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Sample bags, any ideas?
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Jim Locke
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10 Oct 2015 08:10 AM

    Good morning, everybody;

    The wife and I will be making a trip in two weeks to an area we are going to test . We will be classifying and collecting samples from many different locations then returning to camp (where the H2O is located) to process.

    My question is: Any recommendations for good, sturdy "sample bags"?

    In the past I have tried gallon sized "zip lock" type plastic bags (they did not impress me) that seemed to come apart due to friction in the backpack being carried in...... could have just shoveled all the dirt straight into the backpack on that trip!

    Looking for small canvas type bags or ????

    Any of your ideas or suggestions are appreciated!

    Take Care, Happy Huntin' ,

    Jim
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    10 Oct 2015 08:27 AM
    Jim,

    I was thinking the Tyvek sand bages but they are very expensive, so I Googled Geology sample bags and got this link: http://www.ascscientific.com/smpbags.html
    These might work for you.
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    10 Oct 2015 08:31 AM

    Jim,

    Sand bags come to mind but they may be a little big. You could cut the tops down  to make them smaller.

    Try a construction supply that sells cement products.

    Scott
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    10 Oct 2015 08:41 AM
    Thanks Tim!
    Yes, I had looked at these ( I believe it was the same company) in the past. This is probably the route I should take. I really do not need 100 of them but if I do not run across any other options I may go ahead and order.......would have enough for the next twenty years!

    Your mention of the Tyvek bags made me think.... I do believe that a few of the Fire Stations here in town offer free sandbags - they probably don't get many takers here in Water-less So. Cal. Maybe I could talk them out of a few.

    Thanks again,
    Jim
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    10 Oct 2015 08:57 AM
    Thank you Scott!
    You slipped that in while I was typing a reply to Tim..... I appreciate it! If I cannot talk the FD out of a few I may look into purchasing some at a supply house.
    I really like the sizes available of the sample bags Tim referred to, just really do not need the quantity they sell.
    Thanks again Scott.
    Jim
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    10 Oct 2015 02:51 PM
    Hey Guys,
    I have been looking around online and found a site that offers sample bags in smaller quantities and the pricing seems ok. The site is not the greatest ( a little hard to navigate ) but I figured I would give them a shot.
    I will update here when I receive them and let you know my opinion.
    Adding their address here, in case anyone is interested. http://www.geo-tools.com/

    Take care
    Jim
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    10 Oct 2015 07:09 PM
    How small of a sample are you trying to achieve?
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    11 Oct 2015 01:32 PM
    Benjamin,
    Thinking probably 3 to 5 pounds each. Maybe from a dozen spots......this could be plus or minus, just a general plan.
    Jim
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    11 Oct 2015 02:39 PM
    A geologist I know uses homemade cloth bags from scrap clothes, sheets, and rags. His wife sews them and they would be about perfect for 3-5lb samples. Something you might also consider is Bird Shot bags like the ones you see at a shooting range filled with sand to prop your rifle up.

    Two pairs of old jeans and a sewing machine would produce you quite a few really durable bags too and at no cost.
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    11 Oct 2015 06:52 PM
    Dry bags I think would do the trick, cheap,tuff as nails, can strap to a pack, I have used them for many things in the past from kayaking,hiking,backpacking and many other uses.

    Check them out.

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/...2fjEGlGwL&ref=plSrch
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    12 Oct 2015 06:15 AM
    Good ideas all around,
    Thanks guys!
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    03 Nov 2015 10:05 AM
    Just a thought, but you might want to check out your local military surplus stores. Uncle sam always needs all sorts and sizes of bags and boxes to hold things and the prices usally are fairly cheap. If the bag needs to be water resistant a shot of Flex seal can fix that problem.
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    03 Nov 2015 02:32 PM
         Check out Arizona Bag Co. bought some ore bags from them a few years back.    Ron
    Jim Locke
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    03 Nov 2015 02:49 PM
    Thanks for the ideas Guys!
    I did buy a couple dozen from http://www.geo-tools.com/ ....mentioned above. They worked well for what I needed. I had no issues with the seller, everything went smoothly.
    Thanks again for the ideas, when I need some more - I may look at these other options!
    Take Care and Happy Huntin'
    Jim
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