Oh and no reason a good down bag shouldnt last for years if not washed often and stored carefully. No guarantee that a 2nd hand bag hasnt been ruined by washing too many times. Avoid washing by using sleeping clothes and airing fully is as important as storing uncompressed somewhere dry.
Yeah exactly. New bag not much more expensive either.
My oldest Rab bag is 7 years old so maybe its yet to degrade. I have only washed it once or twice though. One of the few times my congenital anosmia is a benefit!
Oh and no reason a good down bag shouldnt last for years if not washed often and stored carefully. No guarantee that a 2nd hand bag hasnt been ruined by washing too many times. Avoid washing by using sleeping clothes and airing fully is as important as storing uncompressed somewhere dry.