Just a note about lettuce, when you get it home, open the bag it came in and put a folded paper towel in the bag and close the bag. It absorbs the moisture and the lettuce lasts longer. As the paper towel gets damp you need to replace it. For me that is usually after 3 or 4 days. Nice review.
You did a great job putting it to the test. It seems to work although its usefulness seems to depend on what you're storing. I'm not sure if the benefits outweigh the cost and convenience of disposable Ziploc bags.
I love my Food Saver but I only use it for freezer foods, mostly meats. I can see that smaller one would be more convenient for some items. Thanks for the review😃
Your reviews standout because you try things like a normal person would generally use them. I can see this thing coming in handy. It's so compact that you can keep it on the counter or in a drawer or cabinet within easy reach. We know all too well that if it's a hassle to use it becomes useless. Thanks for another great review.
Thank you we really appreciate that. We do try to try things that we would use it for. You are exactly right, if it’s a hassle it won’t be used! Thanks again, have a great day! 😀
I guess it depends on what you're talking about, but any food vacuum sealer I've ever used you can re-seal bags as long as you have enough bag left to seal. Generally, the chamber vacuum machines use much cheaper bags and work much better, but are much larger and cost a lot more. However, I've never looked back since getting a chamber vacuum sealer. It just works much better than a food saver. Vacuum Sealed stuff lasts much longer in the freezer without freezer burn than ziplock in my experience, so some vacuum sealing is worth it if you freeze things for a long time.
Another great review, ladies. This system is similar to a Ziplock vacuum system that had a hand pump not a battery one. The vacuum did not always hold well after a few reuses of the bag. Also, the bags were kind of pricey and hard to find. Three years ago we bought a FoodSaver vacuum system and love it. We don't buy the bags, we buy the 11" x 50' rolls and make our own bags to size. The two rolls last us at least a year and are less than $20. If we intend to take items out of the bag and reseal it--we just make the bag a little bigger than normal. Tip: freeze your meat, chicken, etc for an hour or two before vac sealing it and the juices won't come out. Edited to add: We got the smaller FoodSaver. It is smaller than a typical keyboard.
I have the counter top type food sealer, I'm on my 2nd one in 4 yrs my 1st one died after my boyfriend used it and got juices from the meat down into it , it fried it. But I love my 2nd one even more, It has an option for moist food so it doesn't crush and turn them to mush , I buy my meat in bulk and then come home and separate into meals and I can keep them in the freezer for a long time without freezer burn. A few got lost in the back of my deep freezer and when I found them cleaning it out to defrost it, They were buried in frost, and were still fine and had been in there 3 years Extra rolls for mine (cut to size) is about $20 per roll
I have a traditional vacuum sealer, and you can reseal those bags. I do it all the time. You just have to cut down the end so you can get a fresh seal. Which I would want to do anyway since I’m storing less in the bag. But, it does take up a lot of room and is not very attractive. So I can definitely see the appeal in this product.
Foodsaver has a hand-held vacuum sealer, too. Doesn't need batteries, it charges by plugging into the wall outlet. Uses the same type of bags, reusable. Easier and faster.
I had the ziplock one too a long time ago but they quit selling the bags in stores, I heard Debbie Myer bought the rights or something. I loved it. I used it along with PressNSeal bags and I would make a couple hamburger patties, press n seal individually put them in those bags and just pull out what i need for lunch and reseal the bag for the rest.
Fruit works well if you use a fold top sandwich bag and wrap individual servings. Actually though, I used a food saver handheld works better than the brand you tested. That's what I used before I bought the regular foodsaver. So if you want a handheld, the food saver brand works much more efficiently and I believe it's the same price as the brand you used.
Cool. Im totally buying one of these. I have the big one but its bulky, so this will save a lot of time and space, but Im wondering if they have the containers too and not just the bags. Excellent as usuall ladies. ❤
If you like fruit in your smoothies: buy it , prep (peel, cut) put onto a plate and freeze it. When completely frozen, put it into storage bags. It won't get mushy and it won't stick together so you can take out exactly the amount you want. It thaws super quick.
