Scotchgard Heavy Duty Water Shield 1 Can, 400 ml - Water Repellent Spray, Ideal For Outerwear, Tents, Backpacks, Canvas, Polyester And Nylon

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We didn't have issues with either, but we also weren't brave enough to apply it to our Gore-Tex gear. It’s more valuable than the common materials found in outdoor gear—cotton, wool, and nylon—and requires a trusted system that won’t harm them.

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Especially if you are applying to a tent, for example, you’ll want to allow some time for the item to air out before use.A great analogy we like to use is you wouldn’t wax a dirty car so you wouldn’t waterproof a dirty item,” Allen explains. Waxing is an old-school method of waterproofing, and we were surprised and pleased by how well it worked in our test. It’s uncommon to find a waterproofing spray that doesn’t compromise the comfort and elasticity of a material. Each to their own (and I can absolutely see how an aerosol is marginally more convenient) but I definitely prefer the manual trigger spray approach. Some gear you must spray because the item in question, such as a tent or a pair of hiking boots, can’t go in the washing machine.

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Our tester gave it one more chance after that, but on the pair of boots we tested it with, it performed marginally better but not well enough to warrant inclusion. Down isn’t an effective insulator when wet, so keeping these items dry is crucial to their functioning. I’m Bertie and I’ve been enjoying the wilderness for as long as I can remember, ever since my father used to take me out hunting when I was a kid. Waterproofing shoes with a spray is actually quite easy and will save you a lot of wet socks when you’re out hiking in the rain. The company also notes the spray can darken some lighter-colored gear, so spot-testing is recommended.UV radiation damages textiles or material if they’re regularly exposed to sunlight, something you’d expect your tent to go through. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. As it was applied to the jacket, it was easy to see the areas that hadn’t received any product yet and the areas that had gotten too much (to the point where excess was running off), and our tester worked to even those out, applying extra spray where needed and wiping the areas that had too much with a damp towel. It just wasn’t enough for us to put it into any of our superlative categories—still, a solid and good product. Your items’ DWR coating won’t always break down evenly across an item; for instance, a raincoat is more likely to wet out in areas where it has contact with oils from your skin or other pieces of gear, such as where your backpack straps rub it.

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This usually becomes irritating to those around, and sacrificing the comfort of others for performance isn’t necessary, especially when there are such good quality products on the market. Even with this being the case, it is only recommended by Nikwax for use on gear such as tents, rucksacks, panniers and camera bags while there is no mention that it is appropriate for waterproof breathable gear. I followed the directions carefully and gave a pair of boots two coats, letting them dry as directed.If you waterproof all your stuff, it’ll dry faster if you do get caught in a downpour; it’ll dry in your hotel overnight. It’s very porous, so it won’t ever be completely waterproof, but you can protect it from water by waterproofing it yourself. When trying the pants again, water beaded off them instead of soaking through in the spots where it was previously wetting out, and the breathability was again excellent.