New to Down Sleeping Bags

Michael:

Properly cared for, you can expect quality down bags to last a decade or more — much longer than any synthetic bags that are similarly well cared for!

When packing, you can either pack your sleeping bag directly into your pack — or stuff it inside the MontBell-supplied stuff sack. Resist any temptation to switch to an even smaller stuff sack "to save pack space".

Your bag will be fine when stuffed for a day or three — just as long as you don't store it long term inside the small stuff sack. Having said that, whenever I am at camp or staying in a hotel right before or right after a hike — I do like to unpack the bag and let it air out.

As for storage in-between use — it's perfectly fine to store your bag inside the MontBell-supplied large cotton bag, or laid out flat, or hung vertically. The only cardinal rules are to store your sleeping bag:

1. unstuffed
2. clean and dry
3. away from sunlight and heat source