Great tips. Don't forget #11 Tayson. Do Not put a screaming hot cooking pot on your bag it will melt...lol sorry had to be that guy..lol 👍I felt your pain when that happened. Be safe out there ✌️
@journeyman71892 жыл бұрын
Great tips Tayson. Especially the one about waking your down. I thought washing it would destroy the loft but getting the sweat, oil and dirt out makes complete sense. Thanks Nate
@laurabolt54122 жыл бұрын
I was initially thinking this was going to be a video of obvious things I already knew, but I learned some new things and was reminded of some others that I was grateful for! Great list video and also good to see the somewhat underrepresented sleeping bags you guys make (quilts get all the glory these days) because I recently bought that exact bag and I love it! Thanks!!
@NickInNature2 жыл бұрын
I store my down bags with a few desiccant packets, hopefully to help reduce moisture. Cool video, thanks for the tips!
@andreameigs12613 ай бұрын
Put zipper guard 'tape' under the zippers please. It's probably a heat-bonded material- it stiffens the fabric under the zipper so the zipper doesn't catch. Think iron on clear tenacious tape. It is sooo worth the weight to not have the fabric catch in the zipper, especially if you have to get out of the bag fast for some reason. It would save YOU and your customers the headaches, and since it's a fraction of an ounce, it's not going to affect the final number. I know for sure that the 2023 women's nemo disco 15 has it. They probably all do, but that's the one I know for sure does.
@joeantonicci89202 жыл бұрын
I have the -15 and ILOVE IT ..........................
@jimihenrik112 жыл бұрын
I had a down bag that I slepted over 500 nights in over the course of 10 years. I always treated it as good as possible (I also used a liner 99% of the time, that I washed regularly). After 10+ years the bag was still as good as new. So I don't think it is necessary to wash a down bag very often when you treat it right and use a liner.
@JimmyDevere Жыл бұрын
What kind of liner did you use? Was it breathable? Thanks.
@johnkenny69410 ай бұрын
Jimmy , fleece liners are best.@@JimmyDevere
@atgirl2 жыл бұрын
I am in the same boat.. super scared to wash it. I sleep in a liner in my bag in hopes to help keep my body oils off of my bag. However, I have had my bag a few years...only camping 2 to 3 times a year (I'm a mom with small kids and 1 sitter...can't "abuse" her services...lol) so my bag shouldn't be too dirty, but I think it's due for some love. I will wash it when ur "how to wash ur down bag" video comes out. I know there are many videos out there, but I trust u all completely, so I will wait for ur video. Ty for doing these videos!
@TaysonWhittaker2 жыл бұрын
Stay tuned! We'll hope to have a good video for you soon! Make sure you're subscribed to our channel so you don't miss the notification when it comes out.
@johnkenny69410 ай бұрын
I just use a damp sponge for washing my down bag. Fleece liner a must.
@Wondering_Fireball2 жыл бұрын
Have y’all thought of making a quilt that a air pad fits in a sleeve that makes it light yet is warm and has no drafts!
@TaysonWhittaker2 жыл бұрын
We have thought of it! So far, the weight of adding the extra sleeve like that is not worth the tradeoff, especially since there are so many different pads out there and it would be difficult to cater to them all.
@nathanaelkolb40242 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips. I have your new 0° bag and I'm very happy with it!
@TaysonWhittaker2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Glad you're enjoying your sleeping bag!
@WhoobieD2 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir!!
@BonaFideWildLife10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tips! I stored my uncompressed down sleeping bag in my car for about a week. Is it ruined? Is there a way to get the warmth back?
@Sun_and_Sea_2 жыл бұрын
I love your beard & appreciate having a knowledgeable pocket gnome for backpacking facts. 😊 🏕 😁
@Love2Wander2 жыл бұрын
Tayson We have 3 1st gen Aerie 20° quilt in our house and love them thinking about getting 0° deg quilt from outdoor Vitals. Good info take care of your gear it will last. Stay safe
@TaysonWhittaker2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your support!
@Love2Wander2 жыл бұрын
People told me it was a bad idea to get a outdoor Vitals quilt but I did it anyways best peace of gear
@humboldtistari2 жыл бұрын
Do kids count as animals? :)
@preacherman90187 ай бұрын
@Outdoor Vitals QUESTION: When washing my down bag, in a front loader, is it good to use a high speed setting afterward to spin off more water before drying? I will have top loaders that spin very fast and squeeze hard against the sides, even though I'd never wash in one. My thoughts is that it would take and hour off the beating it would get in the tumble dryer.
