Hey SC/out/s newbie here. I have read that synthetic jackets

>>914224
Down/Synthetic tend to degarde (at different rates) when you compress them, stuff them in a sack/bag, etc. The lifespan of a well cared-for jacket is over 10 years though. It's more likely to get ripped by a crackhead mugging you before it "goes bad".

>>914232
OK good to hear my jacket is mostly hung thus not really compressed and stuffed away. Do you have any tips on how to take care of synthetics jackets? Thanks

>>914235
make sure to dry it out if it gets wet

it'll still keep you warm, but mold etc

>>914238
OK anon thank you

Synthetic
> 10 years for light to medium use with good care
> 5 years from medium to hard use with good care
> less than 2 years with medium to hard use without caring for it.
> less than 6 months for hard use and complete negligence

Down

> 15+ years for light to medium use with good care
> 10+ years from medium to hard use with good care (note the outer material will degrade faster.)
> less than 2 years with medium to hard use without caring for it and leaving it compressed
> less than 6 months for rich fags that are too afraid to wash it.
.

>>914344
Thank you very much anon but do I have to use any special product for care? Or just paying attention not compressing keeping it dry would be enough ?

>>914347

Washing

> Follow care instructions on garments label
> make sure it is down safe if you choose down (I assume this is it doesn't strip the natural oils of down)
> leaves no residue detergent or soap
> dry completely (important)
> keep it clean (you don't need to be autistic about this, but when the insulation gets dirty, it will break down faster and won't work as well)

Other care

> do not leave compressed 24/7
> You're more likely going to tear the outer fabric before anything else so bring a patch kit with you.

Products I've used with success

> Atsko sportwash (same as Nathan sportwash but much cheaper)
> Nikwax Down direct, techwash, woolwash
> Tenacious tape for tears (much better than duct tape [can be washed and hold much better])

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>>914355
Thank you anon for both answers this was exactly what I was looking for. Hope in the near future I can start actually going /out/ also

They lose their loft slowly though. They don't disappear overnight. I have an Atom LT and an Atom SV and they are both ~5 years old and probably half as warm as they used to be. Still good and lightweight, but not as puffy as they once were.

>>914364
Do you fall into the medium to hard use category as the anon described above?