FoodSaver FreshSaver Handheld Vacuum Sealing System

I purchased this item because I invested in the jar attachments and low and behold they did not work with my vacuum sealer. Therefore, I couldn't use my jar attachment until now. This work like a charm. Now, I can seal my jars. Worth the investment.

According to the product support person I reached, the low battery red light is supposed to turn green when the battery is fully charged, and, according to the instructions, one shouldn't use the device until the battery is fully charged, otherwise the battery will never fully charge in the future. (A well-known feature of ni-cad batteries, referred to as battery memory. Lithium batteries don't have this problem.) The unit would pull a vacuum, however.He suggested that I keep the unit, which is supposed to vacuum 50 to 60 bags before needing to be recharged. But I returned it, and ordered another from Amazon, which hasn't come yet, as, without a functioning charge indicator, I'd have to count every time I used it, to avoid reducing the battery capacity.We'll see if the replacement works better.

The best thing since zip locks. I do use zip lock bags for everything and I have owned the sealing machines that allow you to seal shut after extracting all the air into freezing bags.Now I have both. I have the handy zip lock bag that I can open quickly and seal with my fingers PLUS I can extract the air out of the bag so that cheese and things will stay 'sealed fresh'. I often hated to open those sealed bags I buy at the grocery store because it is the beginning to losing my freshness. Now I know I can open the bags and store the food in a special zip lock that I can suck out the air and keep my food fresh.The unit can be charged and then put in the drawer with my silverware for quick use. The size is easy to use but takes up little room.

I love the idea if using the resealable Foodsaver bags but was struggling with keeping my machine on the counter full time. Well the compact size of this device solved that problem completely. I am able to keep it in a drawer and quickly pull it out to reseal the deli meat or cheese. Suction can be a bit finicky at first but you quickly get the hang of it. And the problems are usually with the bag or specifically how much “stuff” you put in the bags. I find it works best when there is ample room at the top for the seal valve to sit flat on your countertop. Also make sure that the press and seal closure is completely closed or else you will never get a true vacuum.

I love love love this foodsaver. I have the big foodsaver that I use all the time but since I don't keep it on the counter I have to pull it from a shelf and use it when I have several items to vacuum. This fits in my drawer in my kitchen and when I have 1 thing to vacuum or something that I know I will open several times, it has been a great purchase. and added to my convenience of vacuum food. It charged fine, and has kept the charge for a long time. The bags keep the vacuum despite what others have said but then I have been a foodsaver user for years. Great purchase for those of us that work, and also to preserve food to save on grocery bills.

I bought this to work with the jar vacuum sealers and it works great. Good investment in my collections of kitchen tools for food storage.

Very east to use hand held vacuum sealer. Much easier to use than large counter top ones. A good feature is the zipper top open that allows you to reseal. Absolutely perfect for cheese or anything that you don't use up immediately and want to keep perfectly fresh. Better for items that can take the pressure of vacuum sealing. Only drawback is cost of bags.

I've had this vacuum sealer since early in 2020. The first few times I used it, it worked as expected. Now I cannot get a seal with either the wide mouth or regular mouth lids. If I could return it, I would. But then, someone else would make the mistake in purchasing the used one. :(