We have our sleeping bags hanging up in the basement. It dawned on me that we have a old Frostline down sleeping bag that my wife made in school in the early 80's that never gets used now. Wife is ok if I want to use the down to make a UQ... My question is, any reason the down would have degraded to the point where its no good? The nylon cover of the bag is really showing its age- kinda crinkly. When patting the down, it seems normal. Any thoughts?
Someone else asked recently, you can wash it I recall and return some fluff and removing any body oils.
Give it a go..if it doesnt work your only out an old decrepid bag. and you can add some fresh down when your building the new quilt, doctor it up a little. Everything breaks down over time..everything. But my opinion is..it will work. Probably not as good as new, but it will work.
Ambulo tua ambulo.
might not be the latest and greatest; but go for it- just make a small allowance for the lesser fill power- I seem to recall that 550-600 was top of the line about then-
(I also have a frostline project in my closet- early gore-tex rain parka..my first major sewing effort- )
KM
I bought several Frostline kits on ebay just to get the down a couple of years ago, and used it in some insulated hammocks. They have served very well, though I agree the down probably can't compare with the 800 fp & higher that's available now. Still, it hasn't collapsed on me.
David
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