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Your half-eaten bags of Doritos will never go stale again


It is not unusual for us to open a new bag of chips, pour out a couple servings and then fail to find a clip to keep the top of the bag from unfolding and going stale. Sometimes we end up using a paper clip or use one clip to secure two bags. Clips and twist ties are not a very good solution for keeping bags closed and food fresh. What you really need is a way to easily reseal the bag like the Air Lock from FRESHeTECH.

The Air Lock is a small hand-held bag reseller that reminds me of a miniature version of a Food Saver, but without the vacuum feature. We use a Food Saver when we freeze leftovers, but it’s not economical to use it for things like chips, crackers, and cereals because you have to use special bags with it.

The Air Lock does not require special storage bags because it can create an airtight seal on any existing plastic bag using micro-thermal technology.

The device has a built-in rechargeable battery that charges through a USB cable, so you don’t need to feed it batteries. You just clamp the edges like you would with a stapler, but you slide the Air Lock across the end of the bag to create the seal.

The Air Lock even has a built-in magnet so you can store it on the side of your fridge.

You can read more about the FRESHeTECH Air Lock by visiting freshetech.com and you can buy one from The Grommet or Amazon for $15.

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Your half-eaten bags of Doritos will never go stale again originally appeared on on April 20, 2017 at 10:59 am.

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The Nintendo Switch isn’t nearly as cool as this Game Boy lunchbox

You’ll be the envy of every nerd and gaming geek in the cafeteria when you come strolling in with the Game Box Lunchbox from Mustard. That’s Mustard the company who makes this bento-style lunchbox, and not the condiment. The Game Box lunchbox features a classic Nintendo Game Boy style shape and graphics that take you back to a simpler time when Mario ruled and Donkey Kong drooled.

The 5.14 x 3.96 x 7.68 inch lunch box is made of BPA-free plastic and is dishwasher and microwave safe (not including the lid).

The lid latches on top of the 3 compartment base to provide a watertight seal. And there’s even a set of plastic cutlery included.

Feed your retro cravings and buy the Mustard Bento Game Box Lunch Box for $10.38 (with free shipping) from Amazon.

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Unitensil is an all in one fork, knife and spoon that folds flat and weighs less than a nickle

Buying take-out food is convenient until you don’t have utensils to eat it. The reusable Unitensil from FolditFlat is minimalist’s version of a Spork, but this one has amazing origami skills that let you fold it flat for easy storage and EDC (every day carry).

Unitensil is made of a very lightweight and flexible no.5 recyclable BPA and phthalate free plastic.

It folds flat and stores in an included pouch.

When you’re ready to eat, you take it out of the pouch, unfold it and press the center snaps together.

The Unitensil (how the heck do you even say that?) resembles a bowtie with a fork on one end and a spoon on the other. Where’s the knife? It’s the serrated edge on the outside of the fork.

I’m not sure how robust this eating utensil is considering the material it’s made of. It might have no problems cutting soft food but I bet it’s no match for a piece of meat. That said, it does look like a hand EDC emergency tool for those times when you find yourself in front of some yummy food with no easy way to eat it. They’ve offered to send me a sample. So I can do a full review.

Unitensils from FolditFlat come in a variety of colors and are priced at $21 for a package of 6 which includes shipping. You can find out more and order by visiting folditflat.com.

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