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We're new to camping, just wondered if it was worth buying some roll-up compression bags for pillows etc?

Do you use them? Which are good makes?

Ruth

The bags you've bought are the ones I was meaning.

Not had much luck with the vacum bags.

Last year we had 2 2 sleeping bags in each. By the time we got to cornwall one had re inflated. So on the way home I had the bright idea of putting all 4 bags in one vacum bag. All was going well until I tried to seal it. Ripped the bugger. 2 bags not working. Still some duct tape soon fixed it but didn't bother to try to suck the air out. At least all 4 bags are in one. This year we bought a roof box.

Homebase do both the roll-up ones and the ones you use with a vacuum cleaner here   3 for £10,  or  a pair of vacuum ones for £13

Quote: Originally posted by hlk01 on 04/5/2006

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Homebase do both the roll-up ones and the ones you use with a vacuum cleaner here   3 for £10,  or  a pair of vacuum ones for £13

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Anyone have an answer because i'm looking into these now having bought a lovely thick double sleeping bag for this year but it takes up loads of space!

I thought the vacuum ones wouldn't be any good once you got there as I am putting my foot down about taking a hoover with me!!!!

So what's the best to go with?

Quote: Originally posted by Boevets on 05/5/2006

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I thought the vacuum ones wouldn't be any good once you got there as I am putting my foot down about taking a hoover with me!!!!

So what's the best to go with?

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Quote: Originally posted by Lill_mz on 05/5/2006

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LOL! you can get pumps that deflate that you suck the air out with, I dont use em myself but im assuming thats what everyone is using

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Durrr - of course you can!!  idiot!!

Thank you!

Pillows? Buy camping ones that go into a tiny stuff sac. Very comfortable and save a ton of space.

As for compression bags...get a good quality bin liner, put item inside, hold the neck of the bag almost closed then get the heaviest member of the family to lie on the bag till as much air as possible is out. Seal with tape round neck of bag. Not reusable for this, but you can use the bag for the rubbish on the campsite if you cut the neck off.