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Long-term food storage, done right
Mylar bags for
30-year food storage
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Up to 30-year
Shelf life for rice, beans, flour & pastaShelf life
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Food-grade, BPA-free
Foil inner layer blocks lightFoil blocks light
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Absorbers included
In most bag bundles
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Mylar bag bundles
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Critical for keeping dry goods fresh for up to 30 years.Vacuum-sealed in 10s or individually.
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Desiccant packets
Reusable packs keep moisture out of what you store.Reusable packs keep moisture out.
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Which foods are you storing?
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Pantry staples
Rice, beans, oats and flour on the shelf.
1 gallon bags -
Bulk food in buckets
Store 25 lb sacks of rice, beans or flour in Mylar-lined buckets.
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Meals on the go
Boil-safe MRE pouches for single servings.
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Freeze-dryer batches
Stand-up bags for bulky, light food.
Gusset bags
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1-Gallon Gusset Mylar Bundle
Most popular for storing pantry staples
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400cc Oxygen Absorbers
In sets of 10 to maximize usability
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Mylar MRE Pouch Bundle
Boiling-water safe for meal kits
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500cc Oxygen Absorbers
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Multi-Size Mylar Bag Bundle
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1-Gallon Mylar Bag Bundle
30-count pack
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- Absorber per bag · 400cc/gal
- 400cc
The everyday pantry workhorse. 400cc per gallon — absorbers included with the bundle.
Why Wallaby
Thin bags fail quietly. Ours don’t.
Wallaby Mylar |
Thin generic Mylar | Vacuum-seal bags | |
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| Blocks light | Internal foil layer | Often see-through | No |
| Loose bulk packs | Pump only | ||
| Yes | Varies | Usually | |
| Boil-safe pouches | Yes, MRE bags only | Rarely | Some |
| Short-term |
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Saves me from having to purchase bags and oxygen packets separately. We love that the oxygen packets are packaged in sets of 10.
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Our family’s go-to
It’s nice to store our dry goods in bags that won’t unseal, tear, or get damaged.
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Buy staples at today’s prices. Store them for decades.
Families who stock up on rice, beans and flour now — and seal them right — lock in savings for years to come.
Families who stock up now — and seal them right — lock in savings for years to come.
Questions before you seal?
What are Mylar bags?
Mylar bags are multi-layer food storage bags made of polyester film with an inner foil layer. They block light, oxygen and moisture, so dry food stays fresh for years when sealed with an oxygen absorber.
How long can food last in Mylar bags?
Dry foods sealed in Mylar bags with oxygen absorbers can last 10 to 30 years, depending on the food and how cool and dry you store them. White rice and dried beans can reach 25 to 30 years, while white flour lasts about 10 to 15 years.
Do I really need oxygen absorbers?
Yes, for most dry foods. Oxygen absorbers remove the oxygen left inside the bag, which stops pests, mold and staleness. Without one, food won't last nearly as long, even in a high-quality Mylar bag. Skip them for sugar, salt, baking powder and baking soda, which keep fine without them and can clump.
How many oxygen absorbers do I need per Mylar bag?
It depends on the bag size and the food. A 1-gallon Mylar bag usually needs one 300 to 500cc oxygen absorber, and a 5-gallon bag needs about 2,000 to 2,500cc in total. Use the higher amount for airy foods like pasta and the lower amount for dense foods like rice or flour.
What size Mylar bags should I buy?
Most people use 1-gallon bags for everyday staples and smaller batches, and 5-gallon bags for bulk rice, beans and flour stored in buckets. Smaller sizes, down to 1-cup pouches, work well for spices, herbs and single meals, so you only open what you need.
How do I seal Mylar bags at home?
Fill the bag, add an oxygen absorber, press out the extra air, then run a hot clothes iron, hair straightener or impulse heat sealer across the top for a few seconds until the layers fuse. Check that the seal is smooth and unbroken all the way across.
What foods should not be stored in Mylar bags?
Don't store foods high in moisture or fat, like fresh produce, meat, cheese, butter, nuts, soft dried fruit, brown rice and whole wheat flour. They can spoil, go rancid or grow harmful bacteria in a sealed, low-oxygen bag. Mylar works best for dry foods under 10% moisture.
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