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Discussion => Shipping => Topic started by: legit2quit on July 17, 2011, 08:08 am
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Hey SR,
First time poster but been trolling the forums for a couple weeks now and wanted to give back some knowledge to the community, SR does an amazing job for what it is and with a smart individual behind the computer things can remain completely anonymous, However, getting product from A to B is where the worry arises, I used to work at UPS and have to say that shear volume is where there is an advantage but one problem arises and thats smell, Dogs have ridiculous amount of smell receptors compared to humans so what we might not smell the dog may catch on very easily. Heres a link that tests and explains why Vapor proof bags must replace vacuum seal bags who knows it may cause someone some trouble and thats one thing we all want to avoid here, they maybe more expensive but what is cost compared to freedom!
http://nevergetbusted.com/ngbbb/about62-0-asc-0.html
so that being said take a look its a good read and only 3 pages best wishes to everyone and stay safe!!
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So people don't have to read through the entire post in the link provided, it is a comparison between seal-a-meal vacuum sealing system and roasting bags.
The thread is correct, the plastic used in seal-a-meal bags, zip-lock bags and baggies is more porous than cellophane and oven roasting bags. the issue with oven-roasting bags is that they are not robust compared to regular vac-sealed bags.
This is why good vendors double vac-seal everything so the smell won't leach through both bags while it is in transit.
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I have moved a few pounds of herb in my day, and I have to say that vacuum seal bags work better than the turkey bags. However one must always double or triple seal them. The smell takes much longer to permeate the vacuum bags then it does the turkey bags. I used to throw the weed in a turkey bag then vacuum seal it on top of that so that might work even better. :)
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@rake thanks for the short version. Linkers should post a little synopsis especially if it is clear text.
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@rake thanks for the short version. Linkers should post a little synopsis especially if it is clear text.
Yes thanks rake! sorry about that ill keep that in mind for the next time if i post something up but just wanted to share my readings
I have moved a few pounds of herb in my day, and I have to say that vacuum seal bags work better than the turkey bags. However one must always double or triple seal them. The smell takes much longer to permeate the vacuum bags then it does the turkey bags. I used to throw the weed in a turkey bag then vacuum seal it on top of that so that might work even better. :)
Nice!! this is kinda what i was also looking for on SR some first hand experience on what works and what doesnt, safety is the main issue for everyone so this knowledge is beneficial to everyone
I personally had no problems with the vacuum seal bags either i go with foodsaver most of the time but recently came across this article and have decided to try the turkey bags as well
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Each vac-bag should also be dipped in bleach to make sure and get any and all particles off of the outside of the bag. Repeat this process for however many times you are vac-sealing the bag.
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Alcohol wipes can also be used on teh outside of the bag. And you had sure as hell better be wearing gloves while you are doing this.....
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read somewhere that the best way is to get some small glass vials and some large glass vials. put your product in the small glass vial and seal that puppy up with fire. send that through the dishwasher (carefully) a few times then put the small vial in the larger vial (with some padding) and seal that one with fire. send it through the wash again and ship.......
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Just wanted to throw in my 2 cents:
I have experience receiving bulk packs - 5lbs+. USPS overnight. The product is packed in 2 turkey bags, with heavy vaseline between them. So product>bag>vaseline>bag and then into those large orange/yellow foamy envelopes. Styrofoam in the box to cushion everything. Don't know exactly how this compares to vac sealing, but so far all shipments have made it and it's been going for a while (1yr+).
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Has anyone tried mylar bags? Does anyone know if mylar is better than vacuum seal?
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i had a quarter ounce of some stinky bud sit in post office for 40 days because of postal strike. was single vac sealed and not even the inside of envelope had a smell. so i would say vac sealing is enough it just has to be done right.
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lol that was me ^ :) - you have to buy the non-porous bags that are small enough to keep odor molecules in. if you buy the cheapies there is no point in even vac sealing outside of keeping your product small and firm feeling.
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So Mylar bags are no good? No one commented on Mylar.
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i have no experience with mylar but a good way to test if it is working or not is put a steak or something in the bag you want to test and put it in the freezer if it has freezer burn after a day or so it is not good enough to fool a dog, anything that permeates air in or out of the bag wont stand up to the test i just recently heard of these bags http://www.dogproof.co.uk/index1.html which say they are vapor and xray proof made for computer electronics, sounds insane can anyone attest to these id love to buy some for nug