Mylar: What The Government Won't Tell You

Overview of mylar bags used for food storage and item protection.
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[@davidseals352]

Some more information about Mylar. A latex balloon filled with helium will be on the floor the next morning and a Mylar balloon filled with helium will still be on the ceiling and the reason is the helium molecule is smaller than the latex molecule so the helium will slip out of the sides of the latex balloons. But the mylar molecule is smaller than the helium molecule so therefore helium can’t escape so putting something in mylar is almost like putting it in a steel sealed container if it was done properly. Mylar will also pass the smell test if you had something that has a distinct odor it will not escape through the Mylar giving it away.

[@SurvivalTheory]

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[@Luke-rt9bx]

So you think I could import cocaine in Mylar bags?

[@Huelogy]

lol! Scam

[@thenameidk3168]

@@Luke-rt9bx lol yes send me some sample bags

[@crittercatcher8671]

@@Luke-rt9bx yes, but is should be pure. Levamisol will degrade the mylar.

[@beetlejuice1209]

Who else was waiting for that ironing board to collapse..!!!??

[@steventhomas729]

You learn something new every day. Thanks for the info about the bags.

[@SurvivalTheory]

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[@johnny56g]

I learn something new every time and that’s what it’s all about.

[@SurvivalTheory]

Knowing is half the battle. Thanks for the watch and words!

[@lawndiqenyia2909]

You took a big risk revealing this to us viewers, and for that I thank you! But seriously good stuff, so many applications and ideas ran through my skull cavity while watching this!

[@SurvivalTheory]

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[@Huelogy]

Preserve your brain you might need it later... When there's drones outside your door your mylar bags will be preserving nicely, but you won't be around to consume anything out of them 😂

[@flosa1995]

What risk?

[@SurvivorMetalMan]

Excellent video brother. Great information, some stuff I wasn’t aware of.

[@SurvivalTheory]

Trying to keep it heavy!

[@theprophetez1357]

I did not know that these bags had the two layers. I had thought it was some space age high tech foil. Love your vids.

[@j_m_b_1914]

Me, too! I always thought Mylar was some type of "advanced processed aluminum" ... lol. Learn something new every day. When I found out Mylar was a type of plastic I was blown away. I don't think I've ever seen Mylar without an aluminum side to it?

[@jeepnicc]

Awesome video sir. Lots of useful information. Thanks for sharing!!

[@redfaux74]

I do something similar with straws. Matches, waxed cotton, salt, pepper, spices.... candle and multi tool plyers. Daily bread. I love your videos brother. Stay strong!

[@SurvivalTheory]

I do all my spices with straws. Thanks for the view and comment!

[@robvegart]

That intro is priceless, and just made you the Mr. Cool of Bushcraft! Excellent info, did not know that aluminum is spray coated onto the Mylar.

[@SurvivalTheory]

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[@syzygy4365]

I had no idea either. Thanks for sharing!! 🥰

[@bc_actual191]

Glad you’re back!

[@SurvivalTheory]

Good to be back. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@forestdog]

I definitely learned a lot! Thanks for the video! 😎

[@SurvivalTheory]

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[@glenn9892]

Most of everything that I have stored in mylar I put in the freezer for 48 hours to kill off any eggs or bugs. I use a hair straightening iron to seal with. Thanks for the tips and great videos.

[@SurvivalTheory]

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[@scottdoran3112]

Thanks for the info. Have a good weekend.

[@SurvivalTheory]

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[@thefirstnoob5577]

They have companies that make these bags and they sale them cheaper than most companies. You can order bulk oxygen absorbers also. You can get rolls of mylar bags so you can cut them as long as you want.

[@ms.anonymousinformer242]

I did that and later found out it was only 3ml thick. I made sure whateveri bought after that was buy 5+ ml thick fter that. Because the first order ones, I filled a bag with rotini pasta. It was not overfilled at all. The pointy tips look like they poked through a lot and it didn't stay oxygen free . Only at first did it stay tight and deflated. Then it filled back up with air all over again.

