Foodsaver vs Vacmaster Chamber Sealer (2018)

Compare the Foodsaver external vacuum sealer to the Vacmaster VP215 Chamber sealer. Both have their advantages and disadvantages and I'll spell it all out for you here. Post any questions you have and I'll do my best to answer them for you.
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[@garyg2]

thank you for one of the simplest, most direct & informative product review/explainer/demo/comparison videos I've ever seen on youtube

[@scottnra]

junkdna83 You're welcome! Thank you for one of the most positive/comprehensive/nice/fun comments in a while. :-) Thank you for watching. I've got some really cool stuff coming too! click the "bell" icon to get notified of new videos posted every week. You can also check out & follow the FB page for updates, suggestions, etc: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

[@AwesomeMan2696]

Amazing review, thanks for taking the time and giving such a great ane clear, unbiased review!

[@scottnra]

AwesomeMan2696 Glad you liked it! THat Vacmaster is a beast! Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZbin. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

[@anthonyc362]

As an American of Sicilian decent, one of these is such a great investment. I can "maka da sauce" and vac seal it flat and freeze it. The savings are great, you can go to smart food service or another restaurant supply and buy a whole rib eye uncut. Bring it home, cut into steaks and deep freeze in a chest freezer, saves a ton of money. I buy grass fed cows from a friend and have them butchered and use this method.

[@scottnra]

Anthony C Yes sir. Right now people are having trouble finding meat in grocery stores. Those of us who store up our food have plenty and even enough to share! Thank you for watching. I've got some really cool stuff coming too! click the "bell" icon to get notified of new videos posted every week. You can also check out & follow the FB page for updates, suggestions, etc: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

[@patrickkelly8095]

Initially I wasn’t sure about the quality of the review I was gonna get from this guy. He just looked really amateur but I was totally wrong in my initial assessment. The review and comparison he offered was very informative.

[@scottnra]

@patrickkelly8095 well...I am really amateur haha. But I think that's what makes for good reviews. They are coming from real people who actually use the products just like anyone else would. Thanks for the complement sir. There is actually quite a bit of similar content on here with a lot of grilling/smoking/cooking too you might like. Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZbin. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

[@rickkoval5745]

Great job on the comparison, and demo's of both machines. I've worn out several food saver machines over the years, and found your video while digging up info on the VP215. Just ordered the 215. Well done.

[@scottnra]

Rick Koval Man that great to read! Thank you for the kind words and tell the guys at Vacmaster haha. I'm going to do another video on this one specifically this fall as well. Thank you for watching. I've got some really cool stuff coming too! click the "bell" icon to get notified of new videos posted every week. You can also check out & follow the FB page for updates, suggestions, etc: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

[@DougKremer]

Good stuff. I bought a VP215 last year and haven't looked back. It sits on my counter and we use it almost daily.

[@scottnra]

Heck yeah, I love the 215. Hopefully will do a full review on it very soon. Thanks for watching. I've got some really cool stuff coming too! You can check out & follow the FB page for updates, suggestions, etc: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well.

[@robertcampbell1523]

After several foodsavers, spending over $200.00 for the last one which lasted only a year, was enough. Bought a chamber sealer (AvidArmor VSV20) for just a few dollars more and swear by it. I make a lot of sauces and the chamber sealer does it with ease - using the foodsaver you had to put the sauce in a sealer bag, fold it and place it in the freezer overnight before I could seal it. Wish I would have purchased a chamber sealer a long time ago. Great video thank you for posting .

[@scottnra]

Robert Campbell The Avid Armor units look pretty good. I have not tried them yet. One thing I do know is once you get a chamber model, you'll never want to go back to the external machines! Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZbin. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

[@michaelmccullough1726]

Great video. Just ordered the VP220 was gonna do the 215 but 220&230 was 30% off. And 230 was out of stock, so ordered the 220 from vacmaster $875 total price. Looking forward to using it. Love my food saver but sometimes with wet meats I will go through multiple bags before getting a seal.

