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rocktot
08-05-2011, 11:41
Best Mylar bag/ dessicant place on web?

Is anyone using a clothes iron to seal mylar bags? Does it work well, hard to figure out, proper heat etc??? Thanks
lasinvegas
08-05-2011, 18:54
http://vackpak.com/MylarDesiccant.html

The prices here are pretty good.
jerrymrc
08-05-2011, 20:13
Best Mylar bag/ dessicant place on web?

Is anyone using a clothes iron to seal mylar bags? Does it work well, hard to figure out, proper heat etc??? Thanks

In the links page I like these guys. http://www.sorbentsystems.com/

I have used an iron for the large (5gal sized) bags. Heat/time depends on the thickness of the bag. :) If you get 18" or less width I will have a party soon.
DiscountMylarBags
08-05-2011, 22:04
I hope you may consider giving us a look at Discount Mylar Bags (http://www.discountmylarbags.com). When considering shipping, we are competitive or below most sellers on the net. If not, drop us a line and we'll beat any competitor's price on similar quantities.=)

/salesman off

Very nice site you have here! Sorry to pop in at random, but I try to keep up with preparedness folks on the net talking about food storage. My wife and I are modest preppers and shooters, though we only have one AR-15 in the family.=)

When using an iron to seal Mylar, our manufacturers recommend the wool setting for most bags between 3.5 and 5 mils. (Most bags from the survival prep sites will seal at between 275 and 350 degrees)

Thanks!
rocktot
08-06-2011, 15:46
Well, I like the 1 gal bags with oxygen absorbers, its like a starter pack. Thanks
Ranger
08-06-2011, 16:04
I have one of those Food Saver's, I wonder if that would seal Mylar?
StagLefty
08-06-2011, 16:53
I have one of those Food Saver's, I wonder if that would seal Mylar?
Good question-I've been wondering the same thing [Beer]
Big Wall
08-06-2011, 17:54
How to seal mylar with a foodsaver:

http://www.survivalistboards.com/showthread.php?t=57739
jerrymrc
08-06-2011, 19:39
As long as it is not too thick. Foodsaver sealers are just like any other but are non adjustable. If the link makes it adjustable then they will work.

I have a 12" rebuilt sealer with extras if someone wants it.
Drop me a PM. It will do 24" bags one side at a time.

Also understand that the non commercial sealers will go through the teflon/fiberglass covers quick.

Mylar party in a couple of weeks?
Ranger
08-07-2011, 07:36
Mylar party in a couple of weeks?

Is that like a Tupperware party but the manly-men version of it?
jerrymrc
08-07-2011, 11:09
Is that like a Tupperware party but the manly-men version of it?

Nope. It is time to do up a batch and the 02 absorbers come in packs of 50. I have plenty of #10 can size bags but will only use 20 or less absorbers.

Once you open the absorbers you want to use all of then as quickly as possible. I have sealed unused ones in a canning jar but prefer to use them up.

It is like 75-90 cents for a bag and absorber. I offer them up and the use of my heat sealer. You bring your stuff you want to put up and we fill bags. then drop all the absorbers and seal. I use one 300cc absorber per bag. [Coffee] Don't dis my tupperware....http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac44/jerrymrc/IMG_0449.jpg
rocktot
08-07-2011, 18:20
Ive been looking at some dried veggies- Where do you get your peas, potatoes? Ive even found dried out tomatoes online, but I hear it can be sketchy doing long term storage with veggies. Anyone do veggies for 5 years or more and tried them? Do you have to burp your tup after you open? [Coffee]
jerrymrc
08-09-2011, 19:15
Ive been looking at some dried veggies- Where do you get your peas, potatoes? Ive even found dried out tomatoes online, but I hear it can be sketchy doing long term storage with veggies. Anyone do veggies for 5 years or more and tried them? Do you have to burp your tup after you open? [Coffee]

I put anything that is going to be used down the road in Mylar. We do use many of the items on a daily basis. I just opened some bacon bits (TVP) and some gravy that I put up 6 years ago. I add to the storage every year and then we pull the oldest and put it into tupperware for the short term.

