How to Stuff a Large Sleeping Bag Into a Stuff Sack Quickly (4k UHD)

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In this video, I show you how to stuff a large Western Mountaineering Puma sleeping bag into a Sea to Summit XL Event Compression Dry Sack. There are a few tricks to doing this efficiently and easily. If you use my tricks, you'll always be able to get your sleeping bag into the stuff sack without too much effort.
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@ALinsdau 3 жыл бұрын

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@Native_love Жыл бұрын

Thank you! What a great video! Subbed!

@Gabriellariz Жыл бұрын

SON OF A BISCUIT!!!!!!! I literally almost killed my self as you stated. I was skeptical at first, but was amazed after successfully stuffing it. Had company overnight and the wife threw me out, to the sofa with sleeping bag. I can’t thank you enough for sharing.

@ALinsdau Ай бұрын

Glad to help!

@jahol8746 Ай бұрын

Oh my goodness,after all these years of my sleeping bag just taking up space I finally got the bloody thing back into the stuff sack THANKS TO THIS GUY a huge thank you and all the best for the future

@ALinsdau Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@bakedalpaca9299 11 ай бұрын

wow i finally got my sleeping bag to fit nicely.thanks!!

@ALinsdau 11 ай бұрын

Perfect!

@personalaccount8914 2 ай бұрын

Jesus, I've been an infantryman for three years and was never taught how to pack a sleeping back quickly. Our modular sleeping bag system is designed for up to -40 (arctic units are issued bags rated for even colder temperatures), and that thing is huge! When uncompressed/hastily/poorly packed, it will occupy literally an entire 4,000 cubic inch (65 liter) rucksack. Hastily packing a sleeping bag is something we have to do constantly due to the limitations of sleeping in a tactical environment. The sleeping bag compartment is about 1/3 of the rucksack, and the full sleep system can be jammed into it, but at great difficulty. What we end up doing is either taking less sleeping bag (and freezing our nuts off) or taking less of everything else (food, water, ammo, spare clothing, batteries, etc.) or packing it in a suboptimal/weird manner in order to make as much space as possible for the sleeping system. If someone had taught me this three years ago my life would have been a lot easier. I had figured out to pack it foot first on my own but I never really mastered compression sacks and ended up abandoning them pretty early on.

@ALinsdau 2 ай бұрын

I really need to buy a military sleep system and try it out. Have to find a source for that. I'd love to try the Arctic unit bags, too.

@chiaraperry472 9 ай бұрын

This video is great and I was able to put my new sleeping bag into the sack and get the cover on. Thank you thank you.

@ALinsdau 9 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

@mkiefer414 3 жыл бұрын

This video made me feel like a million bucks (or expedition worthy!) I started stuffing my sleeping bag like this some years ago, believing I had a valid reason but secretly wondering if I was just being overly obsessive. Thanks for the validation! The irony is, I actually don't use a stuff sack/compression sack for my sleeping bag anymore -- I stuff the bag directly into my pack (having a tested pack liner of course.) I had heard other hikers talk about this method and thought it was a crazy idea and would only work if I didn't pack any other gear (which didn't sound like any fun at all), but I tried it and have never looked back. Stuffing the bag down inside fills up even the tiniest voids that otherwise end up as wasted space, and that makes a surprising difference when packing in all my other gear. Using this method, I'm able to pack in all my other items far more easily than when using a stuff sack -- they just mush right into the bag and practically disappear. I have found that I can pack everything up much easier and faster -- and my pack doesn't look like an over-grown beast. I was actually able to ditch the pack brain because I didn't need that space anymore. A good pack liner is required of course -- I use either a DCF or Nyloflume bag and check them frequently for any holes or rips. This one trick that I *never* thought would work has made a huge difference for me -- just one more example of Never Say Never!

@ALinsdau 3 жыл бұрын

Nice - thanks for the detailed notes.

@greenteaandcigarette 11 ай бұрын

Holy cow. It worked. THANK YOU!!!

