[pct-l] Pct-l Digest, Vol 12, Issue 72

[Markbcarew at aol.com]

In a message dated 12/16/2008 2:19:08 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
pct-l-request at backcountry.net writes:

A  "friend" of mine borrowed my $300 Western Mountaineering sleeping bag one  
night without asking and slept too close to the fire. Upon returning it I  
found three holes from embers burning through the outer skin. Not to mention,  
he admitted to being intoxicated and urinating in my bag as well. So, I am  
wondering if anyone has suggestions about the best way to go about repairing  the 
holes, then washing the down bag. I?know this sounds funny, but it's  
true.?Thanks everyone. - Shocker?



If the holes aren't too big simply pinch the fabric together with the rough  
edges tucked in towards the insulation and use a whip stitch to sew the  hole 
together.  There will be a small pucker but the repair is  functional.  Google 
whip stitch if you need a diagram.  You can hand  wash the bag in the 
bathtub.  I have always used woolite for down.   Wash as many times as necessary but 
keep rinsing after the final wash until all  traces of soap are gone.  The bag 
can be tumble dried in the dryer on low  heat.
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