Stretch and Fresh Review: Stretchable Containers?

Stretch and Fresh are As Seen on TV kitchen containers with stretchable lids. Today I put them to the test.
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[@eccod]

The stretchy lid is a gimmick. The issues you had could be resolved with slightly larger containers, and then you could even stack them while full!

[@monoditrium145]

The selling point of the containers is to avoid using bigger containers to save space, not sure if it's effective.

[@sharonflowers66]

I was thinking the same thing

[@TheGary108]

@techno vikernes Ziploc Bags are something for practical people, But then again the Stretchy Lid is marketed to idiots.

[@keen8271]

@techno vikernes I personally try to not use disposable things, as I don't like waste, but I just use regular reusable containers and don't have issues. I don't see the purpose of these containers since you can't stack them so they technically use more space than a larger container XD

[@SvobodovaEva]

@techno vikernes Don't they smell though? My room mate had those reusable zip locks from ikea and they smelled like sh*t from far away, no matter how well she washed them.

[@michaelpsihogios9830]

Let's all have a moment of silence for that poor chicken. What did they do to that thing! Haha.

[@alexthelegoguy4504]

I know right?! My immediate thought was that’s some gross looking fried chicken!

[@88wolffy]

Haha, the chicken is the only reason I came to the comments. I couldn’t figured out what animal that was supposed to be.

[@LatitudeSky]

It was bad chicken like that which turned me into a vegetarian for several years.

[@hamsterama]

Yeah, I agree, that chicken looks none too appetizing!

[@michellem5647]

I was nauseated by the sight of that chicken

[@Oink_Blaster]

The way the flexible part behaves in the commercial, it looks like they heated it up. It flexes with no resistance

[@Donteatacowman]

Yes, I was wondering that! Or maybe they're using a prototype with a different kind of material in the lid. Otherwise, you would think that running the lid under hot water would be part of the instructions... although then it would shrink and crush the food afterwards.

[@RamLaska]

Agreed. Probably a hair dryer or possibly just a candle about a foot beneath it. Something that would weaken the lid, but not the frame or clasps so much.

[@RamLaska]

Also, I'm pretty sure that's TPU, not silicone. Silicone would be super stretchy and rubbery at that thickness. It also doesn't get looser when warmed up. TPU is very moldable when heated.

[@Oink_Blaster]

@@Donteatacowman either that or they heated it just to get a good shot by ruining the flexible part. They don't reuse that lid and the shot ends with them closing the lid. Why don't they show them taking it off and show how it looks after? I think they damage it on purpose.

[@mealex303]

I just said this 😆

[@GadgetAddict]

I wonder if they heated the silicone in their demo videos to make it more flexible and easier to attach.

[@revenous167]

Wouldn't be surprised if they did to get more sales

[@jaymcintosh331]

I was wondering the same thing but the real question is whether that's a problem or not

[@lefroy1]

I think they manipulate the silicone film for advertising purposes. In real life, they can't get those fabulous results, especially with the onion. As my man Freakin' said, they would have to balance it to get it like that.

[@TheEmbersFromAshes]

@@lefroy1 probably used toothpicks to hold the onions in position for the ad photos.

[@hickliferocks]

Says microwave safe?!... so maybe heat lid in microwave up a few seconds to get more stretch?

[@snowboard_coach]

Stretch and Fresh was the name of my hip hop group in college

[@NaptownClassic]

Your hip hop workout group?

[@zanizone3617]

Were you Stretch or were you Fresh? 😂

[@snowboard_coach]

@@zanizone3617 DJ Fresh-E

[@gemstar3824]

Lmao

[@SlitWhistle]

Cool

[@andrewhubbard88]

I find it difficult to trust containers that allow good to put pressure on the lid. I just see them losing seal after so much pressure for extended periods of time.

[@lulu_9000]

Maybe that's why it says "leak resistant" on the packaging but "leak proof" elsewhere - leak proof when new, not so much after it's been used for a while.

[@photolabguy]

I'm curious how the lids would have held up after being in the freezer.

