Sleeping Bag Care & Maintenance Proper care and maintenance are key to getting the most life out of your bag, and in helping to sustain its temperature rating.\r\n\r\nWashing\r\n• Use a specialized soap, specific to insulation type\r\n• Don’t use a washer with an agitator (use a front loader instead)\r\n• Hang-dry or throw into a large-capacity dryer (with a few tennis balls)\r\n\r\nStorage\r\n• Be sure the bag is 100% dry before storing\r\n• Do not leave bag in a stuff sack for extended periods\r\n• Hanging sleeping bags is best\r\nGuide Tips for Sleeping Warm\r\n\"I like to do 2 sets of of 15-20 jumping jacks before I crawl into my bag for the night. 2-3 mintes of good cardio will get you warmed and ready to start the night off comfortable.\" Peter Whittaker\r\n\"If your feet are cold when you get in the sleeping bag it will be very hard to warm them. Spend a few minutes warming your feet by swinging your legs or even rubbing your toes before ‘crawling in’ for the night.\" Seth Waterfall\r\n\"Once I’m all tucked in and zipped up, I do a series of core exercises to get the blood moving and start the night off toasty! \" Solveig Waterfall\r\n\"I tend to do a round of sit ups to warm up before I get into my sleeping bag. Plus, it gets me ready for the beach.\" JJ Justman\r\n