I have decided that I like the 8 inch wide rolls the best. I also make bags out of the 11 inch wide rolls, but not as often. I am always trying to conserve as much of the food saver plastic material as possible and most items I freeze will fit into the 8 inch wide material. For instance, I like to freeze soups, chili, ghoulash, stew, greens, creamed spinach, etc. in 5 cup plastic storage frig containers. After the food is well-frozen, I remove it from the container and freeze it. Five cups of food in this shape is too large for the quart pre-made bags, so I make my own. It only takes me about five minutes more to make my own bags. I like saving money buying this 3 pack.