Avid Armor USVX Chamber Vacuum Sealer -- Unboxing, Review & Long Term Food Storage
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
- I am always looking for ways to improve my freeze drying and food storage. The AVID ARMOR USVX Chamber Vacuum Sealer is the newest in Avid Armor's Lineup. In this video, I am unboxing, do a review, trying some test runs in the vacuum chamber sealer, talking about the price, specs and comparing to the USV32. This is not a FOODSAVER type vacuum sealer, this is for serious Food Storage only. This is also capable of sealing 5 mil and 7 mil Mylar bags (not an easy task). Whether you are a homesteader, hunter, farmer, prepper, gardener or freeze dryer, if you include this into your food storage prep area, you can package large amounts of food very quickly and with the piece of mind that your food is safe. The first thing I noticed when I tried this, was that there is no room for error. With the air sucked out of the bag, you are left with a deflated looking food bag. If it's no longer deflated and it's puffed back up, your food has been compromised. If you only use an oxygen absorber, sometimes you don't know that your food has a problem until 1 day, 1 month, 1 year or 25 years later or better said, until it's too late.
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Why can’t I get this to apply to my order
With the older model, what is also nice is you can just put the quart mason jar right inside the unit to seal it...At least, that's what the company's video shows...I haven't got mine YET.
Here's the LINK to check out the Mason jar capability:
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Hello. I just placed an order for the USVX, cannister set and various bags, using your affiliate link. Thank you for your terrific videos. Live long and prosper 🖖
I wish I would have bought this when I ordered my FD. I have done a few bags now and I really wish I would have had it from the beginning. I feel so much more confident with my preservation using this machine. It's easy and kinda fun.
Thanks for sharing this product with us. (My husband, and our checkbook, are starting to dread UA-cam videos. You'll NEVER guess why.) If we get this, we'll opt for the larger version. We can always downsize bags, but upsizing bags with the smaller model, not so much. Thanks again for the video and the product info.
Looking forward to using the tray portion dividers and the stroganoff recipe. I still say that was a brilliant idea, basically "quit talking and take my money already".
Helpful hint if you're making larger batches of food like I do: I've got a countertop roaster that I use to cook larger quantities of food in. We have the large freeze dryer, and I don't have the capability to stand at the stove for five batches of whatever. Keep an eye out for things like this at thrift stores etc.
Just purchased my Avid Armor and YOU SAVED ME $43 ! THANK YOU !
Glad I could help!
ordered one on June 13th, to arrive this Friday, June 17th. and,, i got the discount... thank you for sharing knowledge.. thank you to the freeze drying community.
Heck, just go all out and get the Vevor DZ-400/2E with its very large vacuum chamber. You could probably put 6 upright quart size jars in it at the same time.
We got ours. On the 4th use, we got an E1 error code! Couldn't fix it! Seeing loads of folks with the same issue! No thanx! I'm awaiting my refund now!
Just used my usv32 today, I'm in LOVE with it. It's a game changer indeed. Thanks again.
This is a HUGE omission. The more expensive doesn't have the accessory. Pro want bigger WITH the attachment. Glad I watched this video prior to purchasing.
👍agreed
Yeah, I got the sense, in researching the Avids (this is all conjecture on my part), that the USV32 came out first, and then after marketing research and feedback from customers, they made a smaller unit to address the space concerns that people had and complaints of no accessory port that even the lowly Foodsaver provides. Then with the USV20 they got feedback that some found the unit to be TOO small. So the USVX was introduced to combine the best of both worlds; keep the accessory port, make it a bit bigger in some ways, and looking more at home in the kitchen with improved consumer styling and simplified controls.
Love my chamber sealer, had one for years.
You do great video's! They are all so helpful and saves me a bunch of time on what to freeze dry and what NOT to freeze dry! Now off to your website and order some stuff! Thank you!
OK, you sold me - I ordered through your link, thanks to the 10% discount. Thanks!
That's awesome. You will love it.
Love, love, LOVE our avid armor!!!! Worth every penny!
You can put mason jars in this one sideways. They also make a 3 canister seal container kit that doubles as a mason jar seal container or regular seal container. You just hook the attached hose up and seal the jar up. It's about the same price as the mason jar lids when you buy them both. So the containers are more bang for you buck. They sold out of the containers on avid yesterday but Walmart on line had them and I got mine there. I also bought a generic mason jar lid sealer top kit from Amazon. It seems to work just fine since the Magic sealer ones are also out of stock.
