Bacofoil Zipper bags: the feedback review thread
DanielleMFM
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Hello.
This is the feedback thread for those of you who are testing the Bacofoil Zipper bags as part of our latest MadeForMums product test.
Please give us your feedback on this thread by answering the following 4 questions and providing your pictures of the Zipper bags in use.
Everyone who leaves quality feedback by answering all 4 questions and providing pictures (and is part of our product test) will be entered into a draw to win the £300 Amazon voucher.
Feedback Questions
1. Please tell us how you found using the Zipper bags?
2. Please share with us some pictures of your Zipper bags in use. (To upload a picture, just press the little ‘attach image’ button in the textbox toolbar above)
3. At a RRP of £2 for 15 small bags & £2.50 for 12 medium bags, do you think this is good value for money?
4. Would you recommend Bacofoil Zipper bags to other parents or friends?
Thank you for providing your feedback and good luck.
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I really love the medium bags as they were great to store left over food to store. They fit perfectly into the fridge/freezer as we normally try to use plastic containers which are sometimes too large for the fridge/freezer and we end up having to throw it away as it will not fit so these have been a great hit for me! The small bags are great for literally anything little ones snacks especially fruit once it’s been taken out of its original container. Also for loose veg to store neatly in the fridge. My little girl also used one to store her little toy figures so they didn’t get lost in the car made her happy to just be able to carry the bag open & close when needed with minimal help from an adult.
I think both size zipper bags are a good value for money when comparing some cheaper food storage bags that lose a lot of points compared to these. They are tough can hold almost anything you can reuse them they don’t have to be torn to open them which is a big plus for me!
I would definitely recommend the zipper bags to friends and family in fact I have already told a few of my friends after trying these today!
I feel the prices for both sizes of bags are fair as the bags are of great quality.
After trying Bacofoil zipper bags for the last few days I'm of the opinion that they seem like a great addition to my household. I'm a busy mum to a new baby and as such, I like to keep things simple and easy! I don't have that much space in my house so using these bacofoil zipper bags for storage has definitely helped with that problem!
I found using the zipper really positive and was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked them. First of all they come in really useful sizes and they feel like really good quality bags that I can use, wash and reuse several times without the worry of holes or weakness. I love that they open out to have a flat base which is so much easier when filling with liquids like soup and when freezing they don't crumple so the bag doesn't get stuck into the food. The flat base also makes it easier to store in the fridge or freezer saving space and meaning I can save tupperware for something else.
As you can see in the pictures I've used them in several ways so far for our family of 4, batch cooking, leftovers, the colouring bits kept in the change bag/handbag, some meals for my Grandad and they'll also be perfect for picnics and snacks. The soup in the picture is for my Grandad and the bags are just perfect for him, being 91 and having arthritis in his hands, other bags can be too fiddly for him to open but with the zip on these he can easily access the food without any trouble. The zip is easy to use, clear which way to open and close, a good size to grip for all hands and also feels good quality and not like it will fail on the first use.
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3 - Price
With an Rrp of £2 for a box of 15 small 1L bags and £2.50 for a box of 12 3L bags I actually think they are really good value. They are multi use and reuse so you'll definitely get your money's worth and you can feel the quality in the bags and in the design.
4 - Would I recommend
Yes 100%, I'd recommend these to anyone and would happily buy again. They are so useful and easy to use I think they'll become one of my kitchen staples.
I found small size more useful for my usage but can see using large one when out and about to haul toys for the little one!
As you can see from a very real rush packed baby food freezer drawer - other bags sometimes remain open because they are not carefully pressed and sealed. With bacofoil zippers I'm at least sure they are always sealed.
Because they are thick plastic I was happy to store my crafting items which contain papercutting blades (covered) without a fear of breaking it open incase any of the covers open up.
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3. Price point is absolutely justified for the quality of the material and overall product. I would suggest bigger packets for high usage as well - like a pack of 25 or 50 especially since they are used so often with little kids to pack snacks, toys, dummies and other assorted knick knacks.
4. I have already recommended it to few of my friends because they are so convenient!
We have been testing the Bacofoil Zipper bags and absolutely loved them!
Totally sorry I forgot to add that I would Recommend to other parents or carers - they have been the best I’ve used so far! I used poundland ones there were not good at all! I used asda own brand but one of mine leaked. I would buy these ones again
The small zipper bags are the perfect size for individually portioning up leftovers/prep for my toddlers meals. I’ve been so impressed with the strength of the bags, they aren’t flimsy so hold liquid well too. I’ve successfully used them to store soups and sauces as well as chopped veggies/fruits for smoothies and other meal prep. The bags have all sealed really well and there’s been no leaks.
At a RRP of £2 for 15 small bags & £2.50 for 12 medium bags, I do feel that they represent good value for money and will be making a repeat purchase when I see these instore!
