I have a Food Saver that I had to replace, but it did a lot of work before the heating element quit. This includes, 1 buffalo, 4 elk, 2 deer, 6 antelope and 2 bears. I replaced it with an off brand from Wal-Mart and it has done a couple antelope and one small bear and is all ready having problems. I would spend the few extra bucks and get the Food Saver.