[@scottnra]

Michael McCullough That sounds like a really great deal! You are going to love the Vacmaster. Especially for hunting and fishing stuff. Don't forget that in a pinch you can use external machine bags and roll material in it too! Thanks for the comment and good luck! Thank you for watching. I've got some really cool stuff coming too! click the "bell" icon to get notified of new videos posted every week. You can also check out & follow the FB page for updates, suggestions, etc: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

[@JP-pl9mv]

The 230 is still out of stock lol

[@graceyloufreebush3747]

Just bought a vacmaster chamber sealer for my hub's birthday, and right before hunting season! Can't wait to play with this bad boy! Very informative vid, thank you!

[@scottnra]

GraceyLou Freebush Your husband is going to FLIP OUT! The vacmaster is a special treat to use and has been a fantastic investment for us. Congratulate him on picking a great wife! :-) Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZbin. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

[@russn922]

Really well done review, thank you.

[@scottnra]

Thanks Russ N I'm glad you like it. I'l be doing one just for the VP215 coming up soon. Thank you for watching. I've got some really cool stuff coming too! click the "bell" icon to get notified of new videos posted every week. You can also check out & follow the FB page for updates, suggestions, etc: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

[@terrycrissman7392]

I’ve owned a VP215 since 2014. I garden, fish, hunt and cook a lot. This unit has been great.

[@scottnra]

Love my VP215. I need to get the review video on this unit put together. It was an excellent investment. Thanks for watching. I've got some really cool stuff coming too! You can check out & follow the FB page for updates, suggestions, etc: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well.

[@cnnw3929]

This is a much better assessment of what a FoodSaver can do. I just learned that any chamber vacuum sealer is never going to be perfect, and maybe I am best off keeping the VP120 I already have, since it seems to be doing just as well as the VP215 in this video. I think for long term preservation, sealing and then freezing in a chamber vacuum sealer is a good first step, then transfer that item to the textured bag and use the external vacuum sealer is the best method for long-term freezer storage. That's the method I am using currently, until I can one day find a chamber vacuum sealer that works better than the one I have now.

[@scottnra]

cnnw3929 I've been pretty happy with the VP215. It pulls down hard, even with wet meats and fish, and as long as the bag does not get punctured I'm having last 2 years easily. THat's about as long as anything stays in my freezer and even then it's usually an accident if it stays that long haha. Thank you for watching. I've got some really cool stuff coming too! click the "bell" icon to get notified of new videos posted every week. You can also check out & follow the FB page for updates, suggestions, etc: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

[@crazycoyote1738]

Now I’m ready to make the purchase. Thanks Scott for a good, educational video!!

[@scottnra]

Crazy Coyote Awesome! GLad it helped. Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZbin. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

[@carltalbot9212]

I have purchased several food savers over the years and they all get screwed up because a little liquid gets in the pump. food saver pumps are very small and if you get and king of liquid you have to open it up and completely clean it out. I just bought a chamber vac and comparing the pumps is like comparing a lawnmower engine to a formula one racer. One thing I found out about a food saver years ago. You can put you firearms in long term storage with black gardening cover , a little oil and zip the thing up and seal it three times. I had three hand guns and they had been sealed for almost twenty five years. there is not a speck of anything anywhere. Short of wrapping your entire firearm with creoseal I don't think you have a chance of sealing your gun for 25 years. Because the food master has no length limitations firearms up for long storage.

[@scottnra]

If you use heavy pouches, and/or the anti puncture sheets and an oxygen absorbing packet you can seal up guns and they should be perfect virtually forever! (Along with anything else you might be concerned about rusting during long term storage.)

[@FishandBeers]

Thanks just bought chamber vacuum . Btw likes yours fishing gear setup in the back ground.

[@scottnra]

Fish and Beer Thanks man, it keeps evolving too as we seem to be adding gear every year! Those Chamber sealers are awesome. Once you have one, you'll never go back to the external models. Thank you for watching. I've got some really cool stuff coming too! click the "bell" icon to get notified of new videos posted every week. You can also check out & follow the FB page for updates, suggestions, etc: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

[@woodstacker5241]

Very informative video based on real experience. Thanks!

