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Reviews > Stuff Sacks > Dry Bags > Sea to Summit eVent Compression Bag > Owner Review by Katie Montovan
SEA TO SUMMIT EVENT COMPRESSION DRY SACK
TESTER INFORMATION
I have been backpacking, climbing, kayaking, canoeing and winter camping for over 10 years. My excursions are mostly weekend and occasionally weeklong backpacking and kayaking trips in the wooded and often wet, rolling terrain of western New York. I usually tarp camp with a small to large group and love to cook fun and delicious foods on my trips. In general, I strive for a compact and light pack but value well-made and durable gear over ultralight items. PRODUCT INFORMATION
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
This stuff sack combines the packability of compression sacks with the protection of waterproof dry bags. The bag is made from air-permeable eVent waterproof fabric that allows the air to escape when the bag is compressed while still maintaining the waterproof seals. The top of the bag has a dry bag closure - two stiff sections that must be mated and folded over at least three times to create an effective watertight seal. Like a compression sack, the lid is attached with 4 straps and sliders that can be evenly tightened to compress the whole stuff sack. FIELD INFORMATION
I have used this compression sack to carry my sleeping bag for at least 25 nights on backpacking and sea kayaking trips. This includes multiple sea kayaking trips in upstate New York, and a backpacking trip to Zion National park in Utah. It has been shoved into kayak hatches, sat all day in unavoidable kayak water, and traveled crammed into a pack with other gear. Temperatures encountered range from 0 F to 100 F (-18 C to 38 C). REVIEW
I usually use this compression sack to hold my sleeping bag (a Marmot Women's Pinnacle). This sleeping bag comes with a 7 x 14 inch (17.8 x 35.6 cm) stuff sack, so purchasing the small compression sack (7 x 16 inch or 17.8 x 40.6 cm) was a bit of a stretch. Two inches (5 cm) is not a lot of space to make the watertight seal, but I hate trying to carry large compression sacks that become basketball-shaped when compressed. At first, it seemed impossible to stuff in, but with time has become easier and is worth the extra work for the shape that is easier to pack. THINGS I LIKE
1) Waterproof THINGS I DON'T LIKE 1) It is heavier and more expensive than most stuff sacks, but I think it is worth the extra cost and weight. Summary
I am glad that I purchased this stuff sack for my sleeping bag and will purchase the same compression sack again when necessary. It is indeed waterproof, durable, and easy to use. It is a piece of gear that I just don't have to think about but can depend on. SIGNATURE Kathryn (Katie) Montovan This report was created with the BackpackGearTest.org Report Writer Version 1. Copyright 2012. All rights reserved.Read more reviews of Sea to Summit gear Read more gear reviews by Katie Montovan Reviews > Stuff Sacks > Dry Bags > Sea to Summit eVent Compression Bag > Owner Review by Katie Montovan |