@ALinsdau 11 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

@ourtechwriter Жыл бұрын

You are a magician! Thank you!

@ALinsdau Жыл бұрын

Glad to help.

@levinceatlola 3 жыл бұрын

So simple it's genius. Thank you

@ALinsdau 3 жыл бұрын

You bet!

@michstanifer 3 ай бұрын

Exactly the info I was looking for. Thank you for posting!

@ALinsdau 3 ай бұрын

No problem!

@chrissalamanca5149 7 ай бұрын

You are THE MAN!!! Thank you!!!!

@ALinsdau 7 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@firegamingyt5820 Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot it helped me to put my nemo sonic down sleeping bag back into its case .

@ALinsdau Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@jeff13148 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Big help for this non camper😊.

@ALinsdau Жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

@attentionaddicts 11 ай бұрын

This is so helpful

@ALinsdau 11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@Goldpenny1 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video. For some reason I had done this before with an Omnicore sleeping bag, but this time couldnt figure out how I put it back in the storage bag. This worked. Had to push all the air out. I kept trying to fold it like the other instructors said, but after folding it once it was stuff time foot side first for my sleeping bag. Thanks again!

@ALinsdau 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@g.rodriguez7445 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip in the first minute. Kelly packed and stowed

@s.sohretaydemir7 Жыл бұрын

Thank you , helped a lot

@ALinsdau Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear!

@mogaj6727 4 ай бұрын

You sir are a legend!! Thank you.

@ALinsdau 4 ай бұрын

Glad to help

@sheenadekle2325 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful!

@tonysummers9828 Ай бұрын

Brilliant, thank you so much 👍

@ALinsdau 20 күн бұрын

No problem 👍

@optionsmatrix3244 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video sir!

@ALinsdau 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

@the_sinner Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@ALinsdau Жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Stay warm out there.

@racerw1233 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this useful and informative video! I recently got a downy bag and I thought it would be much harder to pack, but the way you taught is simple and effective!

@ALinsdau 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@Native_love Жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Thank you! Subbed!

@vickilinsdau8687 3 жыл бұрын

Great video & tips

@ALinsdau 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@RetroJedi9 Ай бұрын

Can't believe it was so simple. I was rolling it up and folding it all I had to do was jam it in!

@ALinsdau Ай бұрын

Excellent!

@souppapi4993 2 жыл бұрын

thanks a ton super helpful

@ALinsdau 2 жыл бұрын

No worries!

@BB-fk1mc 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. This is so helpful! My sleeping bag sack before was a bag of lumps. You're funny too

@ALinsdau 2 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you!

@MT......... 2 жыл бұрын

Omg like thank you!

@tank6723 Жыл бұрын

That was an amazing technique I never thought you can put a massive sleeping bag in there I hope this works for me, this video blew my mind it was like not real seeing a bag that size go in there.

@ALinsdau Жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@matthetzel9501 2 жыл бұрын

I fortunately learned this technique in 1975 when I purchased a North face Ibex with lawn mowing money as a young teenager. It's the best way to do it. I definitely can relate to the Cypress difficulty. I have the 6' 6" with overfill. The most massive WM Bag they make. I'm a pretty strong and gnarly rock climber but it takes everything I have to get it in the XXL stuff sack. I tried a 35L dry bag but found it just as difficult. Wish they made an XXXL stuff sack for this overfilled behemoth!

@ALinsdau 2 жыл бұрын

It's tough to stuff those big bags.

@goku.is.better7 Жыл бұрын

U r old 😲 😮

@carb0nfiberkid 5 ай бұрын

thank you for the video. Watching it is seems like common sense. I will admit I wrestled with my bag , a lot, and still barely got it to fit in the included stuff sack. After watching this it fits in the bag with room to spare. Now thinking to get a compression sack to make even more compact when going out.

@ALinsdau 4 ай бұрын

Great!

@fromyonderpeaks 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool video.

