Sleeping gear storage

[Thor0331]

I have a kifaru bag. Is it okay to keep it in its compression bag if it's not compressed down all the way or should I keep it out completely? Same question for sleeping pad

 

[WyoElk]

I usually hang my bags in the closet on a hanger, completely uncompressed. As for my pad, it's an Xtherm so I leave it rolled up.

 

[Vids]

I have a Big Agnes that I keep in the garage uncompressed in a plastic tote. I've had it for 8 years and it's fine.

 

[FlyGuy]

Pretty sure aron says not to store it in the bag on one of the slick bag videos. I keep mine loose in a large plastic storage tub.

 

[acmckeage03]

All my bags are hung up. Pads are stored with just enough air for them to keep shape but not under tension.

 

[duchntr]

Its best to keep any insulation completely uncompressed. Second best is lightly compressed in a breathable bag.

 

[Where's Bruce?]

My bags/quilts are placed in a couple large hanging cotton bags in the garage uncompressed.

 

[ATX762]

Synthetic bags die quick under compression, whether they are high end or not. The fibers just collapse and break down over time. Down bags are way way more forgiving. I would def make sure that a synthetic bag lives without any compression except when you're using it. Esp an expensive one.

 

[oldgoat]

My big Agnes bags came with an oversized mesh bag for loose storage, my woobie and slick bag I keep hanging on those hooks like you use to hang bicycles from

 

[SnapT]

Plastic tote with some holes punched in it for ventilation .

 

[Desk Jockey]

Pillow case or cotton laundry bag. Uncompressed.