[@scottnra]

Thanks man I'm glad you like it. I'm going to do a complete review on the Vacmaster here soon. Thanks for watching. You can check out & follow the FB page for updates, suggestions, etc: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/

[@markd5067]

Thanks for the video. We've used the same FoodSaver Vac for over 20 years with NO issues and I believe we spent less than $100 for it. The VacMaster is 7 to 10 times the cost of the FoodSaver. The research I've done on both of these vacuum machines indicates that the FoodSaver far exceeds the reliability of the VacMaster. The other considerations are the hefty costs of the FoodSaver bags, but you would have to seal roughly 2,000 bags with the FoodSaver before justifying the purchase of a VacMaster. If you sealed 5-10 bags a week, it would take you over 5 years before you broke even. And that's assuming the VacMaster lasted the 5+ years. I personally like the advantages of the VacMaster regarding the sealing of soups and other things that the FoodSaver can't do as well, but I find it hard to reconcile the additional $750 to $1000 just to seal a bag of chicken soup....but that's just me...

[@scottnra]

I get it for sure. (Although my foodsaver is my 3rd one!) I do a lot of fish too. (Wet) Never had much luck with the foodsaver for that unless I freeze first and makes me have to come back the next day to seal. That was the main reason I wanted to go with a chamber machine. For me it was more about convenience and frustration than money. I definitely understand why someone would stick with a foodsaver if they didn't need to do a lot of wet things. (And yes I tried the paper towel trick and about every other one) I figure, heck, you only live once, might have a few nice things. :-)

[@MFraze14]

@@scottnra Different topic all together, but what system do you use to hold your fishing rods vertical, there in the background? Thanks in advance as well; I've been racking my brain over the many different variations I could use and like how yours aren't being held by pvc.

[@kasilofchrisn]

Mark D we've got one of the vacmasters and it's been running strong for well over 5 years. I burnt up three food savers in the 8 to 10 years prior to that. I find the people who push for the FoodSaver being a good value and still worth buying have never tried the chamber vac systems on the market. If they had that FoodSaver would be in the next garage sale. I guarantee it. Here in Alaska we do tons of Fish and game and we've run literally thousands of pounds of fish through our vacmaster without issue. I've had sessions where I vacuum packed over 220 pounds of fish and the only time I stopped was to pull a bag out and put another one in as fast as I possibly could. You would never do that with a FoodSaver. Every 5 to 10 bags you would have to take a break to let the machine cool down or you'll burn it up. Plus any moisture in the fish and you'll constantly be cleaning that trough or possibly ruining the vac motor. I'm guessing I would have spent several more hours just waiting on a FoodSaver to cool down during a big batch of fish. The chamber vac are definitely worth the extra money. If you're the kind of person who only does a couple of bags here and there then fine get what's cheap. But if you're a hunter, a fisherman, a prepper or just someone who does a lot of vac sealing in general you can't go wrong with the chamber machines. Are they worth the extra money? in my opinion they're worth more than the extra money you spend!

[@timnguyen2251]

Do you work for foodsaver? Your wordings are like perfect, every word is capitalized when it needs to..lol

[@markd5067]

@@timnguyen2251 Unlike the idiots schools are churning out these days, I actually apply the education I received many years ago, which explains the poor state of America...

[@michaelsotomayor5001]

thank you my friend :) I need this VacMaster for a restaurant

[@scottnra]

Michael Sotomayor It will be GREAT for a restaurant! Powerful and quiet and I'm sure it will save you a lot of $$.. Thank you for watching. I've got some really cool stuff coming too! click the "bell" icon to get notified of new videos posted every week. You can also check out & follow the FB page for updates, suggestions, etc: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

[@jamesaloyisius6210]

concise and "to the point" thanks much!

[@scottnra]

Thank you James Aloyisius. There are also links to everything in the description below the video. Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZbin. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

[@tjvohs1]

We put our chamber vacuum on a microwave cart . Just roll it into the closet when done.

[@scottnra]

That's a great idea Tyler V. Mine lives on the rolling cart. Also you can get an outboard motor cover for a 25hp motor and it fits the vacmaster vp215 amzn.to/3BgKeYX Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZbin. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

[@DivineTrueGod]

i think the vacuum chamber has one obvious limitation - the Foodsaver can suck air out of a very long bag, but the Vacumadter is limited to that 12:-14" length chamber.