@ALinsdau 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@macemoose 10 ай бұрын

Only watched to 3:10 and it helped. Cheers

@ALinsdau 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@indycharlie 3 жыл бұрын

WOW !!!!!!!! Thank you sooooo much for this video . I tried for over a hour to get my WM Cypress GWS into the supplied bag from WM , to the point I was exhausted . Just as a little explanation . I run ( on the real ) 10 miles every other day , then come home and work out for 40-45 mins with weights . Even after being like I am , I WAS exhausted after trying to get the fricking bag in HEAD first . Great explanation !! Guess I should have started reading your book :D I think my Cypress is a little bulkier , but using the tech's you show here I should be golden . You'd think I was a novice , and after watching your vid's I feel as such at times like this . GREAT , thanks again ... Gubs

@indycharlie 3 жыл бұрын

P.S . I just ordered that Sea to summit XL bag via the link you supplied :D Thanks again I'll let you know how it goes for me .... Gubs

@ALinsdau 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help. A minor adjustment can make a big difference.

@cristibaluta 3 жыл бұрын

I thought that starting with the feet is common sense, i don't think i learned this from anybody but this is what i do from the beginning.

@indycharlie 3 жыл бұрын

@@cristibaluta Hey Christian . My experience has been that stuffing sleeping bags head first leaves less bulk at the end , for the top of the sack . I am not sure anybody could get that Western Mountaineering Cypress GWS in the supplied bag that came from WM for that bag . If I get the guts , maybe I'll try it feet first . I have the Sea to summit sack now , and it does work as he showed in the video . Have a good one ... Gubs

@matthetzel9501 2 жыл бұрын

I definitely can relate. My overfilled Cypress, like wrestling a pig that keeps fighting back.

@justmyself1000 10 ай бұрын

I wish somebody would invent a sleeping bag that's as thin as a sheet but would keep you warm in 40 degree Fahrenheit weather. Weighs as much as a sheet and cost less than $30... this would change the world

@ALinsdau 9 ай бұрын

That sure would.

@chenchomelo 3 ай бұрын

It worked! 😂

@ALinsdau 3 ай бұрын

Great!

@mkiefer414 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, as are all your gear reviews, tips & tricks. I have to say you made me feel like a pro when you talked about zipping up from the outside, because I started doing that last year -- it IS practically foolproof indeed (and using thin shock cord is the best.) I have a couple questions and hope you can cover them in a video sometime soon: what do you wear for "sleep clothes" inside the bag? I like 200 or maybe 260wt merino tops & bottoms, with socks, a fleece cap, and often a buff (with a fleece or down jacket, and rain gear if I start to feel really cold. Do you have other choices you like better? Do you ever use a sleeping bag liner? I personally feel way to trussed up in a liner, but wonder about your opinion. One problem I have is that can't seem to avoid getting the very front part of my hood/neck baffle soaking wet with my expirations during the night, and that is SUPER COLD ICK in the morning. Even a buff/balaclava doesn't seem to help. Any tips? Also, when it comes to storing cold-sensitive items in the bag overnight, any suggestions or tips on that? I ususally stuff my clothes in along my sides (if really wet, they are in plastic bags), but it sure does get cramped for things like a water bottle, fuel canister, phone/battery, water filter, etc. Do you stuff those in the bottom, or do you wrap them up with the clothing? One last question (I promise): Do you have any kind of "routine" for undressing out of sweaty clothes, getting into the bag, securing your gear...and then a routine you like best in the morning? Sounds silly, but I try to minimize my time getting in and out. Thanks for great stuff!

@ALinsdau 3 жыл бұрын

Those are great video ideas, thank you. I'll make a video for each one. I just wear ~200 weight long shirt & long underwear. It works well. I rarely if ever use a bag liner. It's a real struggle for night duty. It's unavoidable to get the face area moist from breathing - that's part of the joy of the experience I'm afraid. I'll work on that one. I stuff everything beside me or in the foot box for cold sensitive items. Yes, it gets very, very cramped. It's like sleeping on a ruble pile. Routine - Yes, I change as fast as possible and just tough it out, even if it's -40ºF/C. In the morning, I'll wriggle around and change in the bag but it takes far longer than just toughing it out. If you keep your change into clothing warm, that'll save you a lot of suffering. Videos to come!

