Questions tagged [waterproofing]
Speaking of Waterproofing in scope of TGO would mean packing, wrapping the things in order to isolate them from water and other fluids.
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Waterproofing the canvas what can I use?
What can I use to water proof the canvas on my antigen camper ? It is not leaking but I don’t want it to start
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Sunglasses damaged by lake water?
I was recently fly fishing at a local lake in Denver, CO. I always wear polarized sunglasses while fishing. I've fished with these sunglasses before at this lake and elsewhere with no issues, but ...
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Is it OK to use wash-in DWR on synthetic fill insulated clothing made with PrimaLoft? [duplicate]
I have heard mixed opinions on using wash-in DWR (i.e. Nikwax TX.Direct wash in or Gear Aid Wash In Water Repellent or Grangers Wash + Repel) for shells and other garments (some people say that it ...
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Comparing breathable vs non-breathable clothing. What are good/bad points of each? [closed]
What are good points and badpoints for breathable vs non-breathable clothing?
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Columbia Omni Tech is not "re-appliable"
Since Omni-tech is not DWR (durable water repellent), there is nothing to re-apply? Just follow care instructions to keep it grime free, correct? e.g. It can not be made "more" waterproof?
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Waterproof safety kit for aluminum boat
What kind of safety kit should I have for my 12-ft aluminum boat -- for solo day trips on lakes in Eastern Ontario? I'm especially interested in having a waterproof kit with a waterproof flashlight.
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How to cross a river while keeping kit (such as laptop) dry
I am in the Balkans and have befriended a refugee who intends to crossing a river as part of their route. They are a very strong swimmer, having practiced it at a competitive level. They want to take ...
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How to repair dry sack with delaminated TPU
How can I re-apply a PolyUrethane (PU or TPU) lining on a (formerly) waterproof fabric whose original lining has delaminated?
My trusty laundry bag's waterproof lining has delaminated such that it now ...
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Durable Waterproof Dry Bags
What should I look for in a dry bag that will maintain its hydrostatic head (stay waterproof) forever?
I use a ~20L dry bag for a few reasons:
To keep my electronics dry in my pack
To wash my clothes
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Should this tent's seams be sealed outside or inside?
Should this tent's wall/floor seam (shown below) be sealed inside or outside? The instructions on the bottle of Coghlan's sealer says " ... apply a thin even film to the stitching on the coated ...
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How to pitch pup tent to avoid puddles
What is the correct way to pitch this pup tent?
As shown below, there is so much slack along the edges that the sides nearly lie flat on the ground. When it rains, puddles form on the flat spot; and ...
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Waterproofing my tent
I want to save my 1-2 person tent. Fabric is 190T polyester PU. During rain the fabric got wet and had some water inside,.. It seems it is not seam problem, it is more coating issue.
I dont know what ...
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Reproofing porous areas of a breathable drysuit - can it be done at home?
My kayaking drysuit has become porous in a couple of places, mainly around the knees. I'd like to prolong its life at least for the rest of this paddling season.
After paddling the other day I found ...
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Polyester/polythene tents smell, and partner is smell sensitive. How best to treat before long term storage?
I have 2 tents - an Outwell Kansas 5, and a Eurohike Tamar 2. Both need to go in the garage for long term storage for about 2 years, because we won't be able to go camping for a while.
The garage isn'...
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What preparation is necessary before switching between types of waterproofing on leather boots?
I've been using Nikwax aqueous (the liquid version) on some new full leather boots, and whilst it seems to do a decent job, it does seem to lose its surface water repellency quite quickly, and the ...
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How to protect GoreTex from bag strap abrasion?
I recently bought an expensive GoreTex jacket and I want to be proactive in maximizing the life I get out of it.
One thing I have noticed on previous jackets is that the shoulder areas can degrade ...
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How to waterproof leaking 3-layer shell fabric
I have a few older (5+ years) but not excessively used "waterproof" breathable clothing items (pants, jackets), that are not waterproof in high-abrasion areas such as knees, shoulders, ...
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How to seal a swimming pool/water hole while camping
There are lots of "survival videos" on Youtube, showing "primitive" people making swimming pools in the middle of the forest. They always smear some sort of greyish material over ...
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Waxing G-1000 trousers - melting options
I really need to wax my G-1000 trousers - but I do not own a clothes iron and only a flimsy travel hairdryer. The instructions for the trousers/wax say, I should use either to melt the wax after ...
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How to waterproof leather gloves & mittens?
I have leather gloves and mittens and I want to waterproof them. I usually use mink oil on my leather boots to condition and seal them, Can I do the same for gloves and mittens or should I use ...
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I didn't apply enough DWR treatment to my jacket, can I just add more?
I went and applied grangers DWR treatment to my waterproof cycling jacket and put it in the dryer for a few minutes to set it. After my first couple rides, it appears there are a few small spots where ...
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Restoring waterproofing of tent - worth the hassle?
Background: About 8 years ago I bought a rather cheap tent (about 100 €) for up to 4 people. It's quite large, you can stand upright in it's centre and there's an awning almost as deep as the sleeping ...
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What is the difference between a sac liner and a dry bag?
I know dry bags come in different sizes and materials, some being soft and some being rigid and tough. However I've noticed there are items in the market that are exactly the same as a soft dry bag ...
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Can I waterproof a tent just before it rains?
I am camping this weekend and my new tent just arrived today. I want to put it up and waterproof it now with a spray-on silicone waterproofer and a seam sealer.
It's evening right now and very bright/...
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Would Gorilla Glue Work on Goretex?
Is this waterproof glue effective on Goretex? It mentions 'etceteras' in its label but does it stick Goretex to fabric?
