22 Uses for Plastic Trash Bags for Preppers

1. Plastic trash bags can make good emergency rain gear. Simply tear a hole in the bottom for your head to stick out and two holes in the side for your arms.  If you have duct tape you can use it to reinforce the bags around the holes.

2. If you have to build a lean to shelter trash bags can provide waterproofing for the roof.

3. You can make improvised foot wear out of plastic trash bags. Step into the trash bag with your stocking feet and then put your shoes on.  If you have a large trash bag, they can keep you dry quite high up on you legs.  Just tie them off periodically.  A word of warning, they won’t breathe so you have to watch for moisture buildup, also your shoes will get wet.

4. You can line your backpack with a plastic trash bag and it will help keep the contents dry.

5. During a short disaster, trash bags can be used to safely store human waste when toilets are not working. Sanitation and the use of Bucket Toilets

6. You can make a plastic hat to keep the rain off your head.

Trash bags can also be used for ground covers. Laid on the round in an improvised shelter they will protect your body from moisture.

You can make lightweight cord for use around camp. Simply cut the trash bag into strips and twist several strips into cord.

These are just some ideas that popped into my mind this morning.  I am sure everyone one of you can think of other ideas.  Don’t hesitate to share them in the comment section.

Howard

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