Description of Outdoor Research: Helium Compression Stuff Sack (1 - 5)
As seen in Backpacker Magazine, the ultra-lightweight and durable Outdoor Resaerch Helium Compression Stuff Sack will shrink big loads down to pack friendly sizes. A range of sizes makes it easy to separate your down sleeping bags from fleece outerwear. Tough silnylon fabric treated with a special siliconized treatment is durable and water resistant. Smooth running can straps keep things moving freely.
- 30-denier ripstop Cordura® nylon with silicon treatment for water resistance
- Rugged 50-denier x 210-denier nylon compression rings
- Drawcord closure with Hypalon cordlock
- Four compression straps with bound seams on end caps
- Convenient stuff sack built into lid for storage when empty
- #2 size dimensions: 19.25 x 7 in. (49 x 18 cm.) - 741 cu. in. (12.1 l.)
- #3 size dimensions: 21.5 x 8 in. (55 x 20 cm.) - 1081 cu. in. (17.7 l.)
- #4 size dimensions: 23.75 x 9 in. (60 x 23 cm.) - 1,511 cu. in. (24.8 l.)
- #5 size dimensions: 25.25 x 11 in. (65 x 28 cm.) - 2,423 cu. in. (39.7 l.)
- #2 weight: 3.8 oz. (109 g.)
- #3 weight: 4.3 oz. (122 g.)
- #4 weight: 5.0 oz. (141 g.)
- #5 weight: 5.6 oz. (159 g.)
Customer Reviews (8)
Outdoor Research: Helium Compression Stuff Sack (1 - 5) -
8 Reviews
2005-08-30
Great Compression sack Shrinks my down sleeping bag to a very small size. The only thing that makes me nervous is that it the seams look as if they have a lot of stress on them when the sack is fully compressed. Overall, great product.
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mudge - 2005-07-19
A little work but a great product I'll be the first to admit, my swiss army protactor/ruler combo eyeballs have a bit of a problem accurately sizing things up. Needless to say I purchased the medium (#4) when I needed the larger sack for my sleeping bag. With a little bit of coaxing my bag has never been more compact (and dry, too). Great choice for anyone dealing with space issues on the trail.
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2008-06-15
Compress your sleeping bag Works well at shrinking down those unmanagable sleeping bags.
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leng06 - 2007-07-10
Perfect compression Perfect compression not only for storage but as you carry your sleeping bag along. The #5 holds well 1 sleeping bag and shrinks it to amazingly less than half its size. Best buy!
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Ron D. - 2005-08-10
Great Product Works great. There are enough straps to compress anything. My only complaints are that the inner sleeve is not adjustable (I guess you could always buy a few different sizes) and that there are no straps going perpindicular to "thin" things out as you are compressing downward. Other than that, it is a great product of high-quality construction.
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artjoms - 2005-04-09
loved it Packed my -30F bag to the smallest size possible. Just what I needed!!
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George C. Harpole - 2007-10-16
The Helium Compression Stuff Sack works very well. If you do much long distance traveling for hunting, fishing, etc., you know how frustrating it is to attempt to take everything you need on a commercial airplane. Because of baggage weight and size restrictions, I was never able to take my sleeping bag. The Helium Compression Stuff Sack has made it possible for me to take a bulky sleeping bag on board as a carry on in a compact package. I purchased a size 4 sack. I found that I was able to compress a standard size rectangular bag filled with 2 pounds of down, having a total weight of 3.7 pounds fairly easily. The compressed size is easily handled and fits aircraft storage compartments, even small ones with no problems.
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William Percival - 2005-06-05
Indespensible I have two problems with packing that compression sacks solve.
First - I never seem to have enough room in my pack to carry everything I want/need to bring with me. Second - Everytime I unpack/repack, I have what seems like innumerous loose items that need to be placed back in the pack which is laborious.
Compression sacks solve both problems well. They keep similar soft gear items organized and compressed into the smallest possible space to maximize the available volume in your pack
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