The stitching on my boot is ripped. I'm not considering sewing it because the ...
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Waterproofing a sleeping bag
I was out camping recently, and found that the bottom foot or so of my sleeping bag had gotten wet ( in part due to one of the stakes for my rain fly coming loose, but that's another story). As no ...
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Would waterproofing Styrofoam in a boat make water retention better or worse?
In theory Styrofoam is a closed cell product meaning that is water proof. In practice it tends to absorb and hold water It can take months to dry out very saturated Styrofoam.
As a rule Styrofoam ...
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How can I keep a water-proof barrel dry for use in a canoe?
I purchased a couple of used water-proof barrels for keeping things dry in the canoe. They are easy to open and close, so in theory they keep your stuff dry and they float. The lids clamp on (image ...
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Putting electronics inside a surfboard?
I want to put some electronics inside of a surfboard. What would be the best way of doing this?
Just cutting a hole, put electronics in and then cover with like foam, epoxy and glass fibre?
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What materials are most durable for marine vessel interior resurfacing?
When resurfacing counter-tops, ceilings, etc. in marine vessels, what materials stand up the best to moisture, yet are manipulable enough without excessive tooling?
This can be at many levels of ...
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Can I use a blue plastic tarp to float my vehicle across water?
For those unaware, the US army has been using canvas tarps to float jeeps across water for decades.
Video http://www.criticalpast.com/video/65675028751_US-4th-Engineers-troops-with-Bantam-...
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Is wax waterproofing more effective than spray for fabric coat?
I am going skiing shortly after Christmas and I have a thick canvas (65% polyester, 35% cotton, brushed) coat that I need to waterproof. Is a wax more efficient for waterproofing than a spray for ...
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Does Life Paint effect waterproofing?
I got given a free can of Volvo Life Paint, the idea being you can spray any material and it'll become reflective under a light source. On the can it simply says it's less effective on shiny materials ...
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Why is silnylon/silpoly slippery, but silicone sealant is not?
I am seam-sealing a tent made from silpoly with silicone sealant (generic 100% silicone, couln't find any silnet around me).
The fabric is very slippery, much more than regular polyester fabric or ...
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Restoring water repellency in leather hiking boots
I have a pair of leather boots that are a couple of years old. They were fairly expensive and I'm not a big fan of discarding and replacing things so I'm hoping they can still be of use to me. The ...
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Waterproofing leaking canvas on a pop-up camper
We have a pop-up camper that has seen better days. Last summer the canvas covering the bed ends began to leak in a few critical places, and we are looking for a solution that stops short of buying ...
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Should I spray a 'good' raincoat with 'water proof' spray?
I come from a family where outdoors activities include picknick baskets and a time limit of four hours tops. However, my girlfriends family loves taking me on outdoor holidays, the kind where you won'...
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How do membrane-based boots breathe?
Yesterday I was shopping for breathable waterproof boots* and this is what the salesperson explained to me. The shoe material does NOT matter. The damp air from the foot goes through the membrane (...
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Spray-on waterproofing for non-DWR fabrics?
I have a pair of knickers (ie, 3/4 length trousers) I use for bike commuting year round. Since it's the start of the rainy season on the east coast, I was wondering if a spray-on waterproofing product ...
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What material is best for durable, waterproof, gloves in many temperatures and weather conditions?
I have a problem with one hand that has bad circulation, this means that if my hand gets cold and wet for extended times I get chilblains which are more than a nuisance.
The problem is that I have ...
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How to repair rubber welly boots?
I have a pair of wellington boots (aka rainboots or gumboots), they are now a few years old and getting a bit worn out. They have a few small punctures in them, and are splitting where they bend at ...
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When should I use spray-on versus wash-in waterproofer for treating DWR garments?
There are both spray-on and wash-in products available for treating my DWR (Durable Water Repellent), gore-tex, eVent and other garments using products such as nikwax wash-in or nikwax tx-direct. ...
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How water proof are these kinds of tents?
I have been living in the US for some time and I was surprised to see that these kinds of tents are pretty common now
I was skeptical about the effectiveness of this "partial" rain fly in case of (...
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What EXACTLY is the chemical coating on the outside of GoreTex?
I've got a pretty good understanding of how GoreTex works.
I understand that the outside chemical coating effectivly holds water off the outer layer (using little chemical spikes).
But I can't ...
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What's the difference between water-resistant and waterproof?
I've gone camping for quite a bit, but when it comes to choosing between water resistant and waterproof gear, I always take the latter.
I'm actually curious if there's a difference between these two ...
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To stuff or not to stuff (the rain-fly of a tent)
I have friends who say stuffing your rainfly prolongs the life of the tent, because folding waterproof material over and over is going to make it leak.
I have other friends who say folding and rolling ...
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How much waterproofing spray to apply to my softshell jacket
I have a Showers Pass Portland Rain Jacket. The manufacturer recommends using Nikwax TX Direct Spray On to maintain waterproofing properties. How much should I apply to the jacket? How do I know if ...
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How do I extend the life of waterproof leather boots?
I've got some leather boots that are showing some wear and tear. More importantly, the seam between the sole and boot is starting to crack and allow some water in. Do products like ShoeGoo or FreeSole ...
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Does wash in waterproofing work on a non-waterproof shell?
I'm considering an ultralight (non-waterproof) shell and Nikwax wash-in waterproofing as a rain layer. I'd like it to be waterproof through several wearings (a week or more).
Does this result in ...
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What levels of 'waterproofness' and 'breathability' should I be looking for in a ski jacket?
When looking at items like jackets and ski trousers and other clothing, I see stats on the garments similar to the following:
Waterproofness - 10000mm
Breathability - 15000g/m
Lining - 100% Polyester ...
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