[pct-l] Clean and fresh

[Drew Smith]

I wouldn't.  Leave them out in the bright sun for an afternoon - the UV
will kill off bacteria and freshen them right up.
If you do decide to clean them be sure to 1) use a front-loading washer and
2) rinse the washer out to remove traces of detergent and 3) use a
down-specific soap.  Or take them to an outdoor shop that will wash them
for you.

Drew

On Tue, Mar 8, 2016 at 9:46 AM Travis Polon <travis.polon at gmail.com> wrote:

> Good morning All!
> Just wondering if I should clean my down jacket and sleeping bag before I
> hit trail for four months?They both have about a season of use. They are
> not terribly oily, but I feel as though it would be in my best interest to
> have them cleaned.
>
> Cheers!
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