As attention grabbing headlines go, that one is probably erring on the side of ridiculous. Nevertheless, there is an important message there, and that is that saving space in your luggage is not as difficult as you might think, especially with the help of the really rather clever Pack Mate space saving bags. These air-removing, space-saving wonders can turn an ordinary suitcase into a Tardis-like miracle (For anybody missing the point here – that means more space inside than you would expect from the outside –sheesh, where have you been!).

Going on holiday for a winter ski break can often mean you have to be a bit ruthless with your casual wardrobe, just so that you have enough space to pack in all your thick padded skiwear and unflattering big pants. That means that your suitcase may be a little light on the classy eveningwear, and who wants to enjoy their après-ski cocktails looking like the Michelin man! But Pack Mate travel bags offer a solution that means dressing for the slopes and dressing for the bars and restaurants does not have to be mutually exclusive!

Pack Mate space saving bags compress the contents of your luggage by as much as 75 per cent! That doesn’t mean it will come out looking like Barbie’s skiwear range, no, it simply means that all that useless air that gets trapped among your thermals is left at home, leaving more space in your bag for an extra cashmere sweater or another pair of shoes. The Pack Mate travel bags work by allowing you to simply roll out the air through a one-way valve, creating an airtight seal and a very well packed bag indeed! You should then find that your smalls are kept as fresh as a frozen micro-meal until you take them out at the other end.

The Pack Mate travel bags come in a variety of sizes, so you can use a different space saving travel bag for different sorts of items. The bags protect their contents from dirt and damp and will usually keep your clothes clean and dry in the event of a spillage from your toiletries. You can use the simple roll method to push the air out of the specially designed Pack Mate bags, or alternatively use a vacuum cleaner to suck the air out. With a five-year guarantee from the manufacturer, the Pack Mate bags are definitely a superb addition to your suitcase, and unlike the tea bags and pot noodles that you just have to take, these will actually save you space!