I’ve had my eye on the USV32 and a few units came in stock last weekend so I grabbed one. Not sure if I got lucky on timing but I randomly checked even though I’m supposed to be alerted via email when they’re in stock (never saw that email). I received it already just days after purchasing and let me tell you... love the USV32! Worth every penny. Thanks for the discount code!!
I have the USV20 and I wish I hag gotten the 32 The 20 is very limited to the bag size you can use the USVX looks to be the same size as the 20. Don't think you'll be very happy with it. Bonus is the jar sealer which I use quite a bit.
Im trying to decide between these exact two models. We primarily use this for our hunting game meat. If you could only choose one which would you go with and why?
I went with the WeVac chamber sealer after your first review. It has the larger dimensions of the V32 with an accessory port for mason jars and other stuff and the retail price is $479 but i found it for $399 + shipping.
I'm super happy with the WeVac.
Chinese?
@@live.life.simple. Avid Armor is made in China, so what is the difference?
@@live.life.simple. The Avid Armor is also made in China. From their website:
Our sealers are manufactured in China. Please know we do stand behind our products in terms of function, quality, and customer satisfaction. We understand if you are in search of products made in the USA, but hope that doesn't deter you from supporting us.
Hello Brian, did you ever consider the JVR Vac100? I've been looking closely at the Avid Armor units, and the cost of Avid is definitely attractive. Their marketing team has definitely done their research as to what people are looking for at home. But from what I've read, if anything goes out on the Avids other than the maybe the sealing wire, parts are not user serviceable--it's basically back to buy another one. That's what I'm thinking in paying a bit more for the JVR Vac100, more of a buy it once rather than some years down the road buying it again (I've already gone through two Foodsavers and want to stop replacing vac sealers).
I just bought the JVR 100, and will receive it next week. My first Avid Armor was defective and returned it for a replacement which was also defective. Their customer service was excellent. Obtained refund.
@@robertcampbell1523 Good data point. Thank you--!
Just a follow-up, kind of replying to myself here ;) But I did get the JVR Vac100 and I am LOVING it. Wow, is it extremely well made, it is quiet, and the company is very responsive and they take all the time you need to make sure you have your question(s) answered. And I love that you can pop three screws out on the back cover and raise the hood like you do on your car, and can replace any part in it that might wear out. The Vac100 is meant to be serviceable for the long term. Also, they do have a discount if they happen to have a unit that has a small cosmetic defect. I was able to get one of those units. And when I say "small", I mean you really can not see the defect without very close inspection, and even then you have to ask yourself if that could be the defect. Those units are dependent on whether they have any that somehow got scratch on them here or there. My only problem with the Vac100 has actually been that it puts such a good vacuum on the bag, that 3mil bags, for many things, are not thick enough. I vacuum sealed several grains and beans, and the vacuum is so powerful that any tiny pointed grain that is oriented in the wrong direction will eventually poke through the bag. I discussed with Andrew, who was very knowledgable and helpful, and he agreed with my guess on what was happening and explained to me about the pressure that the bag has to withstand, and suggested for a) grains or other items that might have a sharp edge and/or b) items that might be handled a lot, such as the grains that I sealed and put into plastic totes, which might rub against each other in handling, would need at least a 4mil bag and maybe even a 5mil. But Andrew pointed out that even at the extra cost of a 4-5mil bag, it is still significantly cheaper than mylar. So I tried some of the 4mil bags that came with the samples that were included, and I have yet to lose a seal on any of those, so I think 4mil bags are going to be my go-to for those bigger quantities that will be stored in totes. JVR had an option on their website to select bags that you want to try out and they will send you some free samples, so I have a few 4mil bags on the way to try out the biggest size (12'x14") that reliably will fit in the Vac100.
@@jcjewell I really enjoy the Vac100 and glad I made the investment. Every seal so far has been perfect. The machine screams quality. It is very well built and very quiet during operation. Had to call them with a question and the customer service was fantastic. Glad you like yours also! :)
my vacuum sealer does ball jars and the lid that goes over the jars are AWESOME!!!! my vacuum sealer also has the attchment4 for marinating! also AWESOME.. but unfortunately it will not seal mylar....:o(
I bought this on your recommendation it’s great
It is just the 20 with a upgraded panel without a gauge.
