Testing Food Bunker & Wiselly Silicone Storage Bags
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- čas přidán 26. 06. 2024
- Food Bunker are silicone storage bags heavily advertised online. This is the my most requested item in the first half of 2021 and today I'm testing it out along with the virtually identical Wiselly storage bags to see how they really work!
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Slight correction on the price! Apparently I paid in Canadian dollars for Wiselly and didn't realize it. So the price for those in USD are a bit less than stated in this video. Sorry for the confusion!
Hey man, I've been wondering for a while if you actually loose money on your videos or if they pay for themselves. Cause you need to buy stuff for every video, sometimes quite expensive as well, so...
@@magemor7827 I've been wondering as much myself. You can make a living making CZcams videos... _with sponsorships or Patreon anyway_ . Just based on CZcams viewership, SocialBlade leads me to believe James does break even on his videos but is probably moonlighting... ?
No biggie bro!
@@magemor7827 I believe he has said in a previous video that this (CZcams) is his full time job.
@@magemor7827 I think James gets a percentage of the ad revenue which is why I try not hitting the skip button if it's a creator I really like. No promises on those 30 minute ads plopped in the middle of a 10 minute video though.😆
A little science info for you: some rubbers, plastics , polycarbonate ( HDPE is the most widely used polyethylene film for food packaging. It is semi-translucent and highly solvent-resistant.) are very similar molecularly to oils and fats in foods. So much so, they often bond at a molecular level. Hence the propensity for staining and why those stains can be so hard to clean off. The more you know lol
I have silicone bags from a different company. I have a few in their “terracotta” color precisely because I know greasy tomato sauce will stain it.
Finally. The next generation of package to forget in the back of my fridge for a month.
Yep! Me, three.
men of culture don't just forget about their leftovers in any old ziplock bag or tupperware. They leave them in expensive storage bags for 6 months.
Right?! Thankfully it drives my husband absolutely insane when I do that, so he's pretty quick to pull them out. Before him I use to just throw out the bowls and all, lol
10 bucks for a plastic bag! ONE! ONE PLASTIC BAG!!! That stains easily.
Only one month?? I beat you on that.. by..A LOT lol
ALWAYS CHECK FOR FOOD SAFETY. As shown in the video, 2 different companies somehow have the the exact same product. One way to check food grade silicone: stretch the product, if the stretch stays clear it's good, if it turns while while stretching, return it. Also, food safe silicone should not have a smell, if it smells like any sort of plastic, return it.
Whenever I am going to store something that might stain (i.e. pasta sauce) and I am using my plastic storage containers, I always spray them first with non stick cooking spray. Keeps the stains at bay.
Good to know! Thanks for sharing!
That's what I came to say. Thanks for sharing this info.
Good idea... I never would have thought to do that. Thanks!😊
I'm way too lazy for that and these things are too cheap to care
Cat food? You been holding out on us James? Where the cats at???
maybe doggy likes cat food? Hey, I don't judge.
@@zoran123456 He have a cat, he showed it before in various test. like the sliding thing toy on the ground and some pet brushing gadget (that the cat actually enjoy alot)
He has a cat. I know. We want more cat views!!!
I spotted an orange kitty behind him in the kitchen when he started pouring the cat food in the containers. 😻
Edit...it may have been the dog. Got to see a pet either way so it’s a win.
He's mentioned it before. I think it's his daughter's cat, and it's very shy.
hey James, the spots are from your hard water there in Vegas, that will vary depending on the hardness of the water where the other customers are located.
Same here I'm in NM
On another note, It could also be related to the soap and wash cycle settings of the dishwasher. The convenience pods dont have a prewash allotment so you need a powder/liquid/gel additive. As well, the pods sometimes overdose the soap for that wash type which can leave spots and soapy residue on the newly cleaned containers, plates, etc.
I’m really looking forward to the 1 year followup for these
Glad you’re doing the pasta sauce test. Not only do most cheap containers stain, they also can retain the taste of smell.
If you want some thing that does not stain when using spaghetti/ted sauce, GLASS, like Pyrex, is your best bet.
But, if you really like those bags, I'd get the colored ones and just use specific colors for 🍝 red sauce!
We use Pyrex!
Agreed on the Pyrex. I have a good set with the lids that snap/lock on four sides and they are my go to for just about everything.
