Yoyovac

Packing cubes organise a suitcase; compression bags try to make what goes into it smaller. Yoyovac belongs to the second group. The maker describes it as a travel compressor bag that reduces the volume of clothing and bedding by up to 90%, with the stated goal of freeing up suitcase space and cutting down on the need for checked luggage.

What the maker claims

• Up to 90% compression for clothes, bedding and similar soft items
• Antibacterial treatment intended to keep contents clean and prevent mould
• Durable, waterproof materials meant to protect belongings from getting wet
• A top-opening design
• A reusable, long-life construction intended to reduce disposable plastic use
• A global tracking feature that the maker says helps travellers keep track of where their luggage is

The materials are described as high quality and built to withstand rough handling on the road, though the source does not name the materials or give specific waterproof or durability ratings.

Beyond the suitcase

The maker positions Yoyovac for more than air travel. It suggests the bag also works for everyday home storage and outdoor use, citing camping and moving house as examples. The reusable design is framed as a sustainability point: a long-lasting bag in place of single-use plastic storage.

Yoyovac is presented as a Kickstarter project. As with any crowdfunded product, the performance figures above come from the maker and have not been independently verified by Modern-G.