User Review: Outdoor Research AirPurge Dry Compression Sack 10L

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April 24, 2012

AppGator
16 reviewer rep

Rating:
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $32

Summary

Best dry compression sack. Bombproof for lashing outside your pack. I would recommend this product.

Pros

Durable
Compressability
Folds into its own pocket

Cons

Not ounce-counter friendly

Works as advertised. I gladly traded in the extra weight for its durability — I bought the Sea to Summit for my wife. Traditional dry sack enclosure and compresses to fit in the separate compartment of my pack. Perfect for my 725-fill down bag.

Tip: Hand stuff your bag to fill out the bottom of the dry sack then flip over and press your body into the sack with the top open to vent out the air until you can roll the enclosure, then pull the compression straps (opposite sides simultaneously) — make sure to fold the excess under the flaps as you go.