I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending these bags to others. In fact I’ve already recommended to a stranger in store when I was repurchasing!
I found the Zipper bags very good quality, perfect size for left overs, packed lunches.
They are sturdy bags and I found the zipper part very high quality. Many other brands I have tried the zipper has broken.
The price I think is great I will definitely re purchase them, I would also like bags smaller than the small size they do.
and I would definitely recommend them to friends and family.
I found them great for left overs, pack lunches and at the moment I’m packing my hospital bag and found them great for packing up baby clothes to take.
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I enjoyed trying out these Bacofoil zipper bags. First thing I noticed was how sturdy and durable they felt! I wouldn't be concerned about these bags tearing that's for sure! The zipper seal was secure and resealable which is great.
The small size bags are great for storing smaller bits and pieces whether it be left over food items or art and crafts for the kids. The larger bags I personally found great for keeping fruit and veg fresh aswell as storing left over dinner, opened bakery products and well whatever you can think of really!
In our household generally things are opened but rarely finished due to laziness on my part. I'm always in a rush and so rarely wrap opened items up properly therefore they go 'off' pretty quickly. However these bags are so handy to use! I found myself putting buns, for example, straight into the bag once opened and they stayed fresh all week!
I tend to buy meat in bulk and freeze until I need to use. I always just wrap in clingfilm which is such a nightmare to work with. These bags are great for this purpose. I just write the date on the bag before freezing and voila! Because the bags are so sturdy, I wouldn't think twice about putting a more fluid item inside them for freezing such as leftover soup or casserole!
The uses for these bags really are endless. To be honest I mainly used them for food storage but you could really store whatever you wished in them. I feel they could be reused quite easily for non food items also... a winner all round!
Value for money?
I feel these bags are good value for money. They are very versatile, durable and sturdy. They can be reused for storing certain products and the zipper can be resealed time and time again. What I found most useful was the handiness of having the bags there. I didn't realise before this trial just how useful having this product in the household would be! I find myself using them over and over again and I know I will be repurchasing!
Reccomend to friends and family?
Yes and I already have. These bags are useful for any demographic really. Practical, great quality and good value for money.
- please tell us how you found using the zipper bags?
I found using the bacofoil zipper bags really easy to use. We normally store left overs in plastic containers which can take up a lot of space in the fridge/freezer so it was more convenient to store them in these bags knowing there would be no leakages and not a lot of space taken up. It’s extremely handy that they can lay flat to stack on top of each other or they can open up at the bottom and stand up, I like having the option. I have used one of the smaller size zipper bags as an icing piping bag after filling it with icing and then cutting a small hole in the corner, we decorated some cupcakes, I then washed it and put away for the next time we bake. The different size options were great as I can use the small ones to store/on the go snacks & sandwiches and the medium size to store leftovers. I have also used them to store puzzle pieces in after the box was ruined.Feedback Questions
1. Please tell us how you found using the Zipper bags?
I normally by the cheapest zipper bags with being a big family. So I was interested to see if the extra price was worth the quality in the bags. We are a baking household so they came in handy when needing to store ingredients like flour or sugar. We also love making our own play doh so they was super handy to store play doh in without it going hard. My other half thought they would come in handy with sorting his screws and bolts into size. Also super handy for liquid or squashy fruits as they don’t leaky what’s a super plus for the kids lunch bags that get thrown around. My little girl also liked using them for her makeup and her hair bands and so was I with there being less mess. Also the medium ones would be great to take out on days out to put the kiddies dirty/wet clothes in till we get home. I think the design and quality/thickness of the bags are great. Also the added label is great for writing what’s inside. The pill along sealers are also great as the don’t come off the end unlike some cheaper brands. Also think it’s a bonus that they can be washed and reused.
2. Please share with us some pictures of your Zipper bags in use. (To upload a picture, just press the little ‘attach image’ button in the textbox toolbar above)
3. At a RRP of £2 for 15 small bags & £2.50 for 12 medium bags, do you think this is good value for money?
Yes I do, I have been converted from the cheaper ones to these. I think the quality/thickness and the seal/waterproof is great as they don’t leak and the seals stay shut. Also the sizes are great between the small and medium sizes. I also think that they are reusable you actually would save Monet in the long run, as they are super easy to wash out and reuse.
4. Would you recommend Bacofoil Zipper bags to other parents or friends?
Yes I would, think they are great handy little bags.
OMG, I love the Zipper bags! Firstly the packaging is really compact for need storage in the cupboard.
The Zip lock mechanism on the bags is really smooth and easy to use, super handy with a toddler in tow!
The different sizes and the washability means they are really versatile and we've been able to use them for loads of different things such as storing food and leftovers, taking out snacks, keeping a fresh set of clothes in changing bag safe from spills, easy bag of nappy changing set, set of toiletries for overnight at grandma's, and great for storing my jigsaw pieces (I like to separate the edges from the middle bits lol) and small toys to keep sets together . They also were useful for storing my colouring pens when my pen box was destroyed.
