I’m looking to purchase a underquilt. There is a local person who has one but it’s from 2011...says it was only used a few times and then stored properly. Are there any concerned I should have? How long can you expect these quilts to last?
I’m looking to purchase a underquilt. There is a local person who has one but it’s from 2011...says it was only used a few times and then stored properly. Are there any concerned I should have? How long can you expect these quilts to last?
I'm no scientist or anything but I wouldn't have any problem buying that quilt as long as the price was right. Since technology and materials have improved over the years, I'd expect to get a bit of a discount for the age. I'd check the suspension to make sure it's still good and "springy" as well.
If the owner's claim is legit & the quilt still maintains its loft and was well taken care of otherwise, I'd go for it.
I'd pounce as well.
I had a 30+ yr-old Campmor sleeping bag (650FP down, IIRC) that I donated to my friend's BSA troop some years ago. I had used it a bunch, but after a good washing that thing looked and performed as if new.
I'd imagine that a little-used and properly-stored UQ would be fine.
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Maybe just me, but 2011 just doesn't seem that long ago...
thanks everyone i really appreciate it
Buying used hiking stuff is like buying fish - if I can't smell it first, I'm not buying it. But if it smells fine, as in doesn't smell at all, go for it.
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