Bag Clips

Bag clips are simple items, and affordable too. That doesn't mean that they aren't terribly useful however. Of course not all bag clips are the same, there are little differences that can matter.

Size varies. Clearly some bag clips are designed to seal small bags that may hold anything from some dried spices to small brads in your garage. Others are large enough to seal up your jumbo bag of chips. For many of us, the variety packs are a good choice since we don't have just one bag to be sealed.

Some bag clips offer more flexibility of use. If your only need is to seal a bag of chips, nearly any clip will do. However, if you want to be able to also use your clip to hang notes, photos and other items, you'll probably want one with a hanging hole or magnetic back depending on where you want to attach these items.

Some bag clips are obviously more effective at keeping air and moisture out of bags. For most everyday purposes, the designs that have a spring work well. They are extremely quick and simple to use and if you get the right size they keep chips and similar items fresh or non-food items contained and free of dirt. On the other hand, if air and water tightness is more critical, other styles, such as the Clip-N-Seal items below, may offer a better and more reliable seal.

If you're using a bag clip to close up bread, cereal, dried fruit, nuts, or other snacks then it's certainly possible to skip the bag clip if you want. If you're thrifty you can save and reuse old bread bag ties or the extra trash bag ties that accumulate. My husband uses rubber bands very effectively when no chip clip is available. My mother on the otherhand is a menace to the environment, and uses more freezer bags and ziplock bags than most communities, as everything she opens gets sealed in them. Of course there's always stapling and such, but that gets pretty messy and almost dangerous.

If your family is reliable though, you might be able to get by without these devices by merely folding the bag up carefully. There's a video below showing how this process works if you want to do it properly. Seriously!

However, if you want to save some time and make life easier, chip clips are the way to go. They're affordable, relatively long lived, and therefore not likely to end up a landfill too terribly soon.

This set of 27 Twixit bag clips will work well with any paper or plastic bag; from bread, to chips, or frozen vegetables. These clips are durable and can survive the freezer, the dishwasher, and even the microwave. They come in sizes 2 1/4", 4 1/4", and 5 1/4".

They're simple to use as you just twist the bag shut and clip on your Twixit for a good seal that stays. Click here to buy Twixit Clip Bag Sealers

These attractive red bag clips from Oxo are reliable and well built. They offer a sturdy plastic build with non-slip, grippy surfaces on the mouth and the handles for comfort and superior performance. They're perfect for medium and large bags in the kitchen, garage, and all around the house.

They feature an extra large mouth with 5.5" opening and hanging holes for convenience. They come in a set of two. Also available in white. Click here to buy these Oxo Good Grips

Cuisinart offers this set of 4 bag clips which not only seal bags but can also be used to hold notes, photos, coupons, and much more in one convenient, easy to reach location. They come with a magnet on the back and soft thumb grip.

These durable clips also come with a limited 5 year warranty. Also available in a Large size. Click here to buy these black Cuisinart Bag Clips

These medium sized Clip-N-Seal bag clips are perfect for keeping foods fresh as they assure an air and water tight seal. They're extremely durable as well as there are no springs or fragile plastic plates to break. These clips have an 8.6" clamp which gives a good seal the entire width of a bag but are also available in a large size for bigger jobs or a Skinny Mini 10 Pack for those tiny bags.

Click here to buy these Clip-n-Seal clips.

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