(Part 3) Best packaging & shipping supplies according to redditors
We found 170 Reddit comments discussing the best packaging & shipping supplies. We ranked the 101 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 41-60. You can also go back to the previous section.
I absolutely hate the shitty bags all games come with. I open every game box and immediately throw them in the recycling bin. I applaud them when they at least make it easy for me by surrounding them all in one bag.
The seal on them is usually shit. The components push through too easily, they offer no component protection or protection from components. The sizes are all over the place, typically you get a handful of same size bags for a varying number of components, and usually not able to split them up in a way that will make sense.
The answer is 4 mil Plymor baggies. Best fucking things ever. They're thick, sturdy, clear, and seal well. Every game I have now has them in the 3 sizes I bought. It's nice and consistent and you don't have to worry about having enough. You have hundreds.
The 3 sizes I found that work well for 99% of games I have (if memory serves I think my TI4 tiles are in 2 Ziplock quart bags) are:
3"x4" Great for little bits, dice, cubes, wheat, tiles, currency, even a few whole ass regular sized cards cards (great for separating replaced cards (Xia, Vast) or games with very few cards). Buy a million of these.
4"x6" Great for "player packs" (all bits, tiles, dice, meeple for 1 player), large sets of tiles, or lots of cards. MiniUSA/Euro size stack up in them (Gloomhaven, TI4 = only 2 bags each for all the cards, sleeved).
5"x8" Great for large tiles and component heavy player pieces (TI4). Or for laying out cards in side by side stacks (even Euro/"MTG" size) so you can still close the fucking box (looking at you, Agricola, AFfO) and not have cards fly everywhere. Buy quite a few of these. 100 bags will last forever.
*edit* had my 5x8 description in the wrong place.
I bought these, and I gave a bunch to others in our group.
Halulu Self Sealing Lock Bags, Plastic Clear Bag, Reclosable Storage Bags - 3x5" 1000pcs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Y3O1SEQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_UCFtybT82KARK
Gorruck 34L GR2 Coyote Tan - a good bag, heavy, uncomfortable, probably give it to my grandchildren in like 50 years
Flip Flops - generic things
Bigblue 28W solar charger - very good, can charge my battery up during the day if i leave it in the sun which I've never really done honestly
Jakemy hardware tools - seamed useful? i've never needed this
Army glove shells - i thought i used these a lot and were indistructable but now that i think of it, i don't use them that often and are probably pretty cheaply made.
Sharpie, pen, all weather notebook - probably should switch over to a fisher space pen...
Straws - these are probably already broken.
Whistle - really really really loud
Fire-striker, matches, lighter - i'm not sure i have enough ways to start a fire
Fresnel lens - ok, now i have enough
LED flashlight - i used to go running in the middle of the night with this flashlight, its tiny
LED flashlight - this isn't the one i have but looks kinda similar? i don't remember where i got mine
Earbuds - generic cheap earbuds
Leatherman Surge - given to me by my wife for passing the bar. thanks wife!
First Aide kit - i put mine together from stuff i've stolen from friends houses whenever i go over and use the bathroom
playing cards - these look very similar to the ones i have, they are plastic so they won't get rained on
glasses/ sunglasses - i have really bad vision
personal hygiene kit - aahhhh dry shaving
Sawyer Mini / syringe, collapsible canteen (dirty), heavy duty straw - i've never used this
collapsible canteen (clean) - i've never used this either
sewing kit - i've used this a lot
ID tags - i guess if i get blown up they'll know my blood type?
garbage bag - for when my pockets are full
elastic bands - i use these when packing to keep rolled socks and things from falling apart
Salt - i have nooooo idea why i have this
cooking grate - i'm not going to hold meat over a fire with a stick like some sort of caveman
heavy duty ziplock bag - in case my mapcase breaks and other reasons
rip-patch - leftover from when i needed a pack because i bought a crummy cheap inflatable sleeping pad.
Army Fleece Beanie - i always keep this at the top of my pack
4 Bungie Cords - not the one i use but similar. to make a field-expedient shelter
Trowel - for disposal of biological wastes
Lensatic compass - because GPS should only be a backup
Pocketboy 130 folding saw - i have a bigger one for yardwork, this small one is really great
Tent stakes - for tent staking
Ravpower 26800 Battery - use this all the time can fast chage my stuff
Battery Battery holder, cables, wall charger - all fits togehter like glove!
