Equipment storage

**c4mailman.pb** · 11-15-2019, 12:37

I know this topic is a sad one but must be addressed, equipment storage, particularly fabric and insulation storage. I have stored things like tents with spray on type waterproofing and taped seams just to have them be sticky to the touch and tape crumbled. I have stored them in their stuff sack as well as very large mesh laundry bags. I have stored them in climate controlled areas and places like a hot garage. Same problem no matter what. Is this common? Do I need to just figure on periodically treating these fabrics? Finally do I need to store down filled items fluffed or in the stuff sack or does it even matter?

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**cmc4free** · 11-15-2019, 12:45

Most people store their down quilts loosely
- Hanging in a closet
- In a bin (make sure it's completely dry before closing the bin, and/or store with desiccant)
- In a large cotton or mesh sack (some quilts come with one)
- etc.

How much it matters is debatable, but it's a fairly widespread practice.

**c4mailman.pb** · 11-15-2019, 12:49

Originally Posted by cmc4free

Most people store their down quilts loosely
- Hanging in a closet
- In a bin (make sure it's completely dry before closing the bin, and/or store with desiccant)
- In a large cotton or mesh sack (some quilts come with one)
- etc.

How much it matters is debatable, but it's a fairly widespread practice.

Thanks. I may try the bins.

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**cmc4free** · 11-15-2019, 13:00

Originally Posted by c4mailman.pb

Thanks. I may try the bins.

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That's what I do, personally.

**Adroa** · 01-23-2020, 09:52

Originally Posted by cmc4free

Most people store their down quilts loosely
- Hanging in a closet
- In a bin (make sure it's completely dry before closing the bin, and/or store with desiccant)
- In a large cotton or mesh sack (some quilts come with one)
- etc.

How much it matters is debatable, but it's a fairly widespread practice.

So if the quilt is totally dry then it is fine without airflow? Currently got my TQ in a large bin but saw someone post on the forums that they needed airflow. Been meaning to circle back and make sure mine was not suffocating!

**Shug** · 01-23-2020, 10:14

Originally Posted by Adroa

So if the quilt is totally dry then it is fine without airflow? Currently got my TQ in a large bin but saw someone post on the forums that they needed airflow. Been meaning to circle back and make sure mine was not suffocating!

These quilt bags from Hammock Gear work great. Breathable.....https://hammockgear.com/storage-sack/

Shug

**OneClick** · 01-23-2020, 10:19

Originally Posted by Adroa

So if the quilt is totally dry then it is fine without airflow? Currently got my TQ in a large bin but saw someone post on the forums that they needed airflow. Been meaning to circle back and make sure mine was not suffocating!

I would love to hear the explanation from them on why they need air flow. I'm not being facetious, I just can't think of a reason if it's put away dry and kept in a home.

**dutch_henry** · 10-01-2020, 16:35

Originally Posted by OneClick

I would love to hear the explanation from them on why they need air flow. I'm not being facetious, I just can't think of a reason if it's put away dry and kept in a home.

I think a lot depends on indoor air quality inc humidity levels. In grad school I had an apartment in the pacific northwest. In the rainy winter, clothing compressed against an exterior wall (eg hanging in one of the closets) would get moldy. The single pane windows in that place, among other things, made it hard to regulate indoor humidity levels.

That's where the air circulation argument comes in. Humidity creates condensation on impermeable layers, especially on colder surfaces in tight spaces (like my exterior closet wall). So you can hang loosely, so air can circulate without trapping moisture/forming condensate. Or you can toss bone dry stuff in a bin, to keep the humidity out to begin with (though when I do use bins, I'll toss some dry cedar in there, with the thought it can absorb moisture if it does find its way in).

My stuff now hangs from a beam in my dry basement. Works well and easy to rack up for a trip.

**TxAggie** · 11-15-2019, 16:23

My down is in the Cotton Bags they came with and simply sit on an open wire shelf.

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**ATGIRL2028** · 11-15-2019, 19:53

Originally Posted by TxAggie

My down is in the Cotton Bags they came with and simply sit on an open wire shelf.

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I was wondering the same...when I FINALLY get my topquilt in 4 more weeks (aaarrrggg!!!) how do I store it? Does it HAVE TO hang or can I fold it and put it loosely on a shelf? I really don't have anywhere to hang it, but plenty of shelf space.