Alternative Bags for Food Saver

[tightgrouper]

Howdy folks,

I have run out of food saver bags and am looking to stock up again. I have been searching for an alternative and have found some interesting alternatives.
ie: http://www.dnrsausagesupplies.ca/cart/index.php?cPath=25_68&osCsid=6cd15iimd3rrahlk489ndjfak1

These bags are around/ close to half the cost of the costco 6pack, and about the same amount( 100 bags ) and pre-cut which is fantastic.

Has anyone out there had any success with alternative products for the food saver bags?

[winchester284]

http://www.bcuplastics.com/store/pc/viewCategories.asp?pageStyle=m&ProdSort=0&page=2&idCategory=914

I ordered the case pack from the US and had them shipped to a post office box in Sumas. They didn't charge me any taxes when I brought them across the border. I figure they'll last me at least a couple years.

[Tanya]

tightgrouper, are they as heavy as the Foodsaver bags? I've tried Seal-a- Meal and they are inferior to FS.

[buck nash]

I've used the rolls that wss carried. I can't remember the name but I found them to be superior to the foodsaver brand and about half the price. Unfortunately they've been out of stock for a couple of months now. When they get them back in I plan to stock up.


edit: the brand is weston

[tightgrouper]

tightgrouper, are they as heavy as the Foodsaver bags? I've tried Seal-a- Meal and they are inferior to FS.

I just got them and they are a touch lighter.

[tightgrouper]

Now I am looking at these:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/300-Quart-4-5Mil-Vacuum-Seal-Bags-Roll-Keep-Food-Saver-/270752008521?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f0a13c949

I think this is the best so far. cheaper pre-cut and heavier.