Storage question

**Tallen2303** · 02-26-2018, 11:01

I'm sure this has been answered somewhere... I'm new at all of this and store the top and underquilts I made in the stuff sacks. I was watching some of Shug's videos and noticed all of his were out and hanging up. Is it bad to leave them in the stuff sacks? I don't really have the room to leave them out...

**pgibson** · 02-26-2018, 11:03

No insulation should be stored long-term in the hiking stuff sack. If you can't lay them out flat or hang them then second best is to use a large storage stuff sack....way oversized cotton stuff sack/pillow case. Third best is to store them in a tote. I cover this in our Care and Cleaning Video Here:

Same info applies no matter the brand of gear or the type of insulation.

**Shug** · 02-26-2018, 11:04

These work great...room to breathe and not compress the down.....http://www.hammockgear.com/hammock-gear-storage-sack/
But don't keep them in the stuff sacks for prolonged periods for the sake of the down.
Shug

**TrailSlug** · 02-26-2018, 11:07

I use the storage bins as I like the way they stack. These do take up some room so you will have to factor that into your decision as well. I also have three stored under my bed which seems to work as well.

**Tallen2303** · 02-26-2018, 11:09

Good to know, thanks guys! I made the costco do it yourself top and underquilts and they've been in the stuff sacks since the summer... I will take them out right now!

**Tallen2303** · 02-26-2018, 11:14

Originally Posted by TrailSlug

I use the storage bins as I like the way they stack. These do take up some room so you will have to factor that into your decision as well. I also have three stored under my bed which seems to work as well.

I may have to do that. I can store them in bins in my garage. I have some new quilts coming from MAC gear. I'm hoping it's going to be cold when I go to my cabin in Ohio next weekend so I can do a good test on them! I've been dying to go on this little trip for a long time now!

**Wanderlost** · 02-26-2018, 11:21

I use these basic bags from Amazon. They work great. Cotton Laundry Bags

**Vanhalo** · 02-26-2018, 11:30

I keep my Jacks "R" Better Quilts in the bags they were shipped in.

One of the keys to long life of down products is proper storage. Quilts should be stored in a cool and dry location. They should not be stored in a compressed manner, such as in a compression or stuff sack. Rather they are ideally stored flat (e.g. under a bed) or hung in an uncompressed mode in a closet. If space is a problem, the plastic storage bag that the quilt is packaged in is breathable and is adequate for storing your quilt.

**Tikker** · 02-26-2018, 14:06

I just hang mine over the hanger bar in the closet

**kitsapcowboy** · 02-26-2018, 14:11

There is dead space in the corners of most closets (once you move your ammo cans).

A leftover remnant of breathable fabric measuring one linear yard folds over and sews into a generous stuff sack for most down quilts and will allow you to keep it clean, uncompressed, and tucked out of the way if you don't have room to hang them all.