NESCO® VS-12 Deluxe Vacuum Sealer & 11"x20' Custom Length Rolls Bundle, Heavy-Duty Food Saver Kit for Bulk Meats, Game & Sous Vide

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 :)

this is a lot better than the "Foodsaver" brand 8 bought at Sam's club. (I took the Foodsaver back.) This Nesco is well built, easy to use, and it seals all my packages. I like the fact that it gives a "double seal" on every bag. The only negative and it's more nit picking them a negative is that you can't put a big roll for the baggies inside the sealer, they have to be small