Whether your using the Ziploc vaccum bags or the Food Savers, they enable you to somewhat weather proof your kit for use in the backcountry. It saves space and ensures that when you call upon your gear its just how you left it, ready for what you need it for.

This is just my method of sealing food for long term storage in food vacuum bags using 5gal bucket Mylar bag oxygen absorber/hand warmer, vacuum cleaner and cloths Iron