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Apr 17, 2008 at 6:34 pm #1428995
Yep, look for them in the freezer bag section, both by Glad and Ziploc. They are not cheap though!!
Apr 17, 2008 at 8:50 pm #1429003Back in the BUL (Before Ultra Light) days I would use boil in the bag Brown Rice and make tea with the left over rice-gluten-laden water. Tasted like Cr@% but certainly did stick to one's ribs.
Apr 17, 2008 at 11:30 pm #1429012I've heard about the steam bags too but the Ziploc Zip'n Steam bags (size medium) don't have the gusseted bottoms. Can anyone confirm whether the Glad version does?
Apr 18, 2008 at 12:59 am #1429017In Australia we have Glad small size which are 20x18cm, they have no gusset in them. There is a small steam vent on either side, just below the snap lock, so you would want to keep them upright. A note on them says "do not exceed 120 degrees celsius – should be fine for boiling water. I stand mine up in an orikaso bowl, so leaking is not an issue. They are quite a stiff film and don't sag as much as a normal snaplock, or aloksaks when boiling water is poured in them. I have tried another brand with gussets, they were almost like a double layer of plastic, but prefer these as there it is easier to get food out of. They weigh about the same as a normal snap lock bag, definitely less than an aloksak .Here is a link to the ones I use
Apr 18, 2008 at 8:12 am #14290351) The glad ones appear to have gussets. I need to actually put my hands on some to confirm, though.
2) Yeah they're pricey, but not horrendously so. Looks like ~ $0.40 per bag…
Apr 18, 2008 at 10:24 am #1429053In my TiGoat 550 pot I can cook 1.25cups of water, add 3/4 cup of orza pasta, and have just enough room to stir in olive oil and paramazan cheese. Really sticks to the ribs too. The orza pasta cooks in about 15 minutes if using a good cozy.
All cozys are not the same. I made my own out of 3/8" closed cell foam. Works MUCH better than the aluminized bubble wrap versions.
Steve
Apr 18, 2008 at 3:10 pm #1429084> All cozys are not the same. I made my own out of 3/8" closed cell foam. Works MUCH better than the aluminized bubble wrap versions. -Steve
I bet it lasts longer too! Did you use glue or tape?
Apr 18, 2008 at 3:21 pm #1429086Yep, the Glad ones have a bottom gusset, I use the bags to steam veggies often!
And yes, not all cozies are equal ;-) I'd like to think I make the best ones..lol! (Ok, maybe not….)
Apr 18, 2008 at 6:02 pm #1429115Sarah,
I'd be curious to know if you're able to re-use these bags several times?I found these at my local supermarket today and they were on sale – buy 1 box of 10 bags for $3.99 and get 1 box for free.
Apr 18, 2008 at 8:00 pm #1429126Sounds like a plan for this weekend ;-) Heh! Testing "gear" is what life is all about, no?
Apr 18, 2008 at 8:29 pm #1429129I used the steam bag a few weekends ago. I used it three times and it was fine. However when I was washing it out with water, I must have had to much water weight in it and the top of the bag ripped off. If I would not have done that I could have still used it. I was happy with how they worked.
Apr 19, 2008 at 9:37 am #1429167>> All cozys are not the same. I made my own out of 3/8" closed cell foam. Works MUCH better than the aluminized bubble wrap versions. -Steve
>I bet it lasts longer too! Did you use glue or tape?
Used 5 minute epoxy, the 2 part kind. Hold parts in place on wax paper for a while. The foam is similar to the GG foam, but with a slick surface. Instead of a lid that is an inset into the body, the lid wraps around the top rim. So the sides of the lid need to slide along the body, so super-grip GG foam will not work very well. I get my foam at an upholstry supply store.
Pics at http://www.pbase.com/geokite/cozy
Cheers
SteveAug 6, 2008 at 1:13 pm #1445988600 ml is equal to 20.27 oz….so you can easily rehydrate a double MH meal
Yes, you will need to add some water back into the mug for your drink…but how big of a deal is that?
Aug 6, 2008 at 5:19 pm #1446014Mountain House 2 serving bags are usually 2 cups (~500ml). Backpackers Pantry has some that are 2.5 cups. For these, I've just tossed a half cup of whatever is in the bottle, then add 2 cups boiling water. It has no adverse effect and it's easier than having to go back and boil a half cup. I'm liking it even more since preparing my own stuff before going out into the sticks. It's easier to cook for a 600ml when you plan for it. Oatmeal, granola, powdered soups, pasta, dehydrated meat/veggies. More ease in cooking outdoors and better for you to eat too!
Aug 6, 2008 at 5:25 pm #1446015"Hum … wait until you taste your tea in the Decor container after it has had onion soup in it … Sigh!"
Roger,
You haven't lived until you've noticed a hint of tomato and herb in your Earl Grey. Surprise! Even the added bergamot won't hide it.Chris
Aug 6, 2008 at 6:43 pm #1446035> Roger, You haven't lived until you've noticed a hint of tomato and herb in your Earl Grey. Surprise! Even the added bergamot won't hide it.
Been there … :-)
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