Nylofume bag is an ultralight backpack liner made of durable nylon polymer. They are originally used to protect foodstuffs from pest fumigations, so the bags are food safe and form an odor barrier. This is useful when keeping food from mice as well as keeping the food odor away from sleeping gear in bear country. You can also use Nylofume bags as durable food bags, and will not run out of space.
Tips for use:
- Close the bag with a sealing clip. A short sealing clip is enough. Alternatively, you can use a rubber band. You can also just twist the mouth of the bag and set it under your food bag, but this way the bag is not fully waterproof when falling over during river fording.
- The bags are quite durable, but when stuffing it hard, make sure to hold both the backpack and the Nylofume bag to prevent fingers from puncturing the mouth of the bag.
Volume:
51 liters, 20 x 30 x 84 cm, of which usable space roughly 40 liters with a sealing clip or rubber band. Non-gusseted bottom.
The size is great for the majority of backpacks, and it is not easy to fill the bag. If the bag feels too large, you can trim it down with scissors.
FAQs
Nylofume bags have been known to last on thru hikes and are found tougher than trash compactor bags which eventually develop pinholes. And they're lighter at just 0.91 oz (25.9 g). The material is clear to help you see where things are inside.
Is Nylofume smell proof? ›
Nylofume® Pack Liner Bags are fully waterproof to help keep your gear dry even if you are using a backpack that may wet-out. They're made from a unique nylon film that also acts as an odor resistant barrier to help keep your food and clothing protected from those critters crawling all around at night.
What is the use of Nylofume bags? ›
Cutting a Nylofume down to size and using a twist tie to seal it can be a handy way to segregate food in your pack, and is lighter and just as odor proof as expensive ziploc style bags purporting to do the same.
What is Nylofume made of? ›
Nylofume bags are made from a special nylon polymer film.
Are Nylofume bags food safe? ›
Fill up your Nylofume bag (you can put as many different food items in it as can fit) and then seal it with a twisty tie or a piece of tape. Then slip it into another bag and seal that bag the same way. Your food should then be safe and sound during the fumigation process.
What is a pack liner? ›
Pretty much a huge dry sack, these pack liners provide protection for your gear inside your pack in case of torrential downpours or river crossings.
Do scent proof bags work? ›
These Brands may be selling bags that absorb odor, but their products will NOT beat the nose of a trained K9 and in our humble opinion should not be advertised as Smell Proof. This type of deceptive and dishonest marketing only harms the people that these bags are intended to protect.
What are smelly bags? ›
Smelly Proof Storage Bags are designed to create an ecosystem that blocks vapors and oxygen from entering or exiting the nylon reinforced Poly. Smelly Proof bags, whether the smallest to largest come with a double-track zipper ensuring the tightest seal possible.
Do smell proof bags work for bears? ›
If used carefully, smell-proof bags should keep their contents undetectable (or at least less detectable) to bears and rodents.
Can Nylofume bags be reused? ›
If you want to protect the contents of your backpack from moisture, these hardwearing Nylofume® bags are a great lightweight option and are tougher and lighter than most trash compactor bags. With care, you can expect these to last for several months of continued use. Features: Watertight and reusable.
You need not bag or remove these items:
Unopened cans (including home-canned goods) Cosmetics, such as lipstick. Unopened soda cans and glass bottles. Shampoo, soaps and unopened toothpaste and mouthwash.
What can be left in house during fumigation? ›
Food, animal feed, drugs and medications
Products in unopened bottles, jars or cans with the original seal intact do not need to be removed. If you will be leaving any opened food or products (such as refrigerated or frozen items) during fumigation, double bag them using bags designed specifically for this purpose.
How to use Nylofume bags? ›
While bags are still empty, place one inside another. Place items inside the inner bag. Twist the top of the inner bag. Fold once and secure the fold in place using tape or a twist tie.
What bags are used for fumigation? ›
You will use Nylofume bags, which are specially designed to protect your unsealed food and medicines. They are available from your pest management professional. It is the responsibility of the homeowner to have all items on this checklist done before the crew arrives. Failure to do so may postpone the fumigation.
Does fumigation penetrate plastic? ›
Plastic-covered objects — the fumigant has trouble penetrating plastic surfaces.
What are the uses of Vikane? ›
To solve this problem, sulfuryl fluoride, the active ingredient of Vikane® fumigant, was developed to be used exclusively by professional fumigators for structural fumigation. Vikane is also used to control bed bugs, co*ckroaches, clothes moths, rodents, spiders, carpet beetles and other structure-infesting pests.
What do you bag during fumigation? ›
Raw And Previously Opened Foods
If the gases can permeate its packaging you should take it with you. That includes fruits and vegetables, bread, boxes of pasta, and opened spice containers. You'll also want to remove everything from your fridge and freezer as the fans in the back can draw the gas into your appliance.
