https://outdoors.codidact.com/categories/5/tags/636.rssNew Posts Tagged 'down' - OutdoorsOutdoors - Codidact2024-01-22T12:09:41Zhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/290609How does a synthetic overbag work?Iizukihttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/649262024-01-22T12:09:41Z2024-01-22T12:09:41Z<p>In really cold temperatures, it's often recommended to use a separate overbag made from a synthetic material over your main down sleeping bag. Supposedly this helps moisture (from your body) esc...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/59921How does the R-value of goose down compare to cattail down?Dugan https://outdoors.codidact.com/users/324672019-12-15T15:53:37Z2019-12-15T15:53:37Z<p>I know that goose down is warmer than <a href="https://www.motherearthnews.com/homesteading-and-livestock/cattail-plants-zmaz80jazraw" rel="nofollow noreferrer">cattail down</a>. But what are th...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/47324Will a down sleeping bag recover 100% after being squeezed if it's not for a long time?Dakatinehttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/173242014-11-12T21:09:05Z2019-08-23T03:44:52Z<p>It is well known that a down sleeping bag should be stored as open as possible when not in use, but that can be squeezed and compressed to a very small fraction of its size when necessary (that ...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/57986Is an old but new down sleeping bag as good as a recent and new one?Kunhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/305392018-11-30T07:07:08Z2018-12-02T19:23:11Z<p>I recently purchased a new western mountaineering sleeping bag (Puma MF) from Moosejaw. Long story short, I found that the bag was manufactured more than 4 years ago, in 2014, the price tags hav...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/57854Down is escaping my jacket, especially over a wool sweaterdowoolhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/304282018-11-09T10:24:10Z2018-11-10T12:13:32Z<p>I recently bought a down jacket and noticed that some down is leaking, especially if I am wearing a wool sweater underneath.</p>
<p>Everytime I wear my jacket with my (dark, which makes the dow...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/44665What is water resistant down and how is it made?pplhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/173942013-04-16T21:19:26Z2017-12-16T16:56:32Z<p>Water resistant down has <a href="http://www.zpacks.com/quilts/water_resistant_down_report.pdf" rel="noreferrer">interesting properties</a> which make it appealing for outdoor applications. Howe...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/40260Is it possible to partially change color of down jacket?zarhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/185112017-12-08T20:58:53Z2017-12-16T02:27:16Z<p>I own several down jackets but my favorite and warmest doesn't have the best colors. It's black which is great but shoulder area is orange. It's an LL Bean jacket. </p>
<p>Is it possible I can ...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/51543Quality of duck vs goose downWillshttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/173072016-06-15T19:13:18Z2016-07-09T00:38:04Z<p>While searching for a sleeping bag I was told that goose down is clearly superior to duck down in terms of quality. I guess that means e.g. the fill power (measured in cuin). What exactly are th...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/51547V-chamber vs trapezoid constructionWillshttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/173072016-06-16T18:48:04Z2016-06-20T15:56:36Z<p>I am searching for a down sleeping bag and found two alternatives. They are from one manufacturer so data should be comparable.</p>
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<li>T_limit = -13°C</l...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/48831What can be done to restore a Down Sleeping Bag after compressed storage?SadHikerhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/233132015-07-27T13:02:02Z2015-07-29T18:07:42Z<p>I, unfortunately, am in the situation where my down sleeping bag has been stored in a compressed state for approximately 11 months (it was bought and used once before this).</p>
<p>I have read ...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/47999Down feather species, which is best?Systemhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/-12015-03-11T11:33:00Z2015-03-11T15:27:09Z<p>I've seen several down jackets stating what species of down the jacket is filled with, i.e. Duck, Goose, etc.</p>
<p>What are the differences between the various species' down and which is best...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/45511Old Down Sleeping Bag performancethemirrorhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/14872013-12-14T20:35:09Z2015-02-23T17:24:48Z<p>I hear that because down feathers are so delicate, a down sleeping bag that has gotten a ton of use or rough use has significantly less insulating performance -- the feathers are broken down int...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/47722Numbers on down jacketsSystemhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/-12015-01-14T13:03:37Z2015-02-05T08:48:11Z<p>I'm looking for a down jacket. They all seem to come with numbers but I'm not sure what they mean. For example :</p>
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<p>What do they mean...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/45638Shall I buy a Large size shell if I am wearing Medium size Down Jacket?Ryanhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/213652014-01-12T08:04:51Z2014-01-12T21:43:26Z<p>So that I can have some spaces to wear Down or Fleece inside the jacket? </p>
<p>Normally Large size shell is too large for me, or I should buy the same size so as fit as possible?</p>
https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/44969What is Arc'Teryx Technical down?pplhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/173942013-07-25T18:52:36Z2013-07-26T00:15:42Z<p>Today I received an e-mail from <a href="http://www.arcteryx.com/" rel="noreferrer">Arc'Teryx</a> stating that</p>
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