Reusable Food Storage Bags - 24 Pack Freezer Bags, Reusable Bags Silicone, Extra Thick Leakproof Reusable Lunch Bag for Salad Fruit Marinate Meats - 8 Gallon 8 Sandwich 8 Snack Bags

So I have been slowly but surely trying to go more eco friendly for quite a while now.. but it is expensive for the initial cost.. but in the long run you are actually spending less from not having to purchase and repurchase certain items. I did a lot of research on silicone ziplock bags and found these.First, yes, there is a rather potent smell that is kind a of plastic/brand new silicone type of scent. And even when you wash it, the first time it is still smelly. But I promise, soon as you have actually used one with something that smells good like food or something, then wash it, that weird smell is gone. And that initially odd scent does not transfer to anything so you don’t have to really worry about that.I use so many at a time! I use them for food, random items, anything travel-related, etc. you get SO many with this one purchase! And that is what I love! They are actually fairly easy to clean! I wash them fairly normally, just soap and warm water and scrub the in/outside. But I really suggest that you do as I do and dry them as you would any other dish, but then find something to keep them propped completely open to let it air dry. I use like a cup or bottle or really anything and let them sit till they are 100% dry. If you leave them closed you can promise they will get mold. Just my recommendation. The inside enclosures are decent and pretty sturdy so as far as them splitting like our lovely plastic ziplocks do, I haven’t had a single problem with that!Now I haven’t tried using them for any sort of liquids to store in them. However I did do a little water test by putting water in one and zipping it shut then putting it upside down and shaking it. No leaking so that’s great! I also haven’t used them for heated stuff or to heat in the microwave as they claim you can. But I also do not intend to. I kind of think that the part that zips shut is not quite the same material as the bag and don’t personally recommend doing that as it could potentially melt… (even though they claim it is okay, better safe than sorry!)So overall I HIGHLY recommend these. They have completely and entirely replaced ALL need for any plastic ziplock bags and I will never need or want those things ever again. Love these! Buy them!!!

I purchased these to give at Christmas for all my family to try as I had heard it was a good product. They are easy to open and close. foods last longer when stored in them. I purchased the stand to dry them on after washing them. That's very handy. Some family members had already been using them and liked them a lot.

I love these and the fact I can cut down on ziploc bags and waste. Only concern-they don’t always close or zip easily after a few washes. I’ve had my coffee creamer spill out several times in my bag and it wasn’t from not closing them all the way.

These bags aren’t very dishwasher safe. I like to use them for the freezer but when you place them in the dishwasher they tend to wrinkle up and the closer is hard to close. If using a dishwasher need to use a cooler setting and remove before heat dry.

They are so easy to use. Extremely thick, durable and leak proof! Easy to clean. The sizes are perfect and they don't cheat and give you mostly the little bags. The package has all the sizes and they are so many of them. This will replace every throw away ziplock bag I use. Very happy with this purchase.

I have used these bags for about 3 years now, with replacing roughly once a year. I use these for my weekly meal prepping, freezing, breaking down large bags into individual portions, and general bag storing uses. I have always been very mindful of the amount of plastic waste I generate and also I like the cost saving of buying these reusable bags. While the overall cost of reusable ziplocks would actually be cheaper (we're talking less than $5 PER YEAR), I am sure that being a little more gentle with your use would make these last longer.What these excel in:Storing left over cheese blocks you didn't shred.Storing nuts/chips that you portioned from a larger bag.Storing fresh fruit to go like grapes/strawberries/kiwisStoring dried meats like salami or pepperoniThey also freeze well and are dishwasher safe, though based on my VERY scientific method of guessing, I would assume this is where they will last less than a year. I do still freeze items in them but if longevity is your goal, I would probably not do that.Lastly, if your bags stop locking, buy new ones. This was the hardest thing for me to accept when I first swapped to these. Do not expect them to lock forever, they will wear out. If you cant just slide your fingers across and lock them, trash em and buy some more.

So far, these look like a great reusable alternative to disposable zip top bags. The sizes are roughly comparable to snack, quart, and gallon branded sizes. The zip closures work well and the material seems sturdy. I have noticed staining in one bag. I've only had them a week. We'll see how they hold up.After 8 weeks, I have to say that they do fine on the top rack of the dishwasher, but not on the bottom rack. I had 2 bags that fused together and had their zipper closures melted on the bottom rack.

These bags are a money saver. I have to measure out my Chihuahua's food and freeze them. So when I used freezer plastic quart bags, I would go through 8 or more per bag of dog food and they would crystalize so quickly. So this is perfect! They are thick, easy to clean, leak proof seal, and doesn't freezer burn my Chihuahua's food. I actually ordered two bundles of them. I am so glad I switched. The earth is probably happy about it too which is a plus.