BLOG # 101 HAVE YOU PREPARED YOUR SKI CLOTHES FOR WINTER, YET?

Because the weather is not favorable right now, it’s time to treat your gear for the snowy wet conditions.
I have use the method below for many decades and it works.

First, log onto Gearaid.com, and order their REVIVEX DURABLE WATER REPELLENT. 
Buy their three pack, because you will eventually have to treat your hiking gear after Winter. And shipping will be less.

Second, buy Arm & Hammer powder laundry soap.

Third, wash your jackets, bibs, or ski pants using the above product, only.
(NOTE…do not use conventional laundry soap. They have too many chemicals that could be harmful to your ski cloths, water repellency)

Forth, rewash your gear again WITHOUT, any Arm & Hammer.
This washing will get any soap out of your clothes.
DO NOT DRY YOUR GEAR.
Instead, hang them where you can treat your gear without getting it on other stuff.
Shake the bottle a lot to ensure a good mix.
When spraying your gear, do not use the whole bottle.
A 16.9 ounce bottle will do several garments.
Hold the bottle about 10 inches away as you spray.

Something I do, is put on a plastic food grade glove and work the sprayed DWR into the material and seams. 
Always treat the areas that collect snow, like top of your arms and legs, back, and seat, again after about 15 minutes.

Once you are satisfied with the coverage, put your gear in the dryer on medium heat, for 30 to 45 minutes.
This “cures” the DWR into the material.
For reference, you can hang it in a warm room for 24 hours to “cure” it.
Once dry, your gear won’t need to be retreated until you feel wetness, or rain or snow doesn’t run off your clothes like it did in your first use.
If that occurs, take your gear to the shower and get it wet on the outside only.
Respray and dry it or let it hang for 24 hours.

This product DOES NOT contain any harmful chemicals like PFAS, or fluorocarbons.

Keeping your butt dry is a pain in that proverbial area.
Solve your potential discomfort, by following the above method.

David and I would like to thank you for reading and using our local website.

Chic         David

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