Who Makes The Toughest Spare Tire Trash Bag?
Spare Tire Trash Bags have become a mainstay of the overlanding and off-roading community. In a funny kind of way you could think of them as a backpack for your 4x4 vehicle. In reality they are the perfect vehicle accessory to help keep your off-road rig clean and organized. And while they work great for containing trash when you are camping and trail-riding in the backcountry, they are versatile enough to carry so much more.
WHY USE A SPARE TIRE TRASH BAG?
Known as 'wheelie bins' or 'rubbish bins' overseas, the Spare Tire Trash Bag is essential for living out Tread Lightly and Leave No Trace principles. We all want the off-road trails and public lands we use to remain accessible, clean, and open to everyone. The mantra is: 'pack it in, pack it out' even for vehicle based adventure travel. These bags make it easy to manage trash and leave the outdoors better than we found them - but are they really essential for better overlanding? The answer may lie in what kind of Spare Tire Trash Bag you buy.
SO MANY TO CHOOSE FROM!
By now the overland gear market has become over-saturated with lots of Spare Tire Trash Bags to choose from. There are many brands that all seem to make a similar product - but are they really all equal? From a quick glance they all look very similar with common design and features. But look closer and you will see how some of these bags are built better than others.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A SPARE TIRE TRASH BAG
One of the biggest differences between Spare Tire Trash Bags is the materials they are built with. Even one of the oldest brands that makes these bags (rhymes with Kangaroo) has a reputation for falling apart - sometimes after only minimal use. UV light is brutal on certain materials and fabrics; many companies just don't invest in higher quality materials that can withstand the constant exposure to the elements. Look for UV stable materials and stay away from canvases that are going to quickly degrade (no matter how heavy duty).
The other thing to consider when choosing a Spare Tire Trash Bag is how it attaches to your spare tire. They don't all attach the same and the difference could mean more frustration and wasted time when you'd rather be exploring. Look for a Spare Tire Trash Bag that has mounts you only have to install once, with a quick detach feature that allows you to remove the bag without undoing the mounting system. This will save you a ton of time, prevent bears and other wildlife from attacking your trash, and when you are in civilization it will prevent thieves from thinking your trash is something valuable that they may want to steal (it happens!).
WILL THE TOUGHEST BAG PLEASE STAND UP?
We are probably biased but we think Blue Ridge Overland Gear makes the toughest Spare Tire Trash Bag you can buy. Our bags will by far outlast any canvas based bags. We make our Tire Storage Bag and Tire Storage Bag XL with vinyl-coated polyester truck tarp for longstanding durability against wear and tear - and they won't break down in UV rays that kill other spare-tire bags. Our Tire Storage Bags come with quick detach mounting and they are made in Virginia, USA. Like everythng we make, they come with our rugged lifetime guarantee. That means you buy once, cry once, and keep for decades of use and abuse.
No matter what Spare Tire Trash Bag you choose, above all, leave the Great Outdoors better than you found it. See you on the trail!
