So it’s time to break out your trusty sleeping bag for another season of outdoor slumber: music festivals, camping trips in the mountains or bike expeditions to the far reaches of the globe. Most ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? There is nothing worse than crawling into a sleeping bag covered with spaghetti sauce ...

When it comes to cleaning a sleeping bag, many people might choose a professional laundering service. But dry cleaning can have a negative effect on down filling. Dry cleaning solvents can also strip ...

DEAR HELOISE: Now that summer is over, I need to clean up my camping supplies. What is the best way to wash a sleeping bag? — Viv in Montana First, you need to check the care label (there should be ...

If you’ve ever run your sleeping bag through a washing machine, you know the kind of damage it can do. Fortunately, a bathtub and some gentle hand washing is all you need to keep your bag performing ...

Have you ever cleaned your sleeping bag? Or has it been ten years since it’s been thoroughly washed? Chances are it’s time to give that thing a deep clean, especially before you put it away after the ...

DEAR HELOISE: I have several sleeping bags that are in dire need of cleaning. Is it best to wash them at home or to take them to a dry cleaner? -- K.R., Cleveland First you need to read the care label ...