I just save and reuse the pasta sauce jars. Those bags are cool though, would be handy for certain things and takes less space when not in use.
mason jars all the way, i never have enough leftovers to make a big pyrex container worth it but if i had a ton of kids or big family get togethers i'd consider. I think i spent 10 bucks in a thrift store to acquire all the mason jars in varying sizes that i use and this was like 10 or 15 years ago.
I use mason jars when I make chili. I close them with a foodsaver attatchment for mason jars. Not as good as real canning, but I get a lot more safe storage time
@@ExiledVessel I'm with you. Canning jars are so handy with their 2 lid sizes. I have 1/4 pint all the way up to 1/2 gallon, use them for dry goods, short & long term storage, freezing. So versatile.
A long soak in vinegar might remove the stains. I’m willing to try them because I use a lot of “disposable” bags, which I wash and reuse until they get torn or damaged. Therefore, I’m inclined to try a longer-lasting option and maybe save some money as well as reduce my carbon print by using less plastic.
Same. I mostly use plastic or glass containers for food, but I do use plastic zip-top bags fairly regularly; and, whenever I do, I try to reuse them as much as possible.
I, like just about everybody else, saw the ads and was curious. They're a good bit pricey, but I'm certainly going to think about them.
Bleach and water will get rid of the stains.
Good girl, also disposables are cheap plastics that leach chemicals into your food after 5 to 10 use.
Try to look up in tj Maxx, much cheaper
i want to use these bags too, but im not sure how to wash them without dishwasher after storing meat... like how do i know all the germs and ecoli or whatever is gone after washing?
To get food stains out of plastic, I have found that putting the item in direct sunlight for a day or so works really quite well. I'd try the same thing with the bags. If you don't have a sunny window to put them in, put water in them and set them out back until it starts getting dark. (The water's just to keep them from blowing off).
It's cool that we are not only getting reviews on competing similar products, but also the companies selling them, with information on the customer service and shipping issues, too. Good work, James!!
I’ve had my bags for almost two years-no stains. One thing that helps-stand the bag up in the sink, fill with hot water, drop in one or two denture tablets and let it soak.
Oh now I have to get dentures first.....
Just kidding hahahahaha, good idea!
While I haven't tried these specific brands, a plus for this type of product is the massive amount of plastic waste you can avoid since you won't be using disposable plastic bags! Definitely a plus for the environment.
Freakin' Reviews, did either one retain odors? I would care less about stains than I would odors which would likely change the taste of the stored food. Can you do a review using things like onion, garlic, chili powder, etc.? I can't believe you didn't do this in the first run!
Agreed! I can deal with the stains. Can’t deal with smells lingering. FWIW, I have silicone bags (slider top version) and I really like them.
And oily stuff. My silicone baking molds always had a layer of oil that was impossible to wash off.
@@oreotookie yeah, I like mine with slider tops just fine.
@@SvobodovaEva I believe silicone is related to plastic which is related to oil. Which I’m not positive how it works out but seems like they attract each other in that case. I definitely know plastic containers can get annoyingly oily, and resistant to soap. You can get most off but a little will stay for awhile.
I learned years ago to NOT use a dishwasher for silicon items - they always come out in a powdery film.
I handwash & it's fine.
Tip: For any food stain on any plastic or silicon container - put a tissue sheet or 1/2 a papertowel sheet in the container...squirt in a tiny bit of any dish detegent, 1/2 fill with super hot tap water, close up container & shake until bubbly & paper has hit all sides.
Tip out & rinse.
Works on tomato, curry, tumeric, cocoa, fruit stains & takes away any rotting smell of forgotten veg, cheese or meat.
Tissue or paper towel & squirt of soap method also works well on nonstick pans & meat dishes that have been washed but still have an oily film.
Bubble up the hot water by hand & slide the paper up the sides of item etc. Tissue is surprising strong when wet.
your cat should get a cameo. I always love seeing Bailey, we should see her roommate
The food bunker could be selling wisely brand , doing that drop shipping thing. Might explain why it's taking so long for the stuff to get sent out
I went to a warehouse once to pick up a load, and the workers inside were re-packaging made in china products, into made in USA packaging. I couldn't believe it. But I think it happens alot.
I think we all know that 5 week shipping is almost guaranteed to be shipped from china. It doesnt matter how much delay there is. If something is shipping commercially, in country, then it wont take 5 weeks.