Good review. I use vacuum bags to Sous Vide cook meats and vegetables. If possible, please test the vacuum and bags to cook Sous Vide and see how bags and vacuum hold up. Thanks.
I have a Foodsaver that has been sitting on a shelf for at least a year, Ziploc has a handheld that uses no batteries or electric, just a pumping action. I use the Ziploc for everyday use (I'll post a pic on Facebook) and my Foodsaver if I buy 1/2 a cow or a whole pig. I do like that seal vac though, but I'd probably go back to my Ziploc.
Happy Belated Birthday Robyn!! Wow if that worked on salad, We may have to consider buying one. Price seems reasonable. Thanks for the video. Have a wonderful day. Be safe.
I think I’m gonna get this, cause I freeze a lot of meat. I already know it’s down side, thanks to this thorough review! Thanks for sharing ladies! 👍 🙌
Food Saver hand held works better but personally, the investment in the appliance is well worth it. I package things so I can get a part of what I've put up and then reseal the remaining food in the bag I'm already using. The roll will package a lot of food so it really isn't that big of an investment. Mine is 3 years old and got it on sale for around $70 dollars.
I wish I lived in the US for amazon prime shipping!!! whatever I order to Aus usually comes in a couple of weeks! love the videos keep up the great work!
This is similar to the Pump-N-Seal (manual pump) that was out about 15 years ago. The zip-lok type bags would always loose seal. I would not recommend reusing bags that had raw meat in them.
interesting. i like it for what you said about dry products, i buy in bulk. i get things like rice and bean in bulk and this way i could seal a bunch of it that i am not using at the time. love the cheese idea and the freezer, but i have one question to ask about that and that is how well does it work if you were marinade some meats and throw it in the freezer, and do the bags keep the orders in even after washing? please let me know how that works out, because i freeze a lot of liquid like foods so it would be nice to know these answers before buying. i think it would be a great idea and once they come out in the stores i might pick one up. great review as always. Cathy i know what you were thinking at the beginning. hehehehe
Hey Ken! It does say you can season your food before sealing, but I will say that if it your marinade was too liquidy, it will suck some of it out through the little hole when sealing, but I still think it would work well. R-
If I were packing lunches for kids,.. I would get the GREEN BOXES on HSN. They absorb the METHANE GASES and make things stay fresh for tons longer, like things that would be going bad in a few days to lasting WEEKS. The strawberries etc. would do very well in there. How about you do a test on those green boxes? They also have GREEN BAGS for produce keeping. I swear by them.
Great review Ladies. We have the Food Saver vacuum sealer. YOU can reseal the bags . we do it all the time... they are washable also.. but im to lazy for all that.. haha we also reseal our chip and candy bags...
steaks won't last but a day with me and a grill lol i buy bulks of ground beef to separate into individual freezer bags i for sure like to try this for pork chops also
Confession time: I have put dry foods and cheeses into a zip lock bag, inserted a plastic straw with half of it sticking out, zipped the bag almost completely closed, and then sucked the air out with the straw (it usually takes just one deep inhale). When the air was gone, I slipped out the straw and zipped it the rest of the way (as I am pulling out the straw) . I keep a straw in the utensil gadget drawer just for this.
Too bad I just bought a sealer. Did just learn how to use regular plastic bags with it so I'm happy about that. I noticed these bags look like the big garment storage bags
You 2 crack me up with your innuendo. "You can't ever believe men, Cathy." "What does this sound like?" Hahahahahaha! The 6" thing is definitely not a unitasker, is it? Hahahahahaha! But seriously, whenever I want to vacu-seal something that will seal mushy or if it has liquid in it, I will freeze it 1st on a cookie sheet, then seal. Then open before you thaw it.
Unless the banana was super gross, you could market them as banana spread. Interesting product but seems like a waste of time too me. Great video though 😃😃😃
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Just a note about lettuce, when you get it home, open the bag it came in and put a folded paper towel in the bag and close the bag. It absorbs the moisture and the lettuce lasts longer. As the paper towel gets damp you need to replace it. For me that is usually after 3 or 4 days. Nice review.
You did a great job putting it to the test. It seems to work although its usefulness seems to depend on what you're storing. I'm not sure if the benefits outweigh the cost and convenience of disposable Ziploc bags.
This is the best and most thorough review of this product that I've seen. Great job!
Thank you!
I love my Food Saver but I only use it for freezer foods, mostly meats. I can see that smaller one would be more convenient for some items. Thanks for the review😃
Your reviews standout because you try things like a normal person would generally use them. I can see this thing coming in handy. It's so compact that you can keep it on the counter or in a drawer or cabinet within easy reach. We know all too well that if it's a hassle to use it becomes useless. Thanks for another great review.
Thank you we really appreciate that. We do try to try things that we would use it for. You are exactly right, if it’s a hassle it won’t be used! Thanks again, have a great day! 😀
I guess it depends on what you're talking about, but any food vacuum sealer I've ever used you can re-seal bags as long as you have enough bag left to seal. Generally, the chamber vacuum machines use much cheaper bags and work much better, but are much larger and cost a lot more. However, I've never looked back since getting a chamber vacuum sealer. It just works much better than a food saver. Vacuum Sealed stuff lasts much longer in the freezer without freezer burn than ziplock in my experience, so some vacuum sealing is worth it if you freeze things for a long time.
Another great review, ladies. This system is similar to a Ziplock vacuum system that had a hand pump not a battery one. The vacuum did not always hold well after a few reuses of the bag. Also, the bags were kind of pricey and hard to find. Three years ago we bought a FoodSaver vacuum system and love it. We don't buy the bags, we buy the 11" x 50' rolls and make our own bags to size. The two rolls last us at least a year and are less than $20. If we intend to take items out of the bag and reseal it--we just make the bag a little bigger than normal. Tip: freeze your meat, chicken, etc for an hour or two before vac sealing it and the juices won't come out. Edited to add: We got the smaller FoodSaver. It is smaller than a typical keyboard.
$20 for 2 years not a bad price at all. Thanks for the tip!
I have the counter top type food sealer, I'm on my 2nd one in 4 yrs my 1st one died after my boyfriend used it and got juices from the meat down into it , it fried it. But I love my 2nd one even more, It has an option for moist food so it doesn't crush and turn them to mush , I buy my meat in bulk and then come home and separate into meals and I can keep them in the freezer for a long time without freezer burn. A few got lost in the back of my deep freezer and when I found them cleaning it out to defrost it, They were buried in frost, and were still fine and had been in there 3 years Extra rolls for mine (cut to size) is about $20 per roll
I take veggies to work with me and slice them there, this is so nice and portable! It would be awesome for work, camping, etc!
I have a traditional vacuum sealer, and you can reseal those bags. I do it all the time. You just have to cut down the end so you can get a fresh seal. Which I would want to do anyway since I’m storing less in the bag. But, it does take up a lot of room and is not very attractive. So I can definitely see the appeal in this product.
Foodsaver has a hand-held vacuum sealer, too. Doesn't need batteries, it charges by plugging into the wall outlet. Uses the same type of bags, reusable. Easier and faster.
Thanks we’ll have to check that out!
Want to see this video!! Bet it’s the same with bananas and cookies
I had the ziplock one too a long time ago but they quit selling the bags in stores, I heard Debbie Myer bought the rights or something. I loved it. I used it along with PressNSeal bags and I would make a couple hamburger patties, press n seal individually put them in those bags and just pull out what i need for lunch and reseal the bag for the rest.
I’ll have try the press n seal with this one. Thanks!
Fruit works well if you use a fold top sandwich bag and wrap individual servings. Actually though, I used a food saver handheld works better than the brand you tested. That's what I used before I bought the regular foodsaver. So if you want a handheld, the food saver brand works much more efficiently and I believe it's the same price as the brand you used.
Cool. Im totally buying one of these. I have the big one but its bulky, so this will save a lot of time and space, but Im wondering if they have the containers too and not just the bags. Excellent as usuall ladies. ❤
As far as we know it’s just bags.
Thanks for watching! Have a great day!
If you like fruit in your smoothies: buy it , prep (peel, cut) put onto a plate and freeze it. When completely frozen, put it into storage bags. It won't get mushy and it won't stick together so you can take out exactly the amount you want. It thaws super quick.
Thanks for the tip!
Good review. I use vacuum bags to Sous Vide cook meats and vegetables. If possible, please test the vacuum and bags to cook Sous Vide and see how bags and vacuum hold up. Thanks.
The salad mix surprised me...I thought it would get mushy like the strawberries. Good to know!
I have a Foodsaver that has been sitting on a shelf for at least a year, Ziploc has a handheld that uses no batteries or electric, just a pumping action. I use the Ziploc for everyday use (I'll post a pic on Facebook) and my Foodsaver if I buy 1/2 a cow or a whole pig. I do like that seal vac though, but I'd probably go back to my Ziploc.
Thanks for posting that on FB!
Happy Belated Birthday Robyn!! Wow if that worked on salad, We may have to consider buying one. Price seems reasonable. Thanks for the video. Have a wonderful day. Be safe.
Thank you! 😁 Hope you have a great day!
I think I’m gonna get this, cause I freeze a lot of meat. I already know it’s down side, thanks to this thorough review! Thanks for sharing ladies! 👍 🙌
You’re welcome! Thanks Rob, have a great day! 😀
Food Saver hand held works better but personally, the investment in the appliance is well worth it. I package things so I can get a part of what I've put up and then reseal the remaining food in the bag I'm already using. The roll will package a lot of food so it really isn't that big of an investment. Mine is 3 years old and got it on sale for around $70 dollars.
I have a food saver and I hate taking it out to use it!! I'm going to by one Bags are cheaper!! Thanks ladies for the review!!
You’re welcome! Have a great day!
Thats a very nice deal....I have a foodsaver that I love...and also have the hand held sealer for bags similar to those.
I wish I lived in the US for amazon prime shipping!!! whatever I order to Aus usually comes in a couple of weeks! love the videos keep up the great work!
We are spoiled with Prime that’s for sure! Thank you for watching, we really appreciate it! 💕
I don't cut my strawberries until I'm ready to eat them and have, never had a problem. Try that. 😋🤗🤔
This is similar to the Pump-N-Seal (manual pump) that was out about 15 years ago. The zip-lok type bags would always loose seal. I would not recommend reusing bags that had raw meat in them.
interesting. i like it for what you said about dry products, i buy in bulk. i get things like rice and bean in bulk and this way i could seal a bunch of it that i am not using at the time. love the cheese idea and the freezer, but i have one question to ask about that and that is how well does it work if you were marinade some meats and throw it in the freezer, and do the bags keep the orders in even after washing? please let me know how that works out, because i freeze a lot of liquid like foods so it would be nice to know these answers before buying. i think it would be a great idea and once they come out in the stores i might pick one up. great review as always. Cathy i know what you were thinking at the beginning. hehehehe
Hey Ken! It does say you can season your food before sealing, but I will say that if it your marinade was too liquidy, it will suck some of it out through the little hole when sealing, but I still think it would work well. R-
thanks Robyn
Rice and beans in bulk? Dave Ramsey?
If u use it for very soft fruits (bananas/strawberry) they are bound to go squishy when u take out air and squeeze the bag like a vice !!
Happy Birthday, Momma!
If I were packing lunches for kids,.. I would get the GREEN BOXES on HSN. They absorb the METHANE GASES and make things stay fresh for tons longer, like things that would be going bad in a few days to lasting WEEKS. The strawberries etc. would do very well in there. How about you do a test on those green boxes? They also have GREEN BAGS for produce keeping. I swear by them.
We will have to check them out! Thanks!
