{"id":4170,"date":"2020-08-31T18:40:44","date_gmt":"2020-09-01T00:40:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/decideoutside.com\/?p=4170"},"modified":"2022-02-28T06:17:24","modified_gmt":"2022-02-28T12:17:24","slug":"stinky-sleeping-bag-even-after-washing-how-to-fix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/decideoutside.com\/stinky-sleeping-bag-even-after-washing-how-to-fix\/","title":{"rendered":"Stinky Sleeping Bag Even After Washing? How To Fix"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A stinky sleeping bag can be a real hassle. Find out how to get rid of the stink here!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your sleeping bag still stinks after washing, you can try a cleaner that is more specialized for sleeping bags.<\/strong> Rotted down or bags otherwise overcome with mold may need to have their filling replaced. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Many of us expect that our sleeping bag might experience some wear and tear. After all, we take it out into the woods and sleep in it when we’re sweaty and have dirt everywhere. <\/strong>However, that doesn’t necessarily mean that your sleeping bag should smell noticeably bad. A healthy sleeping bag smell should be of vague campfire. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’ve tried washing your stinky sleeping bag already to no avail, don’t rush out to buy a new one just yet<\/strong>! There are a few more steps you can take to get your sleeping bag back into shape before you have to worry about replacing the entire thing. Read on to learn all about what those steps are and how they can help you get the smell out of your sleeping bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first thing you’ll need to consider when you’re dealing with a stinky sleeping bag is what kind of sleeping bag you’re using. Both down and synthetic sleeping bags can become stinky, but the methods needed for cleaning them can differ a little bit.<\/strong> For the most part, this applies to the kind of cleaner you use when washing the sleeping bag. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Synthetic sleeping bags might be a little less picky about the kind of cleaner you use, but there are still some guidelines worth following. For example, it’s not recommended that you use a cleaner with detergent in it<\/strong>. The chemicals in detergent can have negative effects on your synthetic sleeping bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you’re washing a down sleeping bag, you’ll want to use a cleaner that can get the job done without damaging the down feathers<\/strong>. Many campers like to use Nikwax’s Down Wash<\/a> or Down Proof<\/a> options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Washing your sleeping bag carefully with one of the above options is the first step to getting nasty smells out. Once it has been washed, allow your sleeping bag to tumble dry with low or no heat<\/strong>. Naturally, this process might take some time to get your bag completely dry but it’s worth it in the long run. This video from REI will give you a quick, handy guide for getting started with washing your sleeping bag.<\/p>\n\n\n

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