Bring along a sealable plastic bag full of water from your pack and hold it open while Buddy laps his fill. Getty Images, Alaina DiGiacomo/rd.com. Protect your breakables.

Seal Plastic Bags with Old Bottle Caps. Whitson Gordon. October 1, 2010 Zip-top bags are great, but sometimes you buy something in bulk and you're stuck with an unsealable bag.

If you want to seal a bag and are out of chip clips (or binder clips), ... Seal Plastic Bags with Drinking Straws. Melanie Pinola July 24, 2012 Comments. If you want ...

Discover the best vacuum seal bags for maximizing freshness, saving space and protecting your food or belongings.

They do carry a higher price tag than regular resealable plastic bags, but they might be worth it if you're really looking for a swap that's better for both the Earth and for your health.

You might have better luck with the Insta Heat Bag Sealer. This compact battery-operated tool uses heat to create a new seal on plastic bags to keep your food fresh, and it’s only $19.99 (reg. $29).

Forget about twist ties and bag clips. Next time you need to seal a bag to keep food fresh or stop it from spilling, use a bottle cap.