[@scottnra]

MichaelMing You are correct. Small trade off. I rarely have anything that won't fit into it, and if I do...I still have an external machine. Thank you for watching. I've got some really cool stuff coming too! click the "bell" icon to get notified of new videos posted every week. You can also check out & follow the FB page for updates, suggestions, etc: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

[@MikroMack]

Overall, best review of the two types of sealers. Wow..

[@scottnra]

Godonlyknows 84 Very Glad you liked it. Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZbin. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

[@daydreaming2113]

Thanks 🙏 for one of the best review I seen so far. Definitely help a lot 👍

[@scottnra]

Glad it helped! Working on a review of the VP215 now. It's a beast if it's not out of the budget. Thank you for watching. I've got some really cool stuff coming too! You can check out & follow the FB page for updates, suggestions, etc: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well.

[@WanderlassS]

what i was looking for

[@scottnra]

Wanderlass Glad it helped. Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZbin. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

[@christopherenrico2093]

thankyou very much for the explanation. really understandable. thankyou 🙏🏻

[@scottnra]

Christopher Enrico Thank you for the kind words! and thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZbin. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

[@livinginpatagonia]

Hi Scott, Which type of vacuum sealer would you suggest for slices of pizza? Thank you!

[@scottnra]

Jamie Schectman Well any of them are going to crush the pizza if you don't freeze them first. I still think the Vacmaster VP215 is as good as you can get but I know they are out of man people's budget. Once frozen, all of them will work. Thank you for watching. I've got some really cool stuff coming too! click the "bell" icon to get notified of new videos posted every week. You can also check out & follow the FB page for updates, suggestions, etc: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

[@jerrycross1829]

Damn good review!

[@scottnra]

jerry cross Thank you bud! We've got a giveaway going on as well right now if you are interested. www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/539f32041/? Thank you for watching. I've got some really cool stuff coming too! click the "bell" icon to get notified of new videos posted every week. You can also check out & follow the FB page for updates, suggestions, etc: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

[@AJ-bi6ns]

Chamber seal machines make wet food so easy, with my Foodsaver it took awhile but I'm pretty consistent on knowing when to manually seal without making a mess or damaging the seal for wet items. Sadly, don't do enough sealing for a chamber machines

[@scottnra]

AJ They do cost a bit so I get for the casual user. If only sealed things sometimes I probably would stick with the FS. But mine only gets little breaks in between uses year round. If I am not fishing or hunting, I'm probably working on some other meat project and sealing up other things for the freezers. (Snacksticks, jerky, etc.) Thank you for watching. I've got some really cool stuff coming too! click the "bell" icon to get notified of new videos posted every week. You can also check out & follow the FB page for updates, suggestions, etc: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

[@chuckmcgranor3766]

Where did you get the VP215 for $700.00?

[@scottnra]

It's been a while haha

[@rosa1470]

Hi. Could you share the link to buy the bags? Thanks

[@scottnra]

coupon_rican_diva Amazon has them for alll machines and all sizes: amzn.to/3k7B9c2 Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZbin. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

[@rosa1470]

@@scottnra Thank you for your quick reply :o)

[@ocean374]

Great product review awesome thanks

[@scottnra]

Glad you liked it!

[@bretreeves1136]

Can you use mylar bags with this machine

[@scottnra]

Bret Reeves The Vacmaster, Yes! Amazon has them and it's a great investment! amzn.to/2TOg8KP Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZbin. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

[@bretreeves1136]

Thank you!!

[@imacat.8077]

I want the Vacmaster.

[@scottnra]

You'll love it! Webstaurant store is where I got mine. They were great to deal with. Tell them Scott from KZbin sent you.

[@dermharse9614]

Something else you can do with these machines is use retort mylar bags once sealed you pressure can them and have MRE's

[@scottnra]

Derm Harse That makes sense. Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZbin. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

[@grainsalt9662]

Is there a vac master out now that will seal mylar bags? the vp230 won't by their own specs and cannot change seal time.

