Can I wash my sleeping bag in a washing machine with an agitator? Any machine with an agitator is not recommended, because the weight of the sleeping bags once wet will bog down the agitator. Should the load become off balance, there is the possibility of burning the bearings of the drum. Also, the agitator tends to snag on any sewn seams, so a sleeping bag is no...
My tent's fabric seems to have faded. What can be done to prevent this? Do not leave your tent set up in direct sunlight longer than necessary. If left in sunlight for prolonged periods of time, the UV rays will cause the tent fabric to gradually fade and weaken. Try picking a shaded campsite whenever possible to minimize this exposure....