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#140397 - 07/19/08 08:13 PM Trash bags...
JohnE Offline
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I've found an online source for some 4 mil thick, 36"x48" yellow trash bags. I'm waiting for a sample from the vendor.

If they're all they seem to be I'm gonna order a box. If it's ok with the powers that be and if anyone would like a couple, I'll sell em in small quantities for what they cost me plus a buck for postage.

They come in a case of 50 and I don't think I can use that many even with the various kits I've put together.

I'll let you folks know when I get the sample.

John E


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#140418 - 07/20/08 03:41 AM Re: Trash bags... [Re: JohnE]
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Cool I'm in for a few if possible.

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#140420 - 07/20/08 04:13 AM Re: Trash bags... [Re: JohnE]
big_al Offline
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You might like these, from Peter Kummerfeldt.
Plastic orange bag (38 x 65, 4 mil)
Reg: $3.00USD
they can be found at

www.outdoorsafe.com

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#140708 - 07/22/08 02:11 AM Re: Trash bags... [Re: big_al]
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Cool, 4 mil is pretty heavy duty. However, for just-in-case scenarios, these are readily available and cheap.



(More or less) 50 cents per bag. I always carry one of these in addition to an AMK heatsheet. Gets the job done!
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#140717 - 07/22/08 02:51 AM Re: Trash bags... [Re: SARbound]
SwampDonkey Offline
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Registered: 07/08/07
Posts: 1268
Loc: Northeastern Ontario, Canada
I taught a one day Survival class to 20 kids last week and gave out an orange Glad Leaf bag elastic banded to a space blanket as the shelter component of their mini Survival Kits. Not the best stuff, but the best for the limited funds I had to spend.

Mike

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#140720 - 07/22/08 03:29 AM Re: Trash bags... [Re: SwampDonkey]
weldon Offline
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Registered: 09/09/05
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The bags from Peter Kummerfeldt are super heavy duty, and on a plus side the 2 times I've heard him speak he plugs equipped.org and Doug Ritter as excellent sources of information.

PS. I should add that the bags are the thickest 4 mil bags I've ever had my hands on. I know mil's are a thickness rating but the bags feel like 6 mil to me.


Edited by weldon (07/22/08 03:31 AM)

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#140744 - 07/22/08 12:27 PM Re: Trash bags... [Re: weldon]
clarktx Offline
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Registered: 07/01/08
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Loc: Houston, Texas
Yeah tolerances are funny things. Perhaps Peter sells thicker bags so that he makes sure he's within tolerance of what he's selling. I was going to pick some up, but I'll wait to see what JohnE has to offer I guess.


Edited by clarktx (07/22/08 12:38 PM)
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#140912 - 07/23/08 04:50 AM Re: Trash bags... [Re: clarktx]
JohnE Offline
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Loc: Southern Cal
Waiting for the free trash bag sample to show up from the vendor. I have no doubt that there are any number of bags out there that are similiar and/or better than those I've mentioned. I'll take a look at what shows up and if they look to be adequate, I'll take a flyer and order a case.

Speaking of bags, has anyone experimented/test driven anti-static bags in place of the more common Ziploc type?

The ones I'm familiar with are a 3 ply mylar bag with a zip type fastener along one edge, pretty much the same as a standard Ziploc bag. The big difference is the materials used. The anti-static bag is virtually untearable compared to the plastic Ziploc bag. They are incredibly tough, very hard to puncture. They are priced higher than a Ziploc but I've got some that I've used many times over for 4"x5" film holders and they're still in great shape. I haven't tested them for watertightness specifically.

John E
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#141237 - 07/24/08 09:36 PM Re: Trash bags... [Re: clarktx]
weldon Offline
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From what I understand on those bags from Peter Kummerfeldt they are the same bags the Colorado dept of transportation uses for roadside cleanup.

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#207667 - 09/10/10 02:12 PM Re: Trash bags... [Re: JohnE]
Boghog1 Offline
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Registered: 12/07/05
Posts: 26
Loc: New Hampshire
Hate to bump an old thread but the scouts will be building survival kits and we will be using them this October on an overnight survival weekend I am looking for bags and we need around 20 but I am will to spring for more if the price is reasonable (if I have to buy a box to get quantity like that. any ideas I am familiar with the above supplier by at $3 a pop it could get expensive quick

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