WTB - OD Canvas Bags for Chains

[pcolette]

Does anyone have a source for the OD heavy canvas bags that the tire chains come in? My bags are getting old and weak (no comments please ) and I'd like to replace them.
I've looked at a few military surplus sites but no luck so far. I'm open to other ideas for storage - ammo cans maybe?

[edzz]

Paul, FYI the bags my chains came with are black canvas. Ammo cans are OK as long as the chains are dry and oiled before closing the lid.

[crcpinz]

The two bags my chains came in are made of a very tough black nylon with drawstrings, with painted white lettering indicating "245-16 S4 1Paar".

[westernair]

I am buying 100 yds of army green 18 oz canvas with with vinal coating that is used in industrial marine applications. If interested I can provide you with a couple yards to make your own.

[pcolette]

Shawn, thanks for the offer. I will let you know.

crcpinz 's post reminded me of some cordura nylon bags I had so I'm going to give them a try.

Ed, ammo cans would be nice for ease of handling but I'd also be concerned about rust.

Thanks everyone!

[totaljoint]

Here's an option:
Heavy canvas bag, leather bottom with rope handle, 12" x 15"; (just dye it OD):
http://www.harborfreight.com/round-canv ... 94320.html

[djw]

Mine came with 2 chains each in sort of a coarse mesh loose woven greenish synthetic bag. I guess this is the Austrian version. You can see daylight clearly through the course material and I would imagine moisture drains right out. They've very tough bags probably 16" x 30" when flat, open on one end. Not sure where you'd get them but I'd think they would not be very expensive yet they show no signs of wear or tear. I think I might have seen feed or seed bags of similar material in ancient history.

[pcolette]

Here's an option:
Heavy canvas bag, leather bottom with rope handle, 12" x 15"; (just dye it OD):
http://www.harborfreight.com/round-canv ... 94320.html

That looks promising - next trip to HF I'll take a look.
Thanks!

[pcolette]

Found these at Sportsmans Guide and decided to try them: http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/u ... x?a=772953
Not as inexpensive as HF but they appear to be heavy duty. Weigh over 3 lbs. empty
Should be here by Friday.

[TechMOGogy]

Found these at Sportsmans Guide and decided to try them: http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/u ... x?a=772953
Not as inexpensive as HF but they appear to be heavy duty. Weigh over 3 lbs. empty
Should be here by Friday.

29" tall - those are some BIG bags!

[pcolette]

29" tall - those are some BIG bags!

Yeah, I better not fill them or I won't be able to lift them!

[pcolette]

Finally settled on these from Sportsman's Guide: http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=1113382

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On closeout for $16.99. Holds one pair of chains really nicely and is easy to handle. They look almost brand new.

[krick3tt]

Good that the strap goes around the bottom too. I put a set in an ammo can and I can barely lift it.

[pcolette]

Good that the strap goes around the bottom too. I put a set in an ammo can and I can barely lift it.

Yes, the strap is what convinced me it would work. It goes underneath and back up to a buckle on the top so it completely encircles the bag. It's actually a very well made and sturdy bag. I think they'll hold up well. I was tempted to use an ammo can but like that the canvas can breath a bit.