A gusset bag can include a front panel, a rear panel, and first and second gusset panels that extend around an interior volume. The front panel and the first gusset panel can be coupled with each other by a fin seal. A zipper assembly can be coupled with the front panel and at least a portion of the first gusset panel that is coupled with the front panel by the fin seal. The zipper assembly can include a tear strip having a head that can be grasped and pulled to pull the tear strip through at least the front panel to tear an opening through the front panel to provide access to the zipper assembly. The head of the tear strip can be disposed in the fin seal between the front panel and the first gusset panel.