear otherwise.
   
3. Shower before you go to work. Sweat doesn't stink. Bacteria mucking with the sweat that sits on you for a while leads to stinking, so get as much of the bacteria off of you as you can before pumping them up on your morning ride.
   
4. Pack your clothes in travel-size Space Bags (pro-tip:Don't use the plastic clip to close the bag, all it does is shorten the life of the bag. Use your fingers. Also, don't roll the air out, lay the bag on a bed or similar and lay on it instead, starting with your weight up by the zipper and rolling down to the other end of the bag, again, it extends the life of the bag.) These keep your clothes wrinkle free, and if you get enough, you can pack a week's worth at a time and either just grab one off the top each morning, or (if you can store them) take them all in on Monday and just grab one when you get to work. It also helps protect the clothes from rain or the occasional salsa spill inside your bag (ask me how I know).
   
5. When you get to work, if you can, sit for about 15-20 minutes to allow your body to cool down before changing into your work clothes. If you need to hurry things along, go into the bathroom and run cold water over your wrists for a few minutes to help cool you more quickly. You just want to get to a point where you won't gush sweat into your clean clothes.
   
6. Towel off before changing, slap on a little gold bond (note, if your crotch starts getting irritated from the sweat, get some Caldesene and use that for a while), and a bit of anti-perspiration/deodorant, brush your hair, and you should be good to go. Find a place to hang dry whatever you wore on the ride in.
   
7. One of the best things I found to wear for the ride in are some cheap soccer jersies I bought at Burlington Coat Factory. Those things wick sweat and are vented like nobody's business.
   
8. On particularly hot days, you can bust out a counter-intuitive move and wear a light, but long-sleeved jersey when you ride. If you do that, then squirt some water on your forearms and gasp in relief when the air rushing over your wet arms when you ride turns into an instant air conditioner.
   
9. On a similar note, I like to wear a skullcap when I ride, even in the summer, as it helps keep my hair from getting saturated with sweat.
   
   Hope that helps. Let me know if you have any questions.

You are definitely under reacting!

I think that your "normal meter" is broken. Because nothing about what you described is 'normal' in a healthy environment (family or otherwise).

You are being abused (physically, verbally, mentally, emotionally) & continually manipulated.

THIS IS NOT A HEALTHY FAMILY DYNAMIC.

THIS IS NOT HOW PEOPLE WHO LOVE YOU ACT.

THIS IS NOT OKAY.

THIS IS NOT NORMAL.

If you haven't been documenting this behavior/physical attacks, you need to start now. If you can safely record or take videos (& its legal in your state) do so. Make sure that the recordings/videos are stored in a cloud that is password protected (& not attached to your normal email/phone number). Use a new email account (gmail) & a password that isn't written down anywhere (maybe leave a sealed envelope with the information in a secured spot at your workspace to give to the police if something happens)? There are recommendations (in the sidebar here & on some of the other justno subs) on how to write down what happens in a composition notebook, but please don't store this any place that it might be found by your abusers.

Have you talked to your therapist about the physical abuse & ongoing verbal/physical threats?

Most therapists don't suggest a discussion/rule setting/negotiation of behavior with someone who won't stop an attack or encourages an abuser. They suggest an exit plan - the sooner the better.

No amount of discussion with your Mother is going to change her behavior or help you. She isn't willing to get your brother out of her life or yours. For whatever reason, she is encouraging, provoking, & enabling his behavior. She wants you to stay so that you can continue to be a victim for him (& her, as needed).

You need to stop setting yourself on fire to keep everyone else warm.

YOU DO NOT owe your mother or siblings ANYTHING.

They are adults who are actively choosing to remain in a behavior pattern that is violent & self destructive.

It sounds like there are some serious psychological problems along with a cycle of violence that are way beyond what you can or will ever be able to help with. IT IS NOT YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO FIX THIS.

The physical/verbal abuse between your brother & mother is something that you can not involve yourself with anymore. They don't want to change their behavior & see nothing wrong with it.

