I've tried three different compression bag sets over the years and they all had the same problem — they'd re-inflate by morning. The TravelVac Pro is the first one that's still flat when I wake up. Brought it on a 10-day trip to Spain with just a carry-on. My husband couldn't believe I fit everything in there.

I bought this mainly for short trips but ended up using it for a 2-week holiday. Packed clothes for warm and cold weather and still had room to spare. The cordless pump is so much easier than I expected — my kids even helped compress the bags. Delivery took a few extra days but worth the wait.

I travel for work every other week and baggage fees were adding up fast. Since getting the TravelVac Pro I haven't checked a bag once. The 4500Pa suction is no joke — it compresses fast and stays that way. Easily the best travel purchase I've made this year.

Bought one for myself and within a week my sister and my mum both ordered one. We used them on a family trip to Portugal and between the three of us we only needed one carry-on each. The bags are thick and didn't split which was my main worry. Already planning to order a second set.

First time I used it I wasn't sealing the valve properly and thought it wasn't working. Once I figured it out it was brilliant. Compresses in about 12 seconds flat. I use the large bag for bulky hoodies and the small ones for underwear and socks. Genuinely changed how I pack.

I was worried about needing a wall socket to re-compress when repacking at the hotel. That was the whole reason I nearly didn't buy it. But the cordless pump charges from a power bank and lasts forever. Repacked twice mid-trip with zero issues. Can't imagine travelling without it now.