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Hydroseal
Compression Sack
Raising the bar on waterproof compression sacks
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Outdoor Adventure Canada
 Compression
sacks are in my opinion are a packer's best friend. They are lightweight,
space saving and some models are waterproof. Many sizes, shapes
and colours are available and the cost is relatively low.
Outdoor Research has
definitely raised the bar with the inception of the Hydroseal
Compression Sack. The Hydroseal fabric is constructed of 113g
(4 oz) Antron Oxford cloth which is tough yet flexible. The cloth
is waterproof to 200 PSI and will even remain pliable at -40°C
(-40°F).
Outdoor Research designed
their sack differently than the standard ones that we normally
see. For example instead of a drawstring they utilized a YKK zipper
around the lid which I must admit I initially thought was a bit
odd. Using a zipper is ingenious as makes the sack more impervious
to dirt and moisture than the drawstring and is easier to manage.
Drawstrings can get in the way when you are stuffing or compressing
with a standard sack.
The zipper is protected
with an inner and outer storm flap. Compression is handled by
four straps and can be aided by kneeling on the zippered lid.
Once packed, the Hyrdoseal Compression Sack can be hung by its
hardy D-ring. I was pleased with the way that this sack performed
and found its rectangular design easier to stuff in my backpack.
For more information,
please go to: www.orgear.com.
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