They may be your biological family, but they don't want your protection/help/intervention & nothing you do or say will change anything (except further damage you). THEY need to WANT to change (& it doesn't seem like any of them want to do this).

By staying in the home them/this situation, the chance of one of them hurting you or even killing you is extremely high. It might not be entirely deliberate, but violence continues to escalate & they have already shown that they are willing to hurt you.

Is there a way for you to move out now? Not necessarily an apartment (unless you can find a tiny studio), but as a roommate? A room for rent in an apartment or house (ask around if a friend or co-worker has room or knows of someone who might or even via an ad on Craigslist) somewhere locally? You need to get out of that house YESTERDAY.

Moving to a safe location locally for the next 4-5 months until you can move 800+ miles away is a very good idea. If you can move to the new location now, that would be a good idea.

If you can move, do not tell your mother or siblings where you are moving to, block them from your phone (or port your number to google voice & change your actual mobile phone number), forward all of your mail to a PO Box, & cut off all contact with them immediately.

Your biological family is dangerous to you & they only want you around to be a victim for their behavior.

Advise your HR & supervisor at work that your family has been violent towards you in the past & made threats. If your family attempts to show up at your work, the workplace can have them arrested for trespassing.

Talk to your local police department about the threats & previous attacks by your family. They probably won't be able to issue a restraining order unless you have additional proof (video, hospital visits, etc.). This is how you can make sure that the police know the situation & they won't investigate if your Mom attempts to report you missing, etc. They can advise if a "No Contact Order" sent by an attorney would be a good idea (if you want to pursue a restraining order).

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To make your move easily portable & give you very little furniture for your move, here are some suggestions for items that can easily pack into an average size car with your clothes & personal items.

A well made double height queen size airbed/air mattress (typically less than $100, but max $150). Look for the ones with internal reinforcement, as they are more comfortable for long term sleep (& I know people who have replaced their long term mattress with one).
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MZTS6GB/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D3C73GH/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HK3Y6SS/

A thick mattress pad with a feather bed under it, & some cotton/flannel sheets with a blanket or 2, a thick comforter, & a couple of pillows.

Having a thick mattress pad & feather bed (or even another comforter) under the mattress pad will be more comfortable overall & keep a good barrier between the cool air in the bed & your body (so you don't get too cold at night).

TJ Maxx & HomeGoods (or similar) almost always have mattress pads, comforter & sheet sets in their clearance sections. Even at full price, they have all of the items & are almost always less expensive than most stores (including WalMart/Meijer). Occasionally Target will have a sale & their sheets are a decent price. I have bought quite a few sets of 100% cotton high end sheets that have lasted for years at TJ Maxx/HomeGoods. You can sometimes find nice blankets & comforters at Goodwill, Thrift Stores, or garage sales (& they are super cheap!).

A folding camping table & a lamp that can clip onto it become a bedside table.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VVH4JGB/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016U6ZJI0/

An oversized folding chair with a throw blanket becomes a comfy place for you to sit in your bedroom.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JZSWP2S/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P27CTYQ/

All of your clothes can be hung in the closet & items that don't hang (sweaters, socks, underwear) can go into portable shelving with a few drawer inserts.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PHYTVHJ/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PZ6CGL2/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NMTUBF0/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CG4D8WL/

For any storage (like extra shoes, summer clothes, or extra sheets/blankets), you can use soft boxes & put on the upper shelf or stack on the floor of the closet.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YWFY9K4/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PCNGJP8/

If you end up in a studio apartment & need kitchen items, check your local thrift/recycle stores. You can buy individual cups, dishes, silverware, cooking implements, pots & pans - just enough for 1 person instead of whole sets - which you may not need right now.

When you are moving, you can condense all of your soft items (sheets, blankets, pillows, & clothing) down to a much smaller size by using compression vacuum bags. They are also great for longer term storage!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078JHPZ7P/

I have two of these vacuum bags, just got some off Amazon a while ago and they are so handy! I keep sweaters/tops in one and then pants, scarves, gloves in the other.
And swap things around as autumn starts kicking in and summer dressers and tops are no longer appropriate.

