How to Clean Your Sleeping Bag

Yes, you can! If your sleeping bag is darkened with grime or losing its loft, it's time to wash it. Your sleeping bag should have washing instructions on the tag (which you should follow). We have gathered a few of our best tips on how to wash your sleeping bag.

There's no need to wash it after every trip, especially if you using a sleeping bag liner. It's a good idea to wash once a year. If you are regularly using your sleeping bag you may want to wash it more than this. A good time to wash your bag is before you store it away for an extended period. Body oils and other residues will stay on fabrics and fibres if the bag is packed away in storage.

No, you shouldn't dry clean a sleeping bag. The industrial solvents used in dry cleaning are harsh and can strip the natural oils of down. You can either hand wash your sleeping bag, wash it at home or send it off to a professional sleeping bag cleaning service.