Great review Ladies. We have the Food Saver vacuum sealer. YOU can reseal the bags . we do it all the time... they are washable also.. but im to lazy for all that.. haha we also reseal our chip and candy bags...
Oh I didn’t know there was one with resealable bags. Thanks!
Ladies... good review. When the seal stops working could you let me know how long that bag lasted? 😃
We will let you know!
Great review! Nice editing job, it's not very easy to film and edit those segments together .....WELL DONE girls! 😀
Thank you! No it’s not, that’s for sure.
Robin!!! No wonder I liked you instantly.....we share the same birthday😘😘😘😘
You can give the extra bags from Aliexpress in different sizes too
Thanks!
steaks won't last but a day with me and a grill lol i buy bulks of ground beef to separate into individual freezer bags i for sure like to try this for pork chops also
Cathy: what that sound like?
Me: my vibrator
🤣🤣🤣
😂🤣😂
Confession time: I have put dry foods and cheeses into a zip lock bag, inserted a plastic straw with half of it sticking out, zipped the bag almost completely closed, and then sucked the air out with the straw (it usually takes just one deep inhale). When the air was gone, I slipped out the straw and zipped it the rest of the way (as I am pulling out the straw) . I keep a straw in the utensil gadget drawer just for this.
We actually do that too! Lol We actually did it for the review but the video was over 45 minutes so I had to cut it out.
Another great video by the comedy duo of Cathy and robin
Thanks! 😀
Great review, but a small tip: could you put a link to your products in the description?
Sorry about that, I just added it.
Too bad I just bought a sealer. Did just learn how to use regular plastic bags with it so I'm happy about that. I noticed these bags look like the big garment storage bags
I’m pretty sure they can’t be used with regular bags
Thanks for another great review !
Thanks David!
I hate the idea that I have to buy specific bags every time i use it .
Thanks for the review
You’re welcome!
When John does his Aldi shop he can now buy the bulk ground beef and chicken breasts and freeze them in portions.
Yes he can! 😀
Good review! Good to know...don’t use wet ingredients.
Thanks!
Have you already tested the robo twist
We have! Here is a link ruclips.net/video/5nW0COxLl4s/видео.html
You 2 crack me up with your innuendo. "You can't ever believe men, Cathy." "What does this sound like?" Hahahahahaha! The 6" thing is definitely not a unitasker, is it? Hahahahahaha!
But seriously, whenever I want to vacu-seal something that will seal mushy or if it has liquid in it, I will freeze it 1st on a cookie sheet, then seal. Then open before you thaw it.
😂😜
That’s a great idea, thanks for the tip!
I'm glad someone else went there so I didn't have to! haha...
Ziplock had a version of this around 6 or 7 years ago. And I mean almost exactly the same.
Now that you mention it, that rings a bell. I forgot all about that.
@@2centchick Yeah, My mom bought one. I'll bet if I look at the house I could find it.
happy birthday girl
could you try the robo twist jar opener
We reviewed it about a year ago. Here is the link ruclips.net/video/5nW0COxLl4s/видео.html
Hope you have a great day!
Good review!!
Thanks Gaye!
That product sucks!!! ......no literally it does lol....awesome video ladies
😂 thanks!
Unless the banana was super gross, you could market them as banana spread. Interesting product but seems like a waste of time too me. Great video though 😃😃😃
Thanks! 😀 It’s not for everyone.
It says happy birthday in the background is it your birthday
My birthday was August 9th...but the sign was still up (I celebrate the whole month...lol!). R-
Happy birthday
I knew there was something special about you, Robyn....August 9th was my father's birthday too.
Ha Cathy and Robyn
Did Robin just celebrate a birthday?
Yes I did!
calls the plastic zipper little dinky lol
Sounds like a massage device.
I saw a kitty!
Lol yes you did! 🐱
😉
This product is sucky. But that's a good thing!
Yes it is and yes it is! 😀
Always glaed tew sea you tew
Aww thanks! 😀
that's more like 3 inches lol
Beautiful ladys