It is easy to use and you can adjust the vacuum suction levels in case you want to store more fragile/soft items.

It is easy to use and you can adjust the vacuum suction levels in case you want to store more fragile/soft items.  Read Less

This versatile and well made unit offers a number of options for vacuum saving food.

This versatile and well made unit offers a number of options for vacuum saving food.  Read Less

One item you need to remember - this unit does not self lock during the sealing process as some other commercial units do - thu...  Read More

One item you need to remember - this unit does not self lock during the sealing process as some other commercial units do - thus you either need to push it down with your hand while it is vacuuming and sealing or you can physically engage two locks on either side of the lid.  Read Less

You don't want liquid to get inside, therefore the manufacturer suggests you pre-freeze your juicy or liquid food before sealing.

You don't want liquid to get inside, therefore the manufacturer suggests you pre-freeze your juicy or liquid food before sealing.  Read Less

We have saved a great deal of money using vacuum sealers such as this unit - everything from cold cuts to cheese just lasts lon...  Read More

We have saved a great deal of money using vacuum sealers such as this unit - everything from cold cuts to cheese just lasts longer and is fresher.  Read Less

It also allows me to buy larger cuts of meat at a reduced cost and then cut them up at home and save them in smaller quantities.

It also allows me to buy larger cuts of meat at a reduced cost and then cut them up at home and save them in smaller quantities.  Read Less

I try to buy in bulk to save money, so i have lots of leftovers.

I try to buy in bulk to save money, so i have lots of leftovers.  Read Less

I also like to buy meat in bulk to save on the cost per pound and then freeze meal size portions of it.

I also like to buy meat in bulk to save on the cost per pound and then freeze meal size portions of it.  Read Less

I love vacuum sealers such an easy way to preserve food for the freezer and long-term storage, this unit comes with a roll of b...  Read More

I love vacuum sealers such an easy way to preserve food for the freezer and long-term storage, this unit comes with a roll of bags already inside as like a storage thing super easy to figure out and work nice strong suction and a really contained small unit it is a nicely built machine i use it for packaging meat, fruit vegetables and anything else for the freezer.  Read Less

We use the sealer to seal meat in smaller packages in the freezer so we can pull out what we need and it is in a nice, neat, cl...  Read More

We use the sealer to seal meat in smaller packages in the freezer so we can pull out what we need and it is in a nice, neat, clean, and sanitary package.  Read Less

If you have particularly juicy meat, you’ll want to pre-freeze it before vacuum packing so the liquid doesn’t get sucked up int...  Read More

If you have particularly juicy meat, you’ll want to pre-freeze it before vacuum packing so the liquid doesn’t get sucked up into the machine.  Read Less

My only small disappointment is that a vacuum hose attachment is not included in the package.

My only small disappointment is that a vacuum hose attachment is not included in the package.  Read Less

This is a nice unit with a few more features than some of the commercial brands; and it works with the plastic sealing bags/rol...  Read More

This is a nice unit with a few more features than some of the commercial brands; and it works with the plastic sealing bags/rolls we buy at the big box stores.  Read Less

I see that weston has bags and rolls in their amazon storefront, but you can also use any random brand that is made for a vacuu...  Read More

I see that weston has bags and rolls in their amazon storefront, but you can also use any random brand that is made for a vacuum sealer as long as they’re not more than 11 inches wide.  Read Less

I haven't tried it with other plastic manufacturers but i don't see any limiting factors that would keep you from using other b...  Read More

I haven't tried it with other plastic manufacturers but i don't see any limiting factors that would keep you from using other brands of plastic bags.  Read Less