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    Brian Barnes
    BPL Member

    @brianjbarnes

    Locale: Midwest

    I've been searching the forum for discussions regarding what sack is being used to store food in a bear bag system. I found lots of discussion regarding the line used but little on what sacks are being used. From what I gather some use waterproof sacks and others used mesh bags with oder proof sacks.

    I'm currently using a 4.1 ounce 900 CI Outdoor Research Hydroseal Dry Sack but would like to cut this weight at least in half. Since I frequently need to store food for 1 adult and 1 child for up to 5 days I like the 900 CI size. I'm not opposed to using mesh but my initial impression is that by using a waterproof sack I reduce the smells from the bag somewhat.

    So, on to my questions:
    1) what are you using for a sack?
    2) how much does it weigh?
    3) do you have an approach to reduce smells from the food bag? (e.g. OP sacks?)

    #1441003
    Michael Davis
    Member

    @mad777

    Locale: South Florida

    I don't depend on the bag to block odor, I use odor proof saks from Watchful Eye. However, these are delicate, therefore I put these in an ordinary nylon stuff sack made with 1.1 oz ripstop.

    #1441005
    Mike W
    BPL Member

    @skopeo

    Locale: British Columbia

    #1441008
    CW
    BPL Member

    @simplespirit

    Locale: .

    Sea 2 Summit ultrasil 8L

    #1441011
    Michael Wands
    Member

    @walksoftly

    Locale: Piney Woods

    I generally use a white plastic bag from Walmart or Target. If you hang it high enough and far enough away from the trunk, it really doesn't matter.

    Tried a RatSack; tried an Ursack; even tried an MSR Stowaway pot that latches down to form a waterproof seal. All are good, but are bulky, expensive, and heavy. Cheap plastic bags perform their function and are FREE and very light. Have to tie it up in a knot if it rains, but have never had my new bag invaded. So I get a little extra use before I recycle.

    #1441014
    b s
    BPL Member

    @smyth

    900 c.i. OR Helium sack. Weighs 1.1 oz. I hang it upside down to prevent precip collection as the cordlock closure is not waterproof.

    #1441020
    Scott White
    Member

    @sdwhitey

    Locale: Smoky Mountains

    1) I use a homemade silnylon stuff sack.

    2) It weighs 0.4 oz

    3) My food is all packaged in ziploc bags. I don't do anything special to try and reduce smell.

    #1441035
    aaron mount
    Member

    @amount

    Locale: Sierra Foothills

    Check out the Large "Blast" Food Bag. Great price on a Cuben item and great service from the site.

    http://zpacks.com/accessories/spec_sacks.shtml

    I'm trying one out this weekend.

    #1441052
    Ryan Luke
    Member

    @rluke

    Locale: Atlanta (missing CA)

    Joe (of Z-packs fame) recently made me a cuben food/bear bag. It has worked great so far and, as always, service was great!

    #1441080
    Kyle Rosenberger
    Member

    @kyler55

    Locale: Greater Yellowstone

    Integral Designs Silcoat Stuff Sack XL (1.3 oz) Yellow for visibility.

    #1441123
    Randall Dee
    BPL Member

    @speyguy

    Locale: Cascadia

    I use my home made 2.3 oz silnylon pack cover. I really like it because number one, you're multi tasking a piece of gear, and #2, when it comes to meal time, it spreads out nice so you can find things easier.

    #1441829
    John S.
    BPL Member

    @jshann

    Oven bag liner, twist closed, sheet bend knot

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