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Trash compactors work by compressing the trash to reduce its volume. Due to this pressure, trash compactor bags are designed to handle these forces. This makes
by karlding 5y ago
Trash compactors work by compressing the trash to reduce its volume. Due to this pressure, trash compactor bags are designed to handle these forces. This makes them much more durable than normal trash bags.
It's a classic ultralight hiker move [0] and is commonly the first suggestion in gear shakedowns on /r/ultralight.
[0] https://sectionhiker.com/how-to-keep-your-backpacking-gear-dry-with-trash-compactor-bags/ https://sectionhiker.com/how-to-keep-your-backpacking-gear-d...
- EdwardDiego 5y agoAh, I stand corrected. In that case, a trash compactor bag sounds perfect - if you can fit yourself in a sleeping bag inside one :)
- germinalphrase 5y agoWe do the same inside portage packs up here in Minnesota. I’m sure there is a better way (at least there should be) for securing the opening, be we always just tie a knot.