HELP!! What size mylar bags to order?

[teadrinker]

I need to order mylar bags to put away some of the dry food that I have. I have looked at a lot of the sites that sell them. I am confused as to what size would be the best.

I do not want those great big huge ones that fit in a 6 gal. bucket. I do want ones that are smaller so that I can put 5 or so bags in a 6 gal. bucket. That way I can open the buket and take out one bag at a time instead of opening the whole bucket of food and then having to iron it closed again.

Any suggestions about sizes? Also for those that do buy the bags by the bulk which site is cheaper including shipping in the long run?

Thank you,
teadrinker

 

[janecj333]

Why not use the big one gallon freezer Ziplocs?

 

[Sefus]

I'll try to find where I ended up buying mine, but I had the same problem where I have 3 gallon buckets (free from the local bakery).

The reason to use mylar instead of ziplock is keeping light out.

OK, I found mine through USA Emergency Supply. Item number: F015 - Bag Mylar Metal Liner 20inX30in

Oh and where ever you get some make sure they are atleast 4mil in thickness.

Heres a link to a previous topic on this board that hleped me out: http://www.timebomb2000.com/vb/showthread.php?t=203356

 

[Cardinal]

I think the idea offered was to to use 1 gal freezer ziplocks inside the mylar bag. (?)

 

[summerthyme]

Definitely check the thread Sefus posted. I have a link to Sorbent Systems there, with some info on the GALLON size ziplock mylar bags I bought from them. Unfortunately, to get their best price (which is REALLY good) you have to buy a bunch of them.. but I've gotten to the point where I put practically everything in these and then into 5 gallon pails.

Note, those bags I wrote about are NOT the very heavy mylar bags. They are excellent for vapor barrier and will accept oxygen absorbers and keep any O2 out for years, but they are lighter weight than some of the 6 ml bags that Sorbent Systems also sell. I wouldn't use them for sharp pastas, for example, and I wouldn't use them as storage without having a rigid pail (or rubbermaid type container) to put them in.

See if there is a customer service number on that site. The site itself is quite good about detailed info, but I suspect you can call or e-mail them and get even more if you need it.

Summerthyme

 

[teadrinker]

Thanks everyone...boy you guys are great. I did go to that sorbent site and also one other site. I have ordered some smaller ones.

Thank you,
teadrinker

 

[Sefus]

I think the idea offered was to to use 1 gal freezer ziplocks inside the mylar bag. (?)

Could have been, but even then they are spendy when the bags on a roll for veggies at the supermarket are free.

 

[psychonautbuddy]

Could have been, but even then they are spendy when the bags on a roll for veggies at the supermarket are free.

Yes, and worth every penny paid. (not)

Long term storage MUST be Mylar, or metal cans, or glass, all with oxygen removed. Nothing short of these materials will keep the oxygen out.

 

[Sefus]

Yes, and worth every penny paid. (not)

I use them as my "inner liner" (as they are food grade) then put those bags full of whatever into the mylar bags, then the whole package goes into buckets.