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STORING
After each trip, air dry your bag for at least 24 hours before storing.
Avoid storing your bag for extended periods of time in its stuff sack. Over time tightly compressed insulation can lose its loft and warmth trapping ability. Hang your bag or store it in its oversized breathable storage bag in a cool, dry space.
WASHING
Dirt affects performance over time. Washing will help restore warmth and breathability so the bag performs like new again. For most people, washing your bag once a year is enough. Front-loading, oversized washers are best — try to avoid lower volume home washing machines that can compress and twist the insulation and internal baffling system in your new bag.
Close any zippers and wash inside out. Spin twice to remove excess water. Use warm water and we recom-mend the use of ReviveX® Synthetic Fabric Cleaner or ReviveX® Down Cleaner by Gear Aid™ to gently remove dirt and oils that impact performance of the PrimaLoft® and DownTek™ insulation in our bags. Regular deter-gents will leave behind residue that can harm the insulation. Dry cleaning is never recommended.
DRYING
Take care transferring a wet bag from the washer to the dryer; fine fibers and stitching are more susceptible to breakage when wet. For best results, choose an oversized commercial dryer and keep the settings on medium — it can take a few hours to dry a bag completely. With a down bag, add a few tennis balls in to encourage the down to regain its loft for maximum warmth and longevity. It may also be helpful to turn the sleeping bag inside out half way through the dry cycle so the foot end dries faster. When completely dried, unzip and allow to air dry overnight.
REPAIRING A TEAR (HINT—IT’S NOT WITH DUCT TAPE)
Getting a rip in your awesome new bag can be devastating, but it doesn’t have to be. Fix a rip and protect your insulation using the enclosed clear Tenacious Tape™ patch by Gear Aid. Just clean, peel and stick. You’ll have a permanent, nearly invisible repair that won’t collect dirt, or leave behind sticky residue like duct tape. Guess what, it’ll also patch a leak in your air mattress.
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STORING
After each trip, air dry your sleeping pad for at least 24 hours before storing.
Avoid storing your sleeping pad for extended periods of time in its stuff sack, especially if there are open cell foam components. Over time, tightly compressed foam can lose its ability to rebound, and may be permanent-ly compressed or creased. If possible, keep the product stored flat or otherwise, loosepermanent-ly rolled, uncompressed, and away from direct sunlight. Open valves to allow foam pumps to expand. Do not store the sleeping pads inflated.
WASHING
To clean your sleeping pad, wipe down the surface with a wet and/or soapy cloth. Make sure to keep water out of the valves (keep valves closed) if necessary. Do not machine-wash.
DRYING
Do not machine dry your sleeping pad. Be sure to let your sleeping pad fully line-dry before storing in a cool, dry environment. Make sure to dry your sleeping pad away from direct sunlight as exposure to UV is harmful to the fabrics.
REPAIRS
For patching pads, you can use the included fabric patches. Cut the patch to fully cover the hole and round the edges of the patch to keep them from peeling up. Use an adhesive like McNett Seam Grip to bond the patch to the pad. Follow the adhesive manufacturer’s directions for application and curing time.
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STORING
After each trip, make sure your tent and all its components are completely dry before storing. This is the most effective way to prevent mold and mildew from forming on your tent.
If you are storing your tent for extended periods of time, keep the tent and contents loosely in a breath-able storage sack. Store the tent in a cool, dry, and dark area, away from direct exposure to sunlight. WASHING
If your tent is exposed to dirt, sand, etc., you can wipe it down with a wet cloth. For excessive dirt, remove any airbeams and hand wash the tent with a technical fabric wash like Nikwax Tech Wash® or McNett ReviveX® Synthetic Fabric Cleaner. Do not wash in washing machines with agitators as it can tear the fabric. Hand washing and air drying is best. Do not use bleach, do not iron.
It is also important to keep the zippers clean, so if exposed to dirt/sand, wipe the zipper down with a wet cloth. In excessive cases, wash and then treat/lubricate the zippers with McNett Zip Care or a silicone zip-per spray (popular in dive shops).
For the tent airbeams, wipe down excess dirt with a wet and/or soapy cloth. Make sure to keep water out of the valves (keep valves closed) if necessary.
The footprints do not need as much care as they can be exposed to more dirt and are more abrasion resistant compared to the tents. If they must be washed, follow the same steps as above for the tents. DRYING
Do not machine dry your tent. Be sure to let your tent fully line-dry before storing loosely in a cool, dry environment. Make sure to dry your tent away from direct sunlight as exposure to UV is harmful to the fabrics.
REPAIRS
If you need to re-treat the outer Durable Water Resistant (DWR) finish, you can use a spray-on prod-uct like Nikwax TX.Direct Spray® or McNett ReviveX® Spray-On Water Repellent after the tent has been cleaned.
Fix a rip by using a clear Tenacious Tape™ patch by Gear Aid. Just clean, peel and stick. You’ll have a per-manent, nearly invisible repair that won’t collect dirt, or leave behind sticky residue like duct tape.
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STORING
After each trip, make sure to air dry your Fillo™/ Pilllowtop™ for at least 24 hours before storing to prevent mold/mildew from forming.
