10 Awesome Uses For Trash Bags

10 Awesome Uses For Trash Bags - "Tip Of The Week"

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9 жыл бұрын

Ten clever, helpful, and just plain ol' awesome uses for trash bags. Who would have thought that an ordinary garbage bag could have so many cool and handy uses? Well, as this video demonstrates, the uses are indeed many! Some of the applications shown here include:
- A makeshift wash basin to clean your clothes and get rid of dirt & funky odors.
- A homemade solar shower to help you stay clean while backpacking.
- A DIY rain poncho for those unexpected downpours.
- A quick and easy survival shelter.
- An incredibly cheap, yet very effective pack cover to protect your gear while on the trail.
- And a few other misc. tips and tricks that may come in handy!
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IntenseAngler's "Tip Of The Week" - Episode 49
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@DF4Trap 9 жыл бұрын

Great Tips, it goes to show some of the best gear can be simple items. I have to say I learned something on this one. Thanks for your great videos.

@BigMountianBob 9 жыл бұрын

I went out and spent a night outside with a pine bough sleeping pad and a garbage bag sleeping bag. It was cold but totally worth it because i learned the limits of garbage bags

@thomaspigg306 8 жыл бұрын

I drove tractor trailers cross country for nearly 30 years. an old man told me about the "poncho" idea. I also found out that besides keeping your jacket dry, it made a great windbreaker (although it was a little noisy during the howling winds of Wyoming winters).

@HaphazardHomestead 9 жыл бұрын

Nice video. From experience, I say put that garbage bag INSIDE the sleeping bag stuff sack, compress the air out, then twist the bag and tuck it in, before closing the stuff sack. And, if you look closely at how a tent floor wears out, it's mostly from abrasion of the fabric from inside the tent. So you are better off with the trash bag IN your tent, on the floor.

@GooieV3nM 9 жыл бұрын

I've already heard of using the bag as a sleeping pad, and I used it last year around this time. It works amazingly. Just make sure all the leaves are dry (if possible) and pack the bag as full as you can because it will compress quite a bit once you lay on it.

@CncObsession 9 жыл бұрын

I have always used them for liners inside my pack. Roll up my sleeping pad, insert vertically into my empty pack and allow to unroll, forming or reinforcing the outside wall of the pack. Insert the empty bag and load it, then firmly squeeze the air out, twist the excess, close the flap and forget. It will stay dry in all but a swim. 1/2 hitch for the swim.

@NampaHiker 9 жыл бұрын

Good job Chris. Don't forget that trash bags are also good for hauling out camp trash as well. :)

@wjf213 9 жыл бұрын

Good video. They also make a great flotation device as JIM FOSTER said below. Put your pack inside and blow it up with air and she will easily float your pack and you across the Mississippi river. I also filled zip lock bags with air and put them in my cargo pants leg pockets and that helps a lot as well in a river crossing. Several small zip lock bags in your shirt and pockets will really help float you across almost any river.

@jacjacjac2159 9 жыл бұрын

I use large, orange bags in case I need to make a rescue triangle.

@TomsBackwoods 9 жыл бұрын

Some great tips Chris! Thanks for posting John!

@jelkel25 8 жыл бұрын

Never thought of the shower one!! Years ago when they still made potato sacks out of Hessian two of those were the best thing to fill with leaves for a sleep mat (much quieter), they probably had just about as many potential uses as the trash bags!!

@brettpierce6844 9 жыл бұрын

Good to see ya back, John!!

@GreybeardtheSurvivor 9 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. I hadn't thought of the clothes washing and shower. You guys are great.

@CampfireTalk 9 жыл бұрын

Great tips and I would be remissed if I didn't mention the obvious use of a garbage bag. It's always good to have an extra one of these handy in a pack. They've come in handy for me on every outing. Take care brother!

@IntenseAngler 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks Camp :) Definitely have to agree with you there man.. it's amazing how often they come in handy on the trail & around the ol' campsite. Happy Holidays to you and yours my Brother!

@tedbrogan1262 9 жыл бұрын

P.S. - I've carried two trash bags with me as my ground cover for my ultralight gear ever since you made your video of the super-ultralight waist pack trip.

@tedbrogan1262 9 жыл бұрын

This is a great video first and foremost because it stars the ever inspiring :) Chris. I always get something from your videos John, but I also appreciate your communal attitude and turning on so many of us viewers to other like minded KZfaqrs. Thanks for your work John.

@SierraOfficial 9 жыл бұрын

Ha, thanks Matt! The outdoor community here on KZfaq is awesome and it's cool to see everyone supporting each other. Thanks for watching. :) - Chris

@IntenseAngler 9 жыл бұрын

Matt Miller Thanks for the kind words Brother... very much appreciated! Definitely an honor to be a part of such an awesome community here :)

@lorrainehandley9743 7 жыл бұрын

😜

@itsvidzy9614 9 жыл бұрын

Great choice trash bags are a good idea

@boomer16323 9 жыл бұрын

While I keep 55 gallon garbage bags in my GHBs & car for survival purposes, What I'm mostly using them for is PA speaker covers outdoors in the rain😃

@timm1139 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks John, Since the holidays are over, I'm looking forward to seeing some new vids from you. Peace.

