Originally Posted By BZH
Every time I've tried to wash a down bag, it is a pain to get the down wet so I can wash it.


I imagine you already know this, but just in case...
The trick to getting the bag wet is to put it in the stuff sack and then feed it directly from the stuff sack into the water before it has a chance to expand. This assumes you're washing it by hand in the bathtub, of course.
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