Found this article at greatbearoutdoors on using stuff sacks for your sleeping bags#break#Stuff sacks are ideal for carrying your sleeping bag on a hiking trip#break#Carrying you sleeping bag in a stuff sack will keep it clean and dry#break#I only use the stuff sack that comes with the sleeping bag.#break#I use stuff sacks to pack every thing and have them in different sizes.#break#It's better than using a plastic bag.