Best Mylar Bags for Long-Term Food Storage
With Wallaby Goods Mylar food storage solutions, it's easy to preserve your dry goods for longer. Made with food-grade materials, Mylar bags are perfect for storing food and maintaining its nutrient content. We have various options available so you get the best food storage solution for your needs. From 1-gallon and 5-gallon food storage bags to MRE bags and oxygen absorbers, we have all that you need to maximize the life span of your food supply.
2000-2500cc Oxygen Absorbers
Price range: $10.00 through $40.48
300-500cc Oxygen Absorbers
Price range: $10.00 through $28.04
Emergency Fire Starter Kit
Original price was: $22.99.$10.00Current price is: $10.00.
Emergency Mylar Poncho
Matte Black
Orange
Gusset Mylar Bag Bundle with Sticker Labels
Price range: $10.00 through $14.70
Mason Jars
Price range: $10.00 through $18.90
Multi-Size Mylar Bags with Oxygen Absorbers
Price range: $11.10 through $17.70
Mylar Bags with Sticker Labels
Price range: $10.00 through $12.90Wallaby is made for preppers, by preppers, offering
innovative food storage solutions you can trust.
Airtight Food Storage Bags
Other brands sell flimsy, thin and poorly made bags that should not be trusted with long term food storage. Wallaby bags PREVENT light and air penetration to keep your food safe.
Light Blocking
Inside layer of aluminum foil provides structure, and prevents light penetration
Quality-Made
Made with BPA-free, food grade materials. We never sacrafice quality
Air Tight
Thick to prevent light and air penetration to keep your food safe
Moisture Proof
Oxygen absorbers are packaged and heat sealed immediately after production
Why Wallaby? Hear from Top Preppers…
FAQs
Mylar bags are durable, multi-layer and food-safe bags designed to block light, moisture, and oxygen. When paired with oxygen absorbers, they create an airtight environment that preserves dry foods for years, making them a go-to choice for long-term food storage.
Moist, oily, or high-fat foods (like fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, and dairy products) are not suitable for long-term Mylar storage because they can spoil or turn rancid. Mylar bags are best for dry, low-moisture foods, ideally those with less than 10% moisture content.
It depends on your storage needs. Our <strong>1-gallon bags</strong> are great for regular use, while <strong>5-gallon bags</strong> are ideal for bulk storage or storage in buckets. We have sizes down to <strong>1-cup</strong> for spices and dried herbs. Using different sizes allows flexibility and reduces waste when opening stored food.
The required amount depends on bag size and food type. For example, a <strong>1-gallon Mylar bag typically requires one 300–500cc oxygen absorber</strong>, while a <strong>5-gallon bag usually needs 2000–2500cc in total</strong>. Less densely packed foods i.e. pasta will require more versus a densely packed item like rice.
Vacuum seal bags are thinner and remove air mechanically, but don’t block light well. Mylar bags are thicker, lightproof, and combined with oxygen absorbers, provide superior long-term storage. Vacuum seal bags are best for short- to medium-term use, while Mylar bags excel in long-term storage.
Properly sealed Mylar bags with the right oxygen absorbers can extend the shelf life of many dry foods — such as rice, beans, flour, and pasta — for up to <strong>30 years</strong>, depending on storage conditions.
Yes. Oxygen absorbers remove residual oxygen inside the bag, preventing mold, pests, and spoilage. Without them, food may not last nearly as long, even in high-quality Mylar bags. Foods that should NOT be stored with oxygen absorbers include sugar, baking powder and soda, and salt, as they do not need them and will clump if added.
You can seal Mylar bags using a <strong>heat sealer, flat iron, or hair straightener</strong>. The goal is to create a strong airtight seal across the top of the bag after adding food and oxygen absorbers.
Yes — if the bag is cut carefully and not punctured, it can be reused by resealing. However, for long-term storage, most people prefer new bags to ensure maximum protection.
For best results, keep them in a <strong>cool, dry, and dark place</strong> — ideally inside food-grade buckets or totes. Avoid exposure to sunlight, moisture, or fluctuating temperatures to maximize shelf life. The bags are not rodent-proof so be sure to store away from where rodents may have access or place in a bin with a strong lid.
