Post by: NOCK NOCK on November 30, 2020, 09:20:24 AM
I've tried the Foodsaver ones, not impressed, seemed flimsy and didn't seal well. I have been using the Ziploc brand (thicker and held up well)...but no longer available
PS, prefer the rolls and not pre-cut bags
Post by: callturner on November 30, 2020, 09:34:47 AM
Post by: ctwiggs1 on November 30, 2020, 10:30:42 AM
I'll be buying those again for sure.
Post by: oldschool on December 01, 2020, 08:36:04 AM
Post by: Pete112288 on December 01, 2020, 08:41:14 AM
I bought the Cabela's rebranded ones this year for my WY trip. We packed up 8 animals worth of meat into those things with only one bag having an issue. I think that issue may have been my fault in loading them into the cooler on the way home.
I'll be buying those again for sure.
:yeah: I have used the Cabela's ones for a while and am very happy with them. Have not had any issue with them and they have held seals well.
Try the ones amazon sells.
I dont know which ones he is talking about specifically, but the last roll I decided to try out a 2pk of 6" wide rolls that came up on there. Have used over half a roll so far and am just as happy with them as with the Cabela's ones.
Post by: MacAttack on December 01, 2020, 09:01:01 AM
Post by: NOCK NOCK on December 01, 2020, 06:08:18 PM
Gonna start with trying out the Amazon ones.
Post by: fowl smacker on December 01, 2020, 06:19:15 PM
Post by: scotbradly726 on December 17, 2020, 09:09:31 AM
Post by: NRA4LIFE on December 17, 2020, 09:50:41 AM
Post by: Dhoey07 on December 17, 2020, 10:07:43 AM
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CTE7PS4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Post by: lastmk8 on December 17, 2020, 10:28:26 AM
Save some pennies up and step up to a small chamber sealer machine. I pay roughly $.035 per bag and get a much more quality sealed product vs external sealer bags.
Have to agree with 726b on this one. I've been wanting a chamber sealer for a few years now, finally pulled the trigger last month. My butcher shop is pretty much complete now, grinders, band saw, mixers, stuffers, sealers, the works. Anyway, Costco had the LEM chamber sealer on sale last month, might still be some on the shelf. $599, normal price is $899 to $999. Buying the bags by the 1000 and cost is where it is at. 4mm and 5mm bags, ranging from .025 to .075 per bag. I've found a permanent place for the machine (they weight 85 pounds) and it is great for left overs also. Smoked a pork butt and turkey this weekend and packaged in one or two pound packs for the freezer. Toss them in a pot of boiling water and dinner is ready, no mess. Can't wait to start harvesting broccoli and cauliflower this year, blanche, ice bath, spin dry (salad spinner works great for this) then into the chamber sealer. Ready for the freezer and to the pot. Even going to go as far as mixing up dry goods for camps and smashing them in the chamber sealer, quick to mix and cook/bake and great for space savings.
OK, that was a lot of fluff, but you will love a chamber sealer, they are awesome. Oh yes, and I've sealed soups and stews in it also, you won't get that option with the vacuum sealers.
Post by: KFhunter on December 17, 2020, 10:35:11 AM
That said , chamber vac is easy and economical after initial purchase price, but I still keep the seal a meal around.
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Post by: NRA4LIFE on December 17, 2020, 10:40:53 AM
Post by: lastmk8 on December 17, 2020, 10:43:21 AM
mk8, be careful with the blanch times on veggies, especially cauliflower. The chamber sealer can smash them into a single mass of cauliflower mush. I partially freeze veggies on cookie sheets before sealing, that helps as well.
Roger NRA, I will do that. Used to do that the old way also. As for "smashing" stuff, yes it will do that. I've been having fun, sometimes with buddies over it's beer games and lets see/bet on how much it will smash this?... Hot dog buns are pretty awesome!!!
Post by: Igor on December 17, 2020, 11:02:44 AM
mk8, be careful with the blanch times on veggies, especially cauliflower. The chamber sealer can smash them into a single mass of cauliflower mush. I partially freeze veggies on cookie sheets before sealing, that helps as well.
Roger NRA, I will do that. Used to do that the old way also. As for "smashing" stuff, yes it will do that. I've been having fun, sometimes with buddies over it's beer games and lets see/bet on how much it will smash this?... Hot dog buns are pretty awesome!!!
I did that once inadvertently with some very soft and fluffy dinner rolls that I wanted to freeze. I forgot to turn the vacuum setting off, so it proceeded to suck all of the air out of the bag, as well as out of the dinner rolls. I couldn't stop laughing at the results......cheap entertainment.
Post by: bearhunter99 on December 17, 2020, 11:34:26 AM
Thanks
Post by: CP on December 17, 2020, 11:38:33 AM
Where have you guys found the cheaper chamber sealer bags> We recently got the Costco chamber sealer but haven't played with it much but I know I need to buy some bulk quality bags.
Thanks
I got mine here:
https://avidarmor.com/chamber-vacuum-pouches/
Amazon carries them as well.
Post by: Encore 280 on December 17, 2020, 12:01:39 PM
Where have you guys found the cheaper chamber sealer bags> We recently got the Costco chamber sealer but haven't played with it much but I know I need to buy some bulk quality bags.
Thanks
I also bought the LEM sealer from Costco. Just received the 250 count pre cut 8x10 bags, $45, $58.51 after shipping and tax. Haven't had a chance to use any yet. I don't see anywhere what the thickness is. Take that back, thickness is 3.15mm.
Post by: lastmk8 on December 17, 2020, 12:12:51 PM
Where have you guys found the cheaper chamber sealer bags> We recently got the Costco chamber sealer but haven't played with it much but I know I need to buy some bulk quality bags.
Thanks
I got mine here:
https://avidarmor.com/chamber-vacuum-pouches
Amazon carries them as well.
I got mine from vacuum sealers unlimited./ I got a couple different sizes, 4mm (they have 3, 4 & 5mm) in a case of 1000 bags. Also got one that had three sizes and a count of 250.
https://vacuumsealersunlimited.com/
Post by: NRA4LIFE on December 17, 2020, 01:22:40 PM
Post by: scotbradly726 on December 18, 2020, 08:41:34 AM
Where have you guys found the cheaper chamber sealer bags> We recently got the Costco chamber sealer but haven't played with it much but I know I need to buy some bulk quality bags.www.agribags.com
Thanks