+coolblaze Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 Does anyone know where to get them ? Quote Link to comment
+The Blorenges Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 (edited) You don't mean black plastic sacks... do you? ... because they're not good. Is this the sort of thing? Camouflage bags. MrsB Edited January 19, 2010 by The Blorenges Quote Link to comment
+sssss Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 There are other ways to camo containers than bags, have a look at black duck tape and paint. These generally gives the cacher a much nicer experience than soggy bags. Quote Link to comment
+coolblaze Posted January 19, 2010 Author Share Posted January 19, 2010 You don't mean black plastic sacks... do you? ... because they're not good. Is this the sort of thing? Camouflage bags. MrsB Thanks, but those are not the ones. They are black and made of some sort of woven material almost paperlike but dry very quickly and do not absorb water. They are not waterproof but just disguise the cache. I have seen lots of them used in Northern Ireland. Come to think of it, they are a similar type material to the black material you would put under stones to prevent weeds growing. Not the thick rubbery type but the stuff that lets water soak straight through. Quote Link to comment
+keehotee Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 You don't mean black plastic sacks... do you? ... because they're not good. MrsB I can think of some caches they'd be perfect for....... Quote Link to comment
team tisri Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 You don't mean black plastic sacks... do you? ... because they're not good. MrsB I can think of some caches they'd be perfect for....... But you'd break the proximity rule very quickly if we let you do that Quote Link to comment
+The Blorenges Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 You don't mean black plastic sacks... do you? ... because they're not good. Is this the sort of thing? Camouflage bags. MrsB Thanks, but those are not the ones.They are black and made of some sort of woven material almost paperlike but dry very quickly and do not absorb water.They are not waterproof but just disguise the cache. I have seen lots of them used in Northern Ireland. Come to think of it, they are a similar type material to the black material you would put under stones to prevent weeds growing. Not the thick rubbery type but the stuff that lets water soak straight through. I know the stuff you mean but I've never seen them made into cache bags - Perhaps it's a N Ireland speciality? Sounds good. You don't mean black plastic sacks... do you? ... because they're not good. MrsB I can think of some caches they'd be perfect for....... Behave! MrsB Quote Link to comment
Beefy4605 Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 Thanks, but those are not the ones. They are black and made of some sort of woven material almost paperlike but dry very quickly and do not absorb water. They are not waterproof but just disguise the cache. I have seen lots of them used in Northern Ireland. Come to think of it, they are a similar type material to the black material you would put under stones to prevent weeds growing. Not the thick rubbery type but the stuff that lets water soak straight through. I think I know what you are on about . It would be weed control fabric as used ( you guessed correctly) for preventing weeds from growing up through bark,decorative gravel etc. Modejaal caches are (I bet ) where you saw them . Available from all good garden centres . You just need to cut and sew them together to make the shape and size you need. Quote Link to comment
+drdick&vick Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 (edited) You don't mean black plastic sacks... do you? ... because they're not good. MrsB I can think of some caches they'd be perfect for....... Behave!! from me as well I find one of the best methods is the cloth DPM camo tape like this one on EBay , makes the cache blend in well. I do not have any connection with the seller. Edited January 19, 2010 by DrDick&Vick Quote Link to comment
+HouseOfDragons Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 If we're talking camo tape, I like this stuff. I like the idea of bags made from weed control stuff though. Quote Link to comment
+Moote Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 Sacks become smelly even cloth ones! Not a fan of netting either, found a rotting dead mouse hanging off a netting bag, I think the lad got caught, so must have had a slow death I prefer camo duct tape, or painted boxes. Quote Link to comment
+Teacosies Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 I use the black / brown sheeting used for stopping weeds coming through - cut to size. I use double sided tape for the seams, then duck tape on the inside to reinforce them. Cut it about 3 inches longer than required and you can fold it under the cache to hide the opening. Quote Link to comment
+Yorkie30 Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 Thanks, but those are not the ones. They are black and made of some sort of woven material almost paperlike but dry very quickly and do not absorb water. They are not waterproof but just disguise the cache. I have seen lots of them used in Northern Ireland. Come to think of it, they are a similar type material to the black material you would put under stones to prevent weeds growing. Not the thick rubbery type but the stuff that lets water soak straight through. I think I know what you are on about . It would be weed control fabric as used ( you guessed correctly) for preventing weeds from growing up through bark,decorative gravel etc. Modejaal caches are (I bet ) where you saw them . Available from all good garden centres . You just need to cut and sew them together to make the shape and size you need. Its often called Mypex and is sold in garden centres etc. Normaly it has square grids on in white lines so that nursery man lay they plants out in nice rows. It will hold mositure in so be careful your cache does not become damp. I use the commerial stuff at work which is much thicker then the stuff sold in small roles at the garden centre. Quote Link to comment
+Just Roger Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Its often called Mypex and is sold in garden centres etc. Normaly it has square grids on in white lines so that nursery man lay they plants out in nice rows. It will hold mositure in so be careful your cache does not become damp. I use the commerial stuff at work which is much thicker then the stuff sold in small roles at the garden centre. I think that Mypex is capillary matting which is used to water pot plants which are just stood on it. It is designed to hold water which is the last thing you want for a camo bag. I've always known the weed control cloth as 'Landscape Fabric' and it normally comes by the meter off a big roll in garden centers Quote Link to comment
