Proper Maintenance of Down Sleeping Bags
Keeping that favourite sleeping bag looking good for as long as possible is not always easy but it is worth it when it just happens to be one of those fancy down sleeping bags. These are top quality items that always keep you warm at night. They are soft and comfortable and it’s something that you can grow accustomed to using all the time.
To keep down sleeping bags at their best there are something that you can do. The only part that takes some time is the washing and rinsing but that is not required all too often. The other parts are simply preventative measures for them to stay clean and fresh for longer.
Using Down Sleeping Bags
Before you place the sleeping bag on the ground or other surface, place a waterproof sheet or tarp underneath it to prevent it from getting wet and dirty on the outer surfaces. While sleeping in it, wear a t-shirt and shorts or longer clothing to protect the inside from skin cells and oil produced by the skin.
Storage
Don’t keep the sleeping bag stored in your pack for long periods of time and have it placed in the ventilated storage bag until you unpack it. Before you store it away until the next time, air dry it or put it in the dryer on the tumble setting to remove the moisture.
Washing and Drying
Wash the sleeping bag in warm soapy water either in the bathtub or front loading washing machine. Always make sure that the soap has been removed and use extra spin cycles on the washing machine if available. Use a large dryer on low heat or without heat to dry it. Don’t go by how the outside feels as the down may still be wet even though the exterior feels dry. Use extra time on the no heat setting to make sure the dampness is removed.
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