Stuff Sack vs Compression Sack

[Bannerstone]

I use a rolltop dry bag like a compression bag, have them custom made the same width as my pack so it fills completely. Quilts and hammock go in the main dry bag, another smaller dry bag on top for clothes.

David

[humer91]

my TQ and UQ go in a sil nylon compression bag and into the sleeping gear area of my pack. Another sil dry bag has clothes. everything else is chucked in on and around .

I use these http://www.amazon.com/Sea-Summit-Ult...30C2JD9NKTHKAG . The large fits both my TQ and UQ in it, then I use an XL, L or Med for my clothes, depending on the duration/weather.

[OneClick]

I use a rolltop dry bag like a compression bag, have them custom made the same width as my pack so it fills completely. Quilts and hammock go in the main dry bag, another smaller dry bag on top for clothes.

David

I like this setup. I use this for my quilts: http://www.amazon.com/Outdoor-Resear...dp/B001PS3M6A/

The 45L is a perfect width inside my Osprey Atmos 65.

[MeldieBoy_2]

Well, I prefer to use stuff sacks based on a stuff sack prevents continued fibres in the same area stopping wear in one specific area which is why a sleeping bah uses a compression sack. Just my two cents on that but I guess everyone prefers differently

[dirtwheels]

I like to pack my hammock set-up complete with quilts and bugnet in a roll top dry bag sized based on my quilt/bag choices. I do place the detachable suspension components in a separate bag to prevent getting resin someplace I'd rather not. For me making sure the nest is dry is paramount, and the single dry bag makes for pretty quick set-up times. I don't really compress it so it conforms to the bottom of my pack.

[genixia]

A compression sack does not make your gear lighter.
A compression sack does not make your gear warmer.

If you're using synthetic winter quilts or bags, then maybe you need a compression sack just to get the gear in the backpack. In virtually all scenarios though, you're better off with stuff sacks and a backpack big enough to take them uncompressed.

[PapaSmurf]

My compression bag is my backpack.

Me too. I carry either an old Granite Gear Vapor Trail or my larger Go-Lite Pinnacle. Pack it full, cinch it down, repeat as needed.

[AceShooter]

Thanks for all the responses. Seems that there are good reasons not to use a compression for hammock or tarp.

[Risk]

I used to cram my hammock into a stuff sack, my tarp (inside snake skins) into another stuff sack, and my quilt into a stuff sack. Sometime last year, it occurred to me in a "duhh..." moment that compressing all that gear into sacks did nothing to make it lighter. Actually it made it a little heavier, by the weight of the stuff sacks. The last couple week long hikes I have taken, I used a moderate sized pack and just put the hammock and quilt into the pack without a sack at all.

Here is my morning packing routine: I stuff my quilt into the bottom of my pack, then take the bundle that consists of my hammock, sock (or bug net), and under quilt, none of which I detach from each other, and stuff it into the pack. I put my cook kit, food bag, rain gear, and essentials kit on top of the fluffy stuff and close the pack. Then I stuff the tarp into the outside back pocket, put my water bottles into the side pockets, pick up my poles and start walking.

For the pack, I am using the ULA Ohm made from cuben with the seams waterproofed. This method is faster, does not break down the the down, and easier than what I did for a number of years.

[Derizen]

You could use neither. I keep all my hard sharp stuff on the outside pocket of my backpack, and all the soft things go inside. They can be compressed to fit more things, or they expand to keep the pack from rattling around or having things shift inside. I carry no stuff sacks/compression sacks. Saves time and weight for me.