Heavy-duty trash bags
Waste & Pack-OutThick contractor-style bags — camp trash, pack-it-out duty, emergency rain cover, and gear protection.
- Approx. cost
- $5–$20
- Weight
- ~2 oz each
- Used in
- 1 kit
Purpose
Pack out everything you brought in, and improvise waterproofing when weather surprises you.
Used in kits
- Weekend Camping Kit
Camping
Alternatives
- Dry bag— The durable, reusable version of the same waterproofing trick.
- Grocery bags— Fine for small camp trash; too thin for pack-out or rain duty.
Maintenance notes
- Restock after every trip — they get used for everything.
Buying considerations
- 3-mil contractor bags survive being dragged; kitchen bags don’t.
- A few gallon zip-tops alongside cover food scraps and wet clothes.
Page history & editing
Revision status: approved Last edited 2026-07-15 by human editor