storage of quilts

[Waltscave]

Should you hang your quilts when not being used?

[pgibson]

Laid out flat is best. Loose packed in a tote is second best. Hung up will work too but it's generally my last choice.

[silentorpheus]

You can, if you have the space. However I don't find it necessary (and the space in my closets to hang items is limited).

The key is to not store them compressed. So they can be laid flat/loosely folded and put on a shelf, or what many do (me included) is to use mesh laundry bags, or sometimes breathable cotton bags (think large pillow case) and keep the quilts loosely stored in those. This allows them to breathe so no mildew will form, but gives some mild protection from snagging them, etc. When I get done with a trip, I hang them out on the line to air out for a few hours, then they get put into mesh bags, and tucked up on the top shelf in the hall closet.

Just don't store them in their stuff sacks, or packed tightly into a plastic storage bin, as neither are good for the down.

[OneClick]

I like to just toss in a closet loosely. But there's a whole lotta ideas here:

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[Mtn hanger]

I've always kept my in a large tote. That has seemed to work up to now.

[huntaholic123]

Lay mine across my guest bed otherwise loose in a tote

[cataraftgirl]

Oversized cotton or mesh sleeping bag storage bags from REI. They each have their own bag that they are stored loosely in, on a shelf in my storage room. I put their stuff sacks in the big bag with them so its easy to find.

[MrJames]

It has probably been mentioned before, but for those few like me, who live in ancient rural houses, mice can and will eat through fabrics of any kind, seeking warmer places to nest and store their scavenged food. I've had two cheapo sleeping bags ruined and other items but found the plastic storage tubs with lids will keep them out. Also several spring traps with peanut butter in that storage room.

[LuvmyBonnet]

Loco Libre Quilts come with a large cotton bag as well as a nylon stuff sack.

[MrJames]

Loco Libre Quilts come with a large cotton bag as well as a nylon stuff sack.

That's a good sign of caring. I'm waiting for a Loco Libre TQ and UQ right now. Zero, full size. I'm really looking forward to moving into hammocking in quite cold weather and not only tenting it. Though I like winter outings in tents and tarps also, Shug's winter videos and others here convinced me to go all out.