[wallydog]

I use the battery operated handheld machine for putting bulk meat in my freezer for the last yr and a half . cant afford a more expensive set up . I have been putting first aid supplies in storage ,also. anyone used this for dry goods in serving size? bisquick ,etc. any replies would be appeciated . thank you .

 

[TechPrepper]

I've certainly considered picking one of those up but haven't yet. Do they work pretty well?

 

[stevem174]

We have a Foodsaver hand held unit to use with the Ziploc bags. We have been disappointed. It's been hard to get the Ziploc sealed reliably. Lately, I have been using a "C" battery like a rolling pin to help to make sure there is a lock.

Some won't seal, many have a slow leak, and a few worked really well.

 

[SgtBooker44]

For some reason I get a 10% failure rate with Food Saver bags. I leave stuff on the counter for about a week. If it's goin to fail it will do so by then. After that, into the bucket she goes.

 

[bayez]

ziplock bags

Gooday.I'm still new here.I ran across this booth at the NRA conv. The e-mail adr. is www.ZCORRPRODUCTS.com Don't know about food storage I was mainly thinking along the lines of ordanance and sensitive tool storage.Any way,might check them out. Great web site,alot to learn !

 

[wallydog]

Ive had good luck with mine ,no freezer burn. bought this I guess 3.5 years ago and been using it . I was wrong on time frame in first post. same batteries from factory .am very happy and did seal some paperwork and books . just never used it for food such as flours etc.

 

[cranky1950]

For some reason I get a 10% failure rate with Food Saver bags. I leave stuff on the counter for about a week. If it's goin to fail it will do so by then. After that, into the bucket she goes.

I had that problem, since I've started double sealing the ends I haven't had a failure.