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Equipment Review: Best Plastic Food Storage Freezer Bags & Our Testing Winner 

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Crummy plastic food storage bags leak, rip, and are tricky to seal. We wanted a strong, leakproof bag that would close securely without a fuss and keep food fresher longer. Watch video to see the lengths we went to find the best bag for our buck.
We tested 8 gallon-size freezer bags to find the best one:
Elkay Plastics Ziplock Heavy Weight Freezer Bag
Ziploc Brand Freezer Bags with Easy Open Tabs
Green’N’Pack Food Storage Freezer Gallon Bags
Diversey, Inc. Ziploc Commercial Resealable Gallon Freezer Bags
Hefty Slider Bag, Gallon Freezer
Ziploc Brand Gallon Freezer Slider Bags
Natural Value Slider Gallon Freezer Bags
Ziploc Brand Double Guard Double Layer Gallon Freezer Bags
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@TheSeeeTeee
@TheSeeeTeee 9 лет назад
I love her anger at the leaking bags. She's so right.
@jlaustill
@jlaustill 5 лет назад
That totally made my morning too!
@bl6973
@bl6973 4 года назад
The SeeeTeee Considering that there was a test where the bag exploded on her, I would be pissed as well
@powertuber4.068
@powertuber4.068 3 года назад
Is her ring swollen to her finger? 04:28
@carolray9156
@carolray9156 Год назад
She's dam cool!! 👍
@thumpybones
@thumpybones 7 лет назад
I love her reviews. She's eloquent, never stutters and gets right to the point. Well done!
@seattle1898
@seattle1898 2 года назад
Stutters? Stuttering isn’t something people can control. Trips over her words or miss speaks might be a better way of putting it since we should not be putting down stuttering.
@Ianisatool
@Ianisatool Год назад
@@seattle1898 ignore this ignorant troll.
@jasonkelley2651
@jasonkelley2651 9 месяцев назад
​@@seattle1898 🤦‍♂️ Oh good grief! As a former "stutterer" I have to disagree 100% with your over-woke comment. I learned to control a very bad stutter. Now, after 50+ years of speaking normally I have been able to help many others overcome their own struggles with stuttering. I suggest that you put aside your perceived "PC" offense and just appreciate the honesty of the original comment. They were giving a compliment. Why spoil it with your mistaken perceptions?
@stevenrichardson1869
@stevenrichardson1869 4 года назад
You can’t imagine how much I love these reviews. I watch reviews for things I’m not even interested in, because I live the granular details.
@internetgirl3099
@internetgirl3099 3 года назад
They are so satisfying with all the destructive testing methods!
@valchiri4
@valchiri4 8 лет назад
Guys, I am from Italy and where I live I can't find these plastic bags, so every time I have the chance to travel I look for them! I have noticed all the defects you have mentioned here and I was still looking for the perfect one until now!!!! This video is brilliant, thank you so much for sharing! Grate Job!!! Big hug Giulia :*
@Jennifer-iw9bl
@Jennifer-iw9bl 3 года назад
Online ordering
@Genevieve1023
@Genevieve1023 Год назад
​@@Jennifer-iw9bl Shipping fees to Europe are a killer. You might as well just put that money towards a plane ticket.
@zelenplav1701
@zelenplav1701 8 лет назад
When I was a child, plastic bags were always washed, dried and reused - always. We used plastic bowl covers with elastic bands also. Waste was not an option.
@jeanniearnold7906
@jeanniearnold7906 4 года назад
I still rewash my bags and use them again...unless I had meat in them the first time. Then they get trashed/recycled .
@willmpet
@willmpet 4 года назад
My brother and I brought home our lunch bags so they could be reused!
@dbirdeycapozzi9807
@dbirdeycapozzi9807 4 года назад
I'm still doing it! Plastics may be convenient at the moment of use but are killing life around the planet after we trash it. And the earth is crying from our misunderstanding and abuse. The lesson must be learned before we can progress. Let's all try another approach throughout these upcoming days and enjoy a different result...I believe that we can change our world 💕
@bl6973
@bl6973 4 года назад
zelen plav You knows shower caps and plates work as okay reusable plastic wrap. If you want airtight lids than the Charles viancin lids work as airtight-ish seals. If you’re doing bread and stuff then an airtight box (the kind with the plastic clamps and stuff) work, snapware sells a couple
@flaminggale4344
@flaminggale4344 4 года назад
Actually the reason why they produce plastic is for its reusability. But nowadays people always throw it away after single used
@physiotherapistpaulina9340
@physiotherapistpaulina9340 4 года назад
This is so useful. As you say, we are tired of thinking about price and quality every other week at the store. Thanks so much for helping us save money in this tough economy! I cook at home to be healthier and to save money, and I don't want the bags to fail my efforts!
