Reusable BPA Free Vacuum Sealer Bags (8.5 * 8.5in), 31 Pcs (24 Pcs Vacuum Zipper Bags & 2 Seal Clips & 5 Air Valves), Plastic, Clear, Double Zipper Seal, Microwaveable, Food Storage, Cooking

I recently got a hand held vacuum sealer unit. It works great, but it only came with 2 bags. The vendor didn't list any possible bags that would work, so I shopped around, did a little research and these seemed to be the right choice. They are VERY inexpensive and are just as easy to use as the 2 bags that came with the unit. I like to make low carb meatballs and freeze them into individual serving bags. I usually use ziplock freezer bags, but they tend to cause ice crystals, so I started using the vacuum method. These bags are the PERFECT size for this. If you look in the picture, they are the ones with the BLUE circle on them. The plastic is the same thickness as the 2 that came with the unit. The zip is the same and I didn't notice any odd smell coming from them like some plastics tend to have. When I've finished consuming the meatballs, I just turn the bag inside out and give it a quick, soapy sponge off in the sink and hang them on the drainer to reuse. I recommend these for hand held vacuum units. They're efficient, quick and easy and the price is right!

tl/dr- Got a couple as samples in a vacuum kit I picked up. They worked amazingly. Better than any other I've tried, and I think I've tried them all. Hunted them down and bought a stack directly.I use a food saver machine. I love it, but I'm moving away from disposable bags over to solid plastic containers, one because of the environment, and two because the bags I've used just. don't. work. I've used Food Saver ones and Ziploc ones. They just don't seal. As soon as you lift up the nozzle after sealing then some air gets in and you can see the bags expand. And even those rare cases when you do get a good seal, after a day in the freezer or where-ever, the bag has expanded a bit. It just felt pointless.Enter these bags. As I said above, a couple came in a kit I bought. Very first one I used, the seal was immediate. A tighter, closer seal than previous bags I've used, and it held! It held for a couple days that used it for that item.It might sound funny but I guess this was a low-key annoyance for me for years. Because when I saw that, I was floored. I immediately went and searched and found someone selling just the bags.So really it's a little too early to tell for sure, but the first three bags I've used- fantastiche!Check out my pics. Bottom right of the 4 pack is one of the bags I usually use. This exact one is pretty good, actually, but you can still see some space in the bag. And this good of a seal- this is basically as good as it gets, and I only get a seal this good maybe once in a dozen usages across all my bags.And now compare it to the blue topped bags, these. Each one is super tight. These have been in the freezer for coming up on a week. The older one was in the freezer longer, but the seal also was basically the same as it is now.So I'm amazed. Chef's kiss. Bravo!Like I said, 3 out of the lot is maybe a little early to draw final conclusions, and we'll see how they do on re-use. And I'll come back an update if anything serious changes. And I am curious about how it's made. I'm not sure I'd trust it to actually sous vide with it. But that's true of any plastic bag.

Works well. I recommend this for temporary freshness. Maybe a few days of freshness. They are great for marinating foods.

So much easier than those big clunky machines that cost so much, and work part of the time! Easy clean up, store away because it is so small, I would say great value for the money. I seal my produce up and there is no spoilage. Freezing items is fantastic! I do not know how long these bags last. But I am willing to wait and see, Wish they came up with this little thing ages ago!

I really love this vacuum sealer style and these bags. I do think that they are sealed when I fill and store them, but a few days later when I go to get the product inside, the bag has air in it. I always use that white slider on the seal to make sure it is closed, but maybe I have to do it twice Even though I double check. The ones that actually do stay closed In the freezer Really work well for the meat to keep them freezer burn free. I like how they are thick and easy to wash and reuse. I also like the fact there is a variety of sizes in the pack.

These are great to vacuum seal your food in.

Some need to be wiggled around to get a good suction. A few just piss me off and I use without vacuum. Definitely not as good as food saver vacuum bags. But a LOT cheaper and they do work. I will buy again. One thing better than food saver bags is that the port is not bulky. Also, being cheaper I don't worry as much about reusing and just too them.

Like these bags so well. They keep my frozen veggies, and meat from getting freezer burnt. Works excellent for my sewing items, my crafting beads and whatnot. Buy 'em you'll like'em!