31 items that reviewers who travel frequently for work swear by

BuzzFeed Shopping Writer Emma Lord “Hey, I’m obsessed with this stuff,” he says. Despite all the rave reviews, I was definitely skeptical about space-saving bags that didn’t require vacuuming, and even when they were actively squishing my clothes into oblivion, I still couldn’t quite believe it. I had two suitcases of clothes that I wanted to pack for a three-week trip to London, and I managed to pack my entire wardrobe into one carry-on suitcase. In fact, all I had to do was put my clothes in the bag, push it down, then sit on it to let the air out before closing it. I had plenty of extra bags and made a habit of taking them with me in case other people joining me on trips needed them so they could pack souvenirs on the way home. I will never take a long trip without these again – they are worth every penny.“

Promising review: “I travel monthly for work, usually for 4-5 days. Before that, I had to check my bag. Shirts and pants fold well and remain wrinkle-free. It’s tempting to want to overstuff these items, but if you’re packing golf shirts or clothing with “slippery” fabric, they will slide off the top of the bag when you’re near the end. The clips take a minute to get used to, but after a few times of closing the bags, it becomes very easy.” –BigSkinny

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