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5 Mil Heavy-Duty Mylar Bags – Small & Medium Sizes (Zipper, Open Top & Stand-Up)

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$13.99
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Product Overview

Premium 5 Mil Heavy-Duty Protection for Small & Medium Storage

Whether you are packing herbs, spices, freeze-dried meals, or emergency pantry supplies, these 5 mil Mylar bags provide a heavy-duty barrier against oxygen, moisture, and light degradation.

Thicker and more durable than standard 3 mil options, our 5 mil structure offers extra puncture resistance—ideal for dried foods with sharper edges like beans, rice, or dehydrated pasta.


Choose Your Style & Size:

  • 6" x 6" Zipper Seal (~1.5 Cups): Compact pouch with a resealable ziplock. Great for single-serve portions, herbs, and small items.
  • 6" x 9.5" x 3.5" Stand-Up Gusset w/ Zipper: Expanded bottom gusset lets the bag stand upright for easy filling. Resealable zipper plus heat-sealable top header.
  • 8" x 8" Flat Open Top (Heat Seal Only): Sleek, non-zipper pouch designed to be sealed directly across the top with an impulse sealer or household iron.
  • 8.25" x 8.25" Zipper Seal: Square-format pouch featuring an easy-close zipper. Perfect for medium-sized dry goods.
  • 8" x 12" Flat Open Top (Heat Seal Only): Versatile multi-cup flat bag with maximum interior volume for heat-seal storage.
  • 8" x 12" x 4" Stand-Up Gusset w/ Zipper: High-capacity stand-up bag featuring a wide 4-inch bottom gusset and top zip closure.

Features & Specs:

  • Thickness: 5 Mil Heavy-Duty Construction (Superior puncture & light defense)
  • Food Grade: BPA-free, non-toxic food-safe material
  • Heat Sealable: All bags (including zipper styles) can be heat-sealed above the closure for a permanent, tamper-evident seal
  • Storage Compatibility: Safe for dry food storage, freeze-dried foods, and long-term emergency supply storage

Suggested Oxygen Absorber Pairings:

  • 6" x 6" - 50cc
  • 6" x 9.5"x3 : 100cc
  • 8" x 8" & 8.25" x 8.25": 100cc 
  • 8" x 12" & 8" x 12" x 4": 300cc 

There are numerous options available for purchasing Mylar bags and oxygen absorbers. So, why do we say "just better bags?" What sets us apart? It's quite simple, really...our products stand out. And it isn't just a catchy slogan; our bags truly excel, as confirmed by testing. Among all of our retail competitors, we earned the highest rankings for both bags and oxygen absorbers. And it's not just a slight edge. Our 7 mil bags demonstrated 30% better puncture strength compared to Top Mylar, Harvest Right, and Wallaby's 7 or 7.5 mil bags. In terms of tensile and burst strength, we outperformed Packfresh, Wallaby, and Harvest Right by nearly 90%. See for yourself: 

 

If you are only storing a few years, you’ll probably be OK using almost any Mylar bag. But longer than that? Do you want to rely on a company that intentionally uses the best materials, even if it costs a few pennies more, or one that doesn’t? If you’re one of those looking for 20 or 30 years out of your food storage, we believe you should be using the best storage products available.

See our FAQs here for more information.
Mylar® is the registered trademark for products manufactured by DuPont Teijin Films.

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  • 5
    1 quart Mylar bags

    Posted by Stuart on 4th Jun 2026

    Perfect for freeze dried food when preserving meals for 2 people. The bags are very high quality.

  • 5
    1 quart Mylar bags

    Posted by Stuart on 4th Jun 2026

    Perfect for freeze dried food when preserving meals for 2 people. The bags are very high quality.

  • 4
    Well made but too thick

    Posted by Laura Gutsmann on 13th Aug 2025

    The bags are really nice and thick but they are too thick for my vacuum sealer to seal so I had to use a hair straightener to seal it. Overall they’re fantastically made.

  • 4
    Well made but too thick

    Posted by Laura Gutsmann on 13th Aug 2025

    The bags are really nice and thick but they are too thick for my vacuum sealer to seal so I had to use a hair straightener to seal it. Overall they’re fantastically made.

  • 5
    Perfect Resealable Snack Packs 6 x 6

    Posted by Phoenix Freeze Dried on 2nd Jun 2025

    These 5mil 6x6 zip pouches are great for snacks that I want to be able to open and close throughout the day. The 5mil is still decent for long-term (though my REALLY LONG-TERM storage items always go into a 7mil bag). These are great for when you know you will have a long day out and about and want to make sure you have snacks available in a resealable bag. I purchase a wide variety of bags and OAs (slow-acting) for both family food storage, personal meals and stacks for our travels, and packaging for my freeze dried candies and snacks business. Discount Mylar Bags is my go-to supplier for excellent products, great prices, and amazing service.

  • 5
    Perfect Resealable Snack Packs 6 x 6

    Posted by Phoenix Freeze Dried on 2nd Jun 2025

    These 5mil 6x6 zip pouches are great for snacks that I want to be able to open and close throughout the day. The 5mil is still decent for long-term (though my REALLY LONG-TERM storage items always go into a 7mil bag). These are great for when you know you will have a long day out and about and want to make sure you have snacks available in a resealable bag. I purchase a wide variety of bags and OAs (slow-acting) for both family food storage, personal meals and stacks for our travels, and packaging for my freeze dried candies and snacks business. Discount Mylar Bags is my go-to supplier for excellent products, great prices, and amazing service.

  • 5
    2 quart 5 mil mylar zip lock bags

    Posted by Kevin Mason on 16th May 2025

    Have used these to package up freeze dried foods, very pleased with their performance

  • 5
    2 quart 5 mil mylar zip lock bags

    Posted by Kevin Mason on 16th May 2025

    Have used these to package up freeze dried foods, very pleased with their performance

  • 5
    Great fot snacks

    Posted by Jayme on 11th Mar 2025

    Great size for individual serving freeze dried snacks such as strawberries, apples, pears and other fruits.