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    elajenki reacted to Simon B's post in the thread Sleeping Bag Compression Sack with Like Like.
    Try these - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rurbeder-Sleeping-Compression-Lightweight-Backpacking/dp/B0C85N73HK?tag=casaivar-21
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    elajenki reacted to Camino Chrissy's post in the thread Sleeping Bag Compression Sack with Like Like.
    I line my pack with a sturdy white trash compactor bag. For my lightweight sleeping bag I fold it up on my bunk to fit in a one gallon size ziplock bag and sit on it to squish out all the air before zipping it up. Works great and is so much...
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    elajenki reacted to lovelyshell's post in the thread Sleeping Bag Compression Sack with Like Like.
    I would also recommend the Sea to Summit sil sack. They have a version that has straps to compress. I use it for my clothes. It isn’t cheap but it gets the job done.
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    elajenki replied to the thread Sleeping Bag Compression Sack.
    Thank you!!
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    elajenki reacted to C clearly's post in the thread Sleeping Bag Compression Sack with Like Like.
    I put the quilt in a roll-top drysac, sit on it and roll the top, put in back pack. It expands a bit during the day but that isn't a problem once the pack is filled.
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    elajenki replied to the thread Sleeping Bag Compression Sack.
    Great idea! Thanks! I haven’t done a thru hike yet, but would love to do the AT, PCT and the AZT.
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    elajenki reacted to rainswift's post in the thread Sleeping Bag Compression Sack with Like Like.
    I have an EE Revelation Apex like you, and a 36L pack (though the main body of the pack is only 28L). What I have opted to do is what a lot of American thru-hikers do: I will use a pack liner. You put the pack liner into your backpack first...
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    I just received my ultralight Enlightened Revelation APEX Sleeping Quilt. I have a 34L pack, and I’m looking for the best way to compress it so I can pack it inside to keep it dry. This quilt was not cheap! Thanks in advance!!!
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    elajenki replied to the thread Training with Weighted Vests.
    Makes sense now that I’ve had time to research and think about it. Thanks, Buen Camino!
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    elajenki reacted to Juliebean's post in the thread Training with Weighted Vests with Like Like.
    Great question...I've been researching this, as a yoga therapist and soon-to-be Pilgrim. I agree with the previous comments about a backpack and the benefit of it bearing weight as you will on the Camino. Put most of the weight on your hips when...

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