I don’t quite understand the previous reviewer; their review indicates they were using these bags for long term storage. These specific bags are travel bags, used to help reduce the bulk of your clothes when travelling. They aren’t intended for long term usage and because they are meant be rolled to squeeze the air out, they aren’t tightly sealed.

All that being said, these bags are useful but have one particular quirk. If you truly roll these up from the zippered side, the clothes tend to bunch at the other end because they slide. We have found that rather than rolling, it is better to lay the bag on a firm surface and lay down on it slowly. However, that is not nearly as quick or convenient as rolling them and as such, makes them less likely to be used more than once or twice for the purpose of reducing bulk.

There are some positives regardless of the amount of air you squeeze out (or don’t squeeze out as the case may be); these bags are heavier duty than regular ziplock bags and can be used to store items to keep out dust, mildew, etc. They are also useful when travelling when you are likely to have wet swimsuits, towels, or other items that you need to keep separate from your other clothes.

I rated these bags 3 stars due to the rolling issue I mentioned above; it really takes away from the ease of use and original intended purpose (to have your clothes take up half of the normal space). However, the other uses I mentioned keep them from being a waste of money and since they are part of Amazon’s 4-for-3 promo as of this writing, it makes them a better deal.
Rating: 3 / 5

I used these while moving overseas and they were lifesavers! I’ve since used them several times, for day trips or weekends away and such, and I can’t say enough about them! I’ve read all the reviews on here (many negative) and ask people to take them with a grain of salt. It’s possible that the person who ripped theirs was being too rough with them (although they are very sturdy!) or they got a defective one. Maybe they should have tried a new set before posting the review?

Please remember, too, that what you put into them makes a huge difference! They remove air, right? So putting jeans in them is not helpful, as jeans don’t hold a lot of extra air and are easy to condense. Putting sweaters and towels into them, on the other hand, does amazing things though!! The only problem I had was being able to fit so much more into my suitcase that I had no chance of staying under the ‘overweight’ limit, haha!

Another reviewer noticed that when you roll them, the clothes squish to one side. That’s true, so if you’re worried about wrinkles, just lay down on the bag slowly. Problem solved!

I love mine and am sending them to friends and family this year! =D
Rating: 5 / 5

These bags are meant to use while traveling. Before embarking on a year long journey through China I bought several of these bags for my clothes. I knew I’d have a difficult time finding clothes and needed to have a year’s supply, included cold weather gear. These bags really helped to reduce space in my backpack and allowed me to take more clothes. When my journey ended my clothes were pretty ragged so I left them with the local recycler. However, the bags were still good. I’ve bought a few packages since then as they are great for all sorts of travel. The previous reviewer was right about rolling. I keep mine rolled as that seems to take up less space but use rubber bands to make sure they stay in place. Watch out for the closure, as sometimes the zip top pops off. It isn’t really a necessary feature of the bag but it’s convenient.
Rating: 4 / 5