@@MissPrissKY if you look at eagle claw snell fish hook packaging it prominently states its american made... then on the back less prominently stated it says hand tied in mexico. which is just funny they sent them to another country to have small line hand tied to hooks
@@treacherousviper Technically speaking, Mexico is in America... North America, to be exact.
@@DonovanCYoung and technically i’m sure you know that isn’t what the “ made in america” is supposed to mean....
I saw these on TV. Always wondered if they worked. Now I know! I won’t spoil it 😉
But will the food spoil it
Thanks for not spoiling it! You were the first comment I saw!
Nick! Hey buddy love your channel man
I actually appreciate this comment, it was the suggested comment under the video screen ❤️🤌🤌
@@Free_Samples hey there! You are awesome! Happy to know you like my content 😀
Last year I bought a set of silicone bags similar to these except that they had the slider bar closure which I find extremely difficult to open because of arthritic hands. The bags are great for freezer storage and keep things well protected from freezer burn. I think I'll ditch the ones I have and get these, which have an easier opening and closing mechanism. Thanks for this review.
Thanks Miriam for mentioning the zip lock problem. I have fibromyalgia and struggle to close things too. I also drop everything. Thus I need unbreakable and securely closed food storage.
@@usainengland You're welcome!
I bought the Food Bunker this past summer. I really do like them! I like how they stand when I fill them. I like how I can pile them on top of each other in the refrigerator without threat of avalanche ... and the best thing is how they roll up for storage. Cleaning is definitely an annoyance. I can deal with the staining. If I had known that Wiselly was around longer, I probably would've ordered from them instead.
I just wanted to thank you for doing all of these reviews, they're tremendously entertaining, and useful! My girlfriend has written down many products that you've endorsed and decided to purchase them for herself & family. Your content overall is fantastic, love the way you go about the reviews and we look forward to watching videos! We will likely have this product in our covered soon enough!
I'll wait until they appear at Aldi's store. Seems like a lot of these products run through there sometime.
I don’t much from them, but they do come up with stuff you’d never expect from a grocery store
No “s”, it just Aldi, it annoys the German when we add the s
My sister bought some of the ones from Food Bunker in early March. It took more than 7 weeks for the order to get there. Some stains you can get out but the one she had blueberries in were impossible to fully remove the stains.
To me, as much as they cost and shouldn’t stain, it still changes absolutely nothing about how useful they are.
Another great "Freakin' Review" ! Thank you as always for doing such a great job, clear, concise and thorough. Keep up the great work !
I truly enjoy the years of content & your various & thorough testing methods - Thank You !!! All your hard work has & is always genuinely appreciated ! Wishing You Continued Success !!! 🤙🏻's From 🇨🇦
Personally I prefer “Tupperware”-type stuff because I can eat directly out of it instead of pouring the contents from a bag into a secondary container and double my dirty dishes
Food Bunker seems really suspicious. Their product is almost certainly a clone of some kind.
Great review, James! First, they are way too expensive. Anything with a high acid content will stain the material, period. Try soaking and scrubbing them in hot water with Dawn and bleach. For a much cheaper solution, use disposable/reusable plastic containers such as those made by Glad. When they get stained, throw them away. I never store acidic foods such as tomato sauce in reusable containers unless they are made of glass.
I would have loved to see how these bags retain odor. I don't wanna be putting my watermelon in those bags if they had any kind of cat food smell.
Not to mention, the forgotten item in the back of the fridge odor. Yuck.
Yep. Testing raw onion.
@@saddletramp5000 Yes! Raw onion. That's what I was gonna say. Now there's a test.
Now Im imagining this horrid odor. How dare you! 😅🤣😆 Quite a test to pass.
Silicone will retain odor sometimes, but I would use colored ones with stinky and clear with not stinky stuff
12:40 - BAILEY! Would have been interesting to see if that bag was Bailey proof.
i was waiting for baileys' tail to show up for the cat food test...
Ah, excellent. The minute you poured water in them, part of me wanted to see what would happen if you threw it against a wall or the ground. I was not disappointed!
Two 3 litre bags... $52?! That's pretty steep!
Hehe yeah that was my first thought!
Steep? It's effing vertical !!