Hello and thank you for your excellent videos. Thinking about buying a Vacuum Sealer. What is the advantage of an in-chamber vacuum sealer vs an out of chamber sealer like the MagicVac Food Vacuum Sealer Machine JUMBO 30 Evo. Thanks!
Very timely = I was just searching on canister freeze dryers last night. Have you heard anything about the Meat! chamber vacuum? I saw it on "The Bearded Butcher's" UA-cam video, it's the one they were recommending. What I'm interested in is the ability to seal mason jars like you mentioned, but actually within the chamber itself. I found the VacMaster P215 will do that, but it costs a fortune.
I use mine to marinate meats. It opens the ppres of the meat up when under vac and gets the marimade in there instantly!
Brian thanks for the discount code got one of these it's awesome just wondering do you still use an oxygen absorber or not?
Good review. Thanks
How do the resealable bags work in these?
Can you use the food saver jar accessories on this machine?
I don't think they are compatible
Should've tested a full, larger bag so we could see
can u explain the freeze dry custom setting or weather you need more dry time or freeze time or that extra dry time . or can you just pop in the same batch again please explain im new to this and would love to know
“Phil at 4800 feet” addresses these things in some of his videos.
Are there other ways to vacuum seal ball jars and when is it appropriate to vacuum seal a ball jar ? Thanks
You can use your FD as a vacuum source for sealing your canning jars but its more convenient to use a tube and jar cap to vacuum seal them individually. I have tubes on my WeVac chamber sealer and on my old school Food Saver and i have one for wide and small mouth jars.
Just remember that Vacuum sealing jars is NOT a substitute for canning. It is only for vacuum sealing dry goods. You can re-use lids in vacuum sealing and get variable lengths of time the jars hold the vacuum. I tend to use them short term in the kitchen sealing over and over daily but i also have a stack of cases of 1/2 gallon Ball Jars of wheat berries I'm looking at with a seal daye in 2015 and all seals are still holding.
Doesn’t the manufacturer state whether it is designed to do Mylar bags? Does it do liquid stuff without spilling etc? Also. Would you still use oxygen absorbers with the freeze dried items?
I’m on the fence. The 32 is probably overkill for me. But the vx and the 20 have that bag clip mechanism rather than the long metal bar on the 32. The clip seems flimsy compared to the bar. Anyone have thoughts or experience with this? Thanks
QUESTION:. When sealing FD food with this, do we still need to add an O2 absorber and/or a desiccant to the bag. (I love in the humid South and need desiccants.)
Oxygen absorber
Why can I not find the link below , or see more?
so some say not 02 absorbers with this machine and some say yes. which is it?
An oxygen absorber can absorb any leftover oxygen in the bag if some was missed
Would you still use an oxygen absorber
I don't think you have to. We have a different brand of chamber vac, and have been sealing mylar bags with it for about a year. Year. I think the only place an oxygen absorber would help is if there were a small puncture in the bag. I'd estimate. We've sealed 2,000 bags without oxygen absorbers in our chamber vac with no issues.
My chamber vac is so powerful i don't use O² absorbers. Only had my chamber vac for about 6 months but brobles with stale food yet.
I took into account the cheaper bags and no O² absorbers when considering the higher price of a chamber vac compared to another system like Food Saver. I'm not always sealing for 25 years so I'm usually using chamber vac bags, AND.... with a chamber Vac you can seal/reseal about any plastic bag. You will learn how different plastics actually pass air under vacuum, not through the seal, but through the surface of the bag. Mylar is the best and it goes down from there. You get what you pay for.
do you still use and oxygen absorber when sealing your long term food. thanks
I prefer to, some folks do not.
Does it make a big difference in Mylar Bags for them to be 5 mil or 7 mil?
Yahoo! really beautiful , catch you later.
Thank you for doing a comparison. I really want to register for the giveaway however I am not on Facebook any longer.
You don't need to be on Facebook
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Great question ... I'm no longer on FB either so it is good to know we can still register to win.
Do you still use a oxygen absorber?
Does the avid Armour take any type of mylar bags? Or does it only use the flat bags, without the inner plastic zip seal?
Yes it does
That's nuts!
