Produce section bags

[stephanD]

It is always good to have a few extra Ziplock bags. you can use them for garbage once the one that you carry is full, to put in your dirty underwear and socks, extra protection for things you want to keep dry, etc. The rest, if you are in a hostel, just leave in the hiker's box, or give them away on the trail. You will always find somebody who needs one.

[BillyGr]

After putting food in, I'd close and wrap the bag with a rubber band. Put it and similar items in a double grocery bag - they're free too - then into your food bag.

Just a reminder that many areas are now no longer using/allowing plastic bags at the checkout (NY is supposedly doing so again next week), so that may not be an option in some sections of the trail (though they are still allowed to have the bags in produce, at least here).

[stephanD]

Just a reminder that many areas are now no longer using/allowing plastic bags at the checkout (NY is supposedly doing so again next week), so that may not be an option in some sections of the trail (though they are still allowed to have the bags in produce, at least here).

In New York City, you have to bring your own bag to take your staff home. But I think the OP is referring to the bags on those rolls for loose produce and other foods like loose breads.

[BillyGr]

That was the main thing referred to (the produce bags), but the particular reply (that was older) mentioned also putting things in a double grocery bag which are free too, and that part may no longer apply to some areas along the AT (and people travelling to hike from other areas where it's not a rule would likely not even think to check on that).