@mobiltec 9 жыл бұрын

Tip #11. They make great trash bags too! Good video as always John. Thanks for the tip.

@OOTurok 9 жыл бұрын

I can't tell you how many times I've used a big trash bag as an emergency poncho. On camp hikes I always keep a trash bag to put my dirty laundry bag in to keep my pack from stinking up. Great for quarantining that dirty foot smell.

@mountainman.4478 9 жыл бұрын

I was watching your video on cooking bacon and eggs in a paper bag . While I was hiking the Appalachian Trail , I saw a hiker , throw large a pack of on unopen bacon on the camp fire . Then after fully cooked , he cracked eggs and cooked them on the bacon .every one just ate the bacon and eggs out of the camp fire :)

@christophergraham2134 9 жыл бұрын

Great vid thanks for coming back

@thepeacefulprepper8605 9 жыл бұрын

Great tips, some new ones that other videos didn't include. Well done!

@3289970 9 жыл бұрын

John im glad your back you do great vids and you are a cool dude , thank you and Merry Christmas to you and all your loved ones.

@ESYEKEI 9 жыл бұрын

Great demo!

@IntenseAngler 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it :)

@richardwalker5376 9 жыл бұрын

The poncho use is known by California distance runners a Bay To Breakers rain coat. It keeps you warm and dry before the start of those early morning races.

@rudythe3 9 жыл бұрын

As always great video.

@jackfarley1348 9 жыл бұрын

yes! finally another tip of the week!

@emmdem 9 жыл бұрын

I like the shower. You guys are smart😉

@Hydrayak 8 жыл бұрын

Great info!

@mudtoa 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the ideas for garbage bag use

@AndyYungChow 9 жыл бұрын

A T Bag (lol) can used for cordage too... Can also make a tote kind of bag. Take about 4 1incn loops to make a handle for something fast or take more off the opening to make it even stronger ( smaller) bag

@jamesbowie1366 8 жыл бұрын

great tips thanks a lot

@saiaddict 9 жыл бұрын

lol how funny , i started on making a list on the uses a trash bag to days ago XD

@leondupuis780 7 жыл бұрын

i really needed those tips

@amandaggogo 9 жыл бұрын

Garbage bags saved me and my friends from us and our gear getting soaked when it decided to pour down raining while on the trail, we managed to make it to a small covered bridge mostly dry and were able to hang out there until the rain passed. Without those bags though it would've been a rough hike to the bridge.

@IntenseAngler 9 жыл бұрын

Glad that you were able to make it to some shelter. Times like that while on the trail sure do make the trips more memorable, eh? Not so much fun at the time though... ;)

@amandaggogo 9 жыл бұрын

We had more fun then most would, though we were also headed out of camp, so we had the luxury of dry clothes and a shower afterwards hahaha, it rained while we camped too, but it magically held off until we had a fire and a meal and camp set up.

@teamguyclass1067 9 жыл бұрын

IntenseAngler

@PREPFORIT 9 жыл бұрын

Awesome tips. Saved to my preppin playlist !

@IntenseAngler 9 жыл бұрын

Right on. Glad you found 'em useful! ATB

@hayley339 3 жыл бұрын

When you don’t have a blanket but have a trash bag. Lol. You can put your lower half of your body into the trash bag. Your head and neck stay out and you do up the draw strings. I’m going on a camp this week with my class at school and I’m definitely taking at least a whole roll

@SpartaTV 9 жыл бұрын

Cool !

@wmc128 Жыл бұрын

Those black trash bags are UV rated. They hold up alot longer than a tarp.

@IntenseAngler Жыл бұрын

They're definitely great, that's for sure. Thanks a bunch for taking the time to watch and comment... it's much appreciated.

@viniciusolavio 9 жыл бұрын

maaan your tips is always amazing, don't stop make vids.. Thanks..

@TheLionsDen72 9 жыл бұрын

I always carry trash bags with me. Great ideas here which I will be sure to implement into my forte. Thnx for sharing, HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

@IntenseAngler 9 жыл бұрын

Same here... it's amazing just how many uses there are for 'em, eh? :) Happy Holidays to you and yours my Brother!

@ToddDragonflyHikerBeal 9 жыл бұрын

great tips

@eltenda 9 жыл бұрын

great tips...