@mkiefer414 3 жыл бұрын

@@ALinsdau "Night duty" -- ha! I love it. Thanks for your reply; I'm looking forward to upcoming videos. I do have one more question for you: Do you have a technique or best practice for adjusting the neck baffle and hood to get a comfortable and effective closure? I always find myself fidgeting with those (and fighting the drawstrings), and never seem to get it "right". A small and maybe silly detail, but I thought I'd ask.

@ZIAD9992000 Жыл бұрын

Nice video …what do you think if I use a small one instead of XL it will fit or not? i have a ‎‏Western Mountaineering alpinelite and i need to make it small comprised as I can

@ALinsdau Жыл бұрын

That'd be a snug fit. You want to avoid a 10 minute workout if you can

@JonnyG905 Жыл бұрын

Hi Aaron I’m in the army stationed in Alaska. And I just currently got the Antarctic wiggys sleeping bag it’s a 80 by 30 bag and it’s way bigger than I thought. I have a 45L dry bag but I just can’t seem to get it small enough to be able to fit in the bottom of my ruck. Was curious if you may have an idea that could help?

@cleitzel.23 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service! 🇺🇸

@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video! Good tip. New follower here. Crow✌️

@ALinsdau 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@ShR33k Жыл бұрын

Thanks ! I kept rolling it up like a sausage roll first then trying to stuff that into the bag without success!

@ericgregor2086 2 жыл бұрын

I am getting the Antelope GWS Sleeping Bag, can you recommend the stuff sac size ??? Thank you

@ALinsdau 2 жыл бұрын

Medium

@sandrarichardson2713 Жыл бұрын

Good grief!! I would never have thought to do it like that. Started to put mine away....used it in the house during the Siberian Blast Elliott last month because of no heat in the house---don't ask. This was marvelous...I'll shoot for the 3 minutes...lol...we'll see. Grateful for your help. Jesus bless.

@ALinsdau Жыл бұрын

Glad to help - best of luck and stay warm out there.

@franny5295 2 жыл бұрын

I just ordered a giant double sleeping bag that is apparently impossible to put back in there. I wonder if sitting on it might also make it easier to get out? I don't camp in crazy weather. I'm trying to make sure we don't freeze if we lose power and this has been very helpful.

@ALinsdau 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@ElizabethLeeA Жыл бұрын

That’s why I’m here! I have double as well and it’s super thick too. I’ve had it for years and have never once gotten it back into the sack

@winnguyen443 Жыл бұрын

Hey Al buddy! Nice video. Have always stuffed the sleeping bag but damn, never paid attention which end I started with! What a meathead I am! Maybe I missed it but what size stuff sac did ya use? I’ve got me Kelty down 20f. sleeping bag.

@ALinsdau Жыл бұрын

The medium stuff sack works for the 0ºF Antelope. Go bigger when in doubt because when the sack is too small, it takes a lot of energy to jam the sleeping bag into the sack.

@distilledfreedom1840 Ай бұрын

So I have the same bag, well the Bighorn. Predecessor to the Puma. Just confused on what size that is. Is it the 20 Liter? There doesn't appear to be an XL.

@ALinsdau Ай бұрын

Sleeping Bag Compression Sack Stuff Sack Size Selection: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gZdlmpiDqLjMZas.html

@nickiannoni8200 3 жыл бұрын

Try turning it inside out before stuffing. Makes stuffing my Lynx easier.

@ALinsdau 3 жыл бұрын

Good to note - thanks!

@flightographist 2 жыл бұрын

Indeed, the inner liner isn't treated like the exterior, air escapes quicker and, IMHO, with less damage.

