Ekster Vacuum Kit Pro
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Arrived today .
Had a quick trial run . Just threw in a load of T-shirts without doing it carefully . It certainly compresses to a smaller size , though not that clear in the vid .
Bags are waterproof too which is a bonus .
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Had a quick trial run . Just threw in a load of T-shirts without doing it carefully . It certainly compresses to a smaller size , though not that clear in the vid .
Bags are waterproof too which is a bonus .
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Thanks, ordered - two bags are now £59.20 with the code (sorry).
Bizarre as still showing £69 for me
Think you ordered the non pro
They’re the old model with different side zip rather than the Pro with zip that goes around the top . Sorry
what is wrong with an A4 ziploc bag , and squeeze the air out ?
Everything .
Bit like arriving at your hotel and unloading your Tescos bags for life carrying all of your kit
a good hotel , won't care what your bags look like . they want your money .Everything .
Bit like arriving at your hotel and unloading your Tescos bags for life carrying all of your kit
a hotel that judges by looks , makes a judgement that isn't correct.
You can use the same little pump to blow up (or deflate) your camping airbed.
Where compression bags are handy, is for things like padded / bulky ‘Puffa’ type jackets. That said, the bags where you simply roll (as opposed to suck) the air out to compress the stuff inside work pretty well.
Where compression bags are handy, is for things like padded / bulky ‘Puffa’ type jackets. That said, the bags where you simply roll (as opposed to suck) the air out to compress the stuff inside work pretty well.
I posted the link to the Ekster site as have been thinking about something similar for years and these are discounted with an even bigger discount using the code I mentioned .
Thought others may find it a good deal , and ChasMill obviously agreed.
But as this is UKGSER there’s always one (and only
) who tries to send the thread off on a tangent . 
Next time you go off on an awesome adventure, post up a pic of all your kit in A4 ziplock bags
For a long time, Tesco bags (I think the freezer version) were the ‘Go To’ recommendation on these pages fot use in metal ‘Spam tin’ panniers. But, like Aerostich suits, they seem to have gone out of fashion.
Waitrose bags are stronger
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Outside of very bulky items, I find that the simpler (and often much cheaper) manually rolled compression bags are more than adequate. That aside, for most jaunts (whether by plane, train, boat or automobile) the very simple packing cubes are great. Eagle Creek used to be the ‘Go To’ seller of the latter, but every man and his dog now seems to offer a packing cube of some sort or another.
| Feature | Vacuum Pack Bags (Pump / Vacuum Cleaner) | Roll-Up Compression Bags (Manual Rolling) |
|---|---|---|
| Space Reduction | High (50% to 75% volume reduction) | Moderate (30% to 50% volume reduction) |
| Equipment Needed | Household vacuum cleaner, hand pump, or electric travel pump | None—just your hands and body weight |
| Ease of Use on the Go | Harder away from home unless you carry a travel pump | Very easy anywhere; roll from the top to push air out the valve |
| Wrinkle Level | Higher (deep, stubborn creases from intense pressure) | Lower (less air is forced out, leaving softer folds) |
| Best For | Bulky, non-daily items like winter coats, duvets, or pillows | Soft clothing, travel, and mid-trip repacking |
Outside of very bulky items, I find that the simpler (and often much cheaper) manually rolled compression bags are more than adequate. That aside, for most jaunts (whether by plane, train, boat or automobile) the very simple packing cubes are great. Eagle Creek used to be the ‘Go To’ seller of the latter, but every man and his dog now seems to offer a packing cube of some sort or another.
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........and the motorhome owner hopes his next number 2 after AB microwave meal wont block the cassette system otherwise its gonna get messy....
FFS.....got a lot of time on your hands this morning @Arsey .....either that or flying over oblivion somewhere and using the free WiFi....
By the way, I´d still love a pair of gloves from Kushitani.
...and just booked 2 rooms at del Oso for next September. Want to get in early with that option....
FFS.....got a lot of time on your hands this morning @Arsey .....either that or flying over oblivion somewhere and using the free WiFi....
By the way, I´d still love a pair of gloves from Kushitani.
...and just booked 2 rooms at del Oso for next September. Want to get in early with that option....
funny that...I tend to travel with what I need rather than one pair of skiddies for 2 weeks and rinse / repeat in the hotel sink every night.....
I used the Ziplock bags for socks, grundies etc and worked fine but would not do for bigger items. I like the idea and will see if I can get a couple
Kushitani don’t seem to stock the larger gloves . I need 2XL which is the biggest they do and not seen any for months........and the motorhome owner hopes his next number 2 after AB microwave meal wont block the cassette system otherwise its gonna get messy....
FFS.....got a lot of time on your hands this morning @Arsey .....either that or flying over oblivion somewhere and using the free WiFi....
By the way, I´d still love a pair of gloves from Kushitani.
...and just booked 2 rooms at del Oso for next September. Want to get in early with that option....
Plenty of bods that works forEverything .
Bit like arriving at your hotel and unloading your Tescos bags for life carrying all of your kit
who is throwing this thread off at a tangent ???
my input offered a much cheaper solution .
not all of us have £150 to throw at a room every night.
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