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To dry it, we recommend setting up a sturdy drying rack in the bathtub and hanging the sleeping bag over it, preferably with two people. A lot of water will drip off, so it is best to choose a place like the bathtub for draining and drying.

After that, you can think about waterproofing. There are special sprays and products for this. If waterproofing is necessary, this will usually be noted in the manufacturer's care instructions.

What does coupling mean for sleeping bags?

So that you can use the sleeping bag as a blanket when you are on holiday with two people, you should make sure that you buy two sleeping bags of the same model. This will ensure that the zips fit together exactly. There is usually a right and a left model, which basically only refers to the zip side. If you do not need an insulating underside or a headboard, you can also connect two right or left models.

What filling materials are available?

There are fillings made of down or synthetic fiber. In principle, there are no major advantages or disadvantages, so you can decide relatively freely. Experience from long-term outdoor users shows that the much-talked-about absorption of down with moisture is actually only rarely true. The only thing to bear in mind is that if you decide on a down sleeping bag, you should not cut corners and place value on a high-quality down filling.

What does the so-called bulking power mean?

When it comes to down, you should pay attention to the fill power information, although the data provided by the manufacturer does not necessarily correspond to reality. The values ​​are given in "k/u", cubic inches/ounce, e.g. 725 k/u. This explains why the information is often given in "cuin", which means "cubic inches".

What does swelling capacity mean?

The swelling capacity, also known as loft, describes the ratio of the material between pure down and coarser, featherier down in down fillings. These serve as support springs, so to speak. The specification 80/20 would indicate that the sleeping bag contains 80% pure down and 20% filling down.

What is the best way to store it?

As long as the sleeping bag has not become damp or wet, you can simply pack it - not compressed - into one of the textile covers, such as those offered for storage under the bed, after use and after letting it air out for a while. Alternatively, some outdoor fans have also wrapped their sleeping bags in old bed covers. The important thing is that you do not squeeze or press it, as this would compress the filling material too much, prevent it from unfolding completely and therefore also prevent it from insulating as well. There are also special storage bags, however, so everyone has to decide for themselves what they prefer.