+Yorkie30 Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Its often called Mypex and is sold in garden centres etc. Normaly it has square grids on in white lines so that nursery man lay they plants out in nice rows. It will hold mositure in so be careful your cache does not become damp. I use the commerial stuff at work which is much thicker then the stuff sold in small roles at the garden centre. I think that Mypex is capillary matting which is used to water pot plants which are just stood on it. It is designed to hold water which is the last thing you want for a camo bag. I've always known the weed control cloth as 'Landscape Fabric' and it normally comes by the meter off a big roll in garden centers Mypex is the European brand leader - a long lasting, U.V. stabilized, extremely tough woven geomembrane fabric which allows moisture to pass through up to 6 litres per sq. metre per second, but with less than 1% light transmission it resists weed growth. Widely used in the horticultural trade in glasshouses as a plant through mulching film, for standing out areas and also suitable for landscaping. As a base for ornamental areas and paths being covered by bark chips, pebbles, gravel etc. Reduces the need to use chemical weedkillers. Lower moisture evaporation from soil in long dry spells. Slight increase in soil temperature - promoting plant growth. LANDSCAPE FABRIC is a very tough, non fray, spin bonded fibrous sheeting with a high porosity, which offers a viable alternative to our traditional Mypex groundcover. We recommend a minimum 2" covering of bark chips or similar be used to ensure the best appearance. This material with its non fray structure, is especially suited for landscaped areas, banks etc. where a lot of planting through will be undertaken. Manufactured in extra strong 70 gram per sq metre material with U.V. stabilisers to ensure a long life. Which ever one it is I would use camo tape or black gaffa tape. Certainly dont use Capillary matting Quote Link to comment
+mcwomble Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 I came across a rather novel "camo bag" recently, a black cotton sock. No doubt the cotton will rot in time and it also answers that eternal question of what to do with the odd socks left over by the washing machine. Quote Link to comment
+sssss Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 I came across a rather novel "camo bag" recently, a black cotton sock. No doubt the cotton will rot in time and it also answers that eternal question of what to do with the odd socks left over by the washing machine. Someone round here used a sock, and after prologued wet weather it was close to one my most unpleasant experiences in caching. It was really grim. Quote Link to comment
+mcwomble Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Someone round here used a sock, and after prologued wet weather it was close to one my most unpleasant experiences in caching. It was really grim. Possibly the same cache then, it was in your neck of the woods. Perhaps not such a good idea after all. Quote Link to comment
+coolblaze Posted January 20, 2010 Author Share Posted January 20, 2010 Someone round here used a sock, and after prologued wet weather it was close to one my most unpleasant experiences in caching. It was really grim. Possibly the same cache then, it was in your neck of the woods. Perhaps not such a good idea after all. I found some in green today ... Lidl sell them as reusable shopping bags but they are green not black and a bit big. They were in caches by Modejaal, I suppose I could email them !! Some of the ones I found in very wet weather and had been there a fair while and in good nick. Quote Link to comment
+Birdman-of-liskatraz Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 There's a localish cacher who uses an interesting range of black nylon stockings as cache camouflage - they seem to stand up quite well to that use... though I always feel a trifle odd, when rolling them off the cache container... Quote Link to comment
+Border Caz Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 I've found a couple of caches "hidden" in black polythene rubbish sacks. I though it was against the rules, but as they're not my caches I've always replaced them as found. Quote Link to comment
+drdick&vick Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 There's a localish cacher who uses an interesting range of black nylon stockings as cache camouflage - they seem to stand up quite well to that use... though I always feel a trifle odd, when rolling them off the cache container... Mmmm! makes finding the box even nicer. One out near Wadebridge is like that, took me all of 10mins just to get the cover off Quote Link to comment
phredd Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 (edited) Come along now people :- make your own. I have just re-joined after a few years away and am supprised to see the amount of bought containers of one kind or another being used. Making your own was all part of the fun. Have a look at the container at "Hey Diddle Diddle". That was one made by myself and Dotty many years ago and it has still stood the rigors of the weather in a very harsh place. Sorry to put my twopence worth into the thread but come along its all part of the fun. See you out and about I hope. Phredd Edited January 24, 2010 by phredd Quote Link to comment
+tsiolkovsky Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Does anyone know where to get them ? Ah it sounds a lot like Tyvek bags. I've seen them used for specimen bags before now - although they tend to be white. I came across black ones used for a much darker purpose following the 2004 Tsunami. Have a look on the internet for Tyvek bags. Rik Quote Link to comment
+uk89camaro Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 I've seen a few home made black cloth bags (Fazely area), not waterproof, not garden centre stuff, somewhere in between. Machine sewn, with velcro closure. Just designed to disguise, not waterproof. Quote Link to comment
Beefy4605 Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 (edited) Someone round here used a sock, and after prologued wet weather it was close to one my most unpleasant experiences in caching. It was really grim. Possibly the same cache then, it was in your neck of the woods. Perhaps not such a good idea after all. I found some in green today ... Lidl sell them as reusable shopping bags but they are green not black and a bit big. They were in caches by Modejaal, I suppose I could email them !! Some of the ones I found in very wet weather and had been there a fair while and in good nick. Then I can confirm they are made of weed control fabric because I asked them the very same question myself. They cut and sew the fabric to suit the container .Various names such as geotextile,weed control fabric,ground cover material should get you what you are looking for. Edited January 25, 2010 by Beefy4605 Quote Link to comment
+redsox_mark Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 If we're talking camo tape, I like this stuff. I like the idea of bags made from weed control stuff though. Thanks - I just bought some of this, and I love it! Mark Quote Link to comment
+redsox_mark Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 If we're talking camo tape, I like this stuff. I like the idea of bags made from weed control stuff though. Thanks - I just bought some of this, and I love it! Mark Quote Link to comment
+tsiolkovsky Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Does anyone know where to get them ? I was at Mole Valley Farm Farmers store yesterday and I noticed what could be the very same bags. They are made of black ballistic nylon (so theorectially rotproof) and used for making sandbags. I've had a look on their website but I can't seem to see the listing for them. Quote Link to comment
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