@ReggyRay289
@ReggyRay289 10 лет назад
Awesome! I love how your channel makes the little decisions easier. I'd love to see reviews of big equipment like stoves, ovens, refrigerators, and other big ticket items.
@semco72057
@semco72057 5 лет назад
The information on the tests you all performed is good to know and I learned that the Zip Lock brand was the best years ago and have continued to use them for food storage and also to keep items safe which is used in camping out.
@jillhbaudhaan
@jillhbaudhaan 10 лет назад
More equipment review videos on RU-vid please.
@ph11p3540
@ph11p3540 4 года назад
I was never disappointed with Glads Ziplock freezer bags. I even use them as sous vide bags since they are made of high grade polyprepoline.
@terry7893
@terry7893 2 года назад
You do such a bang up job on your reviews! Very professional, very well tested and equally measured out, short, to the point videos. Great job, AS USUAL!!!
@tomj528
@tomj528 3 года назад
These are the same bags I use to freeze everything from steaks/chops/roasts of all kinds to brats to salmon and even butter. I use the "water displacement technique" to remove ALL of the air and everything is in beautiful shape even after several months in the freezer, brightly colored and no freezer burn or frost. All you really need to do is remove the air, vacuum sealing isn't necessary and you can forget the expensive, noisy equipment and over priced rolls/bags.
@grannysweet
@grannysweet 7 лет назад
thank you for including whatever green choices are out there. even semi-green helps. you didn't mention reuse of bags. i reuse fruit and veggies bags often.
@Rosk03
@Rosk03 6 лет назад
This is a real freezer bag test. Great job ATK!
@janameehan9491
@janameehan9491 5 лет назад
Excellent videos. To the point every time. Quality vs price at the bottom line without wasting my time with needless minutes of explanation. Thank you.
@wooskee
@wooskee 7 лет назад
I swear this channel is the best, I wish I could somehow contribute, you guys are doing awesome for the world!!!!
@unclerat2131
@unclerat2131 3 года назад
These shows are so addictive, I've been watching for hours and only come to when I find that I already have what they suggest. Doesn't happen with the All-Clad stuff though.
@moho2536
@moho2536 2 года назад
This academic methodology of testing bags... great job guys
@WakeEternal
@WakeEternal 10 лет назад
Thanks for the rigor of testing for 2+ months. I thought the desiccant test was a terrific idea.
@saslumpff
@saslumpff 6 лет назад
I've watched 10-20 of your product review videos. They are great. I haven't watched this one yet but I'm looking forward to it. I just want to say the topic of this video is very relevant to everyday shopping and I want to see more of this kinda content.
@lynnescaddan8919
@lynnescaddan8919 2 года назад
I really love ziplock bags I use them all the time.
@mikeglover1533
@mikeglover1533 6 лет назад
I agree with the Ziploc Freezer bags. We only use the Zip Loc Freezer and Zip Loc Quart bags. We use them to freeze treat all of our flour and rice type foods before placing them in the pantry. These bags are great and do not leak. If you by them in bulk as in Sam's Club or Cosco they come to: Ziploc Freezer Quart = ~ 6¢ a bag Ziploc Freezer Gallon = ~ 9¢ a bag
@lford2337
@lford2337 3 года назад
Love this lady! And this channel! Thanks so much
@brotheradam
@brotheradam 5 лет назад
bags I did not see you test but I have found the best so far in my own kitchen are the IKEA bags... run out of the gallon size many times before the smaller size but the small size does great for my sauces as a personal sizes...
@mytruckinlifeace4047
@mytruckinlifeace4047 4 года назад
Those were some good tests. Storage bags are overlooked. I’ve always thought they were mostly the same.
@kaystarlo
@kaystarlo 5 лет назад
I love your testing process
@NusaybahBintKa3b
@NusaybahBintKa3b 10 лет назад
I've always used the ziploc freezer bags. They work great!
