Sleeping bag maintenance knowledge that outdoor people must know

For people who love outdoor activities, outdoor equipment is very important, and a sleeping bag for sleeping outdoors is an equipment that cannot be ignored. Purchasing a down sleeping bag with superior performance is a considerable expense. Prolonging its service life as much as possible will reduce your cost of use.

Today I will take you through some common knowledge about sleeping bag maintenance that outdoor people must know~

1. Keep it fluffy and refuse to compress!

Since the down sleeping bag is filled with down, try not to stuff it in a compression bag when not in use. It can be spread flat or hung to maintain the fluffiness of the down sleeping bag.

When camping, you can fold the sleeping bag slightly and put it in the car. When you get to the campsite, take it out and shake it to dry. Try to keep the sleeping bag fluffy. Excessive squeezing for a long time will lose the fluffiness and warmth retention performance of the down.

2. Make sure the sleeping bag is dry

Keeping the sleeping bag stored in a dry environment can extend the service life of the sleeping bag. Once down gets wet, its thermal insulation effect will be very poor, so it is very necessary for us to pay attention to the dryness of the sleeping bag. After returning from camping, dry the sleeping bag to remove moisture before storing it away. Usually, it should be taken out and placed in a dry and ventilated place to dry, but it should not be exposed to high temperatures, let alone dried.

3. Cleaning of sleeping bags

Although sleeping bags can be washed, frequent cleaning will reduce its usage indicators, especially incorrect cleaning methods may make your down sleeping bag a mess. For example, Bell's outdoor sleeping bag is filled with 90% white duck down, which is rich in down content. If you forcefully wash it with a washing machine, the down will accumulate to one side, making it difficult to process. No matter how good the material is, a sleeping bag will become a waste if not maintained after one use.

Please remember not to use a home washing machine to clean your down sleeping bag. A narrow washing machine will turn your precious down sleeping bag into garbage. The best way to clean a down sleeping bag is to do it yourself, in the bathtub, slowly and with plenty of soap. It will make your bag very smooth.

When using a sleeping bag, the most easily contaminated area is the head. In order to reduce the number of cleanings, you can install a movable liner on the head of the sleeping bag and wash it when it becomes dirty. If you don't have this kind of padding, you can get the same effect by wearing a hat cover when using your sleeping bag.

If there are only local stains, try to wash only the local area. If you have the habit of using the inner cover of the sleeping bag and the outer cover of the sleeping bag, you only need to clean these two parts without washing the sleeping bag itself.

4. Repair of sleeping bag

When drying or cleaning, be sure to protect the sleeping bag and avoid sharp and hard objects touching the sleeping bag, otherwise it will be difficult to repair if it is scratched. During the drying process, beat the sleeping bag frequently with a light wooden stick to prevent the down from condensing together.

5. The correct way to store sleeping bags

Basically, a sleeping bag can withstand repeated squeezing and storage, but if you pay some attention, you can increase its lifespan. For example, using a larger storage bag is not only easier to store, but also less likely to be over-squeezed. If your sleeping bag is too bulky, consider using a compression bag, which can add a lot of space to your backpack. But never leave the sleeping bag in the compression bag for a long time, as it will reduce the fluffiness of the feathers.

When storing the sleeping bag, pull up the zipper, stuff it into the bag from the bottom, and then slowly and evenly squeeze it in upwards so that the stress on the down and stitching is even.

To keep your sleeping bag dry, add a garbage bag to the outside of the bag or use a waterproof bag.

As for the storage and storage of sleeping bags, compression storage is not a good method, because down sleeping bags need to breathe. The best way to store down sleeping bags is to choose a large and breathable storage bag to keep them in a fluffy state. Down products should not be wet and should be placed in a dry place. A ventilated place means that after using the down sleeping bag outdoors, try to bask in the sun and blow in the wind as much as possible to keep the sleeping bag dry and loose. If there is a lack of such conditions in the wild, this procedure must not be omitted after returning to the city.