NESCO® Vacuum Sealer + Multi-Size Bag and Roll Variety Pack

We recently picked this up for bulk meat buys and long-term freezing, and so far, it has been a workhorse. My wife has put it through its paces already, and the performance is undeniably better than the cheaper units we've used in the past. The Pros: The Double Seal is a Game-Changer: Having that extra line of defense is huge, especially for meat that might have a bit of moisture. We haven't had a single seal fail yet. Serious Suction: You can tell it has a dual pump. It pulls air out fast and tight, which is exactly what you want for sous vide or long-term freezer storage. Built Like a Tank: It has a much more "industrial" feel than most consumer sealers. It doesn't feel like it's going to overheat after three bags. The Cons (The "Picky" Part): The Bag Cutter Routing: This is the only real design tweak I'd suggest. Routing the bags through the cutter is a bit clunky and takes a second to get right every time. It's not a dealbreaker, but for a machine that is so well-designed otherwise, this part feels like it could be a little more intuitive or "smooth." Try it out on a stuffed animal for a fun time with the kids :)

The sealer was very easy to use. I liked the storage compartment. It even has a little cutter. You can pull the amount of bag from the storage area, seal that, cut, then vacuum. My old name brand sealer stopped vacuuming. I was in the middle of bagging home made bacon, and WM got this to me in less than an hour. It has two rolls with it. I has a port for canning. It can vary the amount of pressure if you have something soft. It's quieter than my previous one. I am very impressed. It actually cost less than to replace my previous name brand one that never worked so well. It does meat, liquids, it says softer items cause the compression level can be changed. It can work with canisters and bags. I like it. My cousin has several size roaster ovens by this brand, so I wasn't nervous buying the brand, either.