Tundra 65 Cooler
4.8(8,600)4.8 out of 5 stars, 8,600 reviews, on Amazon at the time this was writtenA rotomolded cooler that holds ice through a July weekend and swallows a Lake Michigan king whole, which a standard cooler does neither of.
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Vacuum Sealer for Fillets
4.4(7,300)4.4 out of 5 stars, 7,300 reviews, on Amazon at the time this was writtenThe difference between walleye that tastes right in March and walleye with freezer burn, for anyone who keeps more fish than they eat that week.
Check price on Amazon$149— Vacuum Sealer for FilletsPrice shown was accurate on 2026-09-01. Amazon sets the live price.
What's good
- Removing air is what prevents freezer burn — vacuum-sealed fillets hold quality six to twelve months instead of two
- The moist setting handles wet fillets, which is the failure mode of cheaper sealers
- Flat packs stack, so a season of perch fits in a chest freezer instead of overflowing it
What isn't
- Bag cost is real and ongoing, and the machine will not seal reliably with off-brand bags despite what the listings claim
We list the drawbacks because a recommendation with no downside is a sales pitch. If a cheaper item does the job on your water, the write-up says so.
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