By When it comes to the ol’ family camping trip, it can usually fall into one of two categories… A trip where you thrive… …or a trip you survive. You know the ones we’re talking about…the “it-rained-all-day, my-sleeping-bag-sucked, the-tent-ripped, and my-kids-were-miserable” type of camping trip. We want you to get the
Nikwax Testimonials: “Relationship advice…clean your baselayers”
Guest Contributor: Emma Walker Several years ago, my husband and I—fresh off our seasonal jobs in Southcentral Alaska and desperate for work—both interviewed for positions at our local gear shop. His was right before mine; we exchanged high-fives as I took his place in the proverbial hot seat. The interviewer
Nikwax Testimonials: “Staying Dry, Whatever the Weather”
Guest Contributor: Emma Walker I’ve weathered a few storms in tents. Sometimes, it’s just the light pitter-patter of rain on the fly; a few times, I’ve been wide awake through pole-bending wind and torrential downpours. Whether I’m camped out on a glacier in Alaska, in the Utah desert, or
Nikwax Testimonials: “Reviving Your Tired, Leather Gloves”
Guest Contributor: Jeremy Benson Your gear works as hard as you do, so taking good care of it not only helps keep it in good condition and last longer, but it also improves your experience when it functions as it’s intended to. Of course, the simple routine maintenance tasks often
Nikwax Testimonials: “From Casual to Capable”
Guest Contributor: Colin Murchison A favorite shoe style of mine over the last few years has been Chukkas, and more specifically, Clarks Desert Boots. I find these as my go-to casual shoe, and even wear them in more formal settings. As a Coloradan who spends most my time in the
How to Clean and Waterproof Horse Blankets
CARING FOR HORSE BLANKETS Turnout sheets and blankets are essential when it comes to keeping your horse dry and comfortable in the pasture. They repel water but are also breathable and allow your horse to handle temperature changes. During the Spring (mud season!), extra efforts need to be made to
The Nikwax Journal: “Finding A Home Away From Home, In Finland”
Journal Entry Contributor: Emma Walker I’ve lived in some cold, wet places, but when we started planning a trip to northern Finland in February, I knew I was in for a challenge. My husband Bix and I started planning our trip to Finnish Lapland more than a year ago, when
Nikwax Testimonials: “Protecting the Important Things”
Guest Contributor: Mike Burnside When it comes to protecting all of my clothing & gear from winter and the wet weather it brings, I have been trusting Nikwax products for years. I began using Nikwax products approximately 16 years ago, when I was trying to find a better product for
Nikwax Testimonials: “You Can Be a Minimalist Backpacker or Hiker, and Still Stay Dry”
Guest Contributor: David Gillogly My best experience with Nikwax came about a year and a half ago as I was doing some minimalist backpacking. On this trip I was traveling between 25 and 40 miles per day, through Rocky Mountain National Park. A few months before the trip,
Nikwax Testimonials: “Keeping My Favorite Piece of Gear Alive and Well”
Guest Contributor: Leslie Parker I am a 36-year-old transplant to the mountains, having moved to Jasper from the Saskatchewan flatlands after college. Even though I have since moved into the city, I still spend my weekends skiing (XC, AT, and downhill), hiking, camping, and climbing in the Rocky Mountains. My