It minimises space significantly and every time I do open them up, I can look at those fat pants and be proud of myself :D That's why I can't throw them away!
Also because I was a student beforehand, space was very limited and this made moving around a bit easier too :) Would definitely suggest this if you're a bit tight on space.

Space bags! Stuff it in there and vacuum out the air. People kept giving me their half empty bags from their projects and I don't really use it, but didn't want to throw it away. the Space bag worked perfectly.

Yes towels so the corners don't cut through the bag!
SpaceSaver Premium Reusable Vacuum Storage
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00X8KSKF6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_UIMADbMK0MWBN

You probably wouldn't even have to remove excess air... This is just an idea I've had... I really hope this is helpful. I wish everyone the best of luck with this storm.

I keep a complete change of clothes (minus shoes) in the trunk of my car in those zipper clothes bags (like this) for emergencies. I've kept them ever since I got soaked in a rainstorm while outside at work. It helped me out yesterday when the fastener for my jeans broke.

Get yourself some reusable vavcume bags and silaca gel packs. It should sort out your long term storage moisture issues.

Example: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DWXDC1D/

Some species can remain active for a month without food. They can survive off of the glue on a postage stamp for a crazy long time (I don't remember, six months?). The roaches on my bookcase were living off of the book binding glue, and living IN the binding gap on some older books I had. I wasn't reading too much at that time, and they didn't have to forage out for food, so they had a colony built up before I realized. Which reminds me, they squeeze themselves into the tinyest of gaps, like between the shelf and body of a cabinet. I used caulk to draw a line covering every single joint in my cabinets so there wasn't even a paper thickness of a gap.

Any spray that has about the same ingredients will work. The important part is the orange essential oil.

I believe the roaches are attracted to the smell of fruit fermentation rather than the sweetness. You could try a somewhat old piece of fruit in some water and see if that works.

http://www.amazon.com/Space-Bag-14-Saver-Set/dp/B004N80WV2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1348072530&sr=8-2&keywords=vacuum+seal+bags These kind of bags. Since they maintain a vacuum seal, there is absolutely no gap for them to get into. Same reason food storage tupperware and ziplock bags work but not actual large plastic storage containers; the storage containers aren't made airtight.

Hope that helps. I'm not living with roaches anymore (yay!) and this brought back some terrible memories shudder, but maybe you can benefit from my past experiences!

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All you need is a vacuum cleaner with a hose or you can buy the kind that you just roll up to get the air out.

I prefer the vacuum ones if I am going to visit friends and the roll up ones if I am going on a vacation. The vacuum ones work better because you can get more air out but the roll up ones can be used anywhere. The first set above is in bulk but you can find them at nearly any major chain here in the U.S including some pharmacies.

I am going on a similar length trip somewhere else soon and aiming for the same type of luggage setup.. I don't have any clothing recommendations, but I bought some vacuum seal bags like these and I feel like they are going to be VERY helpful in regards to keeping the luggage small.

compression bags I have used these on the past 3/4 trips and have packed everything in my hiking pack. They’ve been quite helpful.

Yes, these

Thank you!! And Amazon it was actually gifted to me in roaof Amazon 😍😍😍 [link](Yihu Waterproof Hanging Storage Bags Over The Door Organizer Wall Closet Storage Bag Free Combination Multifunction Linen Fabric Pouch Debris Fabric Combination Cartoon Cat Pattern https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H59V53Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_eokQCbPP6FXZT)

Hey, my son has major dust allergies and I recommend getting those sealed in plastic.

Cheap alternative: plastic garbage bags, twisted at the top and duct taped.

More complete solution: vacuum bags for just this purpose that reduce the amount of space they take up and keep them sealed and safe.

