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Outdoor Research Ultralight Compression Sack

Hiking & Camping > Sleeping Bags & PadsRated: ***** by 2 reviews.

Mountain Gear

Reduce the bulk of sleeping bags and clothing in your pack to their absolute minimum with Ultralight Compression Sacks from Outdoor Research. Made of siliconized nylon, these sacks are weather-resistant enough to be stored outside your pack if need be.

Features:

  • Cinch in your load with the 4 compression straps and keep it in place with the drawcord and Hypalon cordlock keeper closure
  • Keep your gear safely stowed in the durable and weather resistant siliconized nylon material with strong bound seams at the endcaps
  • When you don't need it, stow it away in the stuff sack built into the lid for self storage

Altrec

This lightweight compression sack reduces sleeping bags and other stuffables to a pack-friendly size. The silnyl fabric resists moisture and slides into your pack with ease. A pocket in the end cap keeps track of small items or can be used for self storage.

Features:

  • Bound seams on end caps for durability
  • Drawcord and Hypalon cordlock keeper closure
  • Four compression straps
  • Lid has built-in stuff sack for self storage
  • Lightweight compressionT0D ripstop siliconized nylon
  • Ripstop nylon compression rings

Campsaver.com

This lightweight compression sack from Outdoor Research reduces sleeping bags and other stuffables to a pack-friendly size. The silnyl fabric resists moisture and slides into your pack with ease. A pocket in the end cap keeps track of small items or can be used for self storage.

Features:

  • Bound seams on end caps for durability
  • Drawcord and Hypalon® cordlock keeper closure
  • Four compression straps
  • Lid has built-in stuff sack for self storage
  • Ripstop nylon compression rings

SummitHut.com

The Ultralight Compression Sacks from Outdoor Research are made of a durable ripstop silcone and nylon blend that managed to remain super lightweight, despite all of it's durability.

Features:

  • As reviewed in Backpacker MagazineT0D ripstop silnyl
  • Bound seams on end caps for durability
  • Drawcord and Hypalon® cordlock keeper closure
  • Four compression straps
  • Lid has built-in stuff sack for self storage
  • Ripstop nylon compression rings

Backcountry.com

Compression sacks used to weigh twice as much as other stuff sacks. That time has passed thanks to the Outdoor Research UltraLight Compression Sack. Even the largest size (which is bigger than an average daypack) weighs under six ounces. Outdoor Research uses four compression straps to help cram your sleeping bag into a spot half of its normal size.


Moosejaw

No description provided.

Capacity (cu in):488 (8L); 732 (12L); 915 (15L); 1526 (25L); 2136 (35L)
Dimensions:[8] 18 x 6in (45 x 15cm); [12] 19.25 x 7in (49 x 18cm); [15] 24.5 x 8in (55 x 20cm); [25] 23.75 x 9in (60 x 23cm); [35] 25.5 x 11in (65 x 28cm)
Dimensions (inches):17.8 x 6 (8L); 19.3 x 7 (12L); 21.5 x 8 (15L); 23.8 x 9 (25L); 25.5 x 11 (35L)
Manufacturer Warranty:Lifetime
Material:40D silicone impregnated nylon
Recommended Use:Backpacking, camping, climbing
Volume:[8] 488cu in (8L); [12] 732cu in (12L); [15] 915cu in (15L); [25] 1526cu in (25L); [35] 2136cu in (35L)
Weight:[8] 3.7oz (103g); [12] 3.9oz (111g); [15] 4.5oz (126g); [25] 5.1oz (143g); [35] 5.7oz (160g)
Weight (ounces):3.7 (8L); 3.9 (12L); 4.5 (15L); 5.1 (25L); 5.7 (35L)

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Option Availability:

Use this chart to find which retailer offers this product in the size, color or other options that you desire. Click on the price to purchase.

SizeColor
Grey
Grey
8 Liters24.50
8l24.4524.5024.50
12l26.5026.50
15l28.4528.502 More...
15 Liters24.50
25l30.5030.50
25 Liters24.50
35l33.9533.9534.00
35 Liters24.50
35 L33.95
N/A33.95

Legend

  •     - Altrec
  •     - Moosejaw
  •     - Backcountry.com
  •     - Campsaver.com
  •     - Mountain Gear
  •     - SummitHut.com

Outdoor Research Ultralight Compression Sack Reviews Summary:

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Reviews:

Great Compression

Rating:*****

I definitely would recommend this to anyone looking for a compression sack. I grabbed a 15L one, and was a bit skeptical that my -20 Hybrid bag from MEC would fit, but somehow, this sack just kept swallowing it up. It got a bit tight near the end, making it a little difficult to stuff in, but she fits, and compresses down pretty small. I had problems with the MEC suppled sack as it wouldn't fit in any but my biggest packs, so this is great, taking it down to a size that will easily store in my Osprey 33L, or my BD 30L. There is a small pocket on the inside of the top portion, which I find no use for other than stowing the sack into, but some people might find it handy. The material is pretty light weight, and while I trust it to hold my bag while in my pack, I wouldn't want to hike with it outside my pack, since I feel light material punctures and rips way easier than some companies advertise. Pretty water resistant, but not waterproof.

Shane O'Donnell at Backcountry.com

Great compression Sact

Rating:*****

Hey everybody....
Just wanted to let you know, i've used many different compression sacks out there..... this one is the best by far. I just got done climbing Denali for 18 days. I used one everyday to compress my sleeping bag, and other one to compress my clothes (down jacket, down pants, ie..)
It worked great and has no signs of wear and tear.

Cheers

jonathon spitzer at Backcountry.com on 06/16/2009