[@solomons5669]

You don’t buy those for the price but for the quality

[@richardlobb6027]

Thanks for the information . Good video,,,, keep'em coming.

[@SurvivalTheory]

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[@brentacusmaximus6677]

Glad I found this video cuz I had this issue with wallaby 5 gallon bags and sealteck bags 👍

[@AnthonyGalations329]

Great video. I'm definitely trying it. I heard our car seats are made out of xray reflector material so the government can have a better picture 📸 of us.

[@juliecoulson1177]

Great video!!! Thank you it was very informative 👍

[@SurvivalTheory]

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[@jasnonya3005]

Wow,, this was so worth learning!!!! God Bless

[@SurvivalTheory]

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[@jimssurvival4994]

Thanks for sharing. I learned somethings. Stay safe my friend

[@SurvivalTheory]

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[@dagneytaggart7707]

I don't use bags that large. I pack in more usable for my family sizes. I don't want to have to open and expose that much product. The bags have always shipped flat.

[@SurvivalTheory]

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[@philmcdonald693]

I use a wemons flat iron to seal the edges after cutting down my 5gal bags. Works great.

[@SurvivalTheory]

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[@CitizenOperatingSystems]

Awesome, thanks!

[@SurvivalTheory]

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[@eaglemachineworks1490]

Also watch out for the auto shut off on some irons, I found out the hard way.

[@SurvivalTheory]

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[@RSJ-Texas]

Very interesting. I learned some stuff from ya !!!

[@SurvivalTheory]

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[@gpozdol7912]

Thanks. This was unexpected. Examining the preppers holy mylar. Mine are rolls.

[@SurvivalTheory]

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[@jjxartist]

I just ordered a few from USA Emergency Supply. The mylar bags were packed into a priority cardboard envelope, folded and full of holes, disappointed, they were not cheap. I'm glad I just bought a test run to see what they are like.

[@SurvivalTheory]

Yeah you'd think they know better than to fold them. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@user-bm6uo3iw3t]

Hello! were those actual air holes?

[@jjxartist]

@@user-bm6uo3iw3t pin holes when put up to the light. I put an oxogen absorber in one with nothing else and it didn't shrink, so yes I think there are holes in it.

[@mikeycoogs105]

Thanks for the video. But... What is it that the gov't isn't telling us about Mylar?

[@mrkeopele]

nice explanation, thank you, I was just curious about a food bag full of great food from "Market Street" foods, the bag felt special, I was wondering how environmentally friendly these bags were.

[@SurvivalTheory]

I haven't heard of them.

[@johnslaymaker]

Very helpful vid, thank you.

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[@miguelboricuapatientlongsu1855]

I have been putting 2 l soda bottles to use for the rice with silica and bay leaf in the bottle ✌🏼

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[@MichaelR58]

Good informational video , thanks for sharing , stay safe , God bless !

[@SurvivalTheory]

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[@weirdalloysinc.]

nice, thx for the info. 👍

[@SurvivalTheory]

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[@stephen-truthseeker]

Any tips on storing food under ground in holes ect.

[@SurvivalTheory]

I've got quite a few videos on caches, most of them underground. About to put out a failure cache video. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@psychocephus]

Enjoyed the video

[@SurvivalTheory]

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[@rexrodecolt]

Please make more content, thank you for the information.

[@Standswithabeer]

good idea! thanks

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[@BloodEagle1583]

Good video. Thanks !

[@SurvivalTheory]

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[@ms.anonymousinformer242]

What is the purpose of adding those tabs. I apologize if I missed something. My guess would be for the food saver to "detect" the presense of the bag? That is my guess because when I try to seal bags in my food saver, that are too small, I have to use a piece of paper to "trick" the machine ,to get it to start sectioning out the air. Because it is built with sensors inside that will not allow it to start sucking air out properly. It be nice to have your type that you can flip up and just place the bag end, right in it. Mine is a food saver brand,with the tubing attachment that can be used to suck out air in mason jars ,using the mason jar adapters. It will not flip up. I have to slide the bag inside the crack, and there are sensors in that crack. Let me know if my guess is correct or what was the point/reason of using those tabs on each end? Thanks so much.

