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How to Wash Your Down Jacket Frequent washing actually extends the life of your down apparel. Clean down lofts better, and a clean shell fabric allows technical DWR treatments to work more effectively. Quick Guide: Jacket & Apparel Machine: Home...

How to Wash a Down Sleeping Bag Your down sleeping bag is your most critical piece of backcountry gear. Over time, body oils and trail dust cause down to "clump," reducing its ability to trap heat. Quick Guide: Sleeping Bag...

Part two is a smorgasbord of advice from the Feathered Friends staff on simple ways to maximize the fun while on a backpacking (or camping) adventure. Who doesn’t love a good pair of clean socks? Photo: Claire Giordano 1. Bring...

Patagonia Worn Wear Tour @ Feathered Friends | April 15 It isn’t uncommon for us to see a well-loved, and well-used, sleeping bag or jacket come through the Feathered Friends store looking for a little TLC. After all, there are...