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MontBell Super Stretch #1 Hugger Sleeping Bag: 15 Degree Down

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Hi is this sleeping bag water resistant? Also what's the...

By Ranked #84 - 25 to 5 Degree Down Bags April 14, 2009

Hi is this sleeping bag water resistant? Also what's the recommended method of cleaning/washing a down bag? I've only own synthetic sleeping bags and am used to just throwing them into the washer.

Sincerely,

matt

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By Ranked #131 - 25 to 5 Degree Down Bags May 11, 2009

Washing, just as with a synthetic, do it infrequently, but when necessary (washing will remove built up oil from the feathers & increase your loft when it's needed.) If it just "smells bad"- air it out; over-washing will shorten your bag's lifespan. The best cleaning products are specifically for down & you should be able to find them at your local outdoor shop. Whatever you do, don't use any detergent with petroleum in it (think of what those oil spill covered birds look like...) You'll need to use a big front-loading washer on gentle cycle & I usually double-rinse, if it's an option. Drying is tough too-- I always air-dry most of the way (line dry out of the sun) & then tumble dry on low with a few tennis balls to "fluff" the down back into place & bust up the clumps. There are also services that will do it for you, but I just kinda prefer to do it myself.

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By Ranked #16 - 25 to 5 Degree Down Bags April 14, 2009

MontBell uses a very thin (40D) nylon treated with DWR (Durable Water Resistance) for the outer shell of these bags. Small amounts of water will bead up and roll off of the fabric, but it will wet through eventually (such as being pressed against a wet tent wall). Down bags can be tricky to wash, and there are several methods for doing so at home, or you can find cleaners who will be able to wash it for you.

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Tech Specs:

Material:
40D Ripstop nylon 
Insulation:
650-Fill down 
Shape:
Mummy 
Draft Collar:
Yes 
Max User Height:
[Reg] 5ft 10in (178cm); [Long] 6ft 4in (193cm) 
Shoulder / Knee Circumference:
[Reg] 53-71 / 43-57in (135-180 / 109-145cm); [Long] 57-76 / 47-63in (145-193/ 120-160cm) 
Stuff Size:
7.4 x 14.7in (19 x 37.3cm) 
Stuff or Storage Sack:
Both 
Degree:
15F (-9C) 
Weight:
[Reg] 2lb 14oz (1304g); [Long] 3lb 2oz (1417g) 
Recommended Use:
Backpacking, summer mountaineering 
Manufacturer Warranty:
Lifetime 

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