[@scottnra]

@grainsalt9662 seal time on the VP215 is settable and I don't see why it wouldn't be able to seal Mylar bags... AND it's 12% off on Amazon right now here: amzn.to/41Rmreo Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZbin. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

[@katecomella]

Great tutorial! (fabulous) ... I have a Q re: the VacMaster - Is this the unit that can also seal jars? - I recently saw another video that showed this process (in a qt jar, as I recall) after freeze drying fruit ... can this machine accommodate sealing glass Ball jars as well?

[@scottnra]

katecomella Thank you! Yes, as long as the jars you use will fit into the chamber. I have not tried them yet though and I would use an 02 absorber pack in there with it. Thank you for watching. I've got some really cool stuff coming too! click the "bell" icon to get notified of new videos posted every week. You can also check out & follow the FB page for updates, suggestions, etc: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

[@katecomella]

Thanks so much, Scott - much appreciated (muah) I will abide xxoo

[@jimmieburleigh9549]

Pays off in long run considering it cost you 50 cents a bag to make 24 small bags from a roll of bag material. On average the vac bags cost 5 cents and even less for same size bag. So if you saved 1.50 on 3 steaks wether manager special or better price on multi pack vs single either way you definitely defeated the purpose because it just cost you what you saved in bags. In a pinch the vac machine you can use regular name brand or store brand ziplock bags or cheap store bought food storage bags with no zip seal. And if you are into dehydrating foods for long term storage the vac machine will make a nice airtight seal on mylar bags.

[@scottnra]

@jimmieburleigh9549 to me the reason to own a chamber sealer is the time saved not screwing with bad seals on wet product. Overall, it's just faster and IMO does a better job. I treat gear like this as an investment and not an expense. :-) Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZbin. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

[@madamebutterfly3851]

Which one is good or better for fruit and vegetables?

[@scottnra]

Madame Butterfly The vacmaster is always going to be the best. Any will work, just you just need to either stop them, or adjust them before they flatten out you squishy foods. Another option is to bag them an prefreeze before vacuuming down. Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZbin. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

[@dirtrider88]

all of the things you complained about the food saver can be done with a newer model including liquids by using a jar

[@scottnra]

dirtrider88 Jars don't do well in a freezer... The Vacmaster is a much better machine. Just expensive... Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZbin. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

[@dirtrider88]

@@scottnra ok then you put liquids in containers with a pretty much any newer food saver

[@malazkm]

thank you fir the video. also, i did. ot know you can use a commercial ice machine inside your home. is it a good one?

[@scottnra]

Yep, Its a 500#/day machine I picked up for next to nothing used and bought a beat up bin to put under it. I't will crank out what I need in an hour or so most of the time. Thanks for watching. I've got some really cool stuff coming too! You can check out & follow the FB page for updates, suggestions, etc: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/

[@malazkm]

@@scottnra thank you

[@evan2156]

Thanks for the comparison. But what if you want to do a five rib prime rib vacuum sealed in an Umai bag for dry aging. It doesn’t look like it would fit in the Vacmaster. So an external channel bag seems to be the only option. Unless you want to spend $4000 on a much larger unit. What are your thoughts?

[@scottnra]

evan2156 Yep, for that, roll material and an external Machine would be hard to beat. Thank you for watching. I've got some really cool stuff coming too! click the "bell" icon to get notified of new videos posted every week. You can also check out & follow the FB page for updates, suggestions, etc: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

[@kennethgreene7437]

Great Video !

[@scottnra]

Thank you kenneth Greene! There are links to everything also in the description below the video. Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZbin. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

[@ericwitt23]

Hi Scott, great review. Question for ya, Will food last longer using a chamber sealer? Are you able to use the thicker gauge commercial bags in your chamber sealer?