[@jeremydanchuk1897]

and going from freezer to microwave

[@notold37]

How the lids hold up after freezing and being stretched, thats the test,

[@mrmustangman1964]

@@jeremydanchuk1897 Well, it would be, but he said the lids can't go in the microwave.

[@wishingb5859]

Yes, that and whether the smell of the food is still there and whether they stain and can you stack them if they aren't over full.

[@donw804]

About 20 years ago, I bought a set of round ASOTV covers of various sizes with the same stretchy material surrounded by a hard plastic outer ring that would make an airtight seal over bowls. Rather than conforming to foods that were above the top of bowls, the idea was that you would push down on the stretchy part to make a vacuum. Over a short period of time, they also became similarly cloudy and got stretched out from their original tightness.

[@vaelophisnyx9873]

side effect of the material. ThermoPlastic PolyUrethane

[@crissreznor]

Anyone else freaked out by the look and colour of James “fried chicken” 🍗 ??? 6:54

[@taylordawn]

Yes! 🤢

[@triaxelongd3337]

@Deborah Ajao i make fried chicken without breading, that chicken he had looked disguisting

[@Banditmax20]

What he do to them? Left them in the fryer and them popped them in the oven?!?

[@outogetyougotyou5250]

@Deborah Ajao also known as roast chicken

[@outogetyougotyou5250]

@Deborah Ajao My point was it looked like a roast chicken....a disgusting roast chicken. Valid point though.

[@MikeStavola]

I saw this and immediately thought about how it would smash my food.

[@ChristyPlayz]

Imagine the poor avocados 😂😂

[@FflawedMetalhead]

A lot of people at work use these because of how firmly the lids are kept on (the leak-proof part especially) - The stretching lid is just an occasionally useful gimmick. Thanks for another solid video

[@LaydeeLia]

*Small container* = hummus; salad dressing; vegetable dip; Goldfish crackers; little chocolate snacks... perfect size for lots of stuff!

[@beowolfe]

They're all good ideas for a small container, but then you have to wonder what you would put in there that might need a stretchy lid. Maybe a to-go snack that is somewhat weird-shaped but small, like broccoli?

[@HisnameisRich]

" I picked up some chicken in the store that looks like the stuff they have in the commercial" - Proceeds to bring out something that looks as though its been rotting for a month XD

[@badbirdkc]

I practically recoiled in horror.

[@mommadee9128]

It was so nasty 🤢

[@ImTakingYouToFlavorTown]

a big flaw I see with this is that with softer fruits like blueberries that lid is sure to crush them, and as shown in the marshmallow test you end up smushing them. on the note of some people saying its easy to close and some saying its hard, outside of user error it could be that the manufacturing tolerances are too high so lids which are only slightly defective could be sent out.

[@Saxtus]

Thank you so much for listing metric units too when measuring them! ♥

[@krzbrew]

As an overseas person I approve the listing in metric units (and this comment).

[@soyburglar1878]

I’m so thankful for this channel. Not because I actually buy any of this stuff or that I particularly care about it. I mean, it’s cool to see all of this new gadgets and tech, but does anyone else come here and watch these videos just because James’ voice is so calming and reassuring? For younger folks, I could see him as coming off as a sort of cool father-type, whereas for us older folks, he just seems like a good dude with whom you’d like to hang out and share a beer. Keep giving us great content, Mr White!

[@jeffp7368]

I think this product fits into the “solve a problem that doesn’t exist” category

[@mayaceleste8523]

Exactly!

[@alma6555]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@RandyHS.]

Yep, it belongs in the "use a big enough container to start with" category 🍱

[@cutienerdgirl]

For my mother and her penchant for making too much food, this problem does exist lol

[@luisr9501]

This is a great invention. Haters gonna hate obviously you didn't see the vision so it ain't for you.

[@LickMyMusketBallsYankee]

I think this is the first time KZbin actually gave me a notification on time

[@Cubbie410]

Same lol

[@tetsuo964]

Cursed nickname

[@artasky6093]

I never got notification form his channel... Never

[@lynnaandj1]

James, I love the way that you’re always honest in your reviews.