We found the material sturdy and able to stand up well to toddler tantrums and heavy usage. The flat bottoms make standing the bags and filling with snacks and soups especially easy.
2. Please share with us some pictures of your Zipper bags in use. (To upload a picture, just press the little ‘attach image’ button in the textbox toolbar above)
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3. At a RRP of £2 for 15 small bags & £2.50 for 12 medium bags, do you think this is good value for money?
I think this is a fair price, especially given the reusability and sustainability of the products. I know we are trying to be more environmentally aware currently and as a family we think these will be a good and flexible storage product.
Also you know that Bacofoil is a brand you can trust to keep your food fresh so don't mind paying for quality.
We would buy this product again, so versatile and easy to use, so yes we think that they are great value for money.
4. Would you recommend Bacofoil Zipper bags to other parents or friends?
Yes. We have already recommended to family and friends.
Everyone can appreciate good quality, reusable storage solutions.
The good thing about these zipper bags is that you can also reuse them. Just wash them out and leave them to dry ready for the next use. We have been using both the small and large bags. I collected some apples from our garden yesterday to drop off at my parents and I used a large zipper bag which to my surprise could hold a huge amount of apples and the bag was so string, it didn’t rip at all. We have used the zipper bags for all sorts, such as storing food in the fridge, fruit, I tried storing soup too and it worked, no leaks. With the weather being so unpredictable I have used the large bags to carry some items in the buggy. Often I don’t like to carry a huge nappy bag anymore, especially if I have to go do a top up food shop so I used one of these bags to put a nappy, wipes, spare clothes and baby cream for the short journey.
As we try to be very organised at home we have also used a few bags to organise my daughters room such as using them to store things like beads, pens, and other fiddly bits she has in her room.
I think the RRP price of £2.50 for the large bags and £2 for the small is a decent price. For the quality that they are I would definitely be using them again and will be happy to pay that. I have already recommended these bags to family. My parents saw how strong the bags where when I delivered the bag of apples to them so they were quite impressed and they will be buying them now too. I think these bags are really great.
The bags were unbelievably strong, I used the medium bags to portion out a 25kg bag of pizza flour that I bought. I filled the bags with 1.5kg of flour as this is what I require for two batches but the bag is easily strong enough and big enough to take 2.5kg of flour whilst not being so full that it overflows or makes a mess. I love that the zip lock means I can easily open and close these to get the required amount out and also that they are durable enough to use over and over again again. The way that the bag opens out to have a flat base was an invaluable help during the process of filling them and also for storing the bags nicely upright once they were filled. This feature would be even more beneficial when working with liquids.
I used the small bags to individually pack up my babies reusable nappies while we were out and about. They were the perfect size and easy to close quickly before he tried to crawl away. I hate using disposable bags for this as it just seems so wasteful, the zipper bags were fantastic and I was able to wipe them out to use again each day. I imagine that these bags will last until my baby is out of nappies.
With my elder children preparing to go back to school in little over a fortnight, we allocated a couple of bags to them to carry the extra items that they are going to require this year. They will both be taking their own hand wash, hand-cream and sanitiser with them, We found before lockdown that their hands became very red and dried out using the soap available at their school so we feel that kinder soap and also hand-cream will be essential. We were disappointingly informed that the secondary school that our eldest daughter will be attending frequently runs out of hand wash so we felt it best to supply our own, that we know will always be available to our children and also is kind to their skin. We foresee them needing these items regularly so we wanted them in bags and easy to find, the bags will be opened and closed frequently so we needed something robust, these zipper bags are going to be perfect. We have also allocated a bag for our elder daughter for her facemark that she will be required to wear on the school bus. I love that we could mark these up with their names and that we will be able to easily sanitise and reuse these bags every day.
My daughter used one of these bags, that I had with me for nappies, whilst out on a walk to collect flowers for her flower press. She was able to keep them all together without damaging them and also easily see what was in the bag so that she didn’t pick any of the same kind of flower twice. She loves the zipper closure and the bag proved to be very robust.
These bags are perfect for batch freezing small things that you only require a small amount of each time. We have used them for freezing pesto and when we get a glut of tomatoes and redcurrants later in the year I will be using these bags as I can easily add to the bags as more ripen and take out the amount I need each time without ripping open a bag, or using a tub that would end up taking up extra space in my freezer during the periods of time that it isn’t full.
3. I think that the bags are good value for money, I have seen single use bags that aren’t priced much differently to these. Initially I thought that the number of bags per box wouldn’t be enough but as they are being constantly reused instead of thrown away, they have proved to be plenty.
4. I would happily recommend Bacofoil Zipper bags to other parents and friends.