Vacuum Sealer Bags - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dsafety · 02-18-2011, 09:15 AM

With the hope that I will soon have the opportunity to freeze some of the ocean's bounty, I checked my inventory of Foodsaver bags the other day. I was almost out so I went to the Internet searching for some reasonablly priced vacuum storage bags. There are quite a few sources out there.

There are two ways to go with this type of product. You can get bags that range in size from one pint to a gallon. Rolls of the bag material are also available in different widths. The rolls cost a little less than the bags but in my view the bags are more convenient.

Most of the suppliers that I ran across offer samples that range in price from free to a couple of bucks. I ordered several samples and discovered that they are all about the same in terms of quality. Most are made of 3 mil plastic, which is a little thinner than the branded bags and rolls from FoodSaver. I tested these bags and found that they actually work better for me because the thinner plastic sucks in tighter to whatever you are trying to package and the melted seal is more reliable.

Many of the companies that sell this stuff offer their products on eBay as well as from their own web sites. You can order just about any quantity and mixture of bag or roll sizes. Prices range from about 14 to 35 cents a bag, depending on the size and manufacturer.

I ended up ordering a 100 piece mixture of pint and quart size bags from a company called FilmTech, (www.filmtechcorp.com) for less than $22, delivered. Another place called the Vak Shack, (www.thevakshack.com) offers similar products at a slightly higher price, however they often have coupons for free shipping or other discounts available on their web site.

Bob

MuddyMike · 02-18-2011, 09:24 AM

I just picked up a FoodSaver setup from Walmart a couple weeks ago. Took me 2 nights to get my first hog all sealed up and in the freezer. Really nice machine, I wish I would have got one years ago.

Anyhow, I don't recall the varieties or pcies, but just mentioning it in case you're at Wally World, or need some last minute and can't wait for shipping, .... they stock them.

maui jim · 02-18-2011, 09:58 AM

Where did ya get the hog?

Quote:

Originally Posted by MuddyMike

I just picked up a FoodSaver setup from Walmart a couple weeks ago. Took me 2 nights to get my first hog all sealed up and in the freezer. Really nice machine, I wish I would have got one years ago.

Anyhow, I don't recall the varieties or pcies, but just mentioning it in case you're at Wally World, or need some last minute and can't wait for shipping, .... they stock them.

MuddyMike · 02-18-2011, 10:04 AM

About 45 minutes north of Paso Robles on a friend's ranch. With the same guys responsible for putting this idea of kayak fishing in my head.

Lets_Fish · 02-18-2011, 10:09 AM

Nice tusks!

RedSledTeam · 02-18-2011, 10:38 AM

Nice Hog! Mmmmm! Nuthin' like wild bacon!

WahooUSMA · 02-18-2011, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MuddyMike

About 45 minutes north of Paso Robles on a friend's ranch. With the same guys responsible for putting this idea of kayak fishing in my head.

I used to hunt on Fort Hunter Liggit...took a couple nice pigs out of there a few (15 or so) years back!

02-18-2011, 09:15 AM	#1
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,121	Vacuum Sealer Bags With the hope that I will soon have the opportunity to freeze some of the ocean's bounty, I checked my inventory of Foodsaver bags the other day. I was almost out so I went to the Internet searching for some reasonablly priced vacuum storage bags. There are quite a few sources out there. There are two ways to go with this type of product. You can get bags that range in size from one pint to a gallon. Rolls of the bag material are also available in different widths. The rolls cost a little less than the bags but in my view the bags are more convenient. Most of the suppliers that I ran across offer samples that range in price from free to a couple of bucks. I ordered several samples and discovered that they are all about the same in terms of quality. Most are made of 3 mil plastic, which is a little thinner than the branded bags and rolls from FoodSaver. I tested these bags and found that they actually work better for me because the thinner plastic sucks in tighter to whatever you are trying to package and the melted seal is more reliable. Many of the companies that sell this stuff offer their products on eBay as well as from their own web sites. You can order just about any quantity and mixture of bag or roll sizes. Prices range from about 14 to 35 cents a bag, depending on the size and manufacturer. I ended up ordering a 100 piece mixture of pint and quart size bags from a company called FilmTech, (www.filmtechcorp.com) for less than $22, delivered. Another place called the Vak Shack, (www.thevakshack.com) offers similar products at a slightly higher price, however they often have coupons for free shipping or other discounts available on their web site. Bob

02-18-2011, 09:24 AM	#2
MuddyMike Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 111	I just picked up a FoodSaver setup from Walmart a couple weeks ago. Took me 2 nights to get my first hog all sealed up and in the freezer. Really nice machine, I wish I would have got one years ago. Anyhow, I don't recall the varieties or pcies, but just mentioning it in case you're at Wally World, or need some last minute and can't wait for shipping, .... they stock them.

02-18-2011, 10:04 AM	#4
MuddyMike Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 111	About 45 minutes north of Paso Robles on a friend's ranch. With the same guys responsible for putting this idea of kayak fishing in my head.

02-18-2011, 10:09 AM	#5
Lets_Fish Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wildomar, CA. Posts: 294	Nice tusks!

02-18-2011, 10:38 AM	#6
RedSledTeam Daddeo Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: OC Posts: 660	Nice Hog! Mmmmm! Nuthin' like wild bacon!