Not recommending these in particular, but this is the idea: https://www.amazon.com/SpaceSaver-Premium-Reusable-Storage-Included/dp/B00X8KSKF6

There are also a type that doesn't require a vacuum: https://www.amazon.com/Ziploc-Space-Bag-Flat-Count/dp/B00MDB3OSE/

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Hope that helps.

https://www.amazon.com/Clear-Vinyl-Sweater-Bag-set/dp/B0026NZMPW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1524323477&sr=8-2&keywords=sweater+bags+moth+proof&pldnSite=1

Guarda io ho preso questi su Amazon. Per 16€ mi sono arrivati con la pompetta manuale inclusa, comodissima perchè si avvita perfettamente sulla valvola. Per ora siamo a 3 settimane e mi sembra sia ancora tutto ok

Get these. Most of what your packing is just bulky because of air and this gets rid of that. They help soo much.

It sounds like you've thought of the solutions. Any amount of moisture that gets to those clothes is going to be a breeding ground for mold in a moist area. Maybe, that would be for the best and it will force your mom to get rid of the stuff?

They make weathertight storage totes (containerstore.com), but they aren't air tight I'd venture. Those with some moisture absorbing packets may do it, but will likely cost as much as the vacuum bags.

Costco often has packages of vac bags pretty decently priced.https://www.amazon.com/SpaceSaver-Premium-Reusable-Storage-Included/dp/B00X8KSKF6/ref=sr_1_4

vacuum bag and roll it, example, just find the right size.

Try to de-clutter and sort as much as you can. It'll probably help if you google Konmari and watch some videos of people organizing (not just decluttering) closets.

Like the other person said, it'll help if you put in some additional shelves from the hardware store.

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If you have the budget for it, get matching hangers for hanging clothes and some storage bins for folded clothes to make if look more organized and cohesive. Below are some links for examples.

Velvet hangers: https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Velvet-Suit-Hangers-30-Pack/dp/B00FXNABPI/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=velvet+hangers&qid=1571428595&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExU0hHM1hPRE0xU0kwJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODU3MTM4MkowTUI5NEgwUVM3TiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwODM5MzA5Rzc0TFdOVDBEOVRTJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

These are great because compared to plastic ones, the clothes are more likely to stay in place and less likely to slip off

Fabric storage bins: https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Velvet-Suit-Hangers-30-Pack/dp/B00FXNABPI/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=velvet+hangers&qid=1571428595&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExU0hHM1hPRE0xU0kwJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODU3MTM4MkowTUI5NEgwUVM3TiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwODM5MzA5Rzc0TFdOVDBEOVRTJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

Personally, I prefer clothes folded side by side (Horizontally) instead of stacked on top of each other (vertically) because you can see everything you own and are less likely to mess up the rest of your clothes looking for a specific shirt.

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For the top shelf, try to get storage bins that you can label (Ideally big labels so you can see them clearly) . the stuff in here should ideally be things you don't use daily.

Storage bins with labels: https://www.amazon.com/Royexe-Features-Foldable-Organizer-Organizers/dp/B074WLYBXB/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=cloth+storage+cubes+label&qid=1571429113&s=home-garden&sr=1-1

Either that or, assuming you have a vacuum, get a vacuum storage bag. you can fit more and it should look less cluttered as well. Just make sure that the bag isn't wider than the depth of your closet otherwise the overhang will make it look bad.

Vacuum Bag: https://www.amazon.com/Spacesaver-Premium-Storage-Cleaner-Bacteria/dp/B01ICEEHUO/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=2RB1V6EU9A0DI&keywords=vacuum+bags+for+storage&qid=1571429221&s=home-garden&sprefix=vacuum+bag%2Cgarden%2C196&sr=1-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyUFQ3NlRSUEExQUhPJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODE3MzAwMjc4VzNUOFpaSlE4QyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUExMDE2NTU2TjhOQzBMSDMwSDQ2JndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

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If you want to get real nit picky about this, depending on how tall you are, it might also help to get a small stepstool you can hide in the closet. So you dont get lazy about putting stuff on the top shelf.

