[Democracyman]

Has anyone used this with success? Cut a hole in one for the head to
stick through and then put your feet in the other one, you also can
have holes for the arms to stick out like a trash bag poncho.

Has anyone done this, how does it compare to the other emergency
bivy systems you can buy?

The big advantage is if you don't need the bivy set up the trash bags
can do a lot of other things.

Dan

[Democracyman]

My thinking is this if you need a bivy sack, two trash bags can do this.
If you need door one trash bag can do this. If you need a sheet to lay
down on you can cut open a trash bag and it can do this. If you need
to make a solar water maker, a trash bag can do this.

A lot of options.

Is there any trash bags better than others, I am talking lighter weight ones,
want to keep the thickness and weight down.

Dan

[Mook]

I recently put together an Altoids tin survival kit and included a kitchen-size garbage bag. It folded up quite small and everything else fits well.

Water/food collection, shelter, ground protection, parka...all potential uses.

[kevin]

the bags won't reflect body heat like heetsheets do; and you can use the heet sheet for anything you'd use a bag for. I used to carry two contractor bags folded up with a heet sheet; flat in a jacket pocket. light and not bulky.

[cowgirlup]

The down side to using them as a bivy sack is that they will trap the moisture coming off your body so it may not be best in a cold weather situation as you could get sweaty and chilled. But overall I like them for emergency use.

[Democracyman]

The down side to using them as a bivy sack is that they will trap the moisture coming off your body so it may not be best in a cold weather situation as you could get sweaty and chilled. But overall I like them for emergency use.

All of the emergency bivy sacks are like this, better than nothing but
will make you wet in usage. If you have to move after usage you need
to keep moving as you will freeze if you stop.

Better to build a good shelter if you can. With or without a fire.

Dan

[AlteredMentalStatus]

I have the large DOT trash bags, well over 6'0 tall

[Chris Kavanaugh]

Trash bags make good bodybags. If you're reading this you have time to get something better without a great loss in portability.

[cowgirlup]

Originally Posted by Chris Kavanaugh

Trash bags make good bodybags. If you're reading this you have time to get something better without a great loss in portability.

Hadn't thought of that!!!
But good to know.

[TopsBlades]

I'd be interested in finding a couple.

This is my first thread/reply on this forum. I've spent an hour or so on it and I've enjoyed some new ideas and different perspectives.

I did my 20+ years in the Army as an MP and retired as a First Sergeant in 1998. Most people aren't of the tactical mission of the MP. Trust me I spent my time in the field! During my tour with the 25th Infantry Division (Light) I learned the meaning of "Travel light freeze at night!"

I agree that trash bags aren't ideal but they are inexpensive, portable, and something that we generally have around the house.

A couple of 2 to 3 mil drum liners could do a lot to make an unexpected overnight stay in the woods more bearable.

Thanks,

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Originally Posted by AlteredMentalStatus

I have the large DOT trash bags, well over 6'0 tall