Re: [Paddlewise] Synthetic

In a message dated 9/26/2003 1:37:01 PM Central Daylight Time, 
michaeldaly_at_rogers.com writes:


> I use a down washing soap from Nik Wax.  There are other brands 
> recommended by your sleeping bag's manufacturer.
> 
> As far as drying it, some folks consider the tennis ball thing to be 
> old advice and recommend against it.  I'd certainly never put a 
> running shoe in there, as you'd really beat up the sleeping bag.  
> 


Mike-
Have you noticed a change in the temp rating of the bag from new to present? 
Secondly, the specialized wash products are appealing from the standpoint of 
being recommended by manufacturers for shell finishes. I have no knowledge of 
their effectiveness regarding cleaning the loft and aiding or at least not 
being adverse to the loft. Do you?

I still see the tennis ball thing come up a lot in Backpacker and other 
sources, but a simple phone call to the manufacturer is probably as latest and 
greatest as one might expect.

Rob

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