Origin and Original Purpose

• Home Fumigation: Nylofume bags were originally manufactured for the pest control industry to protect consumable items like food, feed, drugs, and medicine inside a house during a structural fumigation process.

• Chemical Barrier: The nylon polymer material is designed to prevent toxic fumigation gasses from penetrating and contaminating items left inside the home.

Popular Use in Backpacking

• Ultralight Pack Liners: Backpackers and thru-hikers repurposed Nylofume bags to serve as inexpensive, ultralight internal waterproof liners for backpacks.

• Specifications: the bags measure 20 by 36 inches, weighs less than an ounce (about 26 grams)

• Gear Protection: Hikers use them to keep sensitive items like sleeping quilts, spare clothes, and electronics completely dry during heavy rain.