Scented Trash Compactor Bags?

**boomer754** · 10-14-2011, 19:43

To everyone that has used trash compactor bags to keep items dry in their packs, has anyone used scented bags? I picked up a roll of trash compactor bags but didn't realize they had a fragrance until I opened the package.

My issue with this is the potential to attract critters to my pack. What are your thoughts? Thanks!

**Gary_R** · 10-14-2011, 19:50

Well they advise you hang or put all smelly things into a bear Canisters.
Including deodorant, and toothpaste.. So I would opt away from scented ones.

**Trooper** · 10-14-2011, 19:51

I wouldn't use them in bear country, and would avoid them elsewhere. But, if you have a lot of them and can't exchange them...What's the big risk in Michigan--racoons and maybe black bear?

**boomer754** · 10-14-2011, 19:56

Hanging the bags isn't really desirable as it will be keeping my stuff dry - I don't want to hang my pack. There are bear UP here... I've seen them. I suppose I'll just have to find someone with a trash compactor and give them away. Ah well.

**Detail Man** · 10-14-2011, 20:26

I ran into the same issue. The fragance gave me a headache pretty fast, so I had to find a solution. I took the whole roll and hung it outside for a day or two until the scent was gone. You can do individual bags if you want. Once the scent dissipated all was good, but haven't tried them in grizzly country.

**Knotty** · 10-14-2011, 22:14

Are all compactor bags scented?

**mugs** · 10-14-2011, 22:33

I had the same problem...but I was in a rush and had to deal with it. Nothing like eating scented flavored spaghetti and drinking scented trash compactor coffee...It sucked

I just let a few hang out in my garage when I came back for a week and now the scent is gone. So they are usable again.

I was also in bear country....but never had an issue. But then again I tend to be a bit more none shalaunt (sic) then most when it comes to bears.

**boomer754** · 10-14-2011, 22:43

Originally Posted by Knotty

Are all compactor bags scented?

This was what I wanted to ask... Has anyone purchased non-scented trash compactor bags? Sometimes I just need to get to the point.

**2new2hang** · 10-14-2011, 23:20

Sorry, can't help with the unscented. Bought a bundle at Wally World. Didn't know about the scent till I got em home. Now I can't hardly stand the smell of em, and don't have a trash compactor.

Good luck finding some without scent. Let us know if you do.

**weaver2469** · 10-15-2011, 10:27

I have looked in every store around me and they are all scented. A quick search on Amazon showed this type. http://www.amazon.com/Husky-HK18WC04...pr_product_top I zoomed in on the box and it doesn't say anything about scent. Might be the way to go, but it is hard to tell.