Sleeping Bag Care & Usage Guide - Getting the best from your Sleeping Bags

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Sleeping Bag Care and Usage Guide

Sleeping Bags
There are two main types of sleeping bag insulation; natural (down or down and feather) and synthetic fibres.

When not in use, filled sleeping bags should be stored loosely in a large cotton bag (such as a pillow case), hung up in a wardrobe or laid flat under a bed. Do not leave your bag compressed in the supplied stuff sack. Doing so will shorten the bag's useful life. Fibre-pile bags may be stored in their stuff sacks. Note that all down and synthetic bags will eventually lose some thermal efficiency after several washes. Using an internal liner and occasionally wiping the outer with a damp sponge will minimise the number of times a sleeping bag has to be washed.

Down Bags
Cleaning a down bag is a time-consuming business that needs to be done carefully. For this reason many manufacturers and retailers recommend the services of a specialist down cleaning company. If you wish to hand-clean your own bag, contact the manufacturer for detailed advice.

Synthetic Bags
Synthetic bags can be cleaned in a large washing machine or bath using a small amount of mild soap powder or soap flakes (not detergent). Rinse the bag several times and tumble dry on a very low heat. Air and dry thoroughly before storing.

Top Sleeping Bag Tip
A child can use an adult-sized sleeping bag by half turning the bag inside out or by tying off the bag with a belt at the point where the child's feet reach to. As the child grows taller, the belt can be moved down the bag.

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