Well he did pay in Canadian dollars apparently. Everything's steep in Canadian right now. We're paying like $4.50/gal for gasoline and $300k for houses.
@@Dee_Just_Dee wow, I'm surprised you can even get a house for $300k up there. Whenever I am watching the home renovation shows with my wife, they always buying really beat up houses in Canada and they will say it's like a million bucks lol. I always wonder how anyone can afford rent there! I know I'm sure it's in the bigger cities, but still! You all do pay a lot to rent!
@@bradasstv those shows are super set up, btw. Often the homes are already bought and they stage a house hunt afterwards with fake prices
Who knew a bag being dropped on the ground would be so freaking cute??? With a cute squishy sound!
I've been wondering about these bags. Thanks for the detailed review!
Rubbermaid and Tupperware also stain with tomato sauce.
Glass storage only, yes you might have some casualties but that's life!
That's what we've gone to. Also Lock n' Lock has glass so it's perfect as far am I'm concerned. We also use xlg & giant regular Lock n' Lock's for big storage in the pantry 😉
Agreed.
We found a glass of preserved plums last year, which was at least thirty years old, since my great aunt, who made them, died that long ago.
They were still good.
I don't think you could achieve that with plastic or silicone...
We Want Bailey!!! In every scene!!!
I got a couple about 2 years ago, silicone zip lock type bags off Amazon.
They're too stiff to put "bigger" items in. They just don't flex the same an plastic freezer bags.
For example, I can't fit bread without smashing the ends of the loaf. But a regular plastic ziplock bag that's not a problem.
Why are you putting bread in something besides the container it came in?
@@blazewolf9912 if I put bread in fridge or freezer in the regular plastic bag that it comes in, it absorbs taste from food around it.
So I usually put it inside a zip lock before storage. I only shop about once a month for two people so I do buy in bulk and store.
@@blazewolf9912 when you bake your own bread, there is no original container to use.
Thank you again for a very thorough review. Going to check out Wiselly.
Thank you for testing these! I've been curious about them. The price is quite steep, so I hadn't taken the plunge on an unknown, but now I know! I had purchased a set of a different brand which doesn't have the clips, but a zip lock style closure which is quite hard to open with that thick silicone. They also don't have the flat, stand up bottoms nor the clever little roll-up storage loops like these do. The staining, to me, is merely an esthetic issue, as long as there's no residual odor, so these are winners in my book, especially that large 3 liter size. Great freakin' review! Thanks!
I've been looking at silicone bags for years
lol
Me, I prefer the smaller sizes.
Some of your videos are kind of like ASMR. Very relaxing at 2 am. Love your content.
Your reviews are just awesome 🤩.
Another great, informative video! One thing I'll say is the markings on the bags (cups, liters, etc) are made when it's flat; they won't be accurate when bag is filled.
I feel we don't get enough Bailey. Those bags are too expensive for me.
Right? When you can get a dozen glass jars for like under 10$
Not enough Bailey indeed.im mysrlf a cat person but Bayley seems as good doggo
@@user-cs8pb5mi7n They’re all good dawgs bront
There are other similar bags that are way cheaper, js, he just bought like the best kind you can get. I bought a 5 pack for like less than $10 and they work fine, don't leak, don't get damaged, passed allthe tests his have passed, just cheaper and different design, you have to shop around if you're on a budget, that's just how it is. All products come in cheap versions and expensive versions.
@@iwinrar5207 True but glass breaks. I live in a clumsy household and having broken glass around just isn't worth saving a couple bucks. Also having a kitchen so small that only one person can walk through at a time, jars start to take up a lot of space that flexible bags won't.
I really enjoyed your show, you're just so honest, and it comes through.
I like the idea of these bags a lot-lot. I've been bookmarking different silicone bags so I can decide about them later, but, the ones you reviewed, are not any which I've seen before, and they look super practical and well designed. I'm sold on these for food and such.
For cleaning, though, I wouldn't sweat it. Sometimes we have to do things differently with new things, and we just have to adjust. I would just soak the bags individually in bleach water or oxiclean for the tough stains, and for the water scale, I would just use something like Simple Green, which is a great, safe solvent to use around the house. But, still, what I would do ultimately, is to store staining foods in glass containers, especially borosilicate glass containers. I would keep using the silicone bags in various ways because I think they're very worth it, but, I would just solve the staining problems by treating stains differently than I have in the past. Using a different product to clean them is not like a sacrifice, especially with a great product such as Simple Green.
