Guest Contributor: Jason McGowin Every year, as winter approaches, I run through my ski gear & apparel to determine what needs fixing or replacing. This is a really fun process for me! But I have kids… …and that means that I have to look through all of their gear too,
Nikwax Testimonials: “The Pacific Crest Trail Perma-stench”
Guest Contributor: Ryen Cosgro After hiking the Pacific Crest Trail this year, I thought most of my gear was done for. My rain jacket, down jacket, and down quilt were absolutely disgusting. The quilt was especially bad, and it was stained in a special blend of dirt and slimy sweat.
Nikwax Testimonials: “The Tale of The Dirty Barn Boots”
Guest Contributor: Cari Cook Do you have Spring Fever? Me too. In fact, most years, I already have a bad case of the “fever” by February, and so I start cleaning things. I usually clean my house, the tack room, work studio, and riding gear. Recently, I went riding and
Nikwax Testimonials: “New Life to an Old Jacket”
Guest Contributor: Colin Murchison Those who met me during my days of traveling full-time often became acquainted with my trusty green jacket. I’m not someone who has owned a lot of clothes, and I definitely don’t travel heavy, so when I spent upwards of $200 on a jacket, it had
Cleaning & Waterproofing Equestrian Gear, Horse Tack, Apparel, and Footwear
For many people, the art of caring for their garments and gear is foreign or unattainable. Oftentimes, they opt for simply purchasing new items when their used ones stop functioning as well as they once did. But the Equestrian lives life a little differently. They genuinely care about their
How to Waterproof Your Leather Boots!
Odds are that we have all owned a pair of leather boots, at some point in our lives. Maybe it was for fashion, way back in high school, when we were in our “punk-rock stage.” Or maybe it was for our job that we had a couple years ago as
How To Clean and Waterproof Your Leather Gloves!
You love your leather gloves. They’re durable, flexible, have great grip, and look fly. Did you know that to keep them in tip-top shape you’ll need to clean and waterproof them from time-to-time? You didn’t? Well, let us help you. Allow us to introduce your leather gloves’ new best friend…
Nikwax the First Company in the World to become Carbon Balanced Since its Founding
In their 40th year, Nikwax is proud to have balanced all their operational carbon emissions since their start. Maintaining their commitment to conserving and protecting the natural world. As Nikwax celebrates its 40th year as a forward thinking, innovative company, we are also proud to be celebrating the fact that
Cleaning, Waterproofing, and UV Protecting your Tent
Why should you care for your tent? Cleaning and waterproofing your tent will ensure that it lasts longer and performs better in the elements. Exposure to UV rays and the elements can be devastating to your tent. Simply two weeks of UV exposure may lead to a 50% reduction in the tear
How to Clean your Waterproof Cycling Jacket
Waterproof cycling jackets see some serious dirt. Unless your fenders cover your entire body like a cocoon, road and trail crud has a way of finding itself onto your cycling outerwear. Luckily, it’s easy to clean your bike jacket. Get technical. Waterproof cycling jackets are technical pieces of clothing. Many use