Vacuum sealing mylar with freeze dried food with O2 absorbers is completely pointless and may actually be bad. For one thing it may prevent pathways for the O2 absorber to work. For another it puts extra stress on the seal Does Mountain House vacuum their bags? No. Maybe they actually thought about this.
New subscriber. I've been using a $99 Food Saver vac sealer. It also seals mason jars and mylar bags. What would be the reason for investing in this type of sealer? I'm not being snarky, just not sure what I'm missing.
Are you confident that your seal is going to hold for long term?
I may be able to speak to this question, as we are a family of 9 and have worn out two Foodsavers such as the one you describe. Loved the things we did with our Foodsavers, especially with the canning jar sealing accessory that you mentioned. But they didn't last. Also, the advantage of a chamber sealer, to me, is the ability to use much (I mean as much as 1/10th the cost) cheaper bags. The special channel bags required in the Foodsaver and similar designed sealers will eventually cost you more than just getting a chamber sealer up front.
I'm using a $99 food saver with mylar bags and oxygen absorbers, but lately I've only been using the food saver for sealing. I'm vacuuming the bags in my Harvest Right and it does a great job. An impact sealer would work just as good and I might switch to that if my food saver ever goes out
Is the lid on your USVX noisy on the hinges when lift? I just got a USVX and everytime I lift or lower the lid the hinges are very noisy. Maybe this is normal or maybe I have a problem.
Do you need to use oxygen absorbers with the AvidvArmor usv32?
Yes, please use oxygen absorbers
@@live.life.simple. thank you!
I saw your video on freeze dryer comparisons. I was wondering if you have had any experience will the oil free pump. If you think it would be worth the extra price tag?
He has pump comparison videos, for the freeze dryer vacuum pumps. Just look at his channel
If you download the owner’s manual for the oiless pumps, you will see they require parts replacement every year. The Primiere pump is quieter and last longer.
The premier pump that comes with the freeze dryer is very nice and quiet.
When I researched Harvest brand, the consensus was oil free pumps wear out faster, thus not worth the extra 2k
Would you still use oxygen absorbers if freeze drying and sealing a Mylar bag with this?
Yes
Should I still put a oxygen absorber in the bag or am I good with out it?
I use an oxygen absorber still. It will.take care a small amounts of oxygen left
So disappointed wish I had waited until the 32 was available. To slippery and to small for the bags I used the most. So wish I had seen this before my purchase.
What brand Mylar Bags do you use?
Hi, do you know if I can use my food saver bags in this machine? Thanks.
No you cannot
Just curious why you would spend the money for a stand-alone vac sealer when you can achieve the exact same result in a freeze drier and at a pretty high volume. Is there some reason why using a freeze drier for this purpose is discouraged? Bad for the pump over time, etc?
How will you seal mylar bags in the harvest right chamber
There are multiple reasons. You have to remove your shelves to put jars in the FD. Your FD probably isn't in your kitchen and i use vac sealed 1/2 gallon Ball jars for everything. I have been using a Food Saver canning jar sealer for 20 years on my kitchen counter and its handy and right there and faster than using the FD. Its literally 15 seconds each and much simpler when you open a jar for some FD onions and seal it right back up. The Food Saver has an automatic pressure setting but the chamber vac is way more powerful but takes up more space on the counter. The tube is just more convenient.
My main reason is the chamber has to defrost before you can use the chamber. I don't like my food to sit in the open air for an hour or two before I can vac seal.
@@NevadaMirage There are some good videos on YT showing how to do this.
@@live.life.simple. Thank you for the response!
Im not on FB. is there any other way to join the giveaway?
Do they both do mason jars?
USV32 (the oldest): No USV20: Yes; USVX (the newest): Yes; -- That is, the USV20/USVX have accessory ports. I don't recall if they come with the required accessory to actually do the vacuum sealing of canning jars.
That Avid armor is so sexy I can’t even handle it.
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so you get these things for free which is bullshit! but you do good reviews
Actually I pay for them. I don't promote junk. I promote the things I actually use. That makes it easy to share them on this channel. That's also why I only promote a handful of products.
@@live.life.simple. my apologies, so the only compensation you get is from monetized videos thru UA-cam.. I am getting one of Avida sealers though been using food savers my whole life and they just dont hold up i think chamber vac is the way to go