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#117544 - 06/23/09 07:39 PM Another (Dopey) Sleeping Bag Question
bluepelican Offline
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Registered: 06/20/09
Posts: 14
Loc: Michigan
Is there some secret to rolling/stuffing a sleeping bag that I'm missing? I'm having a very hard time fitting my sleeping bag into the sleeping bag compartment on my backpack.

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#117546 - 06/23/09 08:14 PM Re: Another (Dopey) Sleeping Bag Question [Re: bluepelican]
Eric Offline
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Registered: 09/23/02
Posts: 294
Loc: The State of Jefferson
Stuffing is better than rolling. It helps to pack it down around the sides first and then the center. If it still doesn't fit then the bag is too big or the compartment too small.

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#117548 - 06/23/09 08:48 PM Re: Another (Dopey) Sleeping Bag Question [Re: Eric]
Franco Offline
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Registered: 04/05/04
Posts: 1010
Loc: Australia
If your sleeping bag was supplied with a stuff sack, that is the recommended smallest space you should pack it in. So if it is bigger than your SB compartment in your pack you can a) put your spare clothing in there ans the SB inside the main compartment, b) get another backpack,c) get a smaller sleeping bag of the same warmth ( me guess downbag...)
Franco

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#117682 - 06/26/09 08:45 PM Re: Another (Dopey) Sleeping Bag Question [Re: Franco]
300winmag Offline
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Registered: 02/28/06
Posts: 1342
Loc: Nevada, USA
Not a dopey question. Always stuff a bag when putting it in your pack.
Begin with the foot end first to trap less air when stuffing. Stuff every nook and cranny of the stuffsack as you work your way up.

NEVER roll a sleeping bag of any kind B/C it will pull & tear the insulation towards the foot and/or tear inner baffles.

And remember to store your bag at home in the loosest possible way in a big storage (trash) bag.
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#117689 - 06/26/09 09:34 PM Re: Another (Dopey) Sleeping Bag Question [Re: 300winmag]
finallyME Offline
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Registered: 09/24/07
Posts: 2710
Loc: Utah
I always stuff because I HATE to roll it. It is such a PITA. Now I know it actually damages it as well. thanks
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#117691 - 06/26/09 10:05 PM Re: Another (Dopey) Sleeping Bag Question [Re: finallyME]
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There is no such thing as a stupid/dopey question! The only thing that is dopey/stupid is not asking the question!
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#117700 - 06/27/09 09:07 AM Re: Another (Dopey) Sleeping Bag Question [Re: 300winmag]
chaz Offline
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Registered: 10/22/07
Posts: 1149
Loc: Tennessee
There are no comfortable backpacks. Some are just less uncomfortable than others." I agree but I sure enjoy going somewhere nice with it on............... laugh
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#117706 - 06/27/09 02:56 PM Re: Another (Dopey) Sleeping Bag Question [Re: chaz]
thecook Offline


Registered: 10/03/08
Posts: 541
Loc: Minnesota
Since we're talking 7 dwarves, shouldn't this have been Sleepy's question instead od Dopey's grin
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#117711 - 06/27/09 04:54 PM Re: Another (Dopey) Sleeping Bag Question [Re: 300winmag]
Jimshaw Offline
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Registered: 10/22/03
Posts: 3983
Loc: Bend, Oregon
As Whinny says
Always stuff from the bottom first to let the air out.
Jim
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#117738 - 06/28/09 02:57 PM Re: Another (Dopey) Sleeping Bag Question [Re: thecook]
Folkalist Offline
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Registered: 03/17/07
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Loc: Fredericksburg, VA
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#117753 - 06/28/09 10:45 PM Re: Another (Dopey) Sleeping Bag Question [Re: Jimshaw]
Tango61 Offline
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Registered: 12/27/05
Posts: 931
Loc: East Texas Piney Woods
As Jim says, put the bottom of the sleeping into the stuff sack first. Once I get it started, I use my fist to push it all into the sack. Then, I pull the draw string tight and the shape it to fit into the specific area of my pack. It depends on the pack and the bag/quilt as to where it goes in the pack.

Tango
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#117759 - 06/29/09 02:52 AM Re: Another (Dopey) Sleeping Bag Question [Re: Jimshaw]
frenchie Offline
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Registered: 10/05/05
Posts: 461
Loc: Lyon, France
It's also better to have a slightly too large stuffing bag, easier to pack than a brick-hard clumsy cylinder.

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