Avoiding Bag Leaks - Tips for Organizing and Storing Supplies

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Justbreathe
Jun 22, 2022 2:36 pm

Organizing my supplies today, I ran across some old bags (no offense intended). A while ago, I had my one and only leak in public. I did escape unscathed, but when I got home, I immediately put into storage that type of bag. I have a difficult time throwing things away - always save for "in case of emergency." Anyway, while organizing, I see I had written myself messages on this particular box of "guilty as charged" bags. I have attached a pic below to further explain and for your viewing pleasure. I am posting this because, as a newbie, I was unaware of these details and other than this website, there aren't many "professionals" to advise us of the bazillion of options there are. It is often a hit and miss thing - many times leading to embarrassments and mega rashes! If at least one person finds this info useful, my work here is done and I will go do my laundry now. jb
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Jun 22, 2022 4:00 pm

What brand are these JB?

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AlexT
Jun 22, 2022 4:03 pm

My one and only true blowout (and real mess) came from exactly the same style of bag as you have pictured. I have no confidence in bags that have no "last line of defense" like the one you have posted or like the cloth tape edge the Hollister bags I use have. I carry flange extenders but I don't use them regularly as I see them as an extra thing I really don't need and more work to deal with.

Justbreathe
Jun 22, 2022 4:23 pm
Reply to Anonymous

Both bags are Convatec - In defense of Convatec, the white bag is the model I currently sport.

(Convatec 22771) with no "dealer add-ons," but I do change it every other day.

Teddiee
Jun 24, 2022 11:18 am
Reply to Anonymous

Looks like old Convatec

 

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Teddiee
Jun 24, 2022 11:27 am

JB....I guess it's time to actually throw that old stock away. After your leak experience, would you really consider using one of those again? Keep only great bags, for emergency stock.

Justbreathe
Jun 24, 2022 12:17 pm
Reply to Teddiee

You are probably right, however, it's the old "what if?" question. What if I am down to my last supply and this happens to my delivery truck? I'd be thinkin' - Damn why did I throw those old socks away???!!!


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Past Member
Jun 24, 2022 12:25 pm
Reply to Justbreathe

OMG, JB, that is exactly how I think! LOL. I guess they are right that great minds think alike.