@cristibaluta 3 жыл бұрын

Nice tip with the body weight but this is easy peasy. My Yeti -28C sleeping bag has the same volume as your crushed bag but smaller in diameter and taller and has no straps (which i actually like), so i have to remove the air as i'm stuffing the sleeping bag. First times i tried 1/3 remained outside, i was using all my force. The trick was to roll the sack down and release little by little as it becomes full. It takes me 5min every time.

@ALinsdau 3 жыл бұрын

Good to note.

@dmytrodance 2 жыл бұрын

Will Puma fit in 20l version of this bag?

@ALinsdau 2 жыл бұрын

No, use the 30L stuff sack.

@Ultranothing 11 ай бұрын

My arms are killing me after several attempts. I have a Big Agnes Lost Dog and a 20L eVent and it will *not* stop poofing back out. I can't get it in there enough to start rolling the top. Once I finally get it so I can close it, I put the cap on and I start mooshing it down while tightening the straps. I thought the eVent bag had a membrane that pushed air out but didn't allow air in? One I've rolled the top, all the air is trapped in there. I'm not sure what's going on.

@ALinsdau 11 ай бұрын

Use the weight of your body to squish it. It takes time for the air to press out. It's a workout and a test of patience if your stuff bag is too small. Get the XL if you can.

@Ultranothing 11 ай бұрын

@@ALinsdau Thanks brother. I ended up getting it packed up pretty small. You've really got to lay on it!

@ANTZPound4Pound 5 ай бұрын

*I'M Homeless😔 and I have the Sierra Designs™ 45°F Shadow Mountain™ Rectangular Adult Sleeping Bag (Blue) fits up to 6' 2"* I'm here in *Florida ☀️* Where we get the occasional frost ❄ temp° *_usual in the 20's (rarely). Mostly low 30's, Typically in 40's in December, January, & February._* I'm trying to determine *what size Compression Sack/Bag that's Budget Friendly, Very Durable, Won't Tear. That can Last Winter, Summer, Spring, Fall.* So How would you *determine what size Compression Bag to buy based on the size of the Sleeping bag with a, Let's say, King size Blanket or Quilt with it? (All rolled up together it was around 15 inch or so).* I'm *confuse about the X, XL and so forth on the sizes.* I'm looking for *_just a Basic Budget Friendly weather/water proof/Dry one? I'M LOOKING ON AMAZON And Walmart Any Ideal?_*

@wades623 2 ай бұрын

If they show liter size probably be better to go with that. As far as anything else I don't know, I was kind of just looking around at videos

@ALinsdau Ай бұрын

Choosing the Right Sleeping Bag Temperature Rating: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y8egrLN0mLzcgGg.html

@joshtherook 2 жыл бұрын

This actually works well with the Kelty Military bags….

@ALinsdau 2 жыл бұрын

Good to know, thank you.

@kokopelau6954 Жыл бұрын

I sit on my bag when I'm doing it, makes it easier to breathe.

@ALinsdau Жыл бұрын

Good pointer!

@lorismith8479 3 жыл бұрын

If you turn the back inside out before stuffing....it will let out more air....because the outside material restricts the airflow....Cheers

@ALinsdau 3 жыл бұрын

Good to note - thanks!

@PrincipledNaturalLaw 3 жыл бұрын

I got an Dutch ex-military sleeping bag, apart from weighing as much as a medium sized dog, it'd be a struggle to get it in a 100L bin liner 🤣🤣

@ALinsdau 3 жыл бұрын

Those combat bags are somewhat heavier.

@matthiasschnapka6498 2 жыл бұрын

FUNNY....I have the Same SleepingBag and the same eVent Compression Bag for it as well ....LOL P.S. Open the Zipper totally.....what makes it even more easy to stuff the Sleepingbag....especailly when it with have a quit air tight GoreTex Shell.

@ALinsdau 2 жыл бұрын

Good to note. I'm always leery of leaving the zipper all the way down to prevent damage to the fabric where the 2 zippers meet. I want to avoid tearing damage.