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Papa09
06/07/2017 10:11AM
 
I'm looking for contractor style 55 gal clear garbage bags for a pack liner. I would like 3 mil minimum thickness. I have no trouble finding black bags but not the clear. I've checked Home Depot and Menards so far. Anyone have a suggestion on where I might find what I'm looking for?

Thanks!

JC
 
Tman
06/07/2017 11:33AM
 
Check Amazon. This is the first one I found:


55 Gallon Clear Contractor Bags
 
bposteve
06/07/2017 12:52PM
 
I have a large roll I bought at Mill's Fleet Farm. Its several years old so not positive they're still stocking them.
 
Jackfish
06/07/2017 01:39PM
 
quote bposteve: "I have a large roll I bought at Mill's Fleet Farm. Its several years old so not positive they're still stocking them."
What bposteve said.

If you're in the midwest, Mills Fleet Farm is the place. The bags are on a roll, but they come in a box. Not sure how many bags are in the roll (there are quite a few), but I think the box is about $15 or so. They're the ones I use for pack liners.
 
Papa09
06/07/2017 01:53PM
 
I'm located just south of St Paul. I'll check out Fleet Farm.


Thanks Again!


JC
 
DanCooke
06/07/2017 03:36PM
 
link to fleet farm 3 mil 55 gallon clear bags clear bag 55 Gallon
 
OldFingers57
06/07/2017 05:29PM
 
Also check Blain's Farm and Fleet here in the Midwest.
 
Northwoodsman
06/07/2017 06:20PM
 
Buy pack liners from the Duluth Pack store. They have various sizes to fit different packs. They are clear and very thick. I think they are $3.00 - $4.00 each. They will last for several years. I ordered them online.
 
Savage Voyageur
06/07/2017 06:27PM
 
I just saw 3 mill clear at Mills Fleet Farm in Lakeville. Edit, oops I see you Have your answer.
 
Mocha
06/07/2017 08:01PM
 
U-Line carries all sorts of plastics and other stuff. if you spend enough you can pick a free gift!
 
Papa09
06/09/2017 08:21AM
 
quote pswith5: "quote Papa09: "I'm located just south of St Paul. I'll check out Fleet Farm.


Thanks Again!


JC"

hey, I am just a bit south of St. Paul. We should go paddle sometime."



I'm in Hastings. I would love to take you up on that offer sometime if the moon and the stars all align. I have twin 2 year old boys (future paddling partners) that do not give me a lot of free time. Never know though, it could happen! LOL.
 
pswith5
06/08/2017 11:38AM
 
quote Papa09: "I'm located just south of St Paul. I'll check out Fleet Farm.

Thanks Again!

JC"

hey, I am just a bit south of St. Paul. We should go paddle sometime.
 
Jaywalker
06/08/2017 07:16AM
 
For you folks who use the 3 mm contractor bags - how do they feel compared to the thicker traditional Duluth Pack liners? I assume they are tough or none of you would be using, but do they have that rigid feel - can the loose ends stand up while loading and unloading?
 
AmarilloJim
06/08/2017 08:00AM
 
They are pretty thick but I still double bag. They do not stand on their own.
 
Rockwood
06/08/2017 09:51AM
 
We found these 55 gallon 6 mil bags - very expensive - $3.50 each!

https://www.amazon.com/Gallon-Clear-Plastic-Liners-Grade/dp/B00A6F2UIE
 
quark2222
06/07/2017 07:29PM
 
quote Papa09: "I'm looking for contractor style 55 gal clear garbage bags for a pack liner. I would like 3 mil minimum thickness. I have no trouble finding black bags but not the clear. I've checked Home Depot and Menards so far. Anyone have a suggestion on where I might find what I'm looking for?


Thanks!


JC"



Try Associated Bag. They are in Wisconsin in the Milwaukee area, I think. No affiliation. We buy some of our bags from them for work.


Gusseted Bags


Flat Bags: Flat Bags


I use the flat bags that I grab from work. They could be 2 mil or 3 mil, not sure, but I usually get about two years out of them for gear or overwraps for my Tupperware bin that I use inside my food bag. If they get a hole, I just "borrow" a few from work. Not a big deal, as I own the company, so I guess I own the bags too.


Tomster