I decided to start a fresh thread on this topic, given a bit of discussion in the What Brown leaf 'good stuff' are you waiting on to be delivered? thread.
I use bags from GUSSETED POUCHES. - https://www.topmylar.com/gusseted-pouches , obviously the the gusseted pouches.
I prefer the pint size, I think it is the smallest they sell, as they are primarily a bulk dried food bag provider.
The 7 mil bags are more substantial than some Mylar bags you will see. The zip-locks are sturdy and the bags seal quite easily. I use a hair straightening iron as my heat source, it works perfectly and I bought it at a second hand store for three bucks.
I like the gusseted bags because the stand up when filling them. I set the bag on my kitchen scale with a jar funnel in the neck, zero out the scale and fill the bag. I use a screwdriver handle to tamp the tobacco slightly. I put around 3 oz. of ribbon cut per bag and 4 oz of flake or cake. That is a good size for me, so I don't have to open a bigger jar/bag and shut down the aging process.
Currently my 80 pound cellar is stored 24% in Mylar bags; 47% in jars; 23% in tins; 4% in pouches, and the other 1.3% in Cans or VacBags.
All bulk purchases are now stored in Mylar bags for storage and jars for the smoking shelf stock.
We will see how it all goes. I have little doubt the Mylar bags will hold up over time.
I use bags from GUSSETED POUCHES. - https://www.topmylar.com/gusseted-pouches , obviously the the gusseted pouches.
I prefer the pint size, I think it is the smallest they sell, as they are primarily a bulk dried food bag provider.
The 7 mil bags are more substantial than some Mylar bags you will see. The zip-locks are sturdy and the bags seal quite easily. I use a hair straightening iron as my heat source, it works perfectly and I bought it at a second hand store for three bucks.
I like the gusseted bags because the stand up when filling them. I set the bag on my kitchen scale with a jar funnel in the neck, zero out the scale and fill the bag. I use a screwdriver handle to tamp the tobacco slightly. I put around 3 oz. of ribbon cut per bag and 4 oz of flake or cake. That is a good size for me, so I don't have to open a bigger jar/bag and shut down the aging process.
Currently my 80 pound cellar is stored 24% in Mylar bags; 47% in jars; 23% in tins; 4% in pouches, and the other 1.3% in Cans or VacBags.
All bulk purchases are now stored in Mylar bags for storage and jars for the smoking shelf stock.
We will see how it all goes. I have little doubt the Mylar bags will hold up over time.