Reinforced Delivery Bag System and Methods of Delivering Packages Using the System

A method of delivering a delivery item, the method comprising:

• identifying a reinforced bag system located outside of a residence, the reinforced bag system including (i) the reinforced bag having an interior volume accessible by a top end, the top end being closable, (ii) a cable connected with the reinforced bag and configured to permit the reinforced bag to be secured to a fixture of the residence, and (iii) one or more locks configured to lock the top end in a closed position and secure the reinforced bag to the fixture;
• placing a delivery item in the interior volume through the top end;
• closing the top end;
• and
• locking the top end in the closed position using a lock of the one or more locks.

A reinforced bag system for containing and securing items therein, the reinforced bag system comprising:

• a reinforced bag having a plurality of connected bag sides creating an interior volume accessible by a closable top end, and a plurality of grommets spaced along the bag sides proximate the top end, the bag sides each comprising a laminate having an outer fabric layer and an inner fabric layer sandwiching and encapsulating one or more reinforcing layers;
• an elongated cable comprising first and second ends, the cable being comprised of one or braided or twisted wire strands, the cable being threaded through the plurality of grommets to substantially encircle the bag proximate the top end with the first and second ends passing through and extending outwardly from one of a same grommet and adjacent grommets of the plurality of grommets;
• a cable lock;
• and
• a motion activated alarm.