[@auntlynnie]

It looks like you’re struggling more with the square containers than the rectangles (to put the lids on).

[@3xavior17]

There are times I sit there and wonder why did someone thing this was a good idea. if you are storing stuff in containers that you need the lid to stretch, probably means you just need larger containers. They are creating a solution for a problem that shouldn't existing. Next will be shoes that deal with your toes being smooshed when the shoes are 4 sizes smaller than you should be wearing.

[@GotMeatloaf]

Where did you get that chicken from the grave yard 🤣😭

[@ZakkandtheJ]

That chicken looks decaying

[@GotMeatloaf]

@@ZakkandtheJ straight up 🤣.

[@Jusebas89]

Im glad I wasn't the only one thinking this hahaha

[@joeytomato]

I just commented about that chicken... Looks like they killed it twice. 🤣

[@niltonlacle]

#Pray for Nevada Fried Chickens... 🤣

[@justinduren95]

Man, I was about to go to sleep, but it will have to wait! Freakin new video from freakin reviews!

[@rewrose2838]

That's no good

[@richardvinsen2385]

You picked up the chicken at the store? It looks like roadkill.

[@briangereau788]

I came here to say the same thing! That does NOT look edible.

[@Clay3613]

Cremated Chicken.

[@poeterritory]

Nature's store.

[@muddyfeetaussies]

Ok it's a roasted not fried.. and chilled chicken.. not saying it's gonna taste good.. but it's not rotten.. :/

[@findantu]

dude wtf same . even my drunkest chicken bake looks better than that.

[@bdbgh]

I wonder how long the lid will keep it's flexibility

[@Hawkster52]

That would be my thought. Might work fine for awhile but after extended use the lid might become so flexed that it can't hold its shape anymore.

[@rookmaster7502]

Probably depends on how much stress you put on it.

[@_Nyx_]

One week after warranty expires

[@vaelophisnyx9873]

@Andriy M. they heated it and make sure to never show the same lid being reused. It's TPU, so it responds to being heated by becoming more elastic but it also ruins its preset shape.

[@danemowris39]

I love you! Your videos I look forward to every week! They help me decide what I should and shouldn’t buy and you’ve never let me down! And I love that you look like you enjoy it, and it isn’t just for a check. Thank you James!

[@BinaPgh412]

Thank you soooo much for taking your time out for this review. I was skeptical and needed something like this!

[@frozedokkanbattle]

Yes a new video love the channel and I have actually seen an used this product before your review. Always love the channel keep up the great work and stay safe

[@ISoloYouRelax]

It been a month. We NEED to know how well the lids have held up. Please make a recap video on these.

[@ladylindakaye1]

The smallest container can be used for salad dressings, nuts, sesame seeds, raisins, etc, etc, etc. Try distilled white vinegar on the square lids, it might get rid of the film. Great review 👏.

[@sideburnman56]

I'd be curious how the avocado would hold up in a smaller container. Would having the lid more stretched out and tighter on the avocado keep more air out and stay fresher longer?

[@popculturechick]

Thank yo for a well thought out review. I appreciate the tests you chose to do.

[@BackForwardPunch]

Really looks like another solution to a non-existent problem. They even give a few to emphasize how you can use different sized containers. Why do i need to cram just that tiny bit more into a container that’s too small?

[@ellenbrown8676]

I would love to see the Food Preservation Trays and the standing silicone zipper bags!

[@ritasanders7499]

Zip loc baggie for veggies for me 😊

[@970357ers]

I imagine the commercial featured a heat gun just out of frame.

[@mealex303]

I wrote similar to this lol

[@thatstupidbunnysuit2648]

Love your videos man!

[@christopherbiomass7155]

Good review. I think I'll just stick with my stackable-when-empty-or-full containers of a similar style. They have glass bottoms and a sturdy plastic top with the same type of latch on each side. Zero issues after 1 year. They always come out of the dishwasher clean and clear.