@janedoe805
@janedoe805 4 года назад
I sincerely apologize I kept clicking the video back at *3:02 ... Watching you get splashed with water over and over again, your face was just too adorable. I love your videos and sincerely appreciate your testing all of these various items. Btw, I cook a lot in bulk so I invested in a “vacuum sealer” for my food. I save all those “Storage Baggies” for my grandchildren‘s crayons and Lego pieces.
@andrewchisolm9683
@andrewchisolm9683 6 лет назад
Ikea has a great freezer bag as well and its reasonably priced.
@arbeeex
@arbeeex 8 лет назад
the winner - Ziploc double freezer bag smart zip plus
@kaystarlo
@kaystarlo 5 лет назад
Two months of testing! That's commitment and I appreciate it
@stevenreichertart
@stevenreichertart 7 лет назад
wow! so thorough!
@augustaking8
@augustaking8 Год назад
I use quart size bags a lot but can't always keep the zipper clean or prop it open to fill. If you roll a paper plate a little and stick in the bag it will hold it open and keep the zipper clean. I'm going to try stapling two of them to do a gallon bag.
@user-dx8nj7qj2g
@user-dx8nj7qj2g 5 лет назад
I recommend buying a vacuum sealer, it'll draw all the air out (preventing freezer burn) and seals it, and it'll make it take up less space
@warrenlauzon5315
@warrenlauzon5315 10 лет назад
I tried some of those so-called eco-bags once, and they pretty much fell apart in the freezer. For longer term (more than a few days) freezer storage I use the vacuum seal bags like FoodSaver.
@sharonayers5650
@sharonayers5650 4 года назад
I used to buy the Ziploc Vauum Freezer Bags & loved them!!! Now have to order them online which I hate to do !!!
@LGCblessed
@LGCblessed 10 лет назад
You guys do a wonderful job! Thanks for the awesome service : ) I don't miss a single video and these I can really use so please keep them coming!
@Blakehx
@Blakehx 6 лет назад
Good info thanks! I do like the ones with the fold out bottom! What about "green bags" that are supposed to make fruits and vegetables last longer?
@tamsondarland8951
@tamsondarland8951 4 года назад
Thank you.
@lrl2196
@lrl2196 3 года назад
I pre wrap in saran or cheaper bag 2 pork chops (1 portion...sometimes 2) then put in gallon bags so I can remove and thaw just what I need. great thing is no leaks into big bag. I can preportion anything this way makes prep time easier and cleaner all around. I always wash my bags in bleach (not tons..just a few tsp ) and soap..rinse in hot vinegar water.Let air dry...saves $$$$ and used bags can be useful for other things too!
@bonniepwtf
@bonniepwtf 4 года назад
Well done & very helpful. Thanks.
@stemirreviews
@stemirreviews 2 года назад
Thanks for content!
@piesusan17
@piesusan17 4 года назад
Ziploc double guard gallon zipper bag
@birdieh6044
@birdieh6044 5 лет назад
Thanks for your thorough test videos. Have you done a test of the silicone reusable food storage bags such as the Stasher and not limited to that brand? Thanks.
@karlabonil5958
@karlabonil5958 4 года назад
Doing amazing work
@danil3943
@danil3943 9 лет назад
I use vacuum sealer bags, those work way better than regular plastic bags. I buy them in bulk on eBay, which is cheaper for the generic bags
@darylwade2335
@darylwade2335 3 года назад
I find it amazing that such a great product is no longer available.
@KT-uo7qo
@KT-uo7qo 3 года назад
I LOVE your testing videos! Can you guys please do a reusable silicone freezer bag review? Would love to hear your opinion, thanks! 🥰🥰🥰
@anniewong470
@anniewong470 6 лет назад
Love these videos 😂 they do the work for me
@nicolenew1708
@nicolenew1708 11 месяцев назад
THANK YOU
@miwanabanana
@miwanabanana 7 лет назад
When the product I have/buy is a contender for ATK's product review, I instantly think "better not fail me Ziplock, you little B". Like I've put money on a horse named Ziplock. LOL. On another note, deli-tainers are more re-usable, washable, and leak proof-y. *Eco-friendly reminder :)*
@captainamericaamerica8090
@captainamericaamerica8090 3 года назад
Bowls do not lay flat. These do
@lford2337
@lford2337 3 года назад
I'm little late to the show, but right there with ya when I see one of my go-to brands! Happy when they do products and equipment they at least test everything they show, unlike food where they show 9 and test 3 lol
@kimFRIDAY
@kimFRIDAY 4 года назад
Would love some reviews on silicone storage bags and containers
@billblendick9780
@billblendick9780 3 года назад
Excellent !
