Down Garments
Maintaining Your Down Outerwear
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Step 1:
Prior to washing, apply cleaner directly to heavily soiled areas. Close all zippers and Velcro® tabs.
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Step 2:
Fill sink or tub with just enough warm water to submerge item; add ReviveX Down Cleaner. Compress item to remove air and place in water.
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Step 3:
Rinse item repeatedly until water runs clear (at least 3 times). Gently compress or roll item (do not wring) to expel water.
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Step 4:
Place item in washing machine for 2 spin cycles to remove excess water before drying.
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Step 5:
Before drying, apply ReviveX Spray-On Water Repellent to the outer shell fabric. Apply liberally to shoulders, cuffs and zipper areas. Dry garment by itself in a large dryer (it needs room to tumble freely). Use heat setting recommended by garment care label (medium heat if possible).
Find more great tips like these in our Repair Guide
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Remove old zipper foot. Take new zipper slider and guide track tapes into the top grooves of the slider, pushing them through to the bottom. Use a pin if needed to work the track tapes through. Pull tapes gently to make sure slider is sitting evenly on tracks.
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Proper Backpack Weight Distribution:
A. Small, “Quick Access” Items i.e.: sunblock, head lamp, etc.
B. Heavy Weight Items i.e.: food, water, fuel, etc.
C. Light Weight Items i.e.: rain gear, clothing, etc.
D. Medium Weight Items i.e.: tent, ground sheet, etc.
E. Sleeping Bag