[@meauxjeaux431]

I literally just watched a commercial on it, and at the end, went directly to Freakin' reviews to get the real facts.

[@ShojoBakunyu]

Being leak proof is why I love the snap on brand of containers.

[@David-wo9un]

I would be curious is they hold up over time with all the stretching. I fear they will tear after a few times of being stretched.

[@a.n4031]

He always does "1 year later" updates. Stuck around and maybe we'll find out!

[@ayekantspeylgud]

This video is loaded with unintended ASMR. great review as always!

[@echeng20552]

I’ll probably never buy anything I watch on your channel, but that’s never stopped me from watching 😆

[@MatthewBalloon]

Didn’t even watch the full video yet but I already hit the like button and this product looks pretty cool I’m interested to see if it actually works and how well they stack in the cabinet

[@troche565]

Great job, big help. Thank you

[@sandraoss326]

So glad I found you. Those small containers are great for salad dressings julienne pieces of celery & carrots etc & if you bring it to work you can just put the lettuce etc on the bottom & the small one with salad dresssing on top. Where did you get your grapes I have never seen any so large. Is your camera enlarging them? Pull the flaps up first then press down and snap shut. You must align the lid with the bottom

[@terenceoneill3075]

The best feature of this set, to me, is the most obvious thing: the lids are see-through. Everyone seems to take this for granted. If I can stop putting little stickies on lids to know what leftover is inside, I will be a happy camper. There really should be a larger container included. And as for eventual cloudiness of the lids, well, you don't have to stick EVERYTHING in the dishwasher!

[@francesrinehart6885]

Well, we bought two sets, one at regular price and the second for $6.95 extra, with free shipping. Usually we'd buy stuff like this through Amazon, but the TV ad had it for a little less. We purchased these BEFORE seeing your review. I really wish I could find the final review on those lids. My husband actually wanted to get these (he's a somewhat pack rat and loves containers). Now he's questioning the purchase due to the flimsiness of the stretchable lids. We just received them today, still have the boxes and still are able to return them. Hopefully someone has had them long enough to be able to respond. Thank you for your awesome review.

[@aadapatel2086]

yes sir love your reviews

[@S.E.C-R]

I would definitely use these… I often have to use a second container to get it all in or for left overs. I’d love to only use one container instead of two with barely any in the second container. Also, it looks like when the lids are harder to latch that you’re pushing the lid down to far… I noticed that each time they latched quite easily when you lift the lid up a tad after your first attempt.

[@jasmineb9391]

I do agree with the review that said “designed for the last bite”. Im always putting leftover dinner in a container but something is sticking out like a drumstick or I need to put 1 more serving . When I do get the next size up it’s too big lol my fridge is small so I don’t like using large containers . I’m not saying I’d buy it I’ll just sacrifice my fridge space

[@highnoon9333]

Awesome Bugle t-shirt!!!

[@somecolbyguy1833]

As I'm watching this, I see an ad on tv for the "Volcano" skillet. You oughta check that out. Cheers from sunny Phoenix, and thx for the great vids! :)

[@FlowerGemsGirl]

Just checked for these on Amazon, they are BACK and in stock for $19.50 for 12 pack, $37.50 for 24 pack! These look great, thanks for doing this review on them!!

[@sublimationman]

Oh, I would like to see you try the lids that are just the stretchy material like this that fit over your own containers (ceramic bowls and such) silicone stretchy lids is what they call them.

[@jkinzel5979]

How neat!

[@micheller759]

Loving the new graphics!

[@devilsaint_8652]

Interesting review, have you tried the silicone stretch lids? The round ones and use those on round, rectangle or square things we al have in the house. I think I will stick with the cheapo Rubbermaid or Glad containers and either eat what dont fit or use a bigger container. both ways will let me stack them in the fridge. thanks .

[@cordcutterlifestyleandtech]

I have some containers with those style of lids and it does take some getting use. It took a few days to get the hang of them

[@artseyy]

Great video as always, keep going

[@ScrewYouTwice]

I just use the cheaper version of the Uni-Lid you reviewed on May 23, 2020. You can get them in round and rectangular shapes and different sizes. I use the heck out of them. By the way I appreciate this channel you bring to light many products I actually then buy and use.