[@scottnra]

ericwitt23I don't think one could claim that it lasts longer from a chamber sealer. If you compare two properly sealed bags, they should last the same. Yes! You can use thicker or thinner bags/pouches in a chamber model as most have sea time adjustments. I've been very happy with the Vacmaster VP215 and you can get hold of the company if you need parts or service unlike cheaper models. Get a Chamber model if you can like this one! amzn.to/3z7KmY7 Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZbin. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

[@donhgr]

Should you experience a failure with this at the price can a person get parts? Great review I’m a so so user but on my 3rd food saver and definitely going to go a different direction

[@scottnra]

Flat Top yes. The Vacmaster company has been easy to deal with and they are a top brand for a reason. I've put the VP215 through about as much as any home user will. Hundreds of fish every year probably about a dozen deer a year between myself and buddies and countless meat projects. It is a commercial machine. Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZbin. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

[@countryable01]

Hows it do with bones like T-bone stake

[@scottnra]

countryable01 They do "ok" but you'll get an occasional failure unless you use a bone guard like these: amzn.to/33uIjRm Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZbin. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

[@rozwhite604]

I notice that you have had both the VacMaster 112S and the VacMaster VP215 can you do a review of them up against each other? I am trying to decide which one to buy

[@scottnra]

Roz White I just have the 215 currently. I'll tell you spend the extra on the 215! it's a lot more machine for a little more money. Thank you for watching. I've got some really cool stuff coming too! click the "bell" icon to get notified of new videos posted every week. You can also check out & follow the FB page for updates, suggestions, etc: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

[@miamitreo]

Where can a reliable vac chamber machine be found nowadays? Seems like all that I find have bad reviews and defective units with poor warranty/customer service....

[@scottnra]

miamitreo I have been very happy with my Vacmaster VP215. I use it regularly, and WAY more than most home use people. It has not let me down yet. I had a VP112 and it developed an issue. I contacted VAcmaster and they were very easy to work with. That is why I'm such a fan of Vacmaster. I will NEVER promote anything I don't believe in and use myself. (They do cost more, but I think they are worth the investment.) Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZbin. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

[@TheRealFOSFOR]

I'm having trouble understanding how that vacuum chamber thing works? If you make a vacuum inside and outside of the bag, then why does the bag collapse into it self? If there is no pressure difference the bag should stay pretty much unchanged.

[@scottnra]

Because when the chamber including the bag contents are in a high negative vacuum and then it deals the bag, then lets air pressure return to the chamber, it's back to normal on the outside of the bag but sealed negative inside the bag. does that help? Thank you for watching. I've got some really cool stuff coming too! click the "bell" icon to get notified of new videos posted every week. You can also check out & follow the FB page for updates, suggestions, etc: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

[@TheRealFOSFOR]

@@scottnra Well actually that sounds very reasonable =D thanks.

[@jimmyhadome4377]

Thanks for the video, I’m in Nigeria pls how do I get the VP215 for my butchery business

[@scottnra]

No idea...

[@PresidentGas1]

Will a vacuum chamber handle mylar bags without any issues ?

[@scottnra]

PresidentGas1 Yep. It will do just fine with them. You might need to adjust the seal/vac times to accomplish whatever you are doing with them but they work great. Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZbin. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

[@davidedwards3361]

Can you use Mylar bags in the chamber vacuum sealer? I have looked around and cant find the cheap sealer bags, just the dearer textured ones. Where can I buy the cheap bags?

[@scottnra]

Amazon has them. THe cheaper bags are usually sold in large quantity, but if you poke around you'll find different options:. These work out to $.09each amzn.to/2R3tcFW

[@ourgodisfaithful]

Can Vacmaster machine also be used as a external vacuum sealer to seal it from the outside like a foodsaver machine with texture bag for bigger meat ?

[@scottnra]

No. THat's not what it is made to do. You can use textured bags, but in the machine only. Hope that helps.

[@ourgodisfaithful]

Scott Gregg Thank You for the reply.Looks like I will still need my foodsaver style machine .

[@justmyopinion6486]

My chamber machine will not seal 11' bags or I should say will. not seal a bag that long. Any suggestions? Thanks

[@scottnra]

Same with mine. It will only do 10" bags. There is no way to make it do bigger bags without getting a bigger machine. (I called them!)

[@ryeinn6971]

If you vacuum sealed a turd would it smell up the room?

[@scottnra]

Well that's nice...

[@JP-pl9mv]

Try it bro, make sure it’s one of those soggy wet turds too

[@dwanekimmel8571]

Scott, I'm in the market for a chamber sealer that also has an attachment to seal Mason jars. Any ideas?

