Zip-lock Food Bags

[mal]

HI can anyone point me in the right direction for zip lock bags to carry rice flower exec cant seem to fined them around here.



Cheers



MAL

 

[weekend_warrior]

I find 'em in Sainsburys, Tescos, Budgens etc... both as Zip-Loc and own brand...

 

[led]

If you can't find them locally, there are a range of sealable bags available online here.

 

[woodwalker]

apart from just buying them from supermarkets (almost/all stock them),grapes often come in zip lock bags that might suit you if you really wanted to skimp on cash. And if you like grapes (I do )

woodwalker

 

[Fenlander]

I buy cheap freezer bags and then use these.....

http://www.lakelandlimited.co.uk/product.aspx/freshcool/wrapandseal!2894

Places like Lidl and pound shops usually sell packs very cheaply.

 

[AJB]

Tesco's - freezer section, with the tin foil.

 

[mal]

The ones iv seen before but carnt remember who dose them had a zip-lock and a draw cord.

 

[-Switch-]

I use Tesco's own brand which come in a variety of sizes. They're actually re-sealable bags (the ones you have to 'pinch' shut) not zip-closing but I find them better. They close with an inter-locking seal which is airtight whereas zip-closing bags, in my experience, aren't airtight and tend to leak a bit. Zip-locks are less likely to burst though and are easier to seal, especially with cold hands.

You can get A4 size zip-closing wallets designed for paperwork from stationers and office suppliers. They're very hard wearing but I don't know if they'd be suitable for food.

 

[Ditch Monkey]

I have found that zip lock bags give up the ghost after a while. It is impossible to keep the zip lock bit flat in a rucksack and eventually the things just open. I would recomend getting your flower / rice whatever and pouring it into a thin plastic bag which you can tie up securely enough. To be extra safe you could then put this into a zip lock.

 

[gregorach]

A different, more sturdy option that's still lightweight is to use plastic bottles (the sort you buy water or soft drinks in). Cut the top off one to use as a funnel. They're remarkably rucksack-proof.

 

[Squidders]

A different, more sturdy option that's still lightweight is to use plastic bottles (the sort you buy water or soft drinks in). Cut the top off one to use as a funnel. They're remarkably rucksack-proof.

Good idea... easy to measure things out too I would expect...

The only downside is the look of them, I think that some of the zip lock bag ideas are to put that in a little leather pouch so look and feel nice.

Has anyone thought or tried anything in wood of bark at all? (or is this something for another thread - I don't want to hijack).

Cheers,

Joe

 

[gregorach]

Given the choice between nice-looking kit or flour / rice all over the inside of your pack, I know which I'd choose...

 

[Squidders]

How about nice looking kit that doesn't leak? :sad6:

 

[Nemisis]

What about the 1 litre size drybags in the new magickelly group buy with a plastic food bag inside?
Dave.

 

[mal]

Just watched an episode of bushcraft and I saw ray was using some sort of bag in side a leather pouch, that would do nicely so any ideas on were to get the leather pouches im sure iv seen a thread on here before but cant fined it.

MAL

 

[Prickly Pear]

depends what your budget is like . For nice looking reindeer leather bags, try:

DICK

Misc Items > Reindeer Leather

Small and Large pouches availiable. P&P to UK looks to only be 9 Euros. I've not used this place though.

 

[Squidders]

depends what your budget is like . For nice looking reindeer leather bags, try:

DICK

Misc Items > Reindeer Leather

Small and Large pouches availiable. P&P to UK looks to only be 9 Euros. I've not used this place though.

Now they're nice looking little bags... I may order a few bits from them at the end of the month and have a look...

Good find!

 

[steve a]

Try these as well Joe
http://www.nordicbushcraft.com/webshop_v2/index.htm

 

[Squidders]

Oh man, that link is going to cost me! :yikes:

Thanks Steve