There's a handle on 'em. Place a command hook on the same area as your hanging clothes and store it there.

Step Stool: https://www.amazon.com/Folding-Anti-Slip-Surface-Kitchen-Bathroom/dp/B077392LCQ/ref=sr_1_13_sspa?keywords=step+ladder+small&qid=1571429502&s=home-garden&sr=1-13-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyNlhSVE5VRUFIQ1ZRJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzE5NjU0RTkwSlc5ME9MWk9WJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAwOTQwMDI4VFZBNjlCMlFQU0Emd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9tdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

https://www.amazon.com/LifeSmart-Vacuum-Memory-Ventilated-Mattress/dp/B078GT1SHP

There was an online blog post with some instructions for a very hacky way to do this, but what you’re up against is the maximum number of linear inches in size most carriers will accept.

https://www.sleepadvisor.org/how-to-compress-a-memory-foam-mattress/ might have been it.

I haven’t tried it, but I remember thinking this /could/ technically work, although it’s probably going to get messy and possibly damage the mattress.

The key seems to be the ratchet straps. I’m torn between /that may work/ and /that may damage your foam/

I might be inclined to try this: https://www.amazon.com/LifeSmart-Vacuum-Ventilated-Mattress-Toppers/dp/B078GT1SHP/ref=asc_df_B078GT1SHP/ and duct tape.

Either way you’re definitely not going to end up with a neat little package like you got it.

That's what I'm going to do moving forward. I thought just keeping them in the ziplock bags they came in with the silica packets would be enough, but apparently, they weren't watertight. Would a sealed container with silica gel be better than getting individual vacuum seal bags like this (but sized for the filament rolls)?

You could probably fold it in half and put it in the cube version of the space bag. Or maybe just the jumbo version might work.

I totally recommend vacuum saver bags if you can for winter clothes. Put the bag in one of those plastic storage containers, put your clothes in, seal, and vacuum out the air. It's like magic.

Makeup baggie¡ I'll be going out of town in a few months and I've realized I have no makeup bags! Like at all! I never travel so I guess I just never thought to need one. Haha. Thanks for the contest!

First just go through your clothes and get rid of as much as possible. Then separate them out by season and put out of season clothes somewhere else in sealed bins. Use something like http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10215788/ for seldom used clothes (but not wool). Get some carabiners and use them like hanger extenders. There is also typically enough space over the existing closet shelves for an additional shelf to be installed. Closet organizers like closetmaid are handy to the allow you to separate the space in the closet if you have the single rod style of closet. They allow you to have a high and a low rod on one side of the closet for shirts and pants, then the other side of the closet can be single rod for longer clothes like dresses.

Edit: these are great for out of season clothes, also good for wool.
http://www.amazon.com/Space-Bag-14-Saver-Set/dp/B004N80WV2

There is such a thing if you’re willing to pick one up. You’ll need a vacuum to utilize it but should be what you’re looking for.

http://www.amazon.com/Ziploc-Space-Bag-Vacuum-Super/dp/B00DMKZ3SY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1398740210&sr=8-1&keywords=vacuum+space+bag

maybe you could use vacuum storage bags?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00X8KSKF6?ref=dacx_dp_8081115200401_6136740870101&aaxitk=mbpzUfR.bI1JGxp3InKvNg

Would love this

Christmas in April

It would be amusing to see how much stuff I could fit into one bag! Xp

Do you have or know anyone who owns a vacuum food saver?

If not, you can try those Space Bags you attach your home vacuum to. I tried the Space Bags for some extra pillows but, it seemed to slowly leak and expand with air again. It could've been because I over stuffed it though.

Whatever you end up doing, try and make sure they're clean, dry and coated all over with oil. Wouldn't hurt to toss in those little Silica Gel packets, either.

12 Travel Storage Bags for Clothes - Compression Bags for Travel - No Vacuum or Pump Sacks-Save Space in your Luggage Accessories https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B06WGTNF6Z/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Fv7CDbD58FQ5P