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The Spruce Eats / Lecia Landis
Nobody likes stale food, but when you loosely roll the opening of a chip bag to close it, there’s no guarantee that air and moisture won’t get inside and ruin what was otherwise a perfectly crunchy snack. Enter chip clips, a classic tool for sealing bags to maintain freshness. From preserving party-size bags of tortilla chips from a tailgate to sealing flour to avoid spills, chip clips can be incredibly useful—however, there are many options out there, and one kind may serve you better than another.
Best Overall
House Again Bag Clips
Silicone tips
3 inches wide
Rust-proof coating
No magnetic backing
Our top spot goes to the bag clips from House Again. They may look simple, but they are incredibly effective. While they are made of sturdy stainless steel, you don’t have to worry about any sharp edges, as each clip is tipped with colorful silicone.
The mouths of the clips are wide (3 inches, to be exact), making them a great choice for sealing larger bags. You can even use them to seal up bags of frozen veggies, since they are freezer-safe. The clips are sturdy and strong and won’t slip.
Materials: Stainless steel, silicone | Set Count: 12 | Dimensions: 3 x 2.5 inches
Best Metal
Williams Sonoma Metallic Bag Clips
Durable stainless steel
Wide mouth
Pricey
Many people prefer metal chip clips for their strength and durability, and Williams Sonoma has a beautiful four-piece set of stainless steel chip clips that create a tight seal. Long and slender, these clips are spring-loaded for easy clipping. Each one features an eye-catching brushed matte-black finish.
Material: Stainless steel | Set Count: 4 | Dimensions: 4.5 inches long
Best Cute
3DShapeEngineering Corgi Chip Clips
Adorable shape
Many color options available
Pricey
Love dogs? There’s a clip for that. These 3D-printed chip clips are shaped like adorable corgis. Available in a multitude of colors, the clips come in sets of 10. You can have them all be the same color or a rainbow (two yellow, two orange, two red, two purple, and two blue), or take a risk and try the random colors option.
The corgis aren’t traditional clips, per se. Instead, they feature grooves into which you can slip a bag top. These loyal pups will keep your snacks from going stale too quickly.
Material: PET plastic | Set Count: Buyer’s choice | Dimensions: 2.75 x 2 x 0.5 inches
Sleek and stylish
Strong magnet
Durable
Heavy and large
Not everyone wants neon-bright colors in their kitchen. If you've got a preference for a more modern and understated color palette while wanting to maintain some style, Crate & Barrel has you covered. This set of four stainless steel chip clips have a gray graphite finish for a sleek yet simple appearance. Not only do they look good, but they're incredibly durable, too.
Materials: Stainless steel, graphite | Set Count: 4 | Dimensions: 4. 3 x2.5 x 1.25
Best Funny
Genuine Fred Potato Clips - Set of 4
Entertaining shapes
Double-sided
Sturdy
Pricey
For those who have a sense of humor, try sealing your bag of chips with a chip. Well, a chip-shaped clip. This set of four from the always hilarious Genuine Fred even comes in packaging that looks like a real potato chip snack bag. Unlike crispy chips, however, these clips are sturdy and durable. Try saying that sentence five times fast.
Material: ABS plastic | Set Count: 4 | Dimensions: 2 x 2.5 inches
Best Custom
Vistaprint Magnetic Clips
Many colors available
Extensive customization options
Magnetic backing
18-count minimum purchase
It’s always nice when something has a personal touch, right? Vistaprint offers highly customizable jumbo magnetic clips with 14 color options available, different sizes and shapes, and the ability to upload your own icon or logo. The brand also has design services available if you’d like professional guidance.
This is a great option for giving business clients, using as memorable party or wedding favors, or simply having personalized chip clips around the house. Please note that there is a minimum purchase of 18 clips.
Materials: Plastic, magnet | Set Count: Varies, 18 minimum | Dimensions: 1.97 x 2.99 x 1.5 inches
Best Magnetic
Oxo Bag Clips
Can hang from hooks
Multiple colors available
Non-slip mouth
A bit small
Magnetic chip clips are incredibly convenient and versatile. You could pin important reminders to the fridge, store them for easy access, or even hold up tools and bags for storage. Oxo’s Good Grips bag clips have a strong magnetic backing. They also feature holes to hang them from hooks or pegs.
Both the handle and the clip mouth are non-slip, so the clip won’t slide out of your hand or off the bag. Each clip in this four-piece set has a different color: red, light blue, navy, and yellow. If those aren’t your favorites, Oxo also has an assorted neon-colored set and a plain white set.
Materials: Plastic, magnet | Set Count: 4 | Dimensions: 3 x 1.5 inches
Best Large Set
Kizmos Bag Clips
Magnetic backing
Bright colors
Ridged clip
Small mouth
Mediocre magnet
If you have a lot of snacks or baking ingredients to keep fresh, you’ll need more than a small handful of clips. This colorful 15-count set from Kizmos features ridges at the mouth to ensure that the clips won’t slip off the bag, and the silicone grip is comfy to grasp.
