Stuff Sacks, Dry Bags, and Compression Sacks

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Just a little video detailing a few options for storing/separating your gear. Apologies if the terminology is confusing sometimes. - Stuff Sack: Just a Nylon bag with a drawstring closure. Great for storing wet/dirty items since the material does not allow moisture to pass. This is the cheapest option if you don't care about the closure. - Compression Sack (Ziplock-type): Basically a plastic sleeve with a Ziplock-type closure. You put bulky items like clothing inside, seal it, and then roll the bag to force air out of the bag. It saves you some space and is waterproof. Best used for items you want to keep flat. - Compression Sack/Bag: Same as a stuff sack but with a lid that is attached to the bag with compression straps. Allows you compact your items. Often offered with higher end sleeping bags instead of stuff sacks. - Dry Bags: Like a stuff sack but with a special closure that you roll up and then seal with a clasp. It doesn't compact quite as well as a compression bag but you have the benefit off it being truly waterproof.

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Thanks for info heading to walmart NOW! :)

3 for a tenner...hopeless. I wouldn`t use them for anything. Tried nikwax on them ...better...but water still got to down bag. Good video though...keep it up.

Thanks, this was quite helpful!! :)

Thanks for that comment Jason about the dry sack. Did you spray any water sealant on them first? I just wonder if that would help any?

Very helpful thanks.

This was a really useful video for me. I didn't know about the capabilities of all these different bags until I watched your video. Thank you very much for making it. All the best.

great video! gotta say the curtains slowly moving freaked me out for a second!!

Old video, but I use the same Outdoor Products set of three dry bags from Wal-Mart and they work perfectly well. Using the same set for 2+ years with monthly trips. Great bargain.

Hey man thanks for this lol i'm just getting into this and you helped out a lot!

Man, you must be a drug dealer to need such a big bag for cash! :-) Thanks, btw…

this was really helpful thanks

Thanks for the information--your comment encouraged me to do some research on this point!

Hi. Very informative. Does the compression sack come in different sizes? (what size did you use on your video)

dude, the bottom of the curtain dragging on the floor was wigging me out for a second there, great vid.

I have to comment about sleeping bags. It is a really bad idea to keep a sleeping bag compressed as normal storage. If the bag doesn't come with a large volume storage bag you should buy one. Also, it is a good idea to periodically hang the bag up so that it can air out.

Good Review on Sacks..TY ;-)) Have a Good Day

NUMBERONEPITCHER10 DID A GOOD REVIEW OF THIS FOR THE IPHONE!!!

Hehehe.. he said "one big sack"...

What kind of sleeping bag and traveling backpack is that? Great video man. Thanks for all the help. It truly gave me a good beginners idea.

I noticed that you said that sleeping bag had been compressed for "quite some time." I'd like to point out that long term storage of a sleeping bag in either a stuff sack or a compression sack is generally regarded as a bad idea. If your bad didn't come with a large cotton sack for uncompressed storage, get one. Keeping the bag compressed breaks down the fill faster...