Sleeping Bag Care Instructions

So, your sleeping bag has developed a funky smell. Let us guess, too many days dirtbagging without a shower? Hey, we've all been there. But it’s important to keep your bag clean so you don’t void your warranty and are able to enjoy it for years to come.

The type of care your sleeping bag needs depends on its materials. To help you maintain your warranty and keep your bag looking (and smelling) its best, we put together the following guidelines to help you care for your bag like a pro.

General Tips for Caring for Your Sleeping Bag:

  1. If you air out your sleeping bag after each use, you will need to wash it less.
  2. Open your bag completely and leave it out in the sun and fresh air for at least 12 hours.
  3. Store your bag in a large, breathable mesh bag like this one. You can also hang your bag in your closet using the hang loops included on the end of each of our bags. Do not store your sleeping bag until it has dried completely.
  4. Consider purchasing a TETON Sports washable sleeping bag liner.
  5. Don't put sleeping bags in a washing machine or dryer. Machine washing and drying could damage zippers, rip the bag, mat the fill, and voids your warranty.

Caring for Down Sleeping Bags

  1. Down bags are wonderful, but they are also the hardest to clean. We advise only wiping them down with a warm, damp cloth (i.e., spot cleaning), since washing your down sleeping bag will void the warranty. If you do choose to wash your bag, the fill will inevitably clump, and your bag may feel like it’s stuffed with cotton balls.
  2. If you need to wash your bag, we recommend doing it by hand in a bathtub, with warm water and a small amount of mild detergent. Agitate by hand, rinse well, and allow it to air dry; preferably in the sun.
  3. If you do end up deciding to take the chance and machine wash your bag, do so in a front-loading washer, on a gentle cycle and with a detergent that has been developed specifically for down.
  4. Your best option for drying your down sleeping bag is air drying. If you must tumble dry it, use a commercial-size dryer. Dry on low with tennis balls to help reduce the amount of clumping.

Caring for Canvas and Poly/Taffeta Bags

Great news if you have a canvas or taffeta bag: They tend to be easier to clean than down bags. Follow these simple steps to keep your warranty intact and remove the unpleasant next-day smells that come from beef chili in a can.

  1. Spot clean using warm water and soap.
  2. If you need more than a spot clean, wash it by hand in a bathtub, with warm water and a small amount of mild detergent. Agitate by hand, rinse well, and allow it to air dry; preferably in the sun.

Any other questions? Contact our Customer Experience team!

Camp Pad Care Instructions

Your camp cot sleeping pad has been vacuum compressed for efficient transportation. As you unroll it, you may notice that it hasn’t fully expanded into the dimensions you expected. To best care for your sleeping pad and to restore its thickness, follow the steps below.

General Tips for Caring for Your Camp Pad:

  • Once you receive your camp pad, unbuckle the compression straps, unroll it, and allow the pad to lay out for a minimum of 72 hours to decompress. The longer you leave it out, the better.
  • To maintain its thickness and full foam measurements, store your camp pad fully decompressed. A reasonable alternative is to fold it in half instead of fully rolling it.
  • If you must keep your pad rolled up for storage, we recommend keeping it in a loose roll. The longer, and tighter, your pad stays compressed for, the longer it will need to expand and reform its true shape.

General Tips for Cleaning Your Camp Pad:

  1. Unzip the removable canvas shell from your camp pad and machine wash it on a gentle cycle with cold water.
  2. Allow the canvas to air dry completely before putting it back on the foam.

Blanket Care Instructions

So, your Camp Blanket is starting to look a bit rough around the edges, huh? Maybe it's seen a few too many starlit nights or cozy campfire gatherings. No judgment here – that’s what they’re made for! It’s woven with the stories of your adventures, and we're here to ensure it continues to be a part of many more.

Just like your trusty sleeping bag, your camp blanket needs a little love to stay fresh and functional. Here’s the lowdown on how to care for it.

General Care Tips:

  • Fresh Air is Your Friend: Just like airing out your sleeping bag, letting your blanket breathe after use can work wonders. Unfold it and give it some sun and air time – at least a couple of hours.
  • Smart Storage: Store your blanket in a breathable bag or hang it up in the closet. Make sure it’s completely dry before you tuck it away to avoid any musty surprises.

Washing Your TETON Sports Camp Blanket:

  • Gentle is Key: The Highline and Acadia camp blankets are machine washable. We recommend washing them on a gentle cycle, with cold water and a mild detergent.
  • Spot Cleaning: For fewer washes and better water repellency retention, spot clean with a damp cloth and a mild soap.
  • Drying Do’s: Air drying is ideal and what we recommend. If machine drying, use the lowest heat setting with tennis balls to fluff.

Maintaining Your Water Repellency:

  • Natural Wear: Like all good things, the waterproofing on your blanket will fade over time. Washing it speeds up this process, so keep those machine washes to a minimum.
  • Reproofing Recommended: Over time, you may need to reapply a waterproof treatment yourself. We recommend Nikwax TX direct wash or spray.
  • Warranty Wisdom: Remember, natural wear of water repellency or damage due to machine drying is not covered under our lifetime warranty, but we do cover any manufacturing defects for as long as you own the product.