how do I wash this?

[Gunner]

I recently got a 1946 US issue artic sleeping bag in near mint condition. One prob it really needs to be washed. But the tag says not to dry clean. Its a down bag, so what do I do?

 

[Normark]

Gunner...

You can go to Any outfitting store, and buy a wash especially for down bags.
It can be washed in your washing machine at home on the gentle cycle,, or if you prefer in your bath tub.

This "soap" will bring the loft back into the bag, and put the natural oils back into the feathers.

I would perhaps wait until warmer weather with this though and hang it outside to dry.

Geoff...
If you want a confirmation on this,,post this in the Wilderness forum to get a better responce sinse this is actually OT..

Any questions,,you got my email address..

ttyle Eric...

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[Gunner]

thanks for the reply this post can be deleted any time. Thanks Eric. Geoff

 

[Cougar Allen]

You know, if it was made in 1946 and the tag says it shouldn't be dry-cleaned ... that means it shouldn't be dry-cleaned by the methods they used in 1946. I bet it would be no problem at all for modern methods. Ask at your local dry-cleaner; they'll know.

-Cougar :{)

 

[Roger Blake]

Ask on the old.down.sleepingbags.rec newsgroup.

Wash by hand, dry low heat with a sneaker in the dryer.


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[Ewok]

That should be rec.sleepingbags.surplus.down.old

I remember when all we had was net.sleepingbags, and we liked it that way!

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[This message has been edited by Ewok (edited 01-18-2000).]

 

[Normark]

Cougar...

Never Ever Dry Clean a Down bag...
That will strip the natural oils from the down.....


ttyle Eric...

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On/Scene Tactical
http://www.mnsi.net/~nbtnoel
Custom made, High Quality
Concealex Sheaths and Tool Holsters
Canada's Only Custom Concealex Shop!

 

[Cougar Allen]

That would have been good advice ... in 1946. Most dry cleaners are set up to dry clean down bags now. Cf. Colin Fletcher's Complete Walker or anything else published on camping within the last decade or two....


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