After a long summer of backpacking, your gear is probably as exhausted and smelly as you are. Adam Roy at Backpacker lays out a great guide on how to give your sleeping bag, down jacket, and hiking layers a proper deep clean. Spoiler: skipping that wash might actually ruin your gear in the long run.
If you’ve ever hesitated to clean your pricey quilt or puffy, this is your sign to stop procrastinating. With the right wash products and some patience plus maybe a laundromat trip, you’ll extend the life and performance of your gear and not stink up your next trip.
Anyone have a go-to trick for keeping gear fresh after multi-day hikes?
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