Testing 6 different handheld vacuum sealers!

After the rise and fall of the original handheld vacuum sealer that I love (and still use!), I decided to test out some alternative versions so that I could recommend one to you to use for your dry storage. There were a few clear losers and more than one winner!

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[ThePurposefulPantry]

If you have the original VP05 and it still works - awesome - it's fine.

Here are my choices in order:

This one often has a coupon attached, so be sure to use it!

[katharvey]

I have the VP05 model and I absolutely love it. No issues whatsoever. I use it all the time and I always get a great seal. My favorite use is for fresh strawberries. They last so much longer!

[serephiamccabe]

I love the way you test everything you just do it!!! No frills!

[jaha]

It's so good to see these devices in action. My vp06 is a life-style upgrade, I have not needed my brake bleeder since I purchased it. The vp06 also fits in a convenient drawer if stored as two parts. The feature I want most in a hand-held vacuum sealer is a POWER CORD that accesses INSTANT power from a wall socket. Devices of any kind that require battery management/monitoring are becoming more of a nuisance than an asset. For now, I am grateful to have the vp06 with brake bleeder backup and grateful that Darcy is keeping us up to date on what the market offers. Many thanks to you!

[dutchgram]

Thank you for doing all the testing. I appreciate the time, effort and sore fingers you must have experienced.
I think it is wise to have a back up sealing system that does not require any kind of charging other than manual strength.

[darleneneumann]

Thanks for demonstrating all of them. It's good food for thought

[anthonykenny]

Thank you Darcy we really appreciate your testing and showing us the results.

[LookUp]

Darcy I loved this testing. But I wasn’t sure after the VPO 6+ which product you were testing. Just a suggestion is to put the brand on the screen. Thanks!

[myhillsidegarden]

I just have to say, I ordered one of these yesterday. It came today. And I LOVE IT!!!! VP06+ I opened it immediately and it was so easy to use! I have terrible hands and wrists and I worried that I wouldn't be able to get it on and off of the jars easily. Let me tell you! Easier than getting the lid off a child proof med bottle! It is just so easy, hardly any wrist movement or pressure needed to use this. I would recommend it to anyone who has problems with their hands and wrists. Thank you for sharing. Catherine

[lauracuellar]

Best way to test a Vacuum sealer. Seal a jar of marshmallows. I thought they would get small when air is sucked out. Not the case. The puff out. Very fun to watch and try. And marshmallows will last a good while!

[Micah-]

THANK YOU! I so appreciate seeing and hearing all you share. As a newby into much of this I’ve learned many things. Thank you for sharing again 😊

[paulaleonardi]

What a fabulous review. I’ve been looking for something like this for months

[cherylb.]

It was so nice hearing that others have trouble dealing the regular mouth! I was ready to toss mine out the window!!

[MP_Indy]

When that food jumps towards the vacuum release after opening it from using the VP-06...SOLD!

[mizg]

I have a version of the hand pump (different brand) and I love it. So handy to re-seal jars of dehydrated veggies that are in use.

[debichats]

WOW! Talk about timing! I was on Amazon and had decided to finally look for a vacuum sealer and went back to your YouTube channel to see what you recommended again so I wouldn’t get it wrong. And there’s a brand new video! I ordered the VP06+ and it’s supposed to come tomorrow! I’m so excited! I have one of the hand pump ones that will do if the power is out but I got the $5 off coupon and got the one I wanted most! Thank you!!! Your timing is incredible!❤❤❤

[thehadster]

Videos like this are important. Thank you!

[teresa]

I use the vp06 and have never had a problem with either size. I let the lids sit in hot water, not boiling or simmering, for a couple of minutes, wipe the top of the jars with white vinegar, dry well, then seal them up. Never had a problem....YET.

[janicesutherland]

I just got the VPO5 and love it...not one failure, used it all day yesterday...even on the regular mouth jars! Directions said to let it go for 40 seconds which I did but I could tell it was done in 20 secs

[ljtminihomestead]

Thank you, Darcy! I like the idea of the manual one, will be on my wishlist, because it takes no electricity. I've been looking for ways to reseal recycled jars with rubber seals in lid (ex.pasta sauce). I bought avid armor vacuum food containers after watching a yt review, can't remember who. Game changer, sealed the jars, it fits the foodsaver hose.... Now you got me thinking I have to play and see if canning jars will seal. I got tired of using my canning jars up when I have so many recycled jars.
Edit. Put jar with lid, ring on loose to hold flat, worked.