Food storage

Which Products are Compatible with That Seals It!

That Seals It! is a patented vacuum lid system for sealing #10 sized cans. To use our lids, you will need a #10 can and a vacuum pump. You probably already have both. Let's talk about the products that can be used with That Seals It! vacuum lids.

#10 Cans

Vacuum Lids designed to seal #10 sized cans

Vacuum Lids designed to seal #10 sized cans

The term "Number 10 Can", #10 Can, or “10 pound can” refers to a size of can (See our post about it here). #10 is a popular size for freeze dried food storage products. That Seals It! can be used with any container that is this size. Be sure to check the rim of the container for any nicks, cracks, or debris. Anything that prevents the lid from sealing to the rim will allow air to leak out and the lid won't work. This shouldn't be a problem, but just make sure and check.

#10 cans are also commonly used with bulk foods. Once you have opened that can of nacho cheese, you can vacuum-seal it until next time. Once the cheese is gone, wash out the can and use it to re-seal anything you like (we recommend vacuum sealing brown sugar, it never gets hard!)



Vacuum Pump

This Sucks! manual pump & electric bag sealer

This Sucks! manual vacuum pump & electric bag sealer

That Seals It! is compatible with manual or electric vacuum pumps. In order to create the seal, you need a way to remove the air. You may already have a pump, just make sure it is the kind that pulls air out, not pushes it in.

This Sucks! vacuum pump has dual chambers to quickly remove air

This Sucks! vacuum pump has dual chambers to quickly remove air

We offer a manual pump that is a great addition to any food storage or emergency preparedness system. The pump is small and easily stored. If you already have a manual pump it will need to connect to the vacuum hose that comes with That Seals It! vacuum lids.

That Seals It! vacuum lid, clear canister plugged into electric bag sealer

That Seals It! vacuum lid, clear canister plugged into electric bag sealer

That Seals It! is also compatible with most electric vacuum pumps that have an accessory port. We personally use the Food Saver brand. We have not had the opportunity to test every available electric vacuum pump. If you have a different brand that you use with That Seals It! lids, we want to hear from you!

That Seals It! vacuum lid works with products sold in #10 cans

That Seals It! vacuum lids work with all products sold in #10 cans

That Seals It! Vacuum Lids were designed with large freeze dried or powdered food storage cans in mind. Our lids seal freeze dried products by the following brands:

  • Augason Farms

  • Thrive Life

  • Morning Moo

  • Patriot Pantry

  • Emergency Essentials

  • Chef-Mate

  • Mountain House

  • Nutristore

  • Saratoga Farms

  • True Harvest

  • Nutrient Survival

  • Survival Cave

  • Ready Hour

  • Idaho Pacific

  • Deseret Farms

  • Bulk food cans sold at Costco and Sam’s Club (such as Del-monte and Chef-Mate)

  • Industrial sized cans sold at restaurant supply stores (such as Contadina, Hunt’s, Furmano’s, Heinz, Al Dente, Stanislaus, Escalon, Regal, Port Royal, Sunfield, Celebrity, Musselman’s, Carnival King, Real Fresh, Del-Destino, Del Sol, Bella Vista, Allen’s, Silver Floss, Star Cross, Silver Fleece, Margaret Holmes, Goya, Libby’s, Stella, Lucky Leaf, and more!)

  • Any No 10 Sized Can!

We are adding to this list all of the time as we discover new brands. So check back or drop us a line if you want to know if our lids will work for you.

How to Rotate Your Food Storage with That Seals It!

We all know that food storage is important, but it is also very expensive. Did you know that food storage has a shelf life and will go bad just sitting in storage? With grocery prices rising, it's a good time to start rotating your food storage into your routine. But how? What on earth are you going to do with a whole container or dehydrated shredded potatoes?

That Seals It! is compatible with any #10 sized can. Check out our post to learn What Is a #10 Can?

That Seals It! is compatible with any #10 sized can. Check out our post to learn What Is a #10 Can?

With That Seals It! you don't have to worry about using an entire container right away. You can start incorporating your food storage into meals your family already eats and enjoys. Experiment with replacing ingredients with freeze-dried products. You may only use a tablespoon now, but with vacuum sealing, you can be sure that the powdered milk will still be fresh next time you want to add some to your baked goods (highly recommended by the way!)


Start bringing those #10 cans up from the basement and play around with them in the kitchen. Kids who are resistant to fresh fruits and veggies will snack on dehydrated strawberries and bananas like candy!

That Seals It! vacuum lid is a must have for your kitchen

That Seals It! vacuum lid is a must have for your kitchen

Vacuum sealing decreases oxygen and moisture which contribute to spoilage. With your open cans sealed and visible on the pantry shelf, you are more likely to use and enjoy the food you have already purchased. With regular use, you will learn which products you and your family enjoy most so you can build a food storage that is perfect for your needs and avoid buying products you won't use.

That Seals It! Vacuum Lid, Clear Canister and #10 Can

That Seals It! Vacuum Lid, Clear Canister and #10 Can


That Seals It! offers just a single lid if you are starting out with vacuum sealing or 5 lid pack for regular rotation of your favorite food storage products. Vacuum lids are also great for re-using empty #10 cans (hint, we love to vacuum seal fresh produce in the fridge for extra long life and crisp veggies any time!)

Check out our post on Vacuum Sealing Fresh Fruit to see the results of our experiments with extending the life of produce under vacuum seal in the refrigerator (Spoiler! It’s amazing)

Check out our post on Vacuum Sealing Fresh Fruit to see the results of our experiments with extending the life of produce under vacuum seal in the refrigerator (Spoiler! It’s amazing)

What is a #10 Can?

That Seals It! products are meant to be used with #10 cans (sometimes said number 10, No. 10, or 10 pound can.) So, what is a #10 can and how is it different from other cans? Well, a #10 can just refers to a certain size of can. #10 is the most common size used for freeze-dried food storage products. It's also pretty commonly used for bulk canned foods found at Costco or Sam's Club (think canned peaches or nacho cheese.)

Common Sized Cans. The #10 is the largest can on the left-hand side.

Common Sized Cans. The #10 is the largest can on the left-hand side.

If you already use #10 sized cans, you know how intimidating it is to open one up. "How am I possibly going to use all of this powdered butter?!" With vacuum sealing, you can be confident that the contents of the can will stay fresher longer.

If you don't already use #10 sized cans, there are so many benefits to purchasing in bulk! It is often significantly less expensive to buy bulk and the tin cans make great storage when they are empty.

How much does a #10 can hold?

How much does a #10 can hold?

Our patented vacuum lid system is specifically designed to fit #10 cans. The lid fits right on the can, you pump out the air with a manual or electric pump, and the contents are securely re-sealed and kept fresh for storage.