Reusable Storage Bags - 12 Pack EXTRA THICK Freezer bags (2 Reusable Gallon Bags & 5 Reusable Sandwich Bags & 5 Reusable Snack Bags) FDA Grade LEAKPROOF Lunch Bag for Food Travel Items Storage

I purchased these for the sole purpose of storing homemade dog food. As I’ve been unable to find a commercial dog food that contains decent ingredients, I’ve resorted to making my own. Every Sunday, I cook up large batches to last through the week, with the main ingredient being beef steak. There’s also sweet potatoes and a small quantity of certain veggies, fruits, nuts and supplements added in. Ziplock bags are not recyclable in my area, so we stopped using them in our house. We have plenty of other reusable bags around, but I didn’t want to mix it up. The thought of using meat and organ soaked bags for my salad really grosses me out. Plus, most of our regular ones have the separate closure bar, which is honestly more work to clean, dry and put away. These have become the ideal, low cost, eco-friendly (or at least less destructive than disposable) solution for fresh dog food storage bags.The one downside: They can’t be placed in the dishwasher. This is revealed in the packaging (I don’t think it’s mentioned in the product description). This would probably bother me if they were for human use, but they’re for the dog. I mean, the guy eats rotten vegetables out of the compost whenever he gets the chance (AKA: Someone forgets to replace the lid ), so I think he can handle some “less than sterile” conditions.To expedite the cleaning process, I try to wash them out immediately after they’re emptied. They get a good washing with the hottest setting the tap will provide and are air-dried inside out. So far, this process has worked out well and the bags have held up to regular use for over 3 months now with no signs of breakage in the horizon.

Wide zipper openings make it easy to put food in and out of bags. Easy zipper closures. Durable plastic works well in freezer and keeps odors from onions penetrating the bag. The variety of sizes makes them useful for multiple purposes, like lunch box items. Easy to clean. I really like the durability for re-use so that I am not dependent on the disposable zipper bags.

I like the sturdiness of the bags for the freezer and the ability to reuse the bags. We use snack bags a lot in the lunches. They are a little more bulky than a normal sandwich or snack bag. Washing them is easy enough, but drying them is sort of a pain. I end up using a cup or something to prop open the bag to dry, that is my only complaint.

So far so good... waiting to see how long they last but I love having the ability to reuse my bags and not only reduce waste but save money. I wish they were a bit more flexible, I worry about puncturing the sides of the bag when putting hard items into them but so far this hasn't happened. They zip fairly easily and as of right now I would definitely recommend trying this product out. The sizes are perfect for any type of storage I need. Also, they surprised me with a free gift. Win win.

So far, so good, though I've only been using them for a short time. I appreciate the extra thick material and double zipper seal, which will keep my food fresh and free from freezer burn. The variety of sizes is a great feature, as well. Super leak-proof, so you can store liquids in them. Only wish they had a bright color along the seal (as other similar bags have), but this is merely an aesthetic preference, and so they don't accidentally get thrown out.

These are decent bags and I would’ve given more than three stars, but they are extremely difficult to open due to their thickness.

Keeps cookies fresh. Easy to clean. Not too hard to open and close like regular disposable plastic ones or the higher priced big name brand reusables. Seems to be a very secure seal, though I haven’t tested it for leaks.In addition, I’ve used these for storing things like batteries, socks, underwear, my old electric toothbrush, you name it.Beats the heck out of disposables, keeps less plastic out of the landfills.

These bags are so perfect! We used to go through so many sandwich and freezers bags preparing lunches and dinners for the family and now we don’t have to worry about so much waste. They seal quite well and are ideal sizes for snacks, small meals, and packaging freezer items. Plus they are so easy to clean, just spray down with cold water or use the brush provided and they are ready to reuse. Definitely recommending these to family and friends!