Avoid storing your Fillo™ / Pillowtop™ compressed for extended periods of time in its stuff sack. Over time, tightly compressed foam can lose its ability to rebound. If possible, keep the product stored flat or otherwise, loosely rolled, uncompressed, and away from direct sunlight. Do not store the pillow inflated.
MACHINE-WASHING
When washing the pillow, wash only the microsuede cover. Remove the inner air bladder and memory foam/mesh bag assembly. Untie the elastic cord on the exterior of the cover so that it cannot snag on the washer or dryer.
When washing the Pillowtop™, wash only the microsuede cover. Remove the sleeping pad(s), and the comfort foam/mesh bag assembly.
Front-loading, oversized washers are best. Try to avoid lower volume home washing machines that can compress, twist, or rip the fabrics. Use warm water and choose a regular cycle with no bleach or fabric softener. We recommend the use of ReviveX® Synthetic Fabric Cleaner to gently remove dirt and oils.
If the foam must be washed, hand wash only. Do not wring dry to preserve the position of the foam within the mesh. Pat dry with an absorbent towel. Make sure to dry the foam away from direct sunlight as exposure to UV is harmful to the fabrics.
DRYING
Take care transferring the wet cover from the washer to the dryer; fine fibers and stitching are more susceptible to breakage when wet. For best results, choose an oversized commerical dryer and tumble dry on low. Alternately, hang until completely dry; turn the cover inside out and hang dry until no moisture is present. Make sure to dry the cover away from direct sunlight as exposure to UV is harmful to the fabrics.
TENT CARE & REPAIR
To Give your Tent a longer, Happier life
Cut off tip of Seamseal™ applicator.
Be careful of sharp and jagged pole ends.
If you can’t find the leak, place the pad in water and look for bubbles.
Fully deflate airbeam. After determining size of leak,
patch or replace bladder.
If debris has accumulated in tent, shake it out before packing.
Carefully apply Seamseal™ to required stitching using several thin coats to cover seams.
Slide the pole sleeve over the damaged pole sections.
Clean and dry area of the leak, and cover with Seam Grip® to at least 1/4” beyond the hole.
Remove bladder through Velcro®
access panel and find leak.
Reinstall bladder, making sure not to twist, and close Velcro® panels.
Store in a loose breathable bag, in a cool and dry environment.
Let dry for 24 hours.
Tape (or wedge) the sleeve in place.
Keep the sleeping pad level and let the repaired patch dry for 24 hours. Although most NEMO tents are fully taped and waterproof, two mountaineering tents (Tenshi™ and Moki™) are sewn through certain areas for extra strength.
These tents must be seam sealed to be waterproof. Before first use, locate seams on the tent that require Seam Grip®. This includes places where stitches
cannot be seam taped (all pole wraps, light pocket attachment, and the STAT™), and any place where more than two faces of fabric are joined in one seam, like the vent seams. Do not apply seam seal to the zipper.
If a pole breaks when you’re out in the field, use the included pole repair sleeve and some duct tape to temporarily fix your pole. The pole sleeve can be wedged into place with a stick if you don’t have duct tape on hand.
Thorns, rocks, and other sharp objects can puncture the airtight fabric of your sleeping pad causing a leak and a rough night’s sleep.
Repairing a leak in your AST™ tent is as easy as changing your bicycle tube inside the tire. If the leak is small, the bladder may simply be repaired with a small sticker patch placed over the hole. This patch is included in the tent repair kit. If the puncture in the bladder is large, the entire bladder will need to be replaced.
When storing your tent, be sure to thoroughly clean and dry the tent to avoid mold and mildew. Store your tent in a cool and dry environment.
[Hint:Dust with talcum powder before repacking. ]
[ Hint:Pull a spare bladder into place by tying it to the end of the damaged bladder. Or tie cord to the end of the bladder before removing to help get the bladder back into place once repaired. ]
[ Hint:If necessary, a tent stake or branch can be used to splint your damaged pole sections. ]
[ Hint:If you are out in the field and need to speed up the cure time, mix in a few drops of water with the Seam Grip®. The patch should be fully cured in about 2 hours. ]
[Hint:Store your tent in the closet, it is usually cool, dry and keeps it out of reach of harmful UV rays. ]
SEAM SEALING YOUR TENT
USING A POLE REPAIR SLEEVE
REPAIRING SLEEPING PAD LEAKS STORING YOUR TENT
REPAIRING A LEAK IN YOUR AST™ TENT
[ Hint:See NEMO’s Blog for a Homeopathic recipe to rid mold from your tent.] Drying your tent thoroughly will
prevent mold and mildew formation.
If the tent has signs of mildew, use McNett MiraZyme™ and soak the tent following the
instructions on the bottle. Mold and mildew not only smell bad, but also damage
the waterproof coating on your tent. Prolonged exposure to mildew will cause seamtape to delaminate and make your tent leaky. The best care is preventative: always thoroughly dry out your tent before storing it. Once your tent is damaged by mildew, it is very difficult, if not impossible, to repair it.
CLEANING MOLD OFF YOUR TENT