Here in CO moisture (or lack thereof) keeps the dehydrated stuff in good shape. we store the daily stuff in Tupperware. I know it is not cheap but it is a one time cost since it has a lifetime guarantee. And my mom was a manager for 20 years so all of mine was free. :)

The only place I have seen anything other than tomato powder is grandmas foods. http://www.grandmascountryfoods.com/catalog/index.html?CategoryId=4&ProductId=1162
Prometheus
08-14-2011, 12:13
How good is mylar what is the longest item you can keep in mylar? Like grain or rice for example? Do you have to do something special to the white rice from the store to make it keep?
jerrymrc
08-14-2011, 13:11
How good is mylar what is the longest item you can keep in mylar? Like grain or rice for example? Do you have to do something special to the white rice from the store to make it keep?

As long as you do it right the same as a #10 can.
Prometheus
08-14-2011, 13:28
As long as you do it right the same as a #10 can.

With out special tampering, what like 10 years?
rocktot
08-14-2011, 13:57
I think it depends on what you store, should be 20-30 years for beans and rice, but with the SHTF crap creeping up on us, don't think you will have to wait that long.

It looks like Mountain House Foods meat items only store for 5-8 years.

Looks like the Tenn guy who posted here has an ebay- 50 1 gal mylars+ oxy absorbers for 25.00 shipped.
Prometheus
08-14-2011, 16:40
whats better mylar or #10?
Danimal
08-14-2011, 20:25
I just bought 10, 5 gal 4.3 mil Bags with 2000 cc absorbers and 60, 1.5 gal 3.5 mil bags with 300cc absorbers off of Amazon for a shipped total of about $40. Just thought that I would throw that out there.

Also looking into vaccum sealing Mylar bags like the other posts, I talked to some LDS sales people and they said that it is not recommended for most mylar bags because it can actually increase the oxygen transfer over time. They said that the best thing is get all the air out you can and use plenty of the o2 absorbers. They also said that the bags are less prone to puncture that way.

I am just getting my stash all started, so I am still trying to get everything figured out so has anyone else heard this? It makes sense and saves me some time and money so I am not opposed to it.

Any other advice out there for those of us just getting started? Thanks in advance.
jerrymrc
08-14-2011, 20:45
whats better mylar or #10?

A #10 always but I look at it this way. many common items can be put up for 1/3-1/4 the cost of buying it in a #10 can.
1.5 gal 3.5 mil bags That is what I started with years ago. I switched to 5.5 mil bags right after that. [Coffee]
rocktot
08-14-2011, 23:37
Is anyone drying their own meat? How long do they expect it to last? Like Turkey, ground beef?
Prometheus
08-15-2011, 08:07
Is anyone drying their own meat? How long do they expect it to last? Like Turkey, ground beef?

I have my wife dry my meat, I dont like doing it myself...

There are supose to be ways to have beef jerky last forever, not sure of the exact process though.
Inconel710
08-15-2011, 12:49
I have my wife dry my meat, I dont like doing it myself...

There are supose to be ways to have beef jerky last forever, not sure of the exact process though.

Ahem. Pemmican lasts for a very long time - you might try that route.
Prometheus
08-16-2011, 13:31
Ahem. Pemmican lasts for a very long time - you might try that route.

Yeah but pemmican is gross, well it was 12 years ago when I tried it, we threw one in a lake and out got giant like the size of a small desk
Prometheus
08-26-2011, 20:55
So what happened with the party i have 2 people intrested
rocktot
08-28-2011, 16:57
Just tried to test seal a bag. Used 'high' heat as recommended. Burned right through the bag.[Rant2] Tried setting right in the middle, with aluminum foil, (duh), that worked.

Does burning through a bag on high heat mean low quality bag, or just a friggin hot iron?
jerrymrc
08-29-2011, 20:23
Just tried to test seal a bag. Used 'high' heat as recommended. Burned right through the bag.[Rant2] Tried setting right in the middle, with aluminum foil, (duh), that worked.

Does burning through a bag on high heat mean low quality bag, or just a friggin hot iron?

Too hot. The thicker the bag the more heat to seal. If using the "high" heat setting one needs to be quick.
onedeadpirate
09-22-2011, 20:13
Someone was asking about dried meat. I have heard biltong (think that's how you spell it) is awesome. I need to give it a shot. Jack Spirco with The Survival Podcast has done a youtube video explaining how to do it.

http://youtu.be/n2WTrNQAw0M
jerrymrc
09-23-2011, 05:52
Someone was asking about dried meat. I have heard biltong (think that's how you spell it) is awesome. I need to give it a shot. Jack Spirco with The Survival Podcast has done a youtube video explaining how to do it.

http://youtu.be/n2WTrNQAw0M

Biltong is great stuff. but then I make my own Boerewors as well. Have some in the freezer I need to get out.[Flower]