Is the compression sack that comes with it on par with the ALPS Mountaineering Compression Sleeping Bag Stuff Sack?
1843221
The one it comes with is not the best, quality-wise, and is too small for the bag.
1843222
Good that you asked, the one that comes with is a piece of junk and immediately broke. I got one of the true compression bags from Alps as a replacement and it works well.
1843223
I consider it to be a very good quality stuff sack and am very pleased with the material as well as the stitching.
1540846
It sure does compress, and does so well. I've had no problems doing so. My sleeping bag doesn't occupy the whole sack, so I either add clothes or seal it at is.
1268200
It does come with a compression sack and packs down nicely. The compression sack even has straps to bind it more tightly. It has been a few months, but I think it might get down to a cylinder about a foot long and about 6-8" in diameter.
1954872
I tried to stuff it into this one (small), and it was way too roomy for it. It really does fold down pretty tight.Snugpak Compression Stuff Sacks, Olive, SmallUPDATE: I've had some better luck with this thing:Sea to Summit eVent Compression Dry Sack,X-SmallStill a tad bigger than it has to be, but it cinches down tight and nice, you just have those straps dangling. The tricky part is folding and rolling the bivy such that it fits. The best way I have found is to make two lengthwise folds spaced evenly at 1/3 of the bivy's width (i.e. you fold it along the long edge from one side, then fold the other side on top of that), and then rolling that up. This gives you a roll just thin enough to fit in that sack. I tried to stuff it into this one (small), and it was way too roomy for it. It really does fold down pretty tight.Snugpak Compression Stuff Sacks, Olive, SmallUPDATE: I've had some better luck with this thing:Sea to Summit eVent Compression Dry Sack,X-SmallStill a tad bigger than it has to be, but it cinches down tight and nice, you just have those straps dangling. The tricky part is folding and rolling the bivy such that it... » Read More I tried to stuff it into this one (small), and it was way too roomy for it. It really does fold down pretty tight.Snugpak Compression Stuff Sacks, Olive, SmallUPDATE: I've had some better luck with this thing:Sea to Summit eVent Compression Dry Sack,X-SmallStill a tad bigger than it has to be, but it cinches down tight and nice, you just have those straps dangling. The tricky part is folding and rolling the bivy such that it fits. The best way I have found is to make two lengthwise folds spaced evenly at 1/3 of the bivy's width (i.e. you fold it along the long edge from one side, then fold the other side on top of that), and then rolling that up. This gives you a roll just thin enough to fit in that sack. « Show Less
786365
To the best of my knowledge, it is the same. I Googled the phrase "Wenger Swissgear Maxxum" and they appear together a lot. That was why I purchased the backpack, myself, because I liked the brand.
876428
What size, temperature rating and type of insulation is your bag? I have a Marmot Sorcerer 20 Regular that is synthetic and this compression bag is the perfect size for it.
95499
I would go with a medium sack, small would be very tight if it would fit at all
2014379
Yes, I thought it didn't and bought an extra, but it has a nice compression sack
1767759
It should. I would recommend an sleeping pad. Alps mountaineering makes a couple. I LOVE both the tent and the sleeping pad.
878731
i use it for backpacking. it does come with a good compression sack. it does not compress as small as some higher end bags but its as good as i have seen for the price.
824893
Yes - That is all I can use this bag for now. I have had a bad experience with the zipper. My wife tried to use the sleeping bag fully clothed and ripped the zipper - it won't reconnect. I would not recommend that you buy this bag unless it is under $20.
1300876
It does not have a traditional stuff sack. It rolls up and at the foot there is a flap of fabric with tie downs and a handle. Same system Coleman has been using for a number of years. Simple and efficient, works well.
484883
Could be Jared, I'm not sure. I already had a bivy bag so I just purchased this bag go inside it. Not sure if anything else is supposed to go with it or not. Just the sleeping bag and the bivy bag alone offers a lot of protection. Very satisfied with the combo. I also use it with a foam ground pad.
741964
Yes it does but a compression sack will compact it if you plan to backpack with it
180606
I got the $29 one, and it has a wider metal zipper then an average zipper. The teeth on the zipper are plastic, I think. If that is what the upgraded zipper is, then this bag has it. The zipper works, but not as good as the Coleman no-snag zipper.
1268198
It really packs down well. It comes with a compression sack. It ends up being smaller than my ground pad. Great for backpacking.
1544646
it is a lil big and heavy but if u get a compression sack it will work. It is really warm, I use mine for back packing.