Over time, rain jackets can lose their water-repellency. Waterproofing doesn’t last forever. Whether from rubbing against a dirty car while packing up groceries, or a muddy dog wanting snuggles, a dirty jacket will stop repelling water. Luckily, it’s easy to clean and re-waterproof your rain jacket so you can stay dry.
10 Camping Hacks Anyone Can Try
Here at Nikwax, we wanted to know what your favorite “camping hacks” were. Utilizing our various audiences across our various social and digital channels, we put out the call to the masses… …and you answered! We received over 1,000 submission ideas that answered the question “How do you make camping
How to Clean Sandals and Next-to-skin Footwear!
When the weather is warm, out come our sandals. Unfortunately, after a few wears, foot odor can start to come with them, and over time, our favorite sandals can become our stinkiest. Sweat, dirt, grime, campfire smoke, and other crud can begin to prevent us from feeling as confident in
How to Clean and Refresh Your Baselayers
Odor. It’s a part of life, and despite our efforts, it happens to all of us. Odor gets trapped in our clothes. Most of us own a few pieces of clothing that we avoid wearing because we know that no matter how many times we wash them, we still can’t
Nikwax Tips: How to Prepare Your Gear for a Family Camping Trip
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