[@SurvivalTheory]

I partially explained in video...but the tabs are the rough part of the saver bags. The roughness allows air to flow (vacuum out) between the layers when they are tight together in the machine. The food saver doesn't remove air very well when the material is smooth such as a typical mylar bag...sometimes a little air is sucked out and the smoothness of the material causes it to seal up. The rough tabs eliminate that from happening. I'm about to put out a quick tip video specifically about the tabs and partially sealing the mylar before using the vacuum sealer. Thanks for the view and comment!

[@ourtechwriter]

Thank you!

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[@SteveGarfunkle]

Great video!

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[@7311andrew]

You need to cover what to do after SHTF and you meet someone on the way to or at your bugout location.

[@SurvivalTheory]

Good idea. Going on my list. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@yannkitson116]

I use CO2 gas for storing of food. CO2 is heavier that air so it will stay in a bucket even when the lid is off and bugs can't deal with it.

[@SurvivalTheory]

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[@yannkitson116]

@@Matthew_Australia Well it is understood that the lid will be put on the bucket after you have filled it. Alternatively, leave the lid on drill two holes in the lid and pump CO2 in through a hose to the bottom of the bucket in of the one holes, and let air and excess CO2 escape through the other lid. It does work, as I and many sailors use CO2 for preservation of food for long term (5 years +) on passages. It is extremely cost efficient. One example is kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5WVeJ1pmKl4ftE

[@Stoney_AKA_James]

Unfortunately Wisedry only has 1 gallon mylar bags. I too wish that they offered them in 5 gallon sizes. Oh well, just make smaller packages!!

[@SurvivalTheory]

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[@elysebroussard4434]

Seal almost all the way, then shop vac, then final seal for 5 gallons bag

[@SurvivalTheory]

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[@Victor-hb4hj]

When you fold your sealed bag don’t you run the risk of compromising the integrity of the Mylar like you explained at the beginning?

[@SurvivalTheory]

The mylar is super tough...more tough than regular food saver or other plastics, so there should be no danger in folding it. The aluminum can crease and crack, but won't affect the seal. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@SurvivalTheory]

@Southern Gunslinger True. If fully vacuumed its about impossible to fold.

[@syzygy4365]

No I think that's the point here. The aluminum is damaged but the mylar is much more flexible and remains unfazed.

[@robertbates6057]

Good instruction!

[@SurvivalTheory]

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[@patriotordinance9695]

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[@GenStallion]

Where did you find a camo couch?

[@SurvivalTheory]

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[@RedStorm.]

Thank yu

[@SurvivalTheory]

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[@tannenherz]

High, if you want to see how sealed it is, test it under water. Kindly Fiete

[@Feraille]

Yep, that was my thinking as well. The old bicyle tube trick.

[@SurvivalTheory]

Excellent. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@rattrap8819]

Are Food Saver bags just as good as mylar? Stored in a no light bin.

[@SurvivalTheory]

Food saver bags allow air in at a very slow rate. Mylar no air inflow. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@theprophetez1357]

@@SurvivalTheory I have to wonder about that because I have bought many mylar balloons and over time the helium leaks out and they fall to the ground. But of course they are pressurised so that would make some difference.

[@SurvivalTheory]

@@theprophetez1357 Yeah, pressure makes a big difference. Spray the mylar balloon with hairspray and it will stay inflated a long time.

[@j_m_b_1914]

Wait .. this might be obvious but I'm not sure -- do they make MREs with mylar?

[@JenniferOxnard]

Yes they do.

[@forestdog]

Ok...dumb question...but...could they be used like a Faraday bag? Just curious.

[@doghunter4097]

An interesting idea, but any damage to the aluminum can cause dysfunction, although the mylar remains intact on the inside.

