I would like to use these to actually store potatoes. Do they have a drawstring? Are they durable enough? Did anyone else notice the kerosene smell?
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I purchased the potato sacks to use for games. Mine did not have drawstrings. They are very strong and durable and they do have an extremely strong kerosene odor. Also the shipping was very expensive.
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Not sure about the draw string. Wife brought them to the school before I looked. Yes the seemed durable and yes they stink....I wouldn't say the smelled like kerosene though as I had them shipped overseas through military mail.
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Yes, the bags are quite sturdy and will hold potatoes. There is NOT a draw string to tie the bags. We use them to put over our rose bushes.
259983
No drawstring, they are durable and I'm not familiar with kerosene so I don't know if the sacks smelled of kerosene. Hope this helps.
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They did not have a drawstring. I would NOT store food in them!!! They smelled so bad like kerosene!!! I tossed them
983468
They are not airtight. Water will not get in. There is no seal, but the lid overlaps the side by 2 inches. The lid also fits very snug. I have used these for about 5 years now. They are very well made (good materials, heavy duty) hold up to lots of abuse and have a lot of space. I put gear I want to keep dry and safe in it and put it in the bed of my truck. I have traveled many thousand miles with these in my truck bed and never had any issues with water leakage no matter what the weather brings.
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I do not store potatoes in the refrigerator or in the green bag. We place them in a single layer in boxes under the bed so they stay cool and dark. they keep for five or six months.
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I have not detected any smell from them while in the original packaging and would not have a concern for having them in my pack while hiking. That said, I would use your descretion on how to store them while in camp. I always error on the side of caution if I have concern for visitors during e night.
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I have one on top of the other with clips they send you when you contact them and I have had my potatoes and carrots in them. I did two raised high beds like that and it gave me 3 month of potatoes for myself and I gave my neighbors a bag full of them each.
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I gave two sets of stove and cannisters as gifts for tailgating parties. I think the cans can be stored until you see evidence of erosion around the seams, probably years if stored in a dry and cool place. Just an opinion.
1987011
I've used kerosene that was stored in a shed for about 15 years in a 5 gal container (full with no air) with no issues whatsoever.
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Ours has a cloth drawstring bag. There is no protection if you drop them, it is more of a dust bag protector.
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Yes, the bags do have a drawstring; that's what allows them to be secured to the stand.
699272
Yes, they do get hot, but maybe it is because I have a gas range. We do have to use pot holders.
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As far as I can tell they're stainless steel. I have used them for kebabs many times but never actually cooked a baked potato on them. They wash up easily and look as good as the day I first used them. There isn't any rust in the areas between the shank and the handle where you would usually find rust on regular steel. That said, they're the best skewers I've ever owned and they look like they'll last forever.
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I use these for sewing items fabric and tools etc. Although the lids fit very well I wouldn't say they are airtight. I think they would keep out most bugs. I store some things in my garage. But I wouldn't swear to the kind of vermin and bugs that seem to find their way into just about everything. So far none of my fabrics or tools have had anything in the boxes I didn't put there! If you have something you need to be absolutely airtight against anything. I would recommend a screw on top container. These do though close well and no problems so far. Good luck.
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They are a good size. Similar to a standard plastic produce bag you'd find in any grocery store. They are nice because they release the ethylene gas.
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Like others have said, these come in a heavy ziplock bag. Mine lasted through about 3 seasons and I stored the unused ones in a cool, dark place. I live in Alaska, so that wasn't hard. They seem to hold their moisture well, but shrink considerably if allowed to dry out, which I avoid. My neighbor bought some and they started to mold and then crumble and fall apart after a year or so. I'm guessing she didn't keep them in a cool enough place. So, I'd say with proper care they should last as long as 4 seasons. They do work very well and I assume it is because they don't dry out quickly. Also, I use a gallon ziplock as a mini-greenhouse and just blow a breath (CO2) into the bag once a day or so. Like others have said, these come in a heavy ziplock bag. Mine lasted through about 3 seasons and I stored the unused ones in a cool, dark place. I live in Alaska, so that wasn't hard. They seem to hold their moisture well, but shrink considerably if allowed to dry out, which I avoid. My neighbor bought some and they started to mold and then crumble and fall apart after a year or so. I'm guessing she didn't keep them in a cool enough place. So, I'd say with proper care they should last as long as 4 seasons. They do work very well and I assume it is because they don't dry out quickly. Also,... » Read More Like others have said, these come in a heavy ziplock bag. Mine lasted through about 3 seasons and I stored the unused ones in a cool, dark place. I live in Alaska, so that wasn't hard. They seem to hold their moisture well, but shrink considerably if allowed to dry out, which I avoid. My neighbor bought some and they started to mold and then crumble and fall apart after a year or so. I'm guessing she didn't keep them in a cool enough place. So, I'd say with proper care they should last as long as 4 seasons. They do work very well and I assume it is because they don't dry out quickly. Also, I use a gallon ziplock as a mini-greenhouse and just blow a breath (CO2) into the bag once a day or so. « Show Less
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No holes. After putting the clothes hangers on the rod and zipping it closed there are two plastic flaps that velcro across the top completely closing the bag over the rod. Looks tight to me. I put a cedar sheet in as well but that was to counteract the unpleasant plastic smell. It worked. Might deter bugs as well.
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I've had them about a month. Like the comments below, they are not heavy duty, but they are made pretty well. I use them when I ride 4 wheelers on the weekend. We ride in the woods and mud. I've been knee deep in mud and they haven't leaked yet. Sticks and briars hit them all the time and they haven't picked or torn yet. The best way I can describe the fabric above the boot is a silky nylon, medium thickness. I don't worry about abusing them with what I use them for, but you might with beaver dam busting.
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They're pretty reliable. good for vegetables, and not things that are thick. Bought it for my daughter and she's used it every camping trip since. Buy two.