Gear Review
Granite Gear BlocSolid Compression Sack
Looks Cheap, Feels Cheap
By BlackCoffeeFix
Ranked #434 - Stuff and Compression Sacks
April 3, 2010
Haven't used camping yet but here's what I can tell you. Every night before I go to sleep I stuff my long 0 degree bag in the medium sack. Then I crank down the straps wondering how many times I will be able to do so before they snap. Like I said it just feels cheap and if it breaks I would rather it do so in the house not the trail. There is a drawcord around the opening with the smallest stopper I've ever seen ('bout the size of a bean). Because of it's size it won't keep the opening closed. Again, cheap.
View Details: Granite Gear BlocSolid Compression Sack
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 210D Nylon
- Volume:
- [XS] 549cu in (9L)[S] 671cu in (11L); [M] 976cu in (16L); [L] 1343cu in (22L); [XL] 1892cu in (31L); [XXL] 3051cu in (50L)
- Dimensions:
- [XS] 5.25 x 7.25 x 15in (13.3 x 18.4 x 38.1cm); [S] 5.5 x 8 x 17in (14 x 20.3 x 43.2cm); [M] 6 x 8.5 x 19in (15.2 x 21.6 x 48.3cm); [L] 6.75 x 10 x 21in (17 x 25.4 x 53.3cm); [XL] 7.75 x 11 x 22in (19.7 x 27.9 x 55.9cm); [XXL] 9.5 x 13.5 x 24in (24.1 x 34.3 x 61cm)
- Weight:
- [XS] 3.2oz (92g); [S] 3.5oz (100g); [M] 4oz (115g); [L] 4.6oz (132g); [XL] 5.3oz (150g); [XXL] 6.2oz (175g)
- Recommended Use:
- Expeditions, backpacking, traveling
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
Change me.
2 Comments Last Reply: July 28, 2010 By: Kevin Brown
I've been using my size medium on a 25 degree bag for 3 years cranking on the straps pretty hard every time and I have never had an issue.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Just to speak to BlackCoffeFix's concerns about the sacks looking and feeling cheap, I have been using the same small stuff sack for my 10 degree bag (It's a really tight fit) for about a year without any issues. This includes fairly strenuous use with climbs all over the Alps and Western United States. That being said, I definitely agree that the draw-string stopper is too small for it's use, but again, I'm stuffing a 10 degree bag into a small stuff sack.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes