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Quail-a-lot t1_j6fud35 wrote

Even good ones will look pretty flat when you first get them because they've been compressed. They will need a bit of time and some good shaking to fluff back up, or you can put them in the dryer with a felt ball or a tennis ball to re-loft them too. Even when I am backpacking, first thing I like to do once I have my shelter up is to lay out my down topquilt (similar idea to a sleeping bag) so it has time to fluff up before bed and at home I store them loose.

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VeloToEato t1_j6fu23s wrote

I’m here to tell you that titanium has been fantastic for me. I purchased a Snow Peak Aurora bottle. Made in Japan and insanely light.

There is no aftertaste whatsoever. I have had metallic taste out of lesser quality titanium products though.

It’s expensive but it’s a buy it for life bottle IMO.

Best of luck with your search.

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murph0969 t1_j6fti2o wrote

Also, 1000 down is stupid and not even real unless in absolute humidity free conditions. Marketing again. 800 is realistically the highest backpackers (I've back packed extensively and worked in the outdoor industry) should go, but only to increase packability and decrease weight. None of that matters on your bed. I prefer a heavier feather/down combo for something that stays on my bed.

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aztecannie99 t1_j6frpbf wrote

I have a 9 year old (I think) Speed Queen and I have used a variety of detergents from Tide Simple to Gain (currently using All Free Mega pods) and it hasn’t been an issue. When I use powder I always dump the powder in the bottom. With liquid I have always just put on the clothes. Worth pods I turn the water on out the pod in and then add the clothes. I usually don’t extra rinse.

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Ken-as-fuck t1_j6fql84 wrote

These things are snake oil, they don’t do anything, just use soap and water and you’ll be fine. Anything you see claiming to ionize, ozonize, or “structure” water, like that kangen crap, is just using words to sound scientific to pass off their gimmick.

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