+Us 4 and Jess Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 (edited) Where do you buy the little camouflage bags that folks put their caches into? And what do they cost? If anyone could let me have any links or info on the bags I would appreciate it. I bought 2 metres of fabric and some cord a couple of weeks ago and got the old sewing machine out and I have been making my own in 3 different sizes for our own caches. They cost very little to make and they look OK. Now I have an idea how to make some money for the PDSA at the Durham Meet Mandy Edited March 16, 2007 by Us 4 and Jess Quote Link to comment
+Pieman Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 You can get the camo bags here. Quote Link to comment
+Gavin4077 Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 You could also try sticking them on eBay PDSA is a great cause, I hope you manage to raise some cash from it whichever way you choose. Quote Link to comment
+Rubarbb Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Can also get them on the UK Geocachers Site Quote Link to comment
+keehotee Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 My wife's just offered to knit me some with acrylic yarn....may have to take her up on the offer..!! Quote Link to comment
+Us 4 and Jess Posted March 17, 2007 Author Share Posted March 17, 2007 Thanks to all who sent the links Wow I really am shocked at prices they are not costing me anything like that to make I was gonna try to sell them for £1 - £2 per bag I think I will sell them for a little bit more now Mandy Quote Link to comment
SlytherinAlex Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Thanks to all who sent the links Wow I really am shocked at prices they are not costing me anything like that to make I was gonna try to sell them for £1 - £2 per bag I think I will sell them for a little bit more now Mandy Mongoose39uk sells them too, and cheaper than most people. Quote Link to comment
+mollyjak Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Mandy - you and I are on the same wavelength!!!!! I've been out today and bought camo material to make some into 'goody bags' as prizes for the S Wales event meet in a few weeks time for a childrens' event . Thought the camo bags with sweets, a gecko each(Dave's providing those) and other bits and pieces would perhaps appeal more than a plastic bag!!!! Did wonder about making a few more and seeing how they go - like the idea of a donation possibly mountain resue as you never know when we may need it with this hobby of ours. It's either that or Dog's Trust. Or share it if I make a fortune!!!!!! Quote Link to comment
+Us 4 and Jess Posted March 17, 2007 Author Share Posted March 17, 2007 2 great minds Lilian Yeah I've started making mine not decided on the exact price yet I reckon to fit a screw top cup about £1.00 - £1.50 to fit a 1 litre container £1.50 - £2.00 and maybe a larger one for about £3.00 I have also been making bags from the weed control stuff you buy from the garden centres for a long while, this has lots of small holes in so lets water through and back out but dries very quickly and makes a good camouflage, most of our caches are covered in that. Shower curtains are good too I have spoken to quite a few local cachers and they are not bothered about waterproof fabric they just want a bag to camouflage their caches and most fabric will dry quickly anyway Mandy Quote Link to comment
SlytherinAlex Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 I reckon to fit a screw top cup about £1.00 - £1.50 to fit a 1 litre container £1.50 - £2.00 and maybe a larger one for about £3.00 Mandy Three quid??? mongoose39uk has a pack of three camo bags for £4.20 a. Quote Link to comment
+Us 4 and Jess Posted March 17, 2007 Author Share Posted March 17, 2007 (edited) Would those fit an ammo can in? I was meaning for a real big bag The 3 sites I have just been looking at the bags were £7.50 each to fit a 2 litre cache into and as Lilian has just said the prices on the American sites are crazy M Edited March 17, 2007 by Us 4 and Jess Quote Link to comment
SlytherinAlex Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 ...and as Lilian has just said the prices on the American sites are crazy M Unless you happen to be in America, of course. Quote Link to comment
+mollyjak Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Yep - you are right it does help if you live there Lilian Quote Link to comment
+Us 4 and Jess Posted March 17, 2007 Author Share Posted March 17, 2007 I think the best thing would be to make some Lilian and see if you can sell them to your local cachers, then if they go OK add a thread to a few of the American forums and see if you get any feedback. I am going to make about a half dozen of each size and see if I can sell them at the Durham Meet or to any of the locals here. I don't think they will complain at the prices I have quoted as the prices I have seen are much higher and they will also include P & P Alex what size are the bags Mongoose has that are 3 for £4.20?? Mandy Quote Link to comment
+derrylynne Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 You make them we will buy some Mollyjak))) Quote Link to comment
The Red Kite Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 I reckon to fit a screw top cup about £1.00 - £1.50 to fit a 1 litre container £1.50 - £2.00 and maybe a larger one for about £3.00 Mandy Three quid??? mongoose39uk has a pack of three camo bags for £4.20 a. But do the profits from these go to charity? Quote Link to comment
+mongoose39uk Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 (edited) Edited March 17, 2007 by mongoose39uk Quote Link to comment
+Dorsetgal & GeoDog Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Mandy, I'd be up for some please Quote Link to comment
fraggle69 Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 I thought that you were not allowed to put your cache container in a bag? Quote Link to comment
+Dorsetgal & GeoDog Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 I thought that you were not allowed to put your cache container in a bag? As far as I understand it, it is poly bags that are undesireable. Quote Link to comment
+SidAndBob Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 I saw a brilliant camo bag yesterday at Spring View(GC110BF). It was one leg of a child's pair of combat trousers. No sewing required, good recycling and 2 bags for each pair. As Will wears these all the time I have placed a banning order on any being thrown out. Quote Link to comment
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