VP215 Chamber Vacuum Sealer

Last verified May 13, 2026 by the Lifetime Picks Editorial Team

The VacMaster VP215 is the entry point into chamber style vacuum sealing, a different and more capable technology than the FoodSaver class suction bags most home cooks know. Inside the chamber, both the bag and the surrounding space are evacuated together, which lets you seal liquids (soups, marinades, sous vide brines) without sucking liquid into the pump, and gives a tighter, more uniform seal that survives months of freezer storage without ice crystallization. r/sousvide and r/Charcuterie treat the VP215 as the consensus first chamber sealer for home or small shop use; the oil rotary pump (vs the cheaper diaphragm pumps on consumer machines) is the durability story, with owners reporting 10+ years on the original pump after periodic oil changes per the manual.