[pct-l] sleeping bags & liners

[David Thibault]

Interesting,  I've done 2 thru hikes and have not ever washed my bag on the
trail.  I always wash it befroe I go and when I get home.

Am I In the minority - I don't remember ever seeing anyone wash there bag
on the trail but I usually did laundry by myself.

Is this something I'm missing out on - I've got to admit that the bag feels
much nicer after that first post thru hike wash.  I usually wash mine with
special down soap and hang mine to dry and the drying takes quite a while -
and I live in Tucson where it is sunny and hot.

So am I a smelly outlier for not washing my bag on the trail?  Curious what
others do.????

Day-Late (in a dirty bag)


Bill,
Over the course of the hike, you ARE going to have to wash the bag,
somewhere. I would suggest that a bag liner is not as useful as another
item, a light jacket, sweater, or a set of long johns. I used one for a few
trips many years ago, but found them less than good, except for sleeping.