[@scottnra]

Dwane Kimmel I'm not sure that that exists. It might take just having a food save for those. Or if you are using mason jars that fit into the chamber, you can do them that way just fine. This is great for dry goods storage!! Thank you for watching. I've got some really cool stuff coming too! click the "bell" icon to get notified of new videos posted every week. You can also check out & follow the FB page for updates, suggestions, etc: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

[@pasqualepapaleo662]

Is the vac master automatic and how much and where did you buy

[@scottnra]

Pat Papaleo Yes! you can set the vac time (effects vac pressure) and seal time for different thicknesses of pouches. Then just shut the lid and let it do it's thing. I got mine from the Restaurant store online. They have great pricing and all the things I needed. Tell them Scott From KZbin sent you! Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZbin. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

[@pagemap]

What bag thickness do you use? They come in 3mil, 4mil, and 5mil.

[@scottnra]

Brian Carlson I usually end up with 3 mil because 4 mil are harder to find without buying 1000. I have these on order right now from Amazon for smaller things like jerky and snack sticks: amzn.to/35GDDHy Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZbin. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

[@pagemap]

@@scottnra would be great to see a follow-up video on the VP215. Any tips and tricks you've learned since you bought it?

[@TheRangeControl]

Any ports for accessory hoses?

[@scottnra]

TheRangeControl Not on the VP215. That is one thing I wish they would add to it... The Food Saver has one though. This is the current version of the model shown I believe: amzn.to/2zwbruG Thank you for watching! Follow us on Instagram and FB too. We are running a give away right now to celebrate the upcoming 40K subscriber threshold you will like. www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/539f32041/?Full details are on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

[@pagemap]

Which size outboard motor cover did you use?

[@scottnra]

I have not needed on yet. The cover it came with is holding up ok and I am careful with it. It looks like a 10hp motor cover would fit it great though: amzn.to/3frzBag

[@justmyopinion6486]

How do seal your bags without going through the vac. process I have a dz-260-c machine? Thanks

[@scottnra]

It's easy with the external models. There is a "seal" button. With the Vacmaster you start it and hit "stop" and it will seal. It needs enough vac pressure though to raise the seal bar so it has to run for a few seconds before you hit the button.

[@bryancoday9061]

Is chamber tall enough for standard mason jars ?

[@scottnra]

Pint jars and smaller will fit the VP215. Quarts don't unless you lay them down. Thanks for watching. I've got some really cool stuff coming too! You can check out & follow the FB page for updates, suggestions, etc: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well.

[@franbrupu]

Why would. You put a Mason jar on the thing?

[@TheRangeControl]

@@franbrupu to activate the lid vacuum seal. Good for dry foods. Not for meats which need to be sealed in a canner.

[@JP-pl9mv]

@@franbrupu Because you can

[@ramellin]

Where can I purchase this sealer ?

[@scottnra]

I got mine from the webstaurant store. here: www.webstaurantstore.com/ary-vacmaster-vp215-chamber-vacuum-packaging-machine-with-10-1-4-seal-bar/120VMASVP215.html Amazon also sells them: amzn.to/2GV1yIL They are an "Investment" for sure but in my opinion worth it!

[@justmyopinion6486]

I meant that wide.

[@scottnra]

got it

[@MrBigangry]

Food savers are disgustingly bad........

[@scottnra]

MrBigangry There are certainly better options out there right now...but they will cost more $$$ :-) Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZbin. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

[@MrBigangry]

@@scottnra Absolutely false. Food savers are far more expensive and far less effective. They also make a hell of a mess and take up a lot of time. When I said disgustingly bad I meant it...... you are better off with ziplocks and displacing the air in a water bath.......

[@scottnra]

lol, we'll agree to disagree. on the ziploc water bath thing. Check out VAcmaster pricing. Mine cost just under a grand when I bought it and I've never been sorry.

[@icepipaydimatera7744]

too expensive. 1,998$ id.rather buy a harvest.right freeze drier then seal.with regular sealer.

[@myfridayproject3257]

Icepipay, The VP215 is only $899. The payback is in the bags. Foodsaver vs VACmaster bags is a savings of about $300 per 1000 of the 8"x12" bags.

[@scottnra]

Haha, you have a math problem...the freeze drier is about $4K!