Backcountry Forum
Backpacking & Hiking Gear

Backcountry Forum
Our long-time Sponsor - the leading source for ultralite/lightweight outdoor gear
 
 
 

Amazon.com
Backpacking Forums
---- Our Gear Store ----
The Lightweight Gear Store
 
 WINTER CAMPING 

Shelters
Bivy Bags
Sleeping Bags
Sleeping Pads
Snow Sports
Winter Kitchen

 SNOWSPORTS 

Snowshoes
Avalanche Gear
Skins
Hats, Gloves, & Gaiters
Accessories

 ULTRA-LIGHT 

Ultralight Backpacks
Ultralight Bivy Sacks
Ultralight Shelters
Ultralight Tarps
Ultralight Tents
Ultralight Raingear
Ultralight Stoves & Cookware
Ultralight Down Sleeping Bags
Ultralight Synthetic Sleep Bags
Ultralight Apparel


the Titanium Page
WM Extremelite Sleeping Bags

 CAMPING & HIKING 

Backpacks
Tents
Sleeping Bags
Hydration
Kitchen
Accessories

 CLIMBING 

Ropes & Cordage
Protection & Hardware
Carabiners & Quickdraws
Climbing Packs & Bags
Big Wall
Rescue & Industrial

 MEN'S APPAREL 

Jackets
Shirts
Baselayer
Headwear
Gloves
Accessories

 WOMEN'S APPAREL 

Jackets
Shirts
Baselayer
Headwear
Gloves
Accessories

 FOOTWEAR 

Men's Footwear
Women's Footwear

 CLEARANCE 

Backpacks
Mens Apparel
Womens Apparel
Climbing
Footwear
Accessories

 BRANDS 

Black Diamond
Granite Gear
La Sportiva
Osprey
Smartwool

 WAYS TO SHOP 

Sale
Clearance
Top Brands
All Brands

 Backpacking Equipment 

Shelters
BackPacks
Sleeping Bags
Water Treatment
Kitchen
Hydration
Climbing


 Backcountry Gear Clearance

Topic Options
Rate This Topic
#87800 - 01/23/08 07:55 AM Good DWR treatment?
Pika Offline
member

Registered: 12/08/05
Posts: 1814
Loc: Rural Southeast Arizona
I just finished making a light (2.9 oz) hooded, 1/3 zip, pullover windshirt. I'm really pleased with what I have but I'm thinking that I should give it a DWR treatment, just in case it rains. I would be interested in recommendations of specific DWR treatment products. The windshirt is made of 0.8 oz nylon ripstop. Thanks!
_________________________
May I walk in beauty.

Top
#87801 - 01/23/08 10:43 PM Re: Good DWR treatment? [Re: Pika]
billk Offline
member

Registered: 08/20/03
Posts: 1196
Loc: Portland, Oregon
Nikwax TX-Direct, either spray-on or wash-in works well, as does Revivex's product (can't remember what it's called.) The Revivex stuff left some temporary white marks on a Gore-Tex jacket of mine once, but maybe I over-applied it or something.

Most of the lightweight nylons these days seem to have a DWR finish from the factory...does water bead up on it?

Did you use the Momentum 90 from Thru-hiker? If so, give us a full report. I've been thinking of buying some, but at twice the price of the 1.1oz ripstop, I need encouragement.

Also, what pattern did you use?

Top
#87802 - 01/24/08 04:28 AM Re: Good DWR treatment? [Re: Pika]
Dryer Offline

Moderator

Registered: 12/05/02
Posts: 3591
Loc: Texas
I just tried some 303 Fabric Guard on some nylon. It doesn't require heat and seems to work great. Spray on, let dry. Can't tell it's there except that water falls off.
_________________________
paul, texas KD5IVP

Top
#87803 - 01/24/08 05:35 AM Re: Good DWR treatment? [Re: billk]
Pika Offline
member

Registered: 12/08/05
Posts: 1814
Loc: Rural Southeast Arizona
Bill, I was wrong, I used the 1.1 oz ripstop from Seattle Fabric. For the price difference, I don't mind carrying an extra 0.5 oz. I used a much-modified Green Pepper Oregon Jacket pattern to make the windshirt. Major changes were: No lining, no pockets, no waist cord, lower front panels combined into a single piece, #3 coil zipper w/o a storm flap and other minor changes. I used the Oregon Jacket pattern because of the way the hood is put together in three pieces; much roomