I have an allergy to feathers, I was told by a forum member that the down used in the UQ's does not have down feathers in it, I am sure that is true so what is the UQ's that are advertised as down made with, if not crushed or while feathers?
I have an allergy to feathers, I was told by a forum member that the down used in the UQ's does not have down feathers in it, I am sure that is true so what is the UQ's that are advertised as down made with, if not crushed or while feathers?
From wha tI know of allergies, most folks who are "allergic to down" aren't actually allergic to the down at all, but rather, to the mites that are in some down. My buddy Doc thought he was, but gave in and bought a Flamethrower (down) and has a down sleeping bag now and has had no problems from either of them.
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Down can be treated to be "hypoallergenic" and usually is. It is my understanding the allergens are not the fluffy goodness, but dust, dander and other impurities (including critters) not cleaned out of the feathers. The difference between feathers and down is considerable. For one things feathers are mature and have quills. They a scratchy and not very good for insulation. Down is mature and has no quills. It is a fluffy ball of stuff that helps keep the bird warm and shielded from the elements.
All birds have down at some point in their lives. Crows lose it as they go from fledglings to nuisance. White geese have it for a long time. Goose down is the best.
Avoid feather where ever possible. Avoid chopped feathers at all cost.
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That was a very good explanation. I was tested for feathers when I went through allergy testing and was deemed allergic. I stayed away from it for years for fear I would be negatively affected. But a year ago I slept in a friend's rig with their down UQ & TQ's and it didn't bother me! I did a little research and found out that the best down is treated, cleansed and indeed hypoallergenic! I have all down insulation now and jackets & coats and feel cheated that I had been warned away. My allergies haven't been affected, neither has my asthma any more than usual.
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Maybe ask for a small sample from the vendor you are thinking about ordering from and see if you have any reactions. Unless you are severly allergic and could go into shock.
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Most hammock camping gear really holds it's value around here. You can buy it, try it out, and if it doesn't work, you can sell it on the forum for nearly what you paid. You might lose the cost of shipping, but personally that would be worth knowing whether or not I would be able to enjoy that downy goodness. It would certainly be an insignificant loss compared to wasting the cost of the whole thing, IMO.
Get to a group hang somewhere. You can nuzzle someone's quilt for free.
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