How do you store your bag? There is no earthly way I can get it back in the stuff sack it came in. I could barely get it out of the stuff sack. Help!
358753
I was able to get mine back in the bag, although it does take some persistence. It's impossible to try to roll it and stuff it in. I start with one end and get it as far in as I can, then I take the end that is sticking out and fold it over and start stuffing it in, all the while squishing the air out with each "stuff". Hope this helps!
358754
Same problem.nMy husband was so irritated he told me to send it back... But I'll try stuffing it
358755
we watched a video,lol. My husband folds it in half (longways) and starts by grabbing the bottom and cramming it into the storage bag...just keep cramming! don't try to be neat, stuff it and stuff it. It all fits in ! We have done it several times, don't be gently :) good luck !
358756
I gave up on the stuff bag. decided to use four "straps" instead. i went to my local fabric store, bought a long length of heavy duty, wide fabric straps as well as four adjustable quick release plastic latches. a little bit of sewing and it works perfectly.
358757
I couldn't get it back in the bag either, no matter how much help I got. I ended up getting a big enough duffle bag at walmart and separate compression sack ends to go with it. Either way about it, it takes up some room.
358758
I managed to stuff it back in the bag in about 5 minutes. Just start at one end and keep punching it down into the bag, removing the air as you go. There is no way to roll it or fold it and then put it in the bag.
358759
You cannot fold the bag and put it back in. You will need to "stuff" it back in. This is what the manufacturer recommends doing and they have an instructional video on their website ( http://tetonsports.com/Sleeping-Bags/Mammoth/Mammoth-0.htm) showing "How to stuff a Mammoth Bag". Watch how he struggles also. It is really a Pain!
2031635
That's a great question and one I could use an answer to as well. We stored in a plastic bag after we went camping and I'm afraid that's how it has stayed. Sorry I couldn't help much.
2058621
Yes,yes. I see what you mean. I went to ck- my bag & when I went to close it back up there's a gap on each side. What happen, The bag drop down when I opened the door. I just re-set the bag up we're it belongs. Hope this will help you. Take care.
1365209
I stuffed mine into the bottom. Even though I had to pull out all of my stuff first it was still worth it... at least compared to a Coleman pack
1732831
I wouldn't bet on getting it back in the box. It comes in an air tight bag and once you open it, it expands immediately. I am sure you can compress it down considerably for storage, but I would be surprised if you can get it back in the box. It doubles in size once you get it out of the box.
818734
You fill the bag with shredded fabric... anything without buttons, buckles or zippers will work, I tried to stick to cotton, as it compresses well. I was able to reuse the stuffing from an old bag for about half of my filling, so that's an option as well. Many times if you look, old punching bags can be had for just a few bucks, if you don't want to go to the trouble of scavenging rags. Here's a decent video from YouTube on how to fill the bag - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLGddvvvAIk. The nice thing about filling your own is that you can make it as hard or soft as you want. Many people also get a remnant of some decent foam carpet pad and curl it into a tube that they slip inside the whole length of the bag. Then the rest of the padding goes inside the foam tube insert. The foam roll makes for a nice, smooth striking surface so you don't get hard spots. If you want to add a bit more weight, freezer baggies filled with play sand and then completely duct-taped can be dumped down the center of the bag, you likely won't need many, a bag this size gets heavy in a hurry as you pack the stuffing down. This is a good sturdy bag - waaaaay better than my old Everlast that cost a bit more. It's a bit of work to stuff it, but way worth it if you use a bag often. Hope that helps.
421982
Did you use the adapter it came with? It is in a separated plastic bag. . I almost threw mine out not seeing it..
671149
I have been unable to get it back into the bag that it cam in. Other than that, it is a wonderful bag.
2223283
Margaret:I would have no idea how to get your bag undone, sounds like you will need a new sealing strip when it is all over. I have never had that happen in all my years of using vac sealers. sorry that is all I can offer
2137146
That puzzeled me as well. The picture here shows it facing the other way. When I received it I put it on the way it had to go, used it and then began to wonder why it was "backward". Took it apart but realized there is only one way it goes. My issue is that the balance seems off, bag tips over too easily if it shifts while I play. J
727482
I just use a little bucket to keep it in, there may be a special holder out there but I'm not aware of it. Sorry.
1298349
I think you could make it work. When it came I believe the bag it was rolled into was already 75" wide and was rolled tightly length wise. With that being the case, I think it might be hard to open it in place (which would be ideal). It is pretty squishy, but like someone else said it is bulky and heavy. I think you could do it, but you will likely be cursing the whole time.
1060293
Just confirmed with the company: There is no longer a storage/travel bag with this model. I'm returning mine. Dealbreaker.
237924
It comes with it's own compression sack. At first, I tried folding the bag in half and then rolling it up but had trouble fitting it back into the compression sack it came with. Then I checked youtube for videos and techniques to put bags in their compression sacks. Instead of rolling the bag, you just stuff the bag into the sack. After I learned that, I have had no problems putting the bag back into the compression sack it came with.
666576
I didn't have any problems with the skeg either. And I agree if you epoxy it, that will probably make it much harder to fit into the bag. If you afraid of losing it, try to secure it with cord/rope (making small hole in the skeg).
125771
I have stashed 'backpacking' sleeping bag in the pack with minimal clothes. Have not tried packing a tent into it yet, but imagine you could strap one to it externally. Or if you had a really compact tent (I don't), that may work.
680031
I got one on Amazon that fits well, I'm traveling so I don't have the #, but I used their search. It had an attached storage bag, but it always hung on the ground so I cut it off. Good cover, though. Erik