Thank you for putting this show together, I think you did such a great, thorough job and I appreciate you sharing your findings.
I use Stasher bags (also silicone), and they advised stains can be removed by placing them in sunlight. I wonder if that would work on the Wisely or Food Bunker bags?
I like your "unfair tests". not 100% sure, but I believe you are a pioneer of that. it's one of the things Iike about your reviews. you should promote it - like with a t-shirt (freakin unfair test) or sth else. edit: I like that you mention it's unfair test so it's clear that it was not stated by the company and that makes a big difference.
Just got off work, showered now in bed. Then I see what I always love seeing, that “Freakin’ Reviews” in my notifications. Gonna watch you before I go to sleep. It’s 10:30 pm 🕥 here in Alabama.
I just use Pyrex (USAmade) glass rectangular containers w/ polyprop. plastic covers. Comes in a set of three that nest into each other for easy storage. As an added feature, one can actual bake in them. Over to table to refigerator to microwave!!
That moment when your suggestion gets picked for a video 😍😍😍😍😍 thank you!!
The backyard drop test gave me the idea for some kind of unbreakable water balloon product. Fill 'em with water and chuck 'em at your friends. Then they can pick 'em up and wing 'em back at ya. Hours of *dry* summer fun. Better than dodging golf balls. :D
Great review and I really appreciate the deeper dive into the companies behind the product. Price being the same I'd rather support a company that does right by their customers.
I use these. They do stain but then so did my Tupperware. To wash them I put a drop of dish soap, about 6 oz hot water and seal them and squeegee them around. I turn them inside out to rinse. I don’t put them in the dishwasher because they don’t seem to rinse throughly and can have a weird residual taste.
That all being said, a whole cabinet of Tupperware now fits in a drawer. They take up less room in my fridge and I love them.
Thanks for a great review, James. I’ve gotten some food grade silicone baggies for very small items and we’ve liked them. I like that I can get larger ones that can hold things like chili or stews now too that stand up to be filled. I’ll definitely be going to the Wiselly site now.
Edit: Wow! Your review really worked! Wiselly is back ordered on the smaller bags, but I bookmarked their website to get them later.
I got some that work pretty well, they're simpler though, the top just comes together in a seal and then you slide a plastic slide over the sealed area to keep it closed similar to the clips on yours, so it never just opens on you. It's a bit hard to pull the slide cover on and off of the seal but it's not bad, they're tough and easy to clean and dry so I'm happy with what I got for the price, they were on Amazon pretty cheap in a kit that also had stretch covers for bowls.
Thanks for reviewing these. After your review I'm also on the fence. I don't mind or care if they stain, that's just cosmetic. I usually use glassware to store stuff but it has plastic lids that I can't microwave so it's tedious. If I could take something from the stove, to the freezer or fridge, and then back out to the zapper the next day, that's a huge time saver. But then, they're so expensive. Guh.
They work but I just can't imagine a scenario where I'd want to use one instead of a regular storage box.
They're more expensive and much harder to clean.🤷♂️
Maybe someone has a specific need.
agree, don't see much reason why a normal plastic container won't do the same job for much less
Different storage options for different storage needs. I freeze meats in storage bags to save space, no way I would use tupperwear for that. Then there is the argument of just using regular ole zip top bags. Well, these reduce plastic waste so thats a win for less plastic going to the landfills.
Agreed. Cleaning would be a pain. Prefer glass containers. Also you cant stack them like you can glass and hard plastic.
I think it is mostly a replacement for those who use plastic "ziplock" bags as a low waste alternative.
@@Infinite_Curiosity00
These roll up, saves a ton of space, but I'm not going to pay that price. I'll use Rubbermaid Containers! 20 for $10.00 in all sizes!
Awwwwww yeea Freakin Reviews babay!
I've been looking to get these but wasn't sure which brand to go with. However I think if you had tried hand washing before dishwasher it would've been better as the dry cycle is going to bake any staining in ☹️. I will say that hubby and I will be going with Wisely! Thank you so much for recording and sharing! Stay Blessed 💜
Nice review! The odor question after washing is a good one. I am curious about that.
Cool new video, thank you for all your work! Greetz from Amsterdam
Thank you for reviewing and comparing the products from these two companies. The staining was my biggest concern and it proves to be a valid one. I think if I could get a deal on the Wiselly bags, I would give them a try. From appearances, the Food Bunker is trying to imitate and sell at a slightly lower price.
Thank you for the review on these! Did they retain any odors?
This was one of my requests! YAY
That chicken chili looks so good! I love your reviews! 😁
Dang! These look like they would be great for backcountry canoe camping!
I saw something in the camping section at my local Walmart recently that looks like yet another version of these bags, but branded Ozark Trail. According to the Walmart website it's a package of three and they're 8oz, 16 oz and 32oz for $6.97.
Ozark Trail seems to be a knockoff brand, almost like a Walmart "store brand" sort of thing. A lot of their camping products look like attempts at undercutting Coleman.
@@Dee_Just_Dee Does not Seem to be. The brand is owned by Walmart. Walmart uses that brand for their Outdoor products
I buy their 4-pack of metal straws in 4 colors. It comes with a brush. They work well, and the silicon slides so you can clean it as well as the straw. I've picked up 4 (4x4) packs now because I like them so much. They're 2.97.
I take fruit, chips and snacks to work every day and I've always been concerned about how many plastic disposable baggies I've used throughout the years.. stains or not, these are a win for me
I watched this review because I buy Thrive Life freeze dried food, which come in round canisters. I’m looking for a less bulky option for when I go camping or long road trips. It would be nice to throw several ingredients together with some hot broth, in one of these silicone pouches, and let them do their thing while I’m driving.
I’m having my personal Freakin Reviews Marathon
I love your videos. Never missed one. Can you do a video on Breeze Max ac?
I imagine the great from the dishwasher set the stains, like the washing machine. But awesome! I've been thinking of getting something like this but was worried about the air tight
They look like catheter bags, lol!
I *knew* they were reminding me of something!
Nice of you for posting the temperature in metric. Very helpful for the other 90% of the world population.
I purchased the Food Bunker 9-piece set and had the same shipping time and experience you had. I'm of mixed opinion about the bags -- the silicone seems rugged enough and I like the concept, but 3 of the bags have at least one clip that will not engage and therefore won't seal the bag. And on one bag, the clip assembly pops off one end of the bag entirely. The bags with functional clips work great. I wish I had seen the Wiselly product first and may try the large size with the heavy-duty clips.
ETA if you look up Wiselly on Amazon, the seller is listed as FoodBunker but the word WISELLY is clearly visible on the product. 🤔
Thanks for doing these!! I'll save my money got now and wait for them to show up at Walmart. 😉
It says you can soak your silicone stained cookware in hydrogen peroxide and it will go back to its original color
But silicone would likely pick up the flavor of the peroxide. . .
@@ferociousgumby 3% hydrogen peroxide is a very gentle agent for almost anything. We used it to make tooth paste, cleaning products, etc. You can also use it to clean wound. HP doesn't have any smell.
@@pocky3027 do not use peroxide to clean wounds
I've used this as an ice pack 😂
I’ve been using one as ice cube storage for a couple months now. It works VERY WELL! I can bang it one the counter to break up the ice without holes getting torn in it. Holds a lot of ice. I’ve even been impressed that those plastic snaps have held up to the freezer.
I've been waiting for my food bunker bags since February and they never got back to me about it.
Glad you did a review on them though was dying for a real once
Gotta remember that due to the pandemic shipping companies have been extremely overwhelmed with packages so some stuff has been lost in shipping and if you ordered anything from overseas there's a big possibility that it is at the bottom of the ocean from container ships losing their cargo.
I've ordered stuff from Amazon throughout the past year or so and i have not received certain things i purchased i found out that some sellers have been taking advantage of people.
Good luck on getting your purchase , maybe try to contact the person again and see if they get your message
I just discovered your channel and I have to write that I love it. As for the stains - they are probably from carotenoids (like the colourants in peppers and tomato and such). There are soluble in fats. So you may try to wipe the bags with kitchen oil and if the stains aren't old they may come out.
Food Bunker took forever because they are drop shipped and, obviously, are a clone of Wiselly's bags.
Yup. All too common in this era of Chinese manufacturers being contracted by companies both big and small, and Amazon selling just about anything and everything, no matter who is supplying it. Almost the very moment you put something into production, clones show up. I was watching James' videos about a "Cop Cam" security camera and its clones. I pegged them all as clones of Polaroid's "Cube" action camera.
