Compression Sack

A sad truth about backpacking is that compact gear is expensive. Most people buy the less expensive, bulkier gear because they’re on a budget. Then when they go to fit all their gear into their pack, not everything fits. Backpacking scientists spent years working and developed the Compression Sack! Now you can take all your gear, throw it into a bag, pull the straps and voilà! It’s 1/2 the size! Anything with cloth can be compressed, especially sleeping bags. If you’re having difficulty fitting your gear inside your pack, use these: