Thank you. I thought about that, but I would need to find a vacuum at the hotel we are in the night before and on the cruise at the end.
I ordered packing cubes, received them this morning, and did a quick trial to see what I could fit in them. Its crazy that the packing cubes cost 150% more than my duffel bags. I was surprised I was able to fit 8 shirts into the medium sized one. I am fairly certain I could fit all my shorts, swimsuits in the other medium sized one, socks and stuff in the small one, and the large one for 1 or 2 pair of slacks, 2 dress shirts, 2 ties for formal night. Without trying it, I think I may be able to squeeze the pillow, shoes, and medical kit into it as well. I am much less concerned about space now. I think we will still plan to bring 4 rolling duffel bags anyway. I don't really have to lug them around, it will give space for souvenirs, and 4 of them stacked on top of each other don't even go to 12" high. I am not sure of the bed clearance, but I am sure it is at least 3-4". With that being the case, each one slides under and out of the way for the week.
I use a Space Saver bag that can be rolled to remove the air. Got it at Walmart. I use it every time I travel. Same bag going on 7 years. It is truly wonderful. There are many of us with sever cervical issues that must use a certain pillow. The bag I use gets my pill to about 1/4 of its original size. No need for a vacuum at all.
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I use a Space Saver bag that can be rolled to remove the air. Got it at Walmart. I use it every time I travel. Same bag going on 7 years. It is truly wonderful. There are many of us with sever cervical issues that must use a certain pillow. The bag I use gets my pill to about 1/4 of its original size. No need for a vacuum at all.