Got this a while back but haven’t used it in a solid 15-20 years. Getting back into camping and wanting to know if this would still be usable or if i need to get a new one.
I pulled some of the sleeping bag out and it didn’t have a smell, but not sure if that means anything. The stuff on the outside is dust/dirt, and doesn’t look as pronounced in person.
Arin said: @Denny
“Airing cupboard”? Can you explain that to me? I’m from the US.
Sure! It’s where hot water is stored, so it stays warm and can dry things. My family keeps towels and mats in there. It’s meant for drying clothes but we have a dryer for that.
Washing it should help fluff it up again. Sleeping bags shouldn’t be stored compressed. I had one like that for ten years and it was fine after a wash.
I still use a 30-year-old bag! It’s my go-to for cold nights, and I put it over my newer bag when it’s chilly. It could still work as a regular bag, but it might not be as warm as it used to be.
It’s probably still good. If it’s been stored properly, that will affect how warm it keeps you. Is it synthetic or down? If it was compressed for a long time, it may have lost some loft.
It really depends on if it’s been stored dirty or damp. If it smells bad, it might be hard to wash out. I found a nice down bag that was left damp, and after four washes, I gave up.
Brett said:
It really depends on if it’s been stored dirty or damp. If it smells bad, it might be hard to wash out. I found a nice down bag that was left damp, and after four washes, I gave up.
I checked mine, and it didn’t smell, but it had dust on the outside. Not sure what that means.
Get it cleaned and you should be good! I got a North Face bag, and you can send it to them for repairs if needed. Someone said they did that with a bag from 20 years ago.