What waterproofing spray for my tent?

[Bigtallfatbloke]

It may or may not need a spray but I am taking no chances on this trip, so I want to spray the outside with waterproof spray..which one is best?

I will also use some on my jacket

 

[John Ponting]

Is your jacket a 'breathable' type? Read here

http://www.fieldandtrek.com/article-How-to-care-for-your-Waterproof-Jacket-tech_waterproof_care.htm

and/or try here

http://www.cycleworld.co.uk/brand/881/GRANGERS


But this should tell you all

http://www.grangers.co.uk/faqs.asp


For a tent , how about the old favourite

http://www.grangers.co.uk/productview.asp?id=20


I've taken to using it on the mohair hood of my MG for those 'in between' moments.

 

[Chris James]

For the tent, Fabsil. definitely easier to apply than the Nikwax alternative and works well.

I like Nikwax stuff for jackets though. I personally would use the best product for each item rather than trying to use one product on both.

 

[domtyler]

For a more traditional solution you could try goose fat.

 

[Bigtallfatbloke]

Many thanks chaps!

 

[tredder]

There was a recent article in 'Trail' magazine to say that for coats etc, fabric conditioner proved more effective than proofing treatments sold by the various manufacturers....

All their analysies seem to show the world will end if you don't use their products.... big surprise!

 

[Chris James]

There's an Outdoors Magic thread about using comfort as a DWR that may make interesting reading.

http://www.outdoorsmagic.com/forum/forummessages/mps/UTN/14779/URN/5/dt/4/srchdte/0/cp/1/v/8/sp/

 

[Chris James]

Also, I forget to mention that if your jacket is 2 layer with a wickable drop lining then washing in comfort would also put a DWR on the wicking lining, rather defeating the point of t0he exercsie.

A spray on DWR is required for these sort of jackets.