@kaitlenredner48972 жыл бұрын
What do you do when your down starts escaping your sleeping bag. I have mornings where my tent looks like a snow globe. What do I do to fix it
@EdwardHurst2323 Жыл бұрын
Thanks dude
@TaysonWhittaker Жыл бұрын
Any time
@ryanclark3445 Жыл бұрын
Came for the sleeping bag tips but fuck that how do you grow a belter of a beard 😂
@jacobdavis65762 жыл бұрын
Hey Tayson! Speaking of bags do you by any chance sell older bags such as the lime green one that MR Dan Becker used in one of your videos? If so i would totally buy a few off you cause the colors are awesome!
@Joshr130475 ай бұрын
how often and when is a good time to wash?
@TaysonWhittaker4 ай бұрын
outdoorvitals.com/pages/care-guide-faq
@bobmcelroy72892 жыл бұрын
video on how to wash, PLEASE!
@TaysonWhittaker2 жыл бұрын
Make sure you're subscribed, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised VERY soon!
@elvismikel22712 жыл бұрын
Are you considering using the same non-stitched baffling technology you employed in your NovaPro jacket for your sleeping bags and quilts?
@wanderingsoul7935 Жыл бұрын
Great video, great tips. I look after my down bag and store it in a huge bag that came with it when I'm not using it but I get a lot of feathers leaking out of it, is there some way to stop this or is it normal for down bags to shed feathers?
@TaysonWhittaker Жыл бұрын
It is normal for a down sleeping bag to have a small level of down coming out of the bag. This can be decreased by compressing the sleeping bag slowly when putting it away to avoid air opening holes in the seams that are large enough for the down and feathers to escape from. One thing that could be a help in avoiding this is using a Nikwax Down Proof wash. This would actually coat your own bag in a hydrophobic coating causing it to become what is now known as "dridown". Besides this extra benefit, the coating may help your bag maintain more of its down causing less leakage.
@wanderingsoul7935 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the advice, it's most appreciated 👍
@chrisgalvin67032 жыл бұрын
I just bought your 0° bag. I would like to store it hanging up I’ve heard you talk about it. What is the proper way to hang it so you don’t damage it? Could you show this in a video I imagine there are many people that would like to know.
@TaysonWhittaker2 жыл бұрын
There are 2 hanging loops on the bottom of the footbox. One easy method is to use a regular hanger with these loops and just hang it upside down!
@kewsoner79242 жыл бұрын
I have a danish made down sleeping bag that I payed 700 dollars for. My man I'm carrying that bag with cotton gloves!
@jasperdillberry4485 Жыл бұрын
Do you have any references for the idea that down takes as long to decompress as it was stored compressed for? I've never heard that before and can't find another mention of it. I'm assuming the rate of decompression wouldn't be linear so is there a threshold level of decompression that would be the 'functional' loft of the bag after compression for say, 10 hours?
@stigccАй бұрын
Yeah makes sense. I would like to know if I can compress it during the day while hiking. How will that affect it when going to sleep
@Adventure-MTB Жыл бұрын
Hey like the video, i have a down 800 + and want to know what is the longest you would have it in a compression sack , if i pack it the day before than spend 2 day traveling on plane then spend a day in the hotel than start the hike it can be 4 /5 days is that to long or what do you do when your in this spot ? thanks
@TaysonWhittaker Жыл бұрын
Your bag will be fine if you compress it for a week or so. We would just recommend giving it some time to decompress before sleeping in it at night.
@stigccАй бұрын
@@TaysonWhittakerThat is great news. So if I am hiking, I can compress it during the day and roll it out right before going to sleep?
@brandonsmith16472 жыл бұрын
Pet tip is one I’ve made a huge mistake with. My dog, Aussie Shepherd is my backpacking companion. She’s destroyed my first bag, and I quickly learned her nails aren’t great for the outer material. She loved it too, and now it’s hers with duct tape patches. Lol.
@davidmodeland4292 жыл бұрын
How should one Dry a down bag after washing? Just hang it?
@TaysonWhittaker2 жыл бұрын
That is our recommended method, yes. After it's completely dry you can put it in the dryer NO HEAT with a few tennis balls to help it loft up and move any clumps of down that may have formed.
@davidmodeland4292 жыл бұрын
@@TaysonWhittaker thanks a lot for the advice, much appreciated!
@ryanr66567 ай бұрын
my bag smells like my sack after a week long backpacking trip
@morgang5666 Жыл бұрын
Just keep it the bivvy and roll it.
@rogerhuston82872 жыл бұрын
#12 - No Sex in your bag. We're stinky backpackers so it's not an issue.
@anthonyvisconte79772 жыл бұрын
Nothing about drying?
@TaysonWhittaker2 жыл бұрын
Make sure you're subscribed! We hope to be able to give you more info about that soon!