[@justinreed6098]

That throw at 0:55 Lmao that's what I do every time I open a box with one of those 🤣

[@KCCAT5]

I would love to see you use these on a daily basis for at least three months or maybe six? And then come back and do a review on how well they held up with normal wear wash storage usage wash usage wash usage LOL Etc

[@T3Dist]

If you are looking for something to store chicken, fruits, veggies, cut avocados, I would recommend a vacuum sealer, they offer containers that are leak proof, and removing the air properly (not gimmick) will allow it to last longer. With the avocado, put the saran wrap tightly over the cut edge, being sure not to touch the face of the avocado and on the back put a rubber band to seal it, not allowing air in.

[@thooperhero]

Thank you ! Another great video :D

[@mohammadgilany1]

love the Bugle shirt 😁

[@STOG01]

What do you mean - "what are you going to put there"? "Beluga caviar. Obviously!

[@STOG01]

@Deborah Ajao obviously it's overrated. The only way to eat caviar is this: 1. Take fresh-ass bread. Slice. 2. Take ~67% butter. Leave outside the fridge for 20 minutes so it's spreadable. 3. Butter the bread - spread a thin layer of caviar, just 1 level deep. No stacking.

[@sierrabiehn8622]

awesome as always, i will definitely be buying some 😄

[@CannabisTechLife]

For the small container I would use that for butter. Reason being is that back when I worked in an office, we had a toaster but not butter. So I would bring a pre sliced bagel with my own butter, toast the bagel, then butter it. Made for a great office snack. Definitely annoying to bring a big container for a small amount of butter haha. For me though, I felt this product was one of those trying to solve an issue that doesn't exist. For instance, okay, you've crammed a bunch of carrots and celery into it and that's making the lid all un even. How can you stack containers in the fridge or your backapck now? It seems the answer is just ...use a bigger container that can fit all the stuff you need to fit. Great review as always I never knew stuff like this existed

[@itstricky316]

I buy Lock n Lock containers from QVC. They may not have the flexible wrap lid but I had tortilla chips in a Lock n Lock container and after 3 months they were still fresh and crispy.

[@mollyover2369]

The containers closing seem to have similar problems any container has with 4 push down tabs. I feel like I've gotten used to it but also know just to buy the bigger containers so stuff fits or let it get compressed a bit.

[@barcham]

If you want avocados or even apples to last longer in the fridge once they've been cut, you need to use a vacuum sealer to remove as much air as possible. Once there is air in the container, the fruit will continue to spoil. I tested my Foodsaver vacuum seal containers by sealing a half-eaten apple in one, and it was still nice and crispy over a week later.

[@snoopygonewilder]

I don't mind the tiny ones, they're useful sometimes for left over sauce, or like left over cheese, or even a left over lemon halves, which funny enough happens to me a lot. I personally wouldn't like that they are no longer stackable after the lids stretched out with excess foods.. Also if its that hard to close, I would find it really annoying. Usually if stuff is that much larger than my container and I don't have a larger container, I use a Ziploc bag.

[@thnkx]

I wonder how easily they stain and retain food odors. I've ruined several plastic bowls with left over spaghetti. And I keep one certain container for onions because it smells like onion no matter how many times it is washed. Seems to me the lids wouldn't hold up to certain uses. I think I would pass. Thanks for testing it all out and giving us the details!

[@russporter7039]

Could you please do a review, on the Vaultz Lock Boxes? I’m thinking about getting one, but I’m concerned that the locks are easy to break into, and I’d like to know if they are worth the money. Your reviews are really informative

[@jacobgreen3415]

We just use those silicone pull on lids you can get. they are great

[@melissapollime2271]

Have one for Tomatoes. It surprised me and worked. Cleaning was a little hard though. Worth it.