Best Mylar Bags for Long-Term Food Storage
With Wallaby Goods Mylar food storage solutions, it's easy to preserve your dry goods for longer. Made with food-grade materials, Mylar bags are perfect for storing food and maintaining its nutrient content. We have various options available so you get the best food storage solution for your needs. From 1-gallon and 5-gallon food storage bags to MRE bags and oxygen absorbers, we have all that you need to maximize the life span of your food supply.
2000-2500cc Oxygen Absorbers
Price range: $10.00 through $40.48300-500cc Oxygen Absorbers
Price range: $10.00 through $28.04Emergency Fire Starter Kit
Original price was: $22.99.$10.00Current price is: $10.00.Emergency Mylar Poncho
Matte Black
Orange
Gusset Mylar Bag Bundle with Sticker Labels
Price range: $10.00 through $14.70Mason Jars
Price range: $10.00 through $18.90Multi-Size Mylar Bags with Oxygen Absorbers
Price range: $11.10 through $17.70Mylar Bags with Sticker Labels
Price range: $10.00 through $12.90
Silica Gel Desiccant Packets
Price range: $10.00 through $95.98Wallaby is made for preppers, by preppers, offering innovative food storage solutions you can trust.
Airtight Food Storage Bags
Other brands sell flimsy, thin and poorly made bags that should not be trusted with long term food storage. Wallaby bags PREVENT light and air penetration to keep your food safe.
Light Blocking
Inside layer of aluminum foil provides structure, and prevents light penetration
Quality-Made
Made with BPA-free, food grade materials. We never sacrafice quality
Air Tight
Thick to prevent light and air penetration to keep your food safe
Moisture Proof
Oxygen absorbers are packaged and heat sealed immediately after production
Why Wallaby? Hear from Top Preppers…
FAQs
Mylar bags are durable, multi-layer and food-safe bags designed to block light, moisture, and oxygen. When paired with oxygen absorbers, they create an airtight environment that preserves dry foods for years, making them a go-to choice for long-term food storage.
Moist, oily, or high-fat foods (like fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, and dairy products) are not suitable for long-term Mylar storage because they can spoil or turn rancid. Mylar bags are best for dry, low-moisture foods, ideally those with less than 10% moisture content.
It depends on your storage needs. Our <strong>1-gallon bags</strong> are great for regular use, while <strong>5-gallon bags</strong> are ideal for bulk storage or storage in buckets. We have sizes down to <strong>1-cup</strong> for spices and dried herbs. Using different sizes allows flexibility and reduces waste when opening stored food.
The required amount depends on bag size and food type. For example, a <strong>1-gallon Mylar bag typically requires one 300–500cc oxygen absorber</strong>, while a <strong>5-gallon bag usually needs 2000–2500cc in total</strong>. Less densely packed foods i.e. pasta will require more versus a densely packed item like rice.
Vacuum seal bags are thinner and remove air mechanically, but don’t block light well. Mylar bags are thicker, lightproof, and combined with oxygen absorbers, provide superior long-term storage. Vacuum seal bags are best for short- to medium-term use, while Mylar bags excel in long-term storage.
Properly sealed Mylar bags with the right oxygen absorbers can extend the shelf life of many dry foods — such as rice, beans, flour, and pasta — for up to <strong>30 years</strong>, depending on storage conditions.
Yes. Oxygen absorbers remove residual oxygen inside the bag, preventing mold, pests, and spoilage. Without them, food may not last nearly as long, even in high-quality Mylar bags. Foods that should NOT be stored with oxygen absorbers include sugar, baking powder and soda, and salt, as they do not need them and will clump if added.
You can seal Mylar bags using a <strong>heat sealer, flat iron, or hair straightener</strong>. The goal is to create a strong airtight seal across the top of the bag after adding food and oxygen absorbers.
Yes — if the bag is cut carefully and not punctured, it can be reused by resealing. However, for long-term storage, most people prefer new bags to ensure maximum protection.
For best results, keep them in a <strong>cool, dry, and dark place</strong> — ideally inside food-grade buckets or totes. Avoid exposure to sunlight, moisture, or fluctuating temperatures to maximize shelf life. The bags are not rodent-proof so be sure to store away from where rodents may have access or place in a bin with a strong lid.