Chef PreserveCompact Vacuum Sealer for Food (Vacuum Sealer Machine + 30 Reusable Vacuum Bags) Powerful Handheld Vacuum Sealer Machine, Seal Meal Saver, Portable Food Sealer

I tried a less expensive brand of a vacuum sealer, which did not come with bags or information on which bags to buy…which made it worthless. I saw a lot of ads for the Chef Preserve vacuum sealer, with almost all 5-star reviews. Amazon had an affordable price for not just the sealer but also 30 bags and 3 glass containers. The price for the set was way less than purchasing them individually. This is working really well, sealing expensive meats that will last for a year in the freezer. I haven’t tried other types of food yet, but as the summertime fruits and veggies come out, this will keep them fresher for longer. I’d give this 10 stars if I could…this is an excellent product!

This is the best gadget in my kitchen. So easy to use.Once you froze your product, you can open the bag up take out what you need. Reseal it and then suck the air out and throw it back in the freezer.!!I had stored fresh fish in one of the bags and when I was done, I washed it and I could still smell the fish. I put it in the dishwasher and it came out perfect. The bag resell perfectly.!!

I have been wanting to get a vacuum sealer for a while now, to help preserve leftovers, or to be able to buy foods like steak in bulk, and seal/freeze them properly. I have hesitated because it seemed that existing sealers required counter space and/or needed storage space somewhere, when not being used.The Chef Preserve system eliminates these hassles. Instead of needing to store a clumsy device somewhere, this system uses a simple vacuum sealer about the size of a salt or pepper mill, in conjunction with a collection of specialized 'ziplock' bags that contain a one way air valve. You simple place the food in the bag, close the zip-lock (it's especially strong), and apply the vacuum sealer to the valve. Press the button, and the vacuum sealer sucks out all the air, shutting off automatically.The product comes with 30 bags of two different sizes; additional bags (including a size substantially larger than what is shipped with the device) can be purchased. The bags are not inexpensive, but they are re-usable; I simply wash them out after use, and I suspect they'll last for many uses before needing replacement. The vacuum sealer itself is rechargeable, with a USB-C recharging port, but the battery evidently lasts for many uses before needing a recharge.

EDIT- Manufacturer reached out with more info. Bags are good for about 10 uses, perhaps more if they are hand washed vs. dishwasher. They offered 10 free bags for my issue. Customer service is excellent and they went above and beyond to make it right. I appreciate their concern and response.I've had this for about 6 months now and I've used it for all kinds of things from Meats in the freezer vegetables fruits etc. I bought the kit which included the large and small bags with the vacuum sealer. I love the sealer and it works well and is very easy to charge and holds a charge for a long time. What I don't like is the quality of the bags. The instructions say to wash them on the top shelf of the dishwasher, however after doing this a few times I noticed the bags no longer seal. I am using the enclosed tool that allows you to pinch it together tightly to hold the seal so that you can vacuum the air out of the bag. But I find that these are not always resealing. also had an issue where the vacuum sucks all the air out but as soon as you remove the vacuum from the button that attaches to the vacuum to suck out the air, it let's air right back into the bag. I do have more bags to use, but now that I realize they are only good for a short period of time, I will struggle with either ordering more bags or switching to an entirely different system which means I have to buy a brand new vacuum. I'm going to try and hand wash them going forward to see if that makes them last any longer than more than a few times per usage.

I love them so far. I have carrots that I give my dog and I’ve been able to open and close the bags daily. They seem to be sturdy enough, but I’ll give it a little more time to make sure. My biggest fear was that they would rip apart but they are sturdy. They zip up easy even without the tool. Nice

THIS is what I have wanted. Small compact food saver that works as advertised! This review is after several months of using the product. I am enjoying this soooo much, I got my mom one as well.Easy to use and pump is rechargeble...no changing batteries! The bags are thicker than expected which makes them more durable. I've already put some in the dishwasher and reused them.I've taken to buying bulk meats and cutting it myself and also looking for packages meats on sale. Vacuum seal then to the freezer. Have had NO freezer burn on any of the items.HIGHLY recommended as you can't beat the price for what this give you.

Works so well I can't believe it. Completely removes all oxygen in seconds, and shuts down when finished, so there's no guesswork. Bags are truly reusable, aren't damaged by opening, and are easy to reseal. Because the unit is so small it can be kept in a drawer right next to the frig, making it so convenient to use.