Mylar Bags

Posted by BunniesOnTheBrain@reddit | preppers | View on Reddit | 32 comments

Hello! I’m I disabled new prepper. I was wondering if anyone can recommend a Reliable seller on Amazon for mylar bags? There are so many sellers I feel overwhelmed.

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Outrageous_Yam_990@reddit

If youre not vacuum sealing just use a hair straightener iron. Got one on sale for like $13 works like a charm.

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You know what I read your post completely wrong. So sorry about that. I have been using Wallaby maylar bags. The 10 mil ones. They work really well and are pretty thick. You can use a vacuum sealer or a regular hot iron to seal then.

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No-Job-4504@reddit

Why not regular vac seal bags

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FuturePlantain49@reddit

I didn’t know 10 mil bags exist! I’ve been using 7 mil.

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Outrageous_Yam_990@reddit

Says 10 mil total. Not sure if the 7 mil bags are total or each side.

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CptFlechette@reddit

I 2nd wallaby, never had an issue with quality with them

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lr99999@reddit

Just a note that using an oxygen absorber in your Mylar bags gives a superior package to vacuum sealing.

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bobbib14@reddit

Do silica packets work? Or is there something else I don’t know about? What are your preferred brands?

Thank you!

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lr99999@reddit

No, drying agents are completely different.

I bought a big order of o2 absorbers 5 years ago, and they are still fine, so no hip to todays’ inventory. A lot of people do sound like they are paying too much though.

As most of you know, ground flour is not a good long -term prep item. It goes bad. I have recently opened a few bags of ground flour in 1 gallon zipper top mylar with an oxygen absorber of the proper size, and sealed with a flat iron from the thrift store. It isn’t bad at al. It can’t

These are from H5N1 bird flu 2005. (If you ever hear about this stuff going human to human, It’s time to go full prepper mode)

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Own_Cardiologist_989@reddit

You can also pick one up from Goodwill for cheaper maybe (lately they've been pricing things the same as Walmart in my area, making it a far less worthwhile trip getting used items for new item prices). I'd get one with temperature control if you can.

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EverVigilant1@reddit

Wallaby or Shxwell. Both are fine but Wallaby is preferable. I like the bags with pleated bottoms so they will stand on their own.

Make sure you use good oxygen absorbers for that food which needs it. Overpack absorbers; use too many as opposed to too few.

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Roguspogus@reddit

What’s a good O2 absorber?

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SideFlaky6112@reddit

I’ve been using these for over a year and have absolutely zero complaints: Mylar Bags

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Careless_Midnight626@reddit

Wallaby is my favorite

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HighRevs21@reddit

Don't buy from Amazon, shop from direct sources if possible. That goes for everything

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katr00@reddit

Just saying hi as one disabled prepper to another and as quick warning my phone auto correct wants to make me a pepper.

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EverVigilant1@reddit

Wouldn't you like to be a prepper too?

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TehHamburgler@reddit

I'm happy with PackFreshUSA 7mil. I use food saver so even if I don't vac, I can still use heat strip to seal.

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GigabitISDN@reddit

Another vote for Pack Fresh USA. Been using them for years, no issues and high quality stuff.

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livestrong2109@reddit

Just go on slick deals, setup an alert for one with 4.5+ stars goes 50%+ on sale. I've got several different brands and they're all very similar and nothing has ever gone off.

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Eredani@reddit

Wallaby has the best mylar bags.

Harvest Right has the best oxygen absorbers.

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classycryptid@reddit

Beware mice chew through Mylar bags

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SlowSpeedHighDrag@reddit

I've read that placing them in those plastic totes works well to keep the mice out. Is that the case?

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classycryptid@reddit

Yes that works well I kept them out on shelves and the mice got to them that way but they’re in bins now and it’s fine

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jrichar@reddit

Resealable ziplock style mylar bags with oxygen absorbers for items such as grains, dried fruits, nuts, chocolate, and chips. Mylar has extremely low oxygen permeability so it is good when coupled with oxygen absorbers. Resealable with the plastic zipper so you can zip back up if you don't consume the full contents.

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