[@SurvivalTheory]

What dog hunter said. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@forestdog]

Thanks for the input. Just one of those curious questions that went through my head lol 👍

[@Littleredhen13]

I drink Community Coffee. It comes in a thick Mylar-type bag. 2 of those bags, 1 inside the other, will prevent electrical signals from getting to my cellphone/iPhone inside. Ala FaradayCage/bag ! However potato chip type of bags fail at stopping/blocking signals. Perhaps it is the thickness of the material, or quality, but the Community Coffee Bags seem to work. I’ve not shared this info before.

[@cajunbayouvlogs5308]

Like the idea of this video

[@SurvivalTheory]

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[@cajunbayouvlogs5308]

@@SurvivalTheory What can I use wood burning ash for?

[@SurvivalTheory]

@@cajunbayouvlogs5308 good for raising ph of soil (gardening, fertilizer), excellent for cleaning/scouring, keeps bugs away, makes a great soap. Probably lots of uses but those are the top ones in my head.

[@charleswesley2088]

Why'd you put August on the bag?

[@SurvivalTheory]

That's when I bought it. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@ABABABABABABABABABABABABAB]

Name of company you won't be ordering from again And what is your favorite company

[@unzipper]

I am new to this material but I don't understand what the government has anything to do with this. An why vacuum seal it if you want some air in there?

[@SurvivalTheory]

I pull most air out with sealer... more than I could squeezing bag or using straw. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@unzipper]

@@SurvivalTheory Nice with quick response.. but I still don't understand the government part of it. Is there anything they need to keep secret or does not want people to know about this?

[@SurvivalTheory]

@@unzipper Not that I can think of.

[@unzipper]

@@SurvivalTheory Ok thank you. I thought, because of the title, there where something about the material they wanted to keep secret.

[@MrGrimpeter]

use a hair straighteners while still in vacume

[@SurvivalTheory]

Excellent. I need to get one though. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@mrpittsburghpa5887]

? What doesn’t the government want us to know about Mylar bags 😂😂😂

[@lifeoutdoors3953]

So what is the government not telling me? Confused is all I’m on ur side

[@SurvivalTheory]

They tell you nothing that you need to know. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@notdan]

What isn't the government telling us, again??

[@scottanddebranelson8419]

oh my Lord. lol. yeah we gotta make sure we trade our wares so as not to shortchange folks during the apocalypse. that means if you say says there's ten cups then by george there better be ten cups in that bag. good info though my man, no joke.

[@SurvivalTheory]

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[@main2333]

Where to buy good Mylar bags and fair price

[@bluecollarpatriot]

Great cheat codes

[@SurvivalTheory]

Thanks for watching and commenting! Wait, what cheat codes?

[@Huelogy]

But will your brain pass the flashlight test? Or are there too many holes

[@SurvivalTheory]

Way too many holes. Thanks for the view and comment!

[@leastamongyou1111]

👍

[@SurvivalTheory]

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[@barnaclebill1615]

The mil thickness matters as well.

[@SurvivalTheory]

Yep. Thanks for the view and comment!

[@Joe_Brown99]

Hmmm. Very interesting! Thanks for the info!👍 1 2 10 hmmmm 😂😜👍

[@SurvivalTheory]

Ha. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@paulgray1699]

aluminized mylar

[@SurvivalTheory]

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[@paulgray1699]

@@SurvivalTheory Thanks for the video

[@barking.dog.productions1777]

compromised and worthless if you are trying to use it as a Faraday cage to store spare radios, etc...

[@SurvivalTheory]

Yeah, I'm not into using them for that. Prefer a more solid container. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@barking.dog.productions1777]

@@SurvivalTheory The good thing about mylar bags for Faraday cages is that they are an added insurance for your main Faraday cage (trash can, etc) which often leak EMR. The bags keep the item in a clean, dry, oxygen free environment along with "helping" to block EMR. Most people over estimate their Faraday cage. I find that 2 layers of separated metal are the minimum. This is easy to test: Throw a cell phone inside of your cage and call it. Grounding the outside cage helps as well. :)

[@MrBrandoncal]

Great video!

[@SurvivalTheory]

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