Sure, you could keep your gear dialed with a bunch of old burlap sacks, but unless you're packing ten pounds of potatoes with you into the backcountry, they're probably going to be a bit overkill. The Granite Gear Toughsacks are the way to go with their itch-free ripstop nylon fabric and simple drawcord closure. Plus, they don't smell like mushy old potatoes.