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Posted by Bill S on April 8, 2008 at 12:34:32 pm EDT
In reply to Which roomy Bivy sack fits a long RECTANGULAR sleeping bag? posted by Scottreynolds on April 4, 2008 at 11:05:50 pm EDT

Scott -

Yes and yes. Also, you probably will find that you will get condensation on the outside of the bag on cool nights from your body perspiration that passes through the insulation and condenses on the outside of the bag. Not a problem and dries quickly during the day. But it is a signal that your body oils are also getting on the inner liner, so wash the bag properly every so often (true dirtbag woodsy types do this every 100 days of camping or perhaps less often ;) - actually, the bag will last longer if you do wash it properly once in a while).

When you dry the bag in a dryer, set the heat to low (if it isn't adjustable, find another laundromat). It is a synthetic, after all, so "wash and wear" settings are the appropriate ones. The soaps/detergents made especially for insulated clothing and sleeping bags are much better for the bag than regular detergents (NikWax and McNett make the best, but REI and others have such products with their own label at lower prices).

If you are on a trip, it may be hard to find a handy laundromat, but you will find that the tent will act as a greenhouse and heat up a lot during the day, which works just fine for drying things out.

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