451009 Mon Oct 15 13:34:06 -0700 2007 6 41 Cookware 0 3036654 Does anyone have any experience with the FoodSaver Vac 420? http://www.foodsaver.com/ProductDetails.aspx?productid=4524 Since I am generally only cooking for me and my wife, I tend to portion things out in sets of two. I don't think I would run up against the size restrictions of this smaller device. I guess I'm only worried about its quality as compared to the other models. Mon Oct 15 13:34:07 -0700 2007 86802 vanillagorilla 1 3036751 I have one and use it all the time! The quality of the food stays good, I haven't compaired models though... Mon Oct 15 13:57:27 -0700 2007 3036654 102477 carriespritz 1 3036769 jfood purchased his at costco and loves it (try costco.com). tonight lots of bolognese goes into the bags and if there are any leftover short ribs as well. he uses it ALL the time. lasagne, sauces, brisket, pot pies, etc. good luck Mon Oct 15 14:01:46 -0700 2007 3036654 11290 jfood 1 3037639 I have the same size one, without the accessory hookup and I use it a lot for everyday sealing stuff. Its a second machine- it was on clearance so cheap, it was less $$ then the roll of bag material it came with is how I ended up with-lol. I keep my bigger FS in the drawer, with the hoses connected to it so I can plug it in to reseal containers and it comes out if we're doing bigger stuff, but I love the little FS for everything else. If mine had the accessory port, I would consider putting my bigger one in the basement for as often as I use it. You don't get as many bells & whistles with the little FS, but they seem to pull just as good of a vacuum and make as good of a seal at the equally equipped bigger models. The only draw back is that you can't suction only as easily, with my full sized FS, I can cancel sealing pretty easily if I'm doing a canister. Mon Oct 15 18:20:11 -0700 2007 3036654 117958 anniemax 1 3037699 I have one and love it! In fact my parents come over often so that they can use it too. The bags are a bit pricey but I still really love mine. Mon Oct 15 18:38:40 -0700 2007 3036654 113758 cookingislife 1 3038026 Don't overlook the uses of the accessory hose. Bags can get expensive, but there are many cannisters that are reusable. The mason-jar vacuum attachment has turned out to be one of my most used Food Saver accessories for refrigerator use. Mon Oct 15 20:38:54 -0700 2007 3036654 22801 bkhuna 2 3038203 according to the website, it does work with the accessories. Mon Oct 15 22:17:33 -0700 2007 3038026 86802 vanillagorilla