Though magnetic, many reviewers note that these aren’t particularly strong when it comes to hanging things on the fridge, so they may be best for holding lighter items, like recipe cards or grocery lists. Each clip is a different color, providing a rainbow of useful tools that are great for keeping bagged snacks fresher for longer.
Materials: Plastic, magnet | Set Count: 15 | Dimensions: 3 inches long
Best Wide
GripStic Bag Clips
Multiple sizes
Freezer- and dishwasher-safe
No sharp edges
Extra-large size only comes in green and pink
Not all chip clips look the same. This ingenious device from GripStic promises an airtight and waterproof seal. Fold the bag, slip the GripStic over it, and that’s it. Not only does the clip keep snacks fresh, but it also makes things look neater.
There are multiple sizes of GripStics, ranging from small 5-inch clips to extra-long 13-inch clips—each size in a different color—to fit all sorts of bags, from single-serve candy pouches to party-size tortilla chips.
Material: Polypropylene | Set Count: 12 | Dimensions: (Pink) 13 inches long, (green) 11.25 inches long
Grippy PVC-coating
Colorful
Multipurpose
Small mouth
May need more than one to seal bag
For the most part, chip clips aren't too expensive. That said, everyone still wants to find a good deal, right? This brightly colored set includes 16 chip clips for under $6. Seem too good to be true? Over 10,000 Amazon reviewers disagree. The clips may be on the smaller side, but you can always use multiple clips to close the bag. You can also use the clips for other household needs, such as hanging up notes, displaying photos, or holding crafting supplies together.
Materials: Stainless steel, PVC coating | Set Count: 16 | Dimensions: 2.15 x 0.66 x 1.2 inches
Best Colorful
Kikkerland Rainbow Bag Clips
Vibrant and bright
Durable
Not ideal for larger bags
Who said chip clips had to be boring? Add a pop of color to your pantry with these rainbow bag clips from Kikkerland. The neon-bright clips come in eight vibrant shades, but please be aware that retailers might sell slightly different color sets.
Each clip is made of sturdy polypropylene for the clip, and steel for the springs. They might not be the largest clips, but they are certainly the brightest. Combined with their fun, rounded shape, they are statement pieces as well as handy tools.
Materials: Polypropylene, steel | Set Count: 8 | Dimensions: 2.5 x 1 x 1 inches
Final Verdict
House Again's 12-pack of chip clips is our top pick because they're made of durable stainless steel with colored silicone tips that keep bags closed until you're ready to snack again. The better value, however, is Dagongren's 16-pack, which costs just under $6.
What to Look for in Chip Clips
Style
Not all chip clips are the same. Many use spring tension to keep bags closed, while others have groove slits or slide over bag tops to create a seal. Some have magnets. Even mouth styles can be different, with some clips having wide mouths and others being much smaller. With such variety, it’s important to ask yourself what you plan on clipping shut and which styles work best for your needs.
Durability
Unfortunately, some chip clips are rather thin and flimsy, which makes them prone to breakage. To avoid that, you’ll want to look for a more durable model. Metallic clips are known for their sturdiness, but there are also thick plastic models that hold up well.
Set Count
While chip clips are certainly handy tools to have around, how many do you really need? If you only want to preserve the occasional chip bag, you might not need a set of 20 clips. But if you plan on clipping shut bread bags, sacks of sugar, or party-size chips, or even if you want to hold up grocery lists and notes, you’ll need more than a few.
FAQs
How do you close a chip bag without a clip?
There are many methods to closing a chip bag to preserve freshness, even without a clip. If there’s enough space, some bags can be tied off. Using rubber bands is another common way to secure a bag. There are plenty of life hack solutions in DIY videos, but we’ve found that the easiest (and most effective) way is just to use a chip clip.
How do you store chip clips?
When not in use, chip clips have to go somewhere. Most are small enough to store in a drawer or a bin in the pantry. Some clips have magnetic backs and can be stored on a refrigerator for easy access. There are even some clips that feature holes in their handles so they can hang on pegs or nails.
How do you fix a broken chip clip?
Sometimes the springs in certain chip clip models can come off their tracks and not close properly. If that’s the case, they can usually be nudged back into the proper position for an easy fix. If something cracks or breaks off, we recommend tossing it out, to avoid cuts. Luckily, most bag clips are fairly inexpensive and come in sets.
Why Trust the Spruce Eats?
From saving large chip bags from movie-watching parties to keeping flour bags shut while baking, Allison Wignall has been using chip clips all her life. She prefers magnetic clips for the convenience, and bright colors for the style. Allison's work has been featured in publications including Southern Living, Food & Wine, and Travel + Leisure.