@rogeliogonzalez5293
@rogeliogonzalez5293 4 года назад
Great review. Thank you so much. I came across this while searching for a quality ziplock type freezer bag that can be also vacuum packed and heat sealed. Is there such a thing? I have failed in finding any at all.
@omgimgfut
@omgimgfut 7 лет назад
freezer burn is also caused by the freezer warming up in order to de-ice itself, the food inside will start to warm up causing the outside layer to melt and refreeze, causing freezer burn
@marywalker5343
@marywalker5343 6 лет назад
good info , thanks
@IMOO1896
@IMOO1896 4 года назад
I was buying this kind of storage bags yesterday, and wondered if there had been a study for strength and durability🤷🏼‍♀️
@Truebeauty209
@Truebeauty209 4 года назад
Ikea bags are great
@jackdavies67
@jackdavies67 4 года назад
This is a really great video!
@rachray83
@rachray83 6 лет назад
Love test kitchen!
@jingyun4323
@jingyun4323 4 года назад
IKEA ziplock bags are pretty awesome
@mckenna8663
@mckenna8663 4 года назад
Though I enjoy these videos and hearing about all your testing, it would have been nice to know which bag was the one that looked as if the meat had just been packed after 2 months. What made the winner? In what areas did others score higher? Lots of explanations about testing, but no discussion of real results.
@Tullebukk75
@Tullebukk75 4 года назад
www.cooksillustrated.com/equipment_reviews/1529-food-storage-bags
@daveycody
@daveycody 5 лет назад
My 1 quart Ziploc double seal bags rip very easily, even when opening unused new ones.
@dcwatashi
@dcwatashi 4 года назад
are they the frozen ones or regular?
@christinnascreations9072
@christinnascreations9072 4 года назад
Awesome I have always wondered. Luv yah 💕
@hasitdawnedonyou
@hasitdawnedonyou 6 лет назад
Yeah where's Glad and the current one I'm using is from IKEA and it's pretty damn good
@Ziplok_
@Ziplok_ 4 года назад
great bags!
@CenturianCornelious
@CenturianCornelious 6 лет назад
Oh my gosh, you are the best.
@TheMerriell
@TheMerriell 7 лет назад
have you ever tested the vacuum sealing products??
@heartsaliveart
@heartsaliveart 3 года назад
Thank you. I wonder if Ziploc makes a generic version that President's Choice sells. They remind me of the Ziploc ones.
@elizabethshaw734
@elizabethshaw734 5 лет назад
I prefer my FoodSaver to anything!
@kaystarlo
@kaystarlo 5 лет назад
Can you update this test?
@abcjme
@abcjme 6 лет назад
Such a thorough review! Thanks!
@AmericasTestKitchen
@AmericasTestKitchen 6 лет назад
Thanks for watching Jamie!
@lynnescaddan8919
@lynnescaddan8919 2 года назад
Bacofoil ziplock are a decent bag.
@catllionare
@catllionare 6 лет назад
Do one on glass containers that are safe to freeze and microwave
@juditbeko4450
@juditbeko4450 6 лет назад
Good idea! :) I use glass container every day, I am curious which is the best at Americas test kitchen.
@beckywiththefrizzyhair
@beckywiththefrizzyhair 6 лет назад
They have one now!
@elenakhoo1637
@elenakhoo1637 3 года назад
This video was uploaded in 2014. Can you guys do an updated one which also include Ikea freezer bags?
@Jim-mw8xw
@Jim-mw8xw 7 лет назад
Here I am. 2am. Watching a review of storage bags. Great
@KooglaGK
@KooglaGK 10 лет назад
Thanks for the bag reviews!
@lizryan6289
@lizryan6289 6 лет назад
Ziploc double zipper!!!
