Exped XXL dry sacs as compression beddings bags

[cleve]

I know there's lots of threads about duvets vs. sleeping bags but we prefer the comfort of a duvet but miss the extra packing space we have when taking sleeping bags. We've recently bought 2 exped XXL 40L dry sacs and they fit our double 13.5 tog duck down duvet and double 9 tog down duvets perfectly without it feeling like a battle to get them in. The lovely thing about them is that if you sit on the bag whilst rolling up the opening it acts as a compression bag and also keeps the bedding dry and clean from those last minute items that inevitably get thrown in as you depart.

The photo doesn't show how flat they are but you can see them next to a laundry basket to give a rough idea of packed size.

 

[motacyclist]

Great idea, I Iike these tips & tricks

 

[briwy]

We use Alpkit dry bags as stuff sacks for our down sleeping bags. Lot cheaper generally than Exped and good quality.
https://www.alpkit.com/featured/dry-bags.
They also have lots of other value for money outdoorsy type stuff.

 

[Hotel California]

I gave up putting the sleepingbags in the sac every time , just fold it up and lay it on the rear shelf ...much easyer

 

[GrannyJen]

I have a 70l exped stuff bag,

Like Wim,

Lazy, no need to stuff, just keeps it dry, but then I travel solo most of the time so not short of space.

I like the "sit and stuff" idea.

 

[briwy]

I agree, quite often leave then out as it airs them as well. Just depends how much other stuff we have in the back.

 

[WelshGas]

I use plastic Vacuum Pack bags for my 2 All-Season duvets, 1 4.5 tog and the other 9 tog. I then vacuum the bags with my 12 v rechargeable vacuum cleaner. Then both fit in the drawer easily.