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REI Cotton Storage Bag - 32 x 16.5

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Item # 380196

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Lengthen the life of your sleeping bag by storing it uncompressed in this large 100% cotton bag.

Drawcord closure
Large REI logo on 3 sides

Imported.

Item 380196

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REI Cotton Storage Bag - 32 x 16.5 Customer Reviews

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REI Cotton Storage Bag - 32 x 16.5

4.3

(based on 10 reviews)

89%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Easy to pack (4)
Lightweight (4)
Durable (3)
Good venting (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Camping (3)

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Jun

2013

3.0

Not as good as past versions

By MadHatter2013

from Pittsburgh

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Pros

Functional

Cons

Odor

Best Uses

Comments about REI Cotton Storage Bag - 32 x 16.5:

I have probably eight of these bags bought over the last 10-15 years. More and more I've started storing all lofted items (bags and jackets) in these sacks, but also tents loosely stuffed inside. The object is to prolong life! This bag works fine functionally for that.

However, the oldest bag was probably the nicest. It was originally bleached cotton. Then REI went to unbleached, natural cotton, which is, of course, much more environmentally friendly. Most of my sacks are these. I just bought three more in May, 2013. Unfortunately, REI has gone back to bleached cotton that is not only very thin (which may be desirable for breathability), but there is also a solvent-like odor to the bags. This might be from the silk-screened logo's ink, or it may be in the fabric itself. Washing did remove the odor, but I shouldn't have had to wash this type of product (the older ones have never been washed). Washing only used water and created waste water as well.

Bag function 5, Bag quality as delivered 0, average = 3 stars.

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Jan

2013

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Yup, it's a big cotton sack alright

By Unca Steve

from Santa Barbara, CA

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Pros

Comfortable

Cons

Too Small

Best Uses

Comments about REI Cotton Storage Bag - 32 x 16.5:

The sack stores the bag but if the idea is to store it uncompressed to prevent permanent compression, then it should be even larger.
Also, the large REI logo draws unnecessary attention to the treasures inside.
Just sayin'.

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Jun

2012

5.0

Perfect For Sleeping Bag Storage

By Camping Squirrel

from Anaheim, California

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Pros

Allows Ventilation
Keeps Dirt Out

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about REI Cotton Storage Bag - 32 x 16.5:

I used to hang my sleeping bags in my closet.
But this method took up too much space, and creased the bag on the hanger...Enter the REI Cotton Storage Bag!

I have a Marmot "Helium", and a North Face "Cat's Meow". The REI Cotton Storage bag is plenty large enough for my sleeping bags.

What I like best about these storage bags, is that being made of cotton, they have a tight knit, which keeps off the dust, while allowing internal ventilation, which discourages moisture build up.

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Apr

2012

5.0

A bag that, well just works

By Diniguan

from Southern Cal

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Pros

Durable
Easy to pack
Good venting
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Storage

Comments about REI Cotton Storage Bag - 32 x 16.5:

Rather than hanging my expensive mummy bag, I just store it in this simple bag . . . and that's it. Nothing complicated and no surprises. My bag has not lost any loft and works great in freezing weather still. I would not recommend using this as a transporter when camping . . . not water proof and too bulky in the car.

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Nov

2011

4.0

Good Product

By MugMug

from Germany

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Good venting

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about REI Cotton Storage Bag - 32 x 16.5:

Solid, basic product. All the family sleeping bags are stored in these cotton sacks. Allows ventilation; reduces compression.

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May

2011

5.0

Nice Large Sack

By Alex the Newbie

from Hayward, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Durable
Easy to pack
Good venting
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Campgrounds

Comments about REI Cotton Storage Bag - 32 x 16.5:

What can I say, this is a nice large durable bag.

My wife and I bought 2 identical sleeping bags and the storage bags that came with them were terrible. Once we initially unrolled them, it was impossible to put them back in. The solution?
This nice large bag. It is pretty durable, and the material breathes. Its nothing fancy, but it does the job for my needs.

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Mar

2011

4.0

Nothing special, but useful

By Jakaz962

from Texas

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Pros

Multiple Uses

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Campgrounds
Laundry
Road Trips

Comments about REI Cotton Storage Bag - 32 x 16.5:

I like the bag. Nothing special. My wife and I each have one for our sleeping bags. I had a friend come to the house when it was out since I was about to go on a trip and he thought that the bag was filled with laundry and commented. So, I guess you could say that it has multiple uses but it would be an expensive laundry bag.

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Mar

2010

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

It's a bag.

By The Splinter

from Thailand

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Pros

Easy to pack
Lightweight

Cons

Expensive
REI Logo

Best Uses

Travel

Comments about REI Cotton Storage Bag - 32 x 16.5:

Pros:
-This is a thin, lightweight cotton sack.
-It makes a great over-bag for a pack during travel. This way the airport conveyor belts do not tear off your straps.
- It packs small as well.
- It gets dirty easily, so as to conceal the valuables inside. Who wants to steal a dirty bag of laundry?

Cons:
-The REI logo. I love REI and equate them with quality. Here in lies the problem. The logo on the side screams $300 pack inside. It is dyed in to the cotton, so you can't just turn it inside out.
-The sack is right on the cusp of being too expensive being that a feed bag, rice sack, or laundry bag will suffice. Again the price could be remedied by not paying for the giant dyed logo on both sides of the pack.

Neutral:
Fits well over loaded Medium Osprey Aether 70 Pack (no external stuff on outside but could do some).

Service and delivery comments:

REI is awesome. It is rare for a company to grow so large, and for hippies not to hate it. This is because of excellent service. I received several pounds of gear to the middle east for $13, and it came in a reasonable amount of time considering the remote location.

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Dec

2009

(11 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great....even used for something else?!

By thesheep

from Florida

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Pros

Durable
Rugged

Cons

Best Uses

Round the World Travel

Comments about REI Cotton Storage Bag - 32 x 16.5:

We used this bag to place our *large* Eagle Creek Packs in when we did a huge 2 year round the world trip. I know it's not what they are used for, BUT....
1. They totally saved our packs from all the grime and yucky (esp thrown round in parts of Asia)
2. They detered people from stealing said pack, cause they figured nothing valuable could be inside a dirty canvas sack.
3. They lasted the whole 2 year trip with over 30 flights, and countless train, ferry, boat trips, with no more than a few little tears!!! Very impressed.

Go out and get you some...

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Feb

2009

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Had this one for years..works great

By Gromkey Blackwind

from Santa Clara

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Pros

Comfortable
Compact
Easy to pack
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Campgrounds
Day Trips
Road Trips
Survival

Comments about REI Cotton Storage Bag - 32 x 16.5:

its a great product. I have had mine for years.. over 10 easy and it just keeps holding my old sleeping bag. I have not checked this for ruggedness - however it is still intact after all these years.. lets hope the quality of the new ones is comparable...