I have used AvianX decoys from year 1, and I really love the Topflight Backwater Mallards from Avian-X. Paint is awesome and they last. Yes we do put them in bags. These are the most realistic decoys there are right now. The only dislike is the weight hole needs to be bigger to make it easier for Texas-Rig weights to be snapped into. The decoys are super life-like a jerk rig also.