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    Store the nest?

    I just ordered my nest from JRB. My question is how do you all store yours? Do you use a compression sack, and if so how does that effect the down?

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    Dont use the compression sack to store it. Only use that when backpacking.
    I hang mine in my closet on a bungee cord.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lorethian View Post
    I just ordered my nest from JRB. My question is how do you all store yours? Do you use a compression sack, and if so how does that effect the down?
    my understanding has always been that down products ought not be compressed except when they have to be when carried.

    The Nest comes in soft-sided plastic "box" (really a squarish bag) that holds it uncompressed, more or less. I take mine and store it loose in a larger linen bag.

    Grizz

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    i always thought it was convenient how my marmot bag has a small loop on the end of the footbox so you can hang it upside down fully opened, great for air drying, and storage, you almost have to install a hook in your celing to hang it from though.

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    I hang all my down stuff, and only compress when hiking. I find a nook in the closet and keep them there. I don't think I would store them in an un-heated/un-airconditioned area, just in case of moisture.

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    I store my JRB quilts each in their own 10 gallon plastic tub. I plan on getting some cheap cotton fabric at WalMart and making a storage sack similar to what comes with most sleeping bags.
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    I fold mine in half and lay it under my bed. I wouldn't fold it, but the bed supports are in the way.
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    Quote Originally Posted by headchange4u View Post
    ............. I plan on getting some cheap cotton fabric at WalMart and making a storage sack similar to what comes with most sleeping bags.
    I use laundry bags that wally world has... all my bags/quilts are in them. I think they are 3 for $5.00
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    I store mine in a large sack that I made from cheap mulsin fabric from Wally's and some drawcord.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 4D's View Post
    I use laundry bags that wally world has... all my bags/quilts are in them. I think they are 3 for $5.00
    That sounds perfect. Thanks for the 411
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