Your choice of vacuum packager and why

[lkothe]

Thinking of getting a vacuum packager with Christmas gift cash.......what is your choice and why?

 

[white92coupe]

I got a Foodsaver this summer, and I love it. The link is to the one that I have.

It has worked great marinating steaks, saving leftovers, and packaging my own hamburger from bulk into smaller packages.

http://www.foodsaver.com/vacuum-sealers/FSFSSL3820-002.html

 

[KOPBET]

Some seriously bad reviews there.

 

[oneof79]

http://www.foodsaver.com/vacuum-sealers/FSFSSL2450-DTC.html#start=14&sz=12

I have had this model for 5 years or so. Works every time. Bags are a little high. If I am only freezing left overs that are going to be used within a week or two I just use ziplocks.
The reason I got this one instead of one more expensive is because I am a tightwad.

 

[white92coupe]

Some seriously bad reviews there.

I have used all of the bags, and most ofthe roll mine came with plus others wihouta hiccup. I tried to find the link from where I got mine, but Bed, Bath, and Beyond doesn't sell that one anymore, or anyone similar to it.

If I had to do it over again I would not hesitate to buy this one.

 

[brennan]

There is a Cabella's model at the Walls in Ada. It is half off of the marked price although I do not remember the price. I am not sure if the is a Walls close to Collinsville or not.

 

[TedKennedy]

I got a Foodsaver for Christmas last year, I've gone through a couple boxes of the bags - so far I love it. Academy sells the units, and the bags.

 

[bureau602]

We've had what is now the V2450 for probalby ten years. Still works like new and we use it alot. Just packaged a deer we processed and it still works fine. We use the canister to marinate our jerky and it is worth the price to us.

 

[clock152]

I have been using an old Food saver Pro for about 3 years now... picked up at a thrift shop for $40... works great... my sister has had 3 of the new food savers and none of them have lasted more than a year with med. use.

 

[dennishoddy]

We have been using our food saver for so long I don't remember what model it is. They can be a little pesky if your bag isn't cut straight, or if you try to put steaks in there that aren't semi frozen. The water will get in the seal and it won't hold the vacuum. Over all, I love it!