@NYClubMaster 9 жыл бұрын

I was trying to think about trash bag uses while in bed last night! (LOL) Thanks ;-)

@johnajimenez6510 9 жыл бұрын

Great uses i have always used it as a poncho whenever I needed it but I didn't know it could also be used as a camp shower

@IntenseAngler 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks John. I agree.. the makeshift poncho has definitely come in handy on more than one occasion.

@johnajimenez6510 9 жыл бұрын

Yes it has.

@andrewreid262 3 жыл бұрын

Just like how you made a water basin you could also use the trash bag to collect water if you were in a survival situation you just collect the rainwater

@Goddess1Princess 9 жыл бұрын

great tips IntenseAngler

@IntenseAngler 9 жыл бұрын

Goddess1Princess Thank you very much. Glad to hear that you enjoyed them :)

@deborahelliott8460 3 жыл бұрын

Well, with some duct tape, it also makes for a small float device.

@Cr0cket20 9 жыл бұрын

Great ideas. Enjoy the vid

@leondupuis780 7 жыл бұрын

it is really great

@johnwest4788 9 жыл бұрын

I subscribed to the tip of the week series but have missed many of the earlier tips. Is there a site that has all of the tips in order? Many thanks for all the great ideas! ~John W.

@MrOldclunker 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I checked out their channel and subbed. Great site.

@IntenseAngler 9 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome. I hope you enjoy their channel as much as I have... they definitely have some great content!

@jarnokk 8 жыл бұрын

I always have garbage bag inside my backpack, and what ever goes to backpack also goes inside to garbage bag. Even if the backpack gets wet things inside stays dry.

@tomtroy3792 Жыл бұрын

I carry lots of construction heavy-duty type garbage bags in my backpack with duct tape I can cut at this seems and tape together to make a tent

@IntenseAngler Жыл бұрын

Now that's a great idea right there brother 👍 Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment... it's very much appreciated.

@mjones4421 3 жыл бұрын

How do you tie those knots??? It’s important to know which knots to tie.

@Krakology 9 жыл бұрын

i use 55 gal drum liners..

@Winkiedoodles 9 жыл бұрын

John, I subscribe to STP also and agree that Chris and his production crew do a great job and STP has some outstanding gear. One thing I did notice is I believe he's using the larger 30 gallon lawn and leaf bags vs the smaller trash bags. Don

@SierraOfficial 9 жыл бұрын

Hi Don, I was using the 55 gallon contractor grade trash bags. The larger bags give you more options, but there needs to be a balance. The larger the bag, the more cumbersome it can be to use it when washing clothes or wrapping small items like your sleeping bag. - Chris

@Winkiedoodles 9 жыл бұрын

Sierra Trading Post Chris, thanks for commenting about what kind of trash bag you were using; enjoyed your video. Merry Christmas, Don

@Woodenarrows 9 жыл бұрын

Good tips John & Chris. I see snow! :-)

@IntenseAngler 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jim :-) Yeah, those snow covered hills were sure gorgeous! Happiest of Holidays to you my friend!

@leondupuis780 7 жыл бұрын

i like this

@mizzpellergingersnaps5989 6 жыл бұрын

I carry Contractor Bags. I buy them by the box from Big Lots.

@8587john 9 жыл бұрын

use them as waders in shallow river crossing

@IntenseAngler 9 жыл бұрын

Clever! You can bet that I'll be trying that one ;)

@hayley339 3 жыл бұрын

I’m doing the trash bag on the backpack but it’s going on my school bag tomorrow lol

@IntenseAngler 3 жыл бұрын

Right on. I hope that it works out well for you Hayley. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment by the way... it's much appreciated!

@hayley339 3 жыл бұрын

@@IntenseAngler Anytime, I’d spend hours watching your videos

@longtrieu8646 Жыл бұрын

❤❤❤

@IntenseAngler Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much my friend... that means a lot 🙂

@ba1868 5 жыл бұрын

55 gallon bags are for amateurs, go expert, carry Heavy Duty Contractors Bags...

@frankinhastings 7 жыл бұрын

WOW

@Irroxify 9 жыл бұрын

4 of them make a boat

@leondupuis780 7 жыл бұрын

i have camp in the wilderness and did not die

@dicbyrd 9 жыл бұрын

Did all that with one bag

@leondupuis780 7 жыл бұрын

i have made a poncho

@matthewjacobs141 5 жыл бұрын

#11: Haul your trash out with it

@InjunOutdoors 8 жыл бұрын

Learned from inmates at the jail I work at that they make "fishing line" with trash bags. Tie one corner to the bed post, take the opposite end and start twisting and puling. eventually end up with a long piece of line. They use it to pass notes between the cells

@rockholiday7344 5 жыл бұрын

A little piece of plastic will light even damp kindling plastic is petroleum and petroleum is fuel just don't breathe it but you'll have fire boil some snow you have water fire and water = life

@vb6code 6 жыл бұрын

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@davidbrandom6570 9 жыл бұрын

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