Seal and reseal almost any bag with this $20 gadget

TL;DR: As of April 2, you can get the Insta Heat Bag Sealer(opens in a new tab) for only $19.99 instead of $29 — that's a savings of 33%.

Soggy chips and stale sandwich bread may not sound like an appetizing lunch, but that could be what you get if your food container isn't airtight. Whether you’re packing travel snacks or meal prepping for the week, keeping your food fresh(opens in a new tab) is a priority, and the tiniest tear in a press and seal bag could ruin a lot of planning. You might have better luck with the Insta Heat Bag Sealer. This compact battery-operated tool uses heat to create a new seal on plastic bags to keep your food fresh, and it's only $19.99 (reg. $29).

Every bag is a resealable bag(opens in a new tab) with this pocket-sized heat sealer. The Insta Heat Bag Sealer can press and seal plastic bags and cut them back open when it's time for a snack. Skip the expensive resealable bags and keep your chips in their original container. Just activate the Bag Sealer, wait a few seconds for it to heat up, then clamp it into the heat sealer. Give it a few passes for the best results. When not in use, take advantage of the attachable hook for easy storage.

When it's time to chow down, use the cutting edge to easily and safely open your bag back up. It's hard to avoid single-use plastics like snack containers, but the Bag Sealer could still help you cut down on your plastic waste and reduce your reliance on press and seal bags(opens in a new tab).

The Insta Heat Bag Sealer needs two AA batteries to operate. The manufacturer states one set of batteries is sufficient to seal and cut a large number of bags, but you might notice less efficient sealing when the battery gets low. If you’re going on a long trip and need to seal and reseal your bags many times, make sure to bring along extra batteries.

Keep your food fresh. Get the Insta Heat Bag Sealer(opens in a new tab) while it's on sale for $19.99 (reg. $29).

Prices subject to change.