Space Bag for Packing

[westernmom]

I have to tell you that I am an ironing freak and I was totally stressed about our clothes being wrinkled on the cruise so I packed the Downey Wrinkle Releaser, steamer, etc. and then found that between the humidity and the "Hey, I'm vacation" that it didn't bug me near as much as at home! I did go down to the service service and iron a couple of Frank's shirts but that was it!!!

I also found that our dress clothes were the easiest items. Maybe because they were all packed in plastic and I had purchased a nice rolling garment suitcase.

[sailingrose]

The hamper I use I empty every few days into the suitcase. It prevents the sofa from becoming the laundry basket.....LOL!

Downy Wrinkle Release is the best!

[hazelson]

We always use the big zip lock bags. We got some huge ones from Big Lots - 18" by 22". They are terrific. great for dirty laundry. But the smaller ones are great for day packing - as has been suggested. All the day's necessities in one bag - times 7. Couldn't be easier.

But you still have to watch the weight of the bags lol.

We also use a collapsible hamper - $ 1 store - works great.

[nightshade]

This is our third cruise and it is for two weeks to the Panama Canal. I am very worried about packing for two weeks. You all have given me some great ideas. Thanks

[nightshade]

This is our third cruise and it is for two weeks to the Panama Canal. I am very worried about packing for two weeks. You all have given me some great ideas. Thanks

[Suzila]

I bought the Space Bags for storage here in the house. I was able to get them to go completely flat, with the vacuum, and under my bed is now an extra quilt, 4 pillows, and a blanket, all in one bag. HOWEVER! The bag filled back up with air, so it's extremely tough to get out from under the bed everytime i need something.

Thus, I would not recommend the Space Bags. A major disappointment for me.

When we're on the cruise, we put our dirty clothes in a drawer. Then, when we pack to go home, we just flatten everything, doesn't matter whether it's folded or not, and put it back in the suitcase. When I get home, I wash everything anyway, whether we've worn it or not. I can't stand the smell from a suitcase, so everything gets cleaned again when we get home.

[Gregswife]

I always take a couple of plastic blags for the dirty clothes and it is usually on the floor of the closet. I have a nylon suitcase that folds completely flat and I usually pack it in the bottom of another bag, and then I throw all the laundry in that bag when we are ready to leave the ship.

[westernmom]

I agree with the smell from the suitcases, hotel rooms, etc. So, I just throw a couple of Bounce dryer sheets in each suitcase. They also come in handy if you experience static cling - just rub on your garments and it usually takes it out.

[Gregswife]

Jeannette, that's a great idea - gonna' try it next time. I do leave the bounce all over the place in the motorhome when we store it away for the winter.

[mercedes]

That is a great idea, Jeannette, I just added it to my packing list.