Nikwax Hardshell Cleaning and Waterproofing Duo-Pack: Ultimate Protection for Your Outdoor Gear Review

I have a Marmot Precip raincoat which I have had for about 3-4 years and wear fairly regularly. I got caught in a heavy downpour a few weeks ago and the jacket just soaked it up instead of shedding it. Decided it was time to either change or restore. I read some reviews from REI that specifically recommended this product, so I decided to give it a try. After washing with Tech Wash I tested with a spray bottle (as recommended) and the jacket soaked it up straight away. I also washed my wife's…

I have a pair of white North Face Sally winter pants that I bought. (Don't judge too harshly! I was very fortunate to get to the level of craftsmanship when it wasn't a completely terrible idea.) It did a great job of making them clean and white again. If there are deep stains like black scuffs, just throwing them in the technical wash still won't fix it. You still need to determine the cleanliness and lubrication of the elbow. It's perfect for the "I was sitting on a dirty chair or bench in…

Ruined a great $250 sailing jacket. I bought this product to clean and renew 3 jackets that were beginning to lose rain protection. These were: 1) a 3 year old Gill Coastal jacket that has sailed 1,000 miles in all conditions; 2) 5 year old Marmot Precip sink; and 3) a Body Glove snowboard jacket of unknown age. They were all in excellent condition and slightly soiled but had lost some of their water repellency. I followed the NikWax directions and clothing tags letter for letter in a top load…