SIP rain jacket, time to treat. Tips?

JontreeHI · Oct 21, 2016

Hi Buzz,
I've been wearing the SIP rain jacket for the previous 2 seasons, and they were some of the driest I've known.
Rain is here now and I'm wet. Thinking of giving one of the nikwax style wash-in re-waterproofing deals. I've never used this stuff before, but I really like the jacket. Being a little wet in October is ok, but not so fun in December and January.
Mahalos for any tips

evo · Oct 21, 2016

Can't help ya there, I hate rainwear, and I rather be wet and moving... Stop washing your clothes?

Steve Connally · Oct 21, 2016

I use the stuff Patagonia recommends for their products. Seems to work fair. https://grangers.co.uk/product/clothing-wash-repel

I also use the spray for pretreating. Doesn't work as well as new but works. I ordered it off amazon.

Tom Dunlap · Oct 21, 2016

I've used Nik Wax products on hard shell jackets and pants. Great product line

JontreeHI · Oct 21, 2016

Jesse you are a badass then. At least we have wool. Lots of wool. Thanks Steve and Tom, I'll do some more clicking around and check out a few things. Was thinking . Of picking up a Patagonia jacket for their bomber return policy

monkeylove · Oct 21, 2016

I use this stuff and their shoe version, seems to work good. Multiple light coats is the secret.

https://www.rustoleum.com/product-c.../neverwet/neverwet-hunting-and-outdoor-fabric

CanadianStan · Oct 22, 2016

Tom Dunlap said:
I've used Nik Wax products on hard shell jackets and pants. Great product line

I hate to say this, but I've used Nikwax on a Grundens Storm jacket ... and was disappointed. It made 0 difference in waterproofness :/

Hard shell product, not the best piece of gear by any means but I hoped the Nikwax would help me get one more season out of it. Not a chance, there's no beading, jacket just soaks up water.

Boomslang · Oct 22, 2016

monkeylove said:
I use this stuff and their shoe version, seems to work good. Multiple light coats is the secret.

https://www.rustoleum.com/product-c.../neverwet/neverwet-hunting-and-outdoor-fabric

I can vouch for Never Wet. Magical stuff.

Oroboros · Oct 22, 2016

Re : Never Wet. Those nano particles freak me out.

Boomslang · Oct 22, 2016

Oroboros said:
Re : Never Wet. Those nano particles freak me out.

Bah. They're just nanobots that hijack your synapses and suppress all cognitive function making you a more willing slave to the alien overlords....but at least you're dry.

monkeylove · Oct 22, 2016

Actually your not dry, your nano infected mind only thinks you're dry.

Oroboros · Oct 22, 2016

Boomslang said:
Bah. They're just nanobots that hijack your synapses and suppress all cognitive function making you a more willing slave to the alien overlords....but at least you're dry.

Yeah, Matt I've been noticing their affects on you.