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Stuff sacks & dry bags

Compression shrinks sleeping bags; sealed seams help protect the contents from water.

Guide

Stuff sacks & dry bags

Choose between organisation, compression and protection from water. Mesh shows the contents, a dry bag protects spare clothes, and compression reduces the bulk of soft equipment.

Key points

For water protection, check sealed seams and the intended closure.
Mesh sorts and ventilates contents rather than keeping rain out.
Compression reduces the volume of soft items, not their weight.
Match the shape to your pack compartment and intended load.

Which bag for which contents?

Use	Choose	Bear in mind
Dry spare clothes	ChooseProperly sealed dry bag	Bear in mindKeep the opening clean and close it exactly as instructed.
Sleeping bag in transit	ChooseCompression sack	Bear in mindCompress only as far as the fabric and fastenings allow.
Sorting small items	ChooseLight pouch or mesh sack	Bear in mindVisible contents save opening several similar bags.
Separating wet kit	ChooseSuitable sealed bag	Bear in mindKeep wet items apart and unpack them to dry at your destination.

What to look for

Question	In brief	Why
Which capacity?	In briefCheck when filled	WhyA roll closure needs spare fabric to close correctly. Leave that room instead of filling to the top.
Which shape?	In briefMeasure the pack space	WhyA wide bag may use a narrow compartment poorly. Several smaller bags can be easier to distribute.
What does waterproof mean?	In briefRead the use limits	WhyCheck seams, closure and approval for the intended water contact: rain and immersion are different uses.
Do I need compression?	In briefConsider the contents	WhySoft clothing can be squeezed smaller. Hard or delicate objects need cushioning and secure storage instead.