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What do you guys use to wash gear, like backpacks and tents? (lemmy.world)
submitted 1 year ago by hombre_fundido@lemmy.world to c/ultralight@lemmy.world
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I neglected to wash my backpack the last couple seasons and my 2p tent could use a wash. Zippers are feeling a little gritty.

I've seen some suggestions like baby shampoo, but the only stuff at the store was scented. Anyone use unscented castile soap?

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[–] hombre_fundido@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I've got the hammock gear 20* econ. It's the one with snaps instead of the zipper, so I've had it for a while. It gets me into shoulder season here in CO before I think about bringing a sleeping bag out. I think it was a hell of a deal, especially for what I paid at the time.

It's probably due for a wash soon. Did you use the nikwax down wash when you did yours?

[–] miles@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

yup got the nikwax for down, hand washed in the bathtub and dried on no heat with tennis balls just like the instructions describe. it took a whole afternoon but it worked