That must be why they don't sell the larger bags that say "WISELLY" on them.
Yeah, all the red flags were super huge when he showed them, they'r so obvious. Also I bet the item listing wasn't even new, they just copy-pasted over their last item listing for bluetooth earbuds or color changing coffee mugs and changed out the pictures, bet the older reviews are like "took forever to get my coffee mug but it's okay, only it doesn't even change colors". Because these guysa re usually so lazy they just switch all the info for whatever they're selling now and change their brand name to reflect it.
Sometimes they don't even get the whole listing changed and you'll be reading about the silicone bag and suddenly there's part of the description about "these earbuds connect seamless to your phone with bluetooth technology. You will be satisfied with the clear sound..." and you're like wait what product am I looking at again? Many many times I've gone back to old orders to look something up or re-purchase something I liked and the listing is some totally different item.
I never understood ordering things from a drop shipper. Just cut out the middle man and order from aliexpress. That way you aren't supporting crappy dropshippers (although you are still kinda supporting China so its not exactly a big win).
I've never heard of them before your video, and I have to say that I'm really interested. The staining isn't a really big deal, and you've got to remember that tomato (as well as some fruits) will stain anything, so no big deal. I do have to admit that the price seems just a bit steep, but this is a brand new product, and they all start out a bit steep in the beginning, but the price usually comes down a bit, especially if the product catches on well (and once the "knock off" companies start getting into the act). Just think - no more lids attacking you from on high, easier storage with less room taken up in the fridge or the pantry, sounds a bit like a win-win to me. Thanks for sharing!
That crockpot dish looks delicious.
I just bought quite a few of the Stasher bags and then I found your YT. Great review. I’ll stick w/the Stashers for dry and veggies. No tomato sauce! I do like the stand up feature of the Wisely bags. Hmmm. Thanks.
nothing beats the bags from Chef Excellence 😁
The drop test was really neat to watch. It looks like the silicone stretches and ripples, reducing the strain on the plastic clip. Tough little bags!
I wonder... how would you rate how easy/hard it is to close and open the clips? These bags might be a good recommendation for elderly people or people with arthritis... people who don't deal well with jars or who are prone to dropping things.
There's a process for dealing with stains in plastic that involves peroxide and ultra-violet light. It might work on silicone, you never know.
Great review as always. I would like to see if they can keep out ice chest water after a week of camping though.
Hey, have you tried the napkin+soap trick for the stained bags? It usually works on plastic containers.
I ordered the FB ones and it took nearly 3 months for mine to arrive. I noticed the website kept changing what the reason for delays was. I also had ordered colored bags and got only the white ones. I do like them storage wise, but disappointed with the staining as well. However, “tuperware “ plastic style containers also stain so I won’t hold that against these. I like: 1) not having lids to keep track of 2) the bags can be filled nearly full and still close 3) they can be rolled and stored with very little space!
Within a week of getting them, I did have two of the clips break with very little usage. My solution was to get those black wide clips for office papers and use those. But I’d rather the clips be stronger plastic.
Just seeing this video now (03/2024). I have silicone bags from another company and a few are in their “terracotta” color so that stains from tomato based sauces don’t show. It also helps if one doesn’t put heated sauce (i.e., wait for it to cool) into a silicone container to avoid staining. Another option is to forget silicone and use glass mason jars for those types of sauces. For the record, tomato based sauces (including tomato based chili) have stained all my other reusable plastic containers.
My mom is very partial to Pyrex food containers. She loves that they are glass and can go from refrigerator to microwave and dishwasher no problem. Only thing i don’t like is the lids don’t stack so good luck finding the right one in the moment. I would have suggested these bags to my mom as a space saver in the refrigerator but I know the high price wouldn’t be justified due to the staining. She is very particular about staining on containers and is quick to call out user error on cleaning and not the material of the containers themselves.
If you ever really want to try staining something use hot sauce butter and garlic for like a wing sauce or chili 😅
When the kids were young I went with pizza colored rugs and couches. After a party they looked even better! LOL Actually some of my plastic bowls stained from tomato sauce. Bleach clears it up. Just make sure to rinse well a few times. The same with other color stains.
I ordered my food bunkers In February and I’m still waiting for them!