boil in the bag... bags

[markie*mark0]

Anyone use them??

http://www.lakeland.co.uk/1405/Boil-a-Bags;jsessionid=9E26AD420078F6E3E1AAB07AAB9D0B12.app2

 

[widu13]

No, but looks cheaper than the roasting bag option.

 

[Snowfire]

I've used the bacofoil ones to boil cakes on camps. The Lakeland ones look like they're considerably cheaper although they're a bit smaller.

 

[Nice65]

I keep meaning to buy some of these, I think they'd make omelettes and scrambled eggs a breeze.

 

[lannyman8]

they are ment to be good stuff, i keep meaning to get some and make my own meals to take away when camping...

 

[hedgerowpete]

used them for years with no problems i cant compare against the other suggestions though as i have never used the others

 

[Shewie]

Another vote here, been using them for years too.

They do need some form of closure though, and knot works but a twisty thing works better. For peace of mind in the pack though I prefer the Pour & Store bags

 

[Elines]

These look like a 'good thing' - just got a few brownie points from Higher Management for telling her about them - thanks

 

[resnikov]

Can you use the water for a brew after using them?

 

[Shewie]

Can you use the water for a brew after using them?

Yeah no probs, you have to be a bit careful if you stir anything inside though. Saying that though I don't mind a bit of Stag Chilli in my brew

 

[resnikov]

Yeah no probs, you have to be a bit careful if you stir anything inside though. Saying that though I don't mind a bit of Stag Chilli in my brew

Cool thats good to know, always been a bit wary about using the water. Guess its the same with rat pack boil in the bag as well.

 

[SCOMAN]

I tried them and it failed I'm sorry to say. It touched the side of the pot melted and dinner turned into soup.

 

[Shewie]

I tried them and it failed I'm sorry to say. It touched the side of the pot melted and dinner turned into soup.

That's not good, I've never had that though

 

[hedgerowpete]

i seal mine using my vac sealer as it has a hot wire sealer which is great, i normaly prepare my meals in advance so i can make better use of my money

 

[Chiseller]

I prefer the Pour & Store bags

Quid shop ones ??
Bought some other day....finished up using them all for home use did do a boil test though an worked fine.

 

[Retired Member southey]

Cool thats good to know, always been a bit wary about using the water. Guess its the same with rat pack boil in the bag as well.

Not really matey, no need to open the boil in bag rats while the heat, it find it best to squash the contents if there are big lumps like with stews or meat balls to reduce the heat time,

 

[Shewie]

Quid shop ones ??
Bought some other day....finished up using them all for home use did do a boil test though an worked fine.

Yeah that's 'em

Bargain Madness in Morley usually has them in

 

[oldtimer]

I use pour and store. My usual standby is cous cous which I measure into the bag and put into my ratpack. I then pour boiling water into the bag and leave till ready. This leaves left over water for a brew. This also works with porridge, instant noodles and instant mashed potato. I've read with interest on the forum about using pot cosies. I intend to try the idea with my pour and store method.

 

[K_FLEET]

I use those Lakeland bags there pretty tough. I've used normal zip locks before but I was always worried about them splitting with hot water.
Its a shame that the Lakeland bags don't have any form of closure but there quite tall so I just roll them up and put some tape over it.