These are some great tips! I'm glad I came across this site. I personally like to use a chamber style vacuum sealer with inert gas replacement. I have been able to dramatically extend the shelf life of my food. The chamber sealers are a little more expensive though, so I can understand why a lot of you use the external-style sealers. Aren't the great! I have had a lot of luck with MiniPack. They have chamber and external sealers. I got mine from OfficeZone. It looks like they are out of Utah. Office Zone Vacuum Sealers Customer service has been great. I know not everyone LDS is from Utah, but I have always enjoyed my contact with Utahns (being a Washingtonian). :)
