Stuff sack
Overview
A stuff sack is a lightweight storage bag used to organize and compress gear such as clothing, sleeping bags, or loose accessories inside a backpack.
Key points
- Used to organize equipment within a pack.
- Available in standard, waterproof, and compression designs.
- Helps separate clean and damp clothing or gear.
- Shape and size depend on intended contents.
- Over-compression can reduce insulation loft.
- Aids in efficient packing and quick item retrieval.
Details
Stuff sacks provide simple containment for soft goods, helping hikers organize clothing layers, sleeping systems, and small accessories. Materials vary from lightweight nylon to waterproof laminates.
Many hikers use color-coded sacks for organization or opt for waterproof variants for critical insulation layers. Ultralight hikers sometimes skip stuff sacks entirely, packing items loosely inside pack liners.
Careful selection ensures items remain accessible and protected without unnecessary weight.
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