If we were to dump out the contents of your survival backpack, what would we find? It might depend on your level of expertise and the amount of time you spend in the wilderness, but we can pretty much guarantee we won’t find a trash bag in there.

Why would a trash bag be needed in the outdoors? It might initially seem like a futile item given the situation, but a contractor’s trash bag is more talented than we think. We underestimate its versatility, which is something we look for in survival tools and equipment. There have even been stories of people who have survived frozen nights in the woods thanks to the efforts of these trash bags. It’s clear there’s more to them than meets the eye.

Continue reading to learn the many ways in which a contractor’s trash bag can be used in the great outdoors!

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