Army Poncho - wear it, make a tent out of it etc
Microfiber towel - not the one i use but similar. i mainly use this for when the kids accidentally fall in a lake like they tend to do for some reason
Down Jacket - cheap chinese knockoff... i feel bad for not buying american
Wet weather top - not sure this is worth the space/weight
Wet Weather bottom - not sure if this is worth the weight/space
Silkweights - PJs! and warmth
Jungle Blanket - this is a lot better than the army's woobie. lighter and warmer
Gransfors Bruks Wildlife Hatchet - again, gift from wife. she wanted me to chop things and be more manly, generally. now i come home with parts of wildlife for her to cook
Map of New England - or, how i stopped worrying and love dismounted land navigation
PT belt - keeps me safe in all situations
Compression straps - i don't like lashing things to the outside but i guess i can if i wanted to
Fork and Spoon - stole these from the kitchen. i'll probably be replacing this soon with something titanium.
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EDIT: i just priced it out: $1,585.08 total
Amazon!
Poly Bags with Suffocation... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M8IWYAM?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
For cheap nonperishable goods it's hard to beat Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Plastic-Roll-Bags-HDPE-Produce/dp/B01HDY34OY?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_5
Sometimes dollar stores have good deals, but you can't rely on them stocking exactly what you need when you need it.
Use zipper bags instead
6x9 2mil Clear Resealable Plastic Bag By ZPlastics| Pack of 100 |High-Quality Storage Bags With Zipper https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FUX9A3E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_dINizb6RWY4XK
https://www.amazon.com/Partners-Brand-P864-Corrugated-Boxes/dp/B01D3BFU8Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1474300960&sr=8-1&keywords=shipping+box+8+6+4
These bags are great
Halulu 3"x5" Resealable Plastic Bag Clear Reclosable Zipper Bags (2 Mil,Pack of 100) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017Y3WK80/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_9NdTGszX96Ije
Hanging Wa rdrobe box - you can paint/color/wrapping paper it to be re-purposed for long term use - but cheaper than a full size wardrobe cabinet - I used the former when I was in a studio and poor as fuck, and the latter for my daughters room lol
Does anyone have recommendations for a cheaper option for [these] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SI7HBTU/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_2?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;smid=A3R5B0NCMQ6TC8) clear self sealing poly bags in size 11x14 and 9x12? They don't have to be Uline but decent enough quality. If I ordered directly from Uline I would save some money in the long run but I would have to order 1000 of each at a time. I'm hoping to buy <500 at a time, preferably 200-300.
I typically buy packaging on Amazon. Although I ship in bubble mailers or poly mailers, not boxes. Here's a link for the quantity you need.
https://smile.amazon.com/BOX-USA-B1082-Corrugated-Boxes/dp/B01BGFU3YK/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=10x8x2+shipping+box&qid=1550330983&s=gateway&sr=8-1
For actual boxes, if you don't mind reusing, I would ask grocery stores and liquor stores. Most liquor stores near me have empty boxes in the front of the store for anyone who needs them. In addition, you could ask on Craigslist, neighborhood FB groups, etc for people to save their old boxes (ie AMazon boxes) and reuse them.
I am surprised I had to read this far down to see this. You can get 500 heavy-duty 4x6 zip lock bags from Amazon for $20 (You can get smaller quantities also). If you want something a bit bigger, you can get 100 6x9" bags for $12.94. That should be a lifetime supply for this and plenty of other tasks (they can also be used for food storage).
Start sorting them into bags, then either just store the bags in the bins you already have, or from there you will have a better sense what will work best for you.
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I just got these. I changed my usual order because of the "back flap lock", which I am liking! Now instead of folding over the plastic bag and taping it closed, the little fold over is very neat and I just slap a sticker on it.
However, I wish I had gone up a size in the bags. It makes a real difference when you are not wrestling to get something into the plastic bag. And I highly highly recommend that you do not SEAL the bag while storing. Like we've talked about in here, fabric will grow its own odor while sitting in airless spaces. Congrats on the new roommate! My little nuisance isn't allowed in the room with the clothes and she stalks me all day begging for carrots (I know....carrots) and she tries to kill me on every staircase but I love that spoiled little freeloader more than my family!
100 - 12 x 15" Poly Clear Plastic T-Shirt / Apparel Bags 1 Mil 2" Back Flap Lock https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01J07MKJC?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
http://www.amazon.com/12-mil-Plastic-MagicWater-Supply/dp/B018V8X9PA/ref=sr_1_34?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1464648140&amp;sr=8-34-spons&amp;keywords=12+x+9+plastic+bags&amp;psc=1
Do you now want to use something similiar to this for environmental reasons or because of cost?
You can print and cut the labels as desired then use clear 651 or higher rated adhesive vinyl as a top coat for it. When I did it I would just cut the outline shape slightly larger and center it over the printed label so the printed label was covered completely and there was an outline where the clear part directly touched the packaging.
You can also buy special materials to make waterproof labels. Avery has a line called chemical labels for laser printers that work well but the cost adds up very quickly.
You can get 25 of the same size boxes for cheaper than this one box here. I just don't see the product as a storage solution but if you like it, by all means.