[@EmeraldMara85]

Since the top covers are made of silicone, you cannot use abrasive stuff like sponges and dishwashers. Instead, use a silicone brush(some called it a sponge but it doesn't absorb anything) on the silicone covers with a little drop of dishwasher soap.

[@-desertpackrat]

Dude so many things you review are exactly something I need too. I have some stretch lids (you can put them in the microwave though) but they're round for bowls, and don't fit on everything. But I always have stuff I'm trying to put in a rectangle container and there's just barely one piece of the food sticking up so I can't shut the lid. Like it'll just be sticking up 1/4 inch and I have to use two containers, or get a much bigger container, it's frustrating AF.

[@ryanmcdougall22]

Looks like just another container setup.... LOL. Thanks James!

[@saliston]

It's when the lids are stretching is when it's more difficult. That should be expected your stressing the lid.

[@Vortechtral]

The fresh thing is most likely versus an item left out, not wrapped, or stored in some sort of container. Question however, did it keep the onion smell from your fridge, was it a strong onion or a sweet, that will make a big difference on the odor.

[@wendygo7962]

If you're using the stretch feature, you can't really stack your containers anymore. And if you're not stretching them you might as well have bought regular containers.

[@scaper8]

The "stackable" feature definitely sounds like it was just something thrown in so as to add another selling point.

[@wendygo7962]

@@scaper8 Most containers are inherently stackable. Hardly a feature, just something you expect.

[@scaper8]

@@wendygo7962 Yes, I meant thrown in onto the packaging so to include another selling point.

[@TheSonicsean]

I can see with the really small one if you were taking like a sauce or dressing to work for lunch so it doesn't get all over the regular food.

[@kimikoo9153]

Could you do a review on the stretching silicone lids that cover different sizes containers and cap off food?

[@blueclothes1]

I’ve seen this in stores but always hesitated. I trust your review James and I’m gonna get it. I’ll let you know if I like it 😃

[@ibustanut]

I've done my own diy lids like these with old lids and plastic wrap for over 20 years.. Are u kidding me?

[@parallelalpha]

another amazing video from james

[@sdfsdf2205]

Not my cup of tea, I like when the tops are microwave safe and I like when you can stack them.

[@lisaboban]

Nice to see another fan of "The Bugle"!!!!

[@AtTheBenchtop]

Wait, but having soft top would mean your food would get damage or bruised and you can't stack them. Yes I can fit like 10% more and then what? Who wants smashed grapes? Great video as always though! Also, love the new callouts!

[@mariahchill9601]

Can you please review the silicone reusable zip bags? I've seen them everywhere

[@eastonvonschist2283]

There is always a learning curve!

[@bradasstv]

I don't think these will hold up at all over time if you are constantly stretching the lids. I could be wrong. Look forward to the update video. Oh and maybe put something in the freezer for next time to let us know how that does 😉👍

[@canitbechristine]

I would be interested in seeing your thoughts on a similar idea Skinny Stacks.

[@-desertpackrat]

I wonder why it looks so much easier in theirs? 1- they sped up the footage? 2- the guy putting the lid on is super strong? or 3- the lids in the ad were a different, more flexible material, and if so, why didn't they just use that for the actual product? It looks way stretchier and easier lol

[@blaireshoe8738]

Another comment suggested they might have heated it off-camera to make it more stretchy, but that because they don't include heating it in the instructions and also explicitly say not to microwave the lids, it might damage them faster than plain old elbow grease. Would also crush your food when it cools down and loses the extra elasticity the heat provided.

[@collectingonthecheap56353]

I am early. Sweet. 5 days from now, I will get the notification.

[@Brooks0511]

I don't even buy this stuff but me and my 8 year old love watching the reviews lol

[@AliP1970]

Could you review the reusable zip lock bags please? I think they are made out of silicone. They sell them on Amazon. I'm curious if they would stain, rip, etc. Thanks for any consideration!

[@stevenbauer7744]

If you seal the container at room temp and then toss it in the fridge, the cooled air should create a partial vacuum as it volume of air contracts, causing the concave lid you saw.