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.
The reason why those walmart dry bags are so cheap is because, well they are cheap. Mine leaked after 2 trips. I’ve used my NRS dry bag for years kayaking and it hasn’t leaked yet.
@tallmanbrad91 any type of hunting store: cabelas, sportsmans If you are unfamiliar with those or don’t have any close try a local sporting goods store. They should have them
Please tell me where i can buy a stuff sack. I need some immediately.
@soulstealer995 really :O omg i never ever knew tht
this i s a great video. you explain very well and have a good voice thats easy to understand.
to compress a drybag, you can roll it somewhat loosely about 2 times, then kneel on it to squeeze out the air then roll it the rest of the way.
Informative
very useful info
i really like dry bags because they are airtight, so you can use it as a vacuum type container. they pack clothing really compactly.
Do you like the dry bag?
is it a good kwalitie?
i realy like you video.
Yes, very true. I knew I forgot something.
Thanks for commenting!
you shouldn’t keep your sleeping bag packed for to long becaused it will loss insulation.
This is very helpful for a beginning backpacker like myself. Thanks.
Interesting seeing someone make reviews about the various parts that most ppl would feel is too small to discuss. I have never used a dry sack, my osprey pack with cheap stuff sacks inside have always been enough even in heavy rain. But I have thought about securing various equipment with dry sacks to avoid moisture that sometimes happen.
Let us know how it works out!
And keep up the good videos!