SPOT CLEAN FIRST
Treat small marks with cold water and a small amount of technical down wash. Blot gently and air-dry completely.
CRYOCORE DOWN SLEEPING BAG
CARE FOR THE
JOURNEY AHEAD.
From first loft to trail packing, washing, drying, and long-term storage—everything needed to keep your sleeping bag performing.
IMPORTANT
Always follow the sewn-in care label.
01 / GET READY
RESTORE THE LOFT
BEFORE YOU REST.
Unpack the sleeping bag as early as possible. Give it a gentle shake, spread it out, and allow the down to regain its natural loft before use.
UNPACK EARLY
KEEP IT DRY
AIR AFTER USE
02 / PACK FOR THE TRAIL
PACK FOR TRAVEL.
UNPACK AT CAMP.
Use the compression sack only for travel. Pack the sleeping bag dry, compress it gently, and unpack it when you reach camp.
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01
MAKE SURE IT’S DRY
Before packing, make sure the sleeping bag is completely dry. If it feels damp, air it out first.
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02
PACK THE FOOT END FIRST
Open the compression sack and push the foot end of the sleeping bag inside first. Continue packing it in small sections. Do not roll or fold it.
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03
TIGHTEN THE STRAPS EVENLY
Close the sack. Tighten each compression strap a little at a time, working evenly around the bag. Stop once compact—do not force or overtighten the straps.
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04
UNPACK AT CAMP
Remove the sleeping bag from the compression sack when you arrive. Shake it gently and allow the down to regain its loft before use.
FOR TRAVEL ONLY
Use the compression sack only during travel. Never use it for long-term storage.
03 / ESSENTIAL CARE
CARE AT A GLANCE.
Clean only when needed. Small, consistent habits protect loft better than frequent washing.
WASH ONLY WHEN NEEDED
Use an oversized front-loading washer, a cold gentle cycle, and technical down wash. Rinse twice.
DRY COMPLETELY
Tumble dry in a large dryer on low heat with clean dryer balls. Continue until no damp areas remain.
KEEP IT UNCOMPRESSED
Once completely dry, store the bag loosely in its breathable storage sack or hang it in a cool, dry place.
04 / FULL WASH
WASH GENTLY.
RINSE THOROUGHLY.
A full wash is occasional maintenance, not a routine after every trip. Spot clean whenever that is enough.
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Close all zippers and loosen every drawcord.
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Place the bag in an oversized front-loading washer.
- 03
Select a cold, gentle cycle and use technical down wash only.
- 04
Run a second rinse cycle to remove all remaining wash residue.
- 05
Support the full weight of the bag carefully when removing it wet.
FRONT-LOADING WASHER ONLY
NO AGITATOR
NO BLEACH OR FABRIC SOFTENER
DO NOT DRY CLEAN OR IRON
05 / DRY COMPLETELY
DRYING RESTORES
THE LOFT.
Transfer the sleeping bag carefully to a large dryer. Tumble dry on low heat with clean dryer balls, pausing periodically to separate damp down clumps by hand.
Continue until the insulation is completely dry and evenly lofted. This may take several hours.
IF THE DOWN STILL FEELS CLUMPY, IT IS NOT FULLY DRY.06 / LONG-TERM STORAGE
LET THE LOFT
BREATHE.
After every trip, open the sleeping bag fully and allow trapped moisture to escape. Store only when completely dry.
Keep the bag loose in its breathable storage sack or hang it in a cool, dry place. The compression sack is for travel only.
QUICK ANSWERS
KNOW BEFORE
YOU GO.
Why does the bag look flat after unpacking?
Compression temporarily reduces loft. Shake the bag gently, spread it out, and give the down time to recover before use.
Can I keep it in the compression sack?
Only while traveling. For long-term storage, use the breathable storage sack or hang the bag in a cool, dry place.
Why is the down clumpy after washing?
It is likely still damp. Continue low-heat drying and gently separate the clumps until the insulation is fully dry and even.
WINDQUESTER PRODUCT CARE
READY FOR THE
NEXT ADVENTURE.
Thoughtful care protects the warmth and performance of your WindQuester CryoCore Down Sleeping Bag for the journeys ahead.
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