Reynolds® Handi-Vac Vacuum Sealer - Vacuum Sealing System Starter Kit with Handy Vac Freezer Bags and Batteries

Reynolds Handi-Vac : Kitchen & Housewares

Main Features

Removes air to virtuially eliminate freezer burn
Includes Hand-held Vacuum Sealer; three Vacuum Freezer Bags, Quart Size; AA Batteries
Seals in freshness and preserves the flavor of food
Keep beef, poultry, fish, deli meats, cheeses, produce and dry goods fresh
Save money by buying in bulk and freeze with no wasted food

Product Description

Reynolds® Handi-Vac Vacuum Sealer and Vacuum Freezer Bags System is an innovative product designed to improve freezer storage. It includes a unique hand-held Vacuum Sealer that removes air from the patent pending Vacuum Freezer Bags. Storing food with the Handi-Vac System helps to preserve the texture and appearance of fresh foods by virtually eliminating freezer burn.

Product Details

Title: Reynolds® Handi-Vac Vacuum Sealer - Vacuum Sealing System Starter Kit with Handy Vac Freezer Bags and Batteries
Sales Rank: 694 in Kitchen
Manufacturer: Reynolds Handi-Vac
Package Dimensions: 9.9 x 3.9 x 3.6 inches, 0.95 pounds

Customer Reviews

Does not work after a few times of use: I bought this at Cub foods for $8.99 on 8/10/2008. After successfully sealing 4 bags during last couple days, today it just does not seal no more. I tried different new bags and followed all the troubleshooting solutions with no luck. If it could last longer I would give it a 5 star. More reviews

Good product; a little tricky: First, contrary to what another reviewer said, changing the Handi-Vac's batteries does *not* require an Allen wrench. A small slotted or Phillips head screwdriver will do the job.
I had trouble getting the Handi-Vac to work at first, as others have reported. I thought I wasn't getting the bags sealed correctly, or that the sealer itself was defective. However, as someone… More reviews

Great For Freezing Meat: Some of the reviews here make me wonder if people read the directions!!!
1. The item is for items in a FREEZER. That is why it comes with FREEZER bags. Its not for the frig. The entire purpose of the gadget is to pull air out of freezer bags to prevent FREEZER BURN. Where does it say that its for the refrigerator, shelves… More reviews

Love at First Seal!: I don't know when I've been more delighted with a kitchen gadget, this thing rocks.
For years I've tossed out bacon, cheese, deli meats, baked goods etc. because I just can't eat them up before they go bad or disappear into the frostburning void that is the freezer. I considered the big vacuum sealers but limited counter… More reviews

Fantastic little kitchen gadget: I purchased the product from Walmart for under $10. What a buy!!! I've used all my bags. The handi-vac was easy to use. Just don't press down to hard on the bag or you won't be able to suck out the air. Just lightly press on the bag the press the button on the vac. Works every time. I love it. Will… More reviews