Kifaru 5 string stuff sack?

[desertcj]

I'm looking at getting a new stuff sack for me sleeping bag to get the size down smaller. Looking at this...http://www.rei.com/product/848439/outdoor-research-airpurge-dry-compression-sack

and this...http://store.kifaru.net/stuff-sacks-p29.aspx

Is the Kifaru waterproof?

 

[Backpack Hunter]

Even if you seam seal it the Kifaru is not water proof as water can get in the end closure.

 

[Above Timber]

No the Kifaru is not waterproof. I however put it in a contractors trash bag that I have with me anyway. The Kifaru does eliminate the football effect that most stuff sacks create in your pack. The Kifaru 5 string packs great.

 

[fillthefreezer]

i ran that OR sack for awhile and it works great but its HEAVY so it got the axe...
is the drysack beacause you are running a down bag?
if so, ive found my bag compresses easily enough i do not need a compression sack and im more concerned with the shape for packing.
heres what ive been using with good results
http://www.seatosummit.com/products/display/64

 

[Trout bum]

The five string compresses things extremely well. I keep my bag in a bivy compressed in the five string which keeps my sleep system dry. I prefer the shape of the five string compared to other compression bags I have used. It fits perfectly at the bottom of my pack which gives me more efficient pack space. It also makes for a great seat when you loosen the strings completely.

 

[desertcj]

My bag is an Cabela's Trecker 4 if I recall(Quallofill Insulation). I've had it forever and it's been a good bag for me, I'd just like to compress it down smaller then the stuff sack it came with and I figured I may as well keep it dry as well.

 

[littlebuf]

http://www.rokslide.com/forums/showthread.php?9109-5-string-med

in case you missed it

 

[desertcj]

So it sounds like if I put the Kifaru 5 string in one of these...https://store.kuiu.com/products/clothing/roll_top_dry_bag/?category_name=accessories

it is going to be a better setup the going with the Outdoor Research compression sack. It is going to be a bit more expensive to go that route, but I'd like to be able to climb into a DRY sleeping bag at the end of the day even if it will keep me warm if it's wet.

 

[fillthefreezer]

i would not double up, if you feel the need seem seal the kifaru sack but really unless your in alaska or western wa i think youll be fine

 

[Daniel_M]

If you need a waterproof stuff sack the Kifaru isn't it. If you plan on flogging through rivers and falling in lakes, go waterproof.

StS compression bags are great for just that.

 

[desertcj]

I'd just like the insurance. Does anybody really plan on falling in a creek or getting there sleeping bag wet? IMO a 10 day hunt, 3 states away from home isn't a good time to be wishing for a $10 waterproof sack!

 

[Daniel_M]

I like insurance to but theres no need to complicate it. I flipped my raft last moth, all my shit was underwater. Sleeping bad included.

Consider a waterproof pack liner.

 

[desertcj]

I appreciate the feedback, I'm just wondering why a compression sack inside a waterproof sack is complicated? I was mainly wondering if the Kifaru 5 string was waterproof. It isn't, no biggy...the $10 KUIU bag solves that(At least I think it will)! If I'm pulling out my sleeping bag, it's not like I'm in a rush at that time.

 

[littlebuf]

I really like the looks of those kuiu bags and I like the price even better. ive been thinking about picking one up im just not sure what size. mainly because I haven't figured out what I need it for yet

 

[Daniel_M]

Efficiency. Stretching every piece of kit in multiple ways.

So rather than a 5 string in a dry bag, get a pack liner to keep everything dry.

That or you'll have many dry bags.

Another option is a Kifaru quarter bag. Doubles as a pack liner and will keep gear clean but requires seam seal.

 

[Brock A]

I really like the looks of those kuiu bags and I like the price even better. ive been thinking about picking one up im just not sure what size. mainly because I haven't figured out what I need it for yet

I picked up 2 mediums if you wanna check one out when they get here for size reference.

 

[OBP]

I have a few of the kuiu bags and really like them. They're waterproof which is nice and you're able to compact them well with the roll top. They weigh next to nothing and so far mine have been really durable. Only downfall is they're dark so you can't see inside them.

 

[desertcj]

I picked up 2 mediums if you wanna check one out when they get here for size reference.

I was hoping that the large Kifaru 5 string would fit inside the medium KUIU sack....

 

[Brock A]

I really like the looks of those kuiu bags and I like the price even better. ive been thinking about picking one up im just not sure what size. mainly because I haven't figured out what I need it for yet

Littlebuf, got them yesterday if you want to take a look.

 

[littlebuf]

Littlebuf, got them yesterday if you want to take a look.

I may have to take you up on that. good looking piece of gear?