Compression bag question or ??

[Jim SoG]

I am a big guy I use a big guy sleeping bag, this thing does not roll up very small, well it did at the factory but I dont have a machine to do it for me so it aint been that way since, what do you guys use to compress down your big bags?, tried and am done with the tight roll deal........Looked at some sacks on ebay and they are all made for midgets/little people or kids......

Help

Jim

 

[Tupenny]

I am a big guy I use a big guy sleeping bag, this thing does not roll up very small, well it did at the factory but I dont have a machine to do it for me so it aint been that way since, what do you guys use to compress down your big bags?, tried and am done with the tight roll deal........Looked at some sacks on ebay and they are all made for midgets/little people or kids......

Help

Jim

When I roll up my heavy bag, I get my wife involved standing on one end while I pull and roll. I use a rolling pin to help. It's not very mechanical but it works.

If you are just trying to get it back into the sack it came with, there's no need. It's better for the bag to not roll it up like when purchased; and recommended that for storage between uses to use a stuff sack (basically a large mesh bag you'd typically see for hauling beach gear). When rolled tight, the filing compresses and over time will compromises the heating/cooling/air flow and should be limited to necessity (back packing, shipping, etc).

 

[Jim SoG]

When I roll up my heavy bag, I get my wife involved standing on one end while I pull and roll. I use a rolling pin to help. It's not very mechanical but it works.

If you are just trying to get it back into the sack it came with, there's no need. It's better for the bag to not roll it up like when purchased; and recommended that for storage between uses to use a stuff sack (basically a large mesh bag you'd typically see for hauling beach gear). When rolled tight, the filing compresses and over time will compromises the heating/cooling/air flow and should be limited to necessity (back packing, shipping, etc).

thanks. Yeah I am trying to compress to save space to fit into my cases (got 2 of them).....

Jim

 

[Tupenny]

thanks. Yeah I am trying to compress to save space to fit into my cases (got 2 of them).....

Jim

Dig...I don't have a solution for that. Good luck brother

 

[MidOH]

Down bags. Grab a handful, stuff into it's included stuff sack. Rinse, repeat.

You'll need a two person bag for ''room''. I usually open my bag and just use it as a blanket.

Spoonbill UL Double Sleeping Bag Feathered Friends

 

[Ryan Matthes]

i use compression bags from REI for my larger single mummy and my double bag - yes, the compression bags will get the small enough to fit in cases (or backpacks, etc.) but you won't want to leave them in there for storage or long term. Plus, you want take the bags out well in advance of when you're ready to get in so they can loft back up.

I have these:

REI Co-op Lightweight Compression Stuff Sack | REI Co-op

This REI Co-op Lightweight Compression stuff sack provides a convenient way to compress your sleeping bag so it takes up less space in your pack.

www.rei.com

Sea to Summit Ultra Sil Compression Sack | REI Co-op

Trim the weight—and the bulk—of your load with this incredibly light, tough compression sack from Sea To Summit.

www.rei.com

both are great.

 

[Jim SoG]

Never knew about not leaving compressed, so now I learn something from you guys as well, thank you!

Jim

 

[John~SWNM]

Im a budget minded kinda guy, so I use military surplus aviators kit-bags a lot, as well as duffle-bags from Goodwill stores, yard sales or other places to pack/stuff most of my soft stuff like sleeping bags, including the huge 2-person bags my wife & I use.