tent/compression

[ekeverette]

got a question: i have a agnus copper spur ult 1. the sack it comes in is a little large. would it harm the tent to keep it compressed while hiking? just hiking; i know better to keep it that way. and i could strap my poles on the outside of the pack? thanks.

[map man]

Compressing your tent won't hurt anything unless it has down or synthetic insulation in it:). Seriously, you can keep it compressed all the time and it won't hurt anything. And yes, go ahead and strap your tent poles to the outside of your pack.

[max patch]

You may not want a "brick" in your pack, but putting it in a compression sack (or a smaller stuff sack) is not going to hurt your tent at all.

[30 Large]

I always hike with my tent compressed and poles on the outside. I agree with not "bricking" it though.