@educatedcanadian7408
@educatedcanadian7408 3 года назад
I thought it was because they were porous that they leaked but it's the poor construction that fails like the zipper breaking on the sides I found that zipzag although a cannabis brand and pricy was shown to me and forsure the best bags I've ever used
@tom_something
@tom_something 6 лет назад
If you bake, just keep in mind that those ones with the flat bottom for easy filling aren't great for piping.
@leethompson6070
@leethompson6070 3 года назад
An old, one of the first in clad technologies I guess, now has all their handles removable and the old electric skillet (Dutch oven "8+ qt) that my Mom got for Valentines Day back in 2000 is oil filled. Ya'll got any feedback on these "made in the USA" cookware? They still advertise a manually operated Food Processer and were quite a thing. SALAD MASTER is still in business and producing today, world-wide to my knowledge. Fully clad and in material that are all today just as beautiful as the day that Dad & I got them for her to match the Kitchen renovation that I did when they bought the FARM back when Y2K turned out to NOT be the end of the world as humans know it. Whad'ya know, we're all still here now too.
@GrotrianSeiler
@GrotrianSeiler 7 лет назад
Wow, what a great test.
@highrise627
@highrise627 6 лет назад
The link to amazon in the description links to a single zip, not double zip, bag. Could you update it?
@jplumansoc
@jplumansoc 2 года назад
This needs to be updated. Ziplock changed their process and materials. They thinner, consistently rip at the edges, and subsequently leak more.
@onetwocue
@onetwocue 3 года назад
Please do a review on meat grinders
@DouceVipere
@DouceVipere 3 года назад
Love this test. I'd better hide this video from my husband or he'll start to do the water testing with all my bags, just for fun.
@SpandauJerry
@SpandauJerry 4 года назад
Very proper n intense investigation. However, very specific for the US market. All of these brands are barely to find on shelves at German supermarkets. Plus that imperial galon size... 😄
@gloriasilveira5332
@gloriasilveira5332 Год назад
I know this is an old comment and normally I’m all for inclusion of other countries, but did you not notice the name of the company that does these review videos? It’s called “America’s” Test Kitchen…so what did you expect? 🤨
@nancydeis7121
@nancydeis7121 5 лет назад
Oh my gosh..I would have loved to be working or at least observing on the days you shook the bags of water and dropped spaghetti sauce. So much fun...unless you have to clean but actually you all had good ideas to have minimal cleaning. I just found this page..I am not too internet savvy at all. I really appreciate how you explain differences and reasoning as well as structure differences. ie knives, skillets
@aquemini04
@aquemini04 4 года назад
Why didn't you guys do Glad bags
@NuhanHidayat
@NuhanHidayat 7 лет назад
3:00 "1 am infomercial style test" 😁
@maem9246
@maem9246 4 года назад
🥕🥕[ America's Test Kitchen ]🥕🥕 " Thanks for sharing this with me and I will be glad to get the Ziploc Double Zipper gallon sized freezer bags on my next grocery list ! This is a major surprise for me because I am wanting to freeze the foods in a gallon sized freezer bag ! " [ 🥕🥕👍👍🥕🥕 ]
@sc120o2
@sc120o2 7 лет назад
I love this site.. We appreciate you. Thank you.
@derekrubinoff716
@derekrubinoff716 3 года назад
show us how to re-attached a slider when it comes off
@edenheaven5175
@edenheaven5175 6 лет назад
Where can I get the lk 12 cent bag?
@ryand2529
@ryand2529 4 года назад
That’s my freezer bag!
@victoryleo8310
@victoryleo8310 5 лет назад
How about the small bags
@XMetalMatter
@XMetalMatter 10 лет назад
Thank you for testing these idems.
@MrEquusQuagga
@MrEquusQuagga 7 лет назад
idems
@viveviveka2651
@viveviveka2651 Месяц назад
Video request: Slider-lock bags. They're much easier and quicker to use. Which brands are best?
@wandas8209
@wandas8209 5 лет назад
the ziploc she mentioned is best is actually not. the sides n top of the zip usually rips open
@ACitizenOfOurWorld
@ACitizenOfOurWorld 4 года назад
They even showed an example of that at 2:29 - so kinda odd. I'd go with the runner up, Elkay myself.
@lifeasleeza3694
@lifeasleeza3694 9 лет назад
In the uk they call desiccant packs silica packs...
@seikibrian8641
@seikibrian8641 9 лет назад
Yes, silica is the most-common desiccant, although not the only one.