Because it is so smooth, its nearly impossible to draw air out of a Mylar bag using a vacuum sealer; until now! I made a little tool that allows you to use Mylar bags just like the regular food storage bags in a vacuum sealer. I hope this helps those who have experienced similar difficulties.
A Higher Capacity Space Bag Tote – stores a lot more clothes and comforters than my current space bags! And is Attractive enough to store in plain site.
With the help of Trout we give some information on compression bags. They are a great way to save space in your backpack. The particular compression bag I have is a Sea to Summit brand. It’s about a mid range bag and so far has performed well.