Packmate 95000 Vacu-Seal Starter Kit with Handheld Vacuum Sealer and Bags
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: PackmateBrand: Packmate
Model: 95000
Product features:
- Compact yet powerful handheld vacuum sealer keeps food fresh longer
- Works with Vacu-Seal recloseable, reusable, dishwasher-safe, airtight, zipper bags
- Freeze meat up to 3 years without freezer burn; marinate in minutes instead of overnight
- Accessories include 2 large bags, 3 medium bags, and 6 AA batteries
- Measures 10-1/2 by 1-3/4 by 3 inches; 90-day warranty
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Packmate 95000 Vacu-Seal Starter Kit with Handheld Vacuum Sealer and Bags
Customer Review: Nice but I'm not doing cartwheels
Summary: 3 Stars
I previously used the Reynolds® Handi-Vac Vacuum Sealer - Vacuum Sealing System Starter Kit with Handy Vac Freezer Bags and Batteriesand was so disappointed that I threw it in the garbage and gave it a one star review.
I have since purchased this product and I'm somewhat more pleased. The product itself is great but the bags do not live up to their promise.
The problem with the Handi-Vac was that it was too hard to line up the suction head with the hole in the bag. It was a struggle to get them lined up and working properly meanwhile wasting battery power. Their bags were advertised as re-usable but I could never get them to vaccum the 2nd time around.
The Packmate suction system is easy to line up and use and works perfectly. The unit is powerful enough to get the air out quickly thus saving battery power and it really pulls all the air out.
I can't give this product 5 stars because I found that first, the bags are really expensive and even though they are re-usable, they are a pain to wash and dry. I'm also concerned about food safety so I'm going to try and wash them in the dishwasher to sanitize them better. Secondly, I only gave 3 stars because I found that some of the bags are not holding the vacuum. I get into my freezer every few days and re-vacuum the air out of all the bags. I'm not sure if they just weren't sealed properly to begin with, if the cold air somehow changes the properties of the bag so that it pops open or if there are tiny punctures that have a slow leak. Whatever the case, they all start out properly vacuumed, the bag sucked in and tightly wrapped around the food, the entire bag as solid as a brick, then slowly re-inflate when stored.
I've only seen this in the freezer. I haven't tested it outside yet. I will update the review when I do.
Description of Packmate 95000 Vacu-Seal Starter Kit with Handheld Vacuum Sealer and Bags
Vacu-Seal is a compact yet powerful handheld vacuum sealer that works with Vacu-Seal patent pending recloseable, reusable, dishwasher safe, airtight zipper bags. Prolong the life and taste of your food. Use in the pantry, fridge, freezer and microwave, great for marinating. Convenient, versatile, economical and friendly to the environment. Lock in freshness ? everyday! Unlike other handheld vacuum sealers you may find in the grocery aisle, Vacu-Seal uses nylon and polyethylene in our bags which create an airtight and reusable bag.Vacuum Sealers
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