Down Sleeping Bag

A down sleeping bag is a type of sleeping bag filled with down feathers from a bird, usually geese or ducks, which provides insulation from the cold.

Down sleeping bags should be washed or cleaned by a professional cleaner that specializes in down products. It is important to make sure that the bag is properly dried and stored in a dry place to prevent mildew and mold.

The main difference between a down and synthetic sleeping bag is the insulation they use. A down sleeping bag uses down feathers while synthetic sleeping bags use synthetic fibers to keep you warm. Down is more compressible and lighter but synthetic is more affordable and can still provide good insulation when wet.

Down feathers lose their insulating properties when wet, so it's not recommended to use a down sleeping bag in wet conditions. If a down sleeping bag does get wet, it's important to dry it out as soon as possible to prevent any damage. Synthetic sleeping bags are a better option for wet conditions as synthetic fibers retain their insulating properties when wet.