The 10 Best Stretch Film Dispensers

Made in the USA and complete with a money-back guarantee, the PalPak200 Handle (about $90) gives you a straightforward and quick operation for all 3-inch-core wraps. And should you happen to drop it, there's no stress, because it's made to stand up to a rough environment.

For non-industrial use, including moving applications, there's the Duck Brand 1,000-Foot (appx. $7), which has a convenient handle built right in. The covering itself is 5 inches wide and is nonadhesive, so you'll never have to deal with the annoying residue left by tape.

If you're on a budget or looking for simplicity, you could do far worse than the EJE EZ Reach (around $65). Even though it's lightweight, weighing only 26 ounces by itself, it's made for industrial environments, including those with temperatures down to -45 degrees Fahrenheit.

You'll have everything you need at your fingertips with the PalPak100 Bundle (around $159), as it comes with a dispenser as well as two 1,500-foot rolls of commercial-grade wrap. This particular model has a handy tension adjustment knob, which makes using it a breeze.

This Excell Hand Saver (appx. $12) is a budget-friendly model that features an integrated brake, helpful for controlling tension as you work. It is also much lighter than many options, since there are no rods or metal parts to add weight. You can use it with all 3-inch-core films.

Crafted from steel and painted an eye-catching blue, the Qwork Manual (around $40) puts the smooth motion of ball bearings in your hands for hassle-free packaging. It adjusts to work with rolls measuring between 12 and 20 inches of standard core size.

For rolls that are on the shorter side, there's the Miller Supply Hand Held Mini (about $29), which is made to spin as you use it so you don't have to keep turning it around in your hands. You can even adjust the tension to make it spin more or less freely.

Everyone knows how difficult kitchen plastic wrap can be to apply, but the Chicwrap Refillable (around $17) ends this aggravation with an effortless slide cutter and four nonslip pads to keep the dispenser from wiggling. As a bonus, it arrives with 250 feet of pro-grade film.

The JLTC 18-Inch (around $42) may not be anything exciting to look at, but it is adjustable, chrome-plated, and priced to meet most budgets, making it a workable choice for moderate use. And thanks to foam padding on the handle, it's not too tiring to hold.

These Mighty Gadget Hand Dispensers (around $9) are very love 'em or hate 'em. Some appreciate their low price and portability, while others find that they fall out of the ends too easily. If you're not a fan of traditional steel models, you might give them a try.