How to Use Waterproofing Spray for Outdoor Gear

Backpackers.com's guide to waterproofing spray for your outdoor gear. We discuss why you need to wash and re-treat your gear with Durable Water Repellent (DWR), and show you how to do it! Re-treating your gear to keep it waterproof is easy if you know how, and have a few simple products.

We have a more in-depth guide to waterproofing spray and wash-ins on our website, which you can visit here: https://backpackers.com/outdoor-guide...

We do feature NikWax products in the video and article. The products used can be found below. If you're thinking about buying waterproofing products please use the links below – that really helps us, and we get a commission from these purchases. Thank you!

NikWax Tx Direct Spray: https://bit.ly/2FBWMin
NikWax Tech Wash: https://bit.ly/2UVRZ0o