Helpful tips to get the most out of your gear!
We put our gear through extreme conditions and cleaning it when you finally get home is usually the last thing you want to do. A bit of extra love after the hunt can add years to your high performance gear and save you hundreds or thousands of dollars.
When waterproof/breathable gear is dirty it saturates much faster. This not only reduces the waterproofing but also the breathability as moisture cannot escape past the item. Washing gear incorrectly can damage the fabric and ruin the waterproofing, so it’s vitally important to take the extra care and get the most bang for your buck.
Washing waterproof/breathable clothing
Reapplying DWR
To reapply the DWR and get the waterproofing back to new, washing it in a sports wash or DWR replenish wash. Alternatively, a DWR spray will replenish the water repellency.
Resealing loose seam seals
Alternatively, you can purchase seam tape from most outdoors retailers. Simply cut off loose tape and repeat steps 1 and 2 with new tape.
Leather treatment
Regular reapplication is recommended (some trusted brands are NikWax, Sno-Seal and Grangers). Avoid leather conditioner unless waterproofing properties are stated.
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