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Wondering how to wash asleeping bag? Don’t worry, you’re not the only one. In fact, it’s actually one of the most searched-for questions that crop up around camping gear (as well ‘can you wash a tent in the washing machine’). In this article, we speak to an outdoor expert to find out exactly how to do it.
That being, you don’t want to wash your sleeping bag too much. In fact, Ben says it’s best to do this as little as possible. “ Washing your sleeping bag frequently will introduce more wear and tear to the fabric and diminish any water-repellent coatings on the fabric and insulation, effectively reducing the performance of your sleeping bag. Prevention is better than cure, so I would advise to spot clean any marks or dirt, add a sleeping bag liner to absorb sweat/oil/dirt, and make sure you air it out thoroughly between uses.”
How do I wash a sleeping bag?
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In the washing machine:
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