FoodSaver Vacuum Sealer Bags for Extra Large Items

Starting using these based on another person's online suggestion for storing my 3D printing filaments when not in use. Perfect fit with the expanding folds and completely protects the spools from moisture (I include a desiccant pouch inside before removing air/sealing). Essentially, you end up with something virtually identical to how new spools are packaged. And much more reliable and easy to use than the hand-vacuum bags specifically designed for filaments. Hint: leave a few excess inches of bag before sealing so you can reuse the same bag at least one more time, saving money in the process. I just wish these were not quite as expensive as they are overall.

These bags are fabulous! The 7 pound prime rib roast I bought fits perfectly with some extra room! You have to be careful pleating the top in order to vacuum seal it but not a problem at all. I highly recommend them!!!

These are great for the extra large items that you want to seal. Love how they expand. Great thickness and quality. Easy to use with FoodSaver machine. Definitely recommend!

Great, I use these for prime rib and the normal bags were really tight. These are easy to use, well made. Wish I’d bought them sooner!

Good product, work well with the Food Saver machine. I have never had any leakage issues as long as the machine does its job of sealing the bag. Occasionally have a problem with the sealer machine not completely sealing the bag, but I don't think that its an issue with the bag. Always double check for proper seal.

I purchased these specifically, for two extra large ceramic casserole dishes of lasagna I made to be frozen, for an upcoming week of a family get together don in TN, as I am preparing foods in advance. I had a few hurdles to overcome however in using these. The instructions were clear, that I needed to allow an extra 5" off bag, to allow me to get the pleats folded EXACTLY the way they come on the roll, for the machine to get a good seal. Food Saver even included a paper measuring piece, so you knew you had the 5" of extra bag. HOWEVER, to my surprise on the 1st pan we did, (BTW, these were already frozen, with parchment paper over the lasagna, and wrapped in butchers freezer paper, before I learned these bags were available), so when we unwrapped the 1st one, to put it in this bag, we found lining the pleats up perfectly, became a 2 person task, as once one side was lined up, someone had to hold them tight, while I lined up the pleats on the other side. Once accomplished, we both held our pleats tight, as we maneuvered the casserole into the vacuum channel of the machine. To my surprise, it sucked it down over the edges of the casserole, right down to the top of the lasagna, (which is great, as that eliminates any ice crystal formation), but there was one end of a lasagna noodle curled up, that I didn't notice, as I left the original parchment paper on top of the lasagna, but as it pulled it tight, that noodle actually punctured the bag which then allowed for an air leak, and making it impossible to seal. Luckily, we had a roll of packing tape in a kitchen cabinet, and we grabbed it, as I pushed the noodle down flatter, my wife quickly applied two overlapping pieces of packing tape, which stopped the air leak, allowing the bag to seal, and stay sealed. When we did the 2nd pan of lasagna, I lifted the parchment paper 1st, and than used a large spoon to flatten out any points sticking up, before we placed the casserole in the bag, and the 2nd one was flawless.

I have a FoodSaver, and I originally came across this bag size when attempting to Sous Vide large prime rib roasts that just won't fit in the typical bags. Target used to carry these, but alas no more. These bags hold more due to pleats at the sides that unravel to make a larger bag. Just be sure to leave a larger (i.e 5+ inches) header/slack at the open end so that sides can reoppose flat for sealing. You're supposed to seal the ends on "wet mode" due to the need to seal 4 layers of plastic that fold up at the sides. However, if you're like me and don't have this mode, then just actuate the sealer mode twice (latch, seal, unlatch, wait for FoodSaver power light indicator to turn off, relatch, seal, unlatch, viola!) I know there are other "big" bag rolls made by other companies. I find that alternatives just don't work well. They don't seal well (i.e. air doesn't evacuate quickly or entirely, edges don't oppose well for sealing, and seals break open). I'm just not going to waste any more money on those alternatives. I'm sticking with FoodSaver brand bags. Now, I don't make a lot of roasts (it's a Holiday thing, and Holidays went on strike in 2020). However, I have found that these are a nice size for storing 3D printer filament wound on those giant rolls (i.e. filament rolls won't fit in the standard-sized bags). I just make a bag from the roll, drop in a desiccant pack with the filament, vacuum seal, and store. (Remember to actuate twice when sealing ends.) Viola!

I used this bag for a block of aged cheddar that I purchased from a warehouse store. The very first seal worked great. After opening up the bag and resealing it, the vacuum seal no longer kept the seal. I checked the bag for leaks or small tears. I don't know why the bag failed. I had the cheese wrapped in parchment paper to keep the bag from getting oily. I won't be buying these bags again.

Not sure if I like the expanding bags, but they work well with my Cuisinart. Suitable replacement bags.

Muy bien gracias

Good product, original equipment.

Work great for large items

Très bons sacs. Solides.