DougE wrote:
My rig doesn't freeze. It's a 12v cooling chest without a separate freezer. I can set it to refrigerate or freeze, but not both. Thus the consideration of taking vacuum sealed items when I hit the road.
I'm not sure why you are considering a vacuum sealer if you've no dedicated freezer. It's a useful tool but mostly for the freezer. It's only other cost effective use is vacuum packing dry goods to keep mealy bugs out.
ETA: I'm thinking on this more. Don't want you to spend money on vacuuming sealing if not needed (and trust me I use one whenever possible)yet do'nt want you to miss the benefit of it either. How long is your extended trip?