Which Vacuum Sealer?

[ragweed]

I'm finally looking into buying a vacuum sealer.  I don't want to spend 800 - 1000 dollars.  200 - 400 dollars is more in my budget.  Been reading about Cabelas Pro Series and Commercial Grade as well as Foodsaver's V3880.  Read mostly "pro" reviews, but some "cons" too.

Does anyone have any recommendations?

Thanks...Joe

[Bear1968]

Kinda curious myself. I have an old Foodsaver and I have to double seal both ends and some times I still get leaks ... It is time for a new one for me.

[mikeradio]

I have the Cabelas Commercial Grade and love it.  Works really well

[beefmann]

have a food saver for 2 years now and on a few bags they have not sealed properly .. that was because of liquid... over all a  good unit,,,

[wyrman]

I have the Weston, which makes the Cabelas one and am very happy with it. I had a foodsaver for many years and it worked ok except when sealing a lot at one time.

[NePaSmoKer]

FoodSaver Game Pro.

Continuous vac and sealing, 110v and 12v for field use, comes with the hose to.

[muebe]

No problems with my Foodsaver V3460 upright model. The trick with liquids is to insert a folded paper towel in the bag to keep the liquids from getting to the sealer or pre-freeze the meat before sealing.

Got mine at Costco. They have a great price on the sealer and the bags.

[mikecorn.1]

I have this one (pic is from my phone)



No problems and going on a year at Christmas.

Nice tip on the paper towel Mike!


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[ragweed]

Thanks everyone for your replies.  I decided to order a Weston 2300.  Cheaper than going through Cabelas, free shipping and a package of bags is included.  It's supposed to show up today!  Thanks again for your help.

[CDN Smoker]

I am also looking at the same one. Once you try it out post a note on how you like it?

[ragweed]

Sorry CDN Smoker,  haven't visited the forum for awhile.  I received my Weston as scheduled and so far I really like it.  Very easy to use.  Produces a very deep vacuum, very quickly.  Cools rapidly.  I bought some of their new zipper seal bags for giggles and really like them too.

[CDN Smoker]

Thanks Ragweed. I am thinking I will go the same way.