Re: [Philmont]: Packing your sleeping bag in an int frame pack - how ?

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From: David A. Sams (davesams@juno.com)
Date: Sun Jul 28 2002 - 15:22:39 CDT

Larry, here is a better idea.

Use the stuff sack which came with your bag.

Buy two 3/4" straps at your local outfitter.

Run them around your stuff sack (with the sleeping bag in it) lengthwise.

Now crank down on them. With a little practice, you can take your bag to
3/4 the size it started out.

Best yet, the straps cost $1.99 per pair and weigh next to nothing
compared to a compression bag.

You also have a piece of gear which may have other uses once in camp, or
for emergencies.

(I also put two straps around the bag, but didn't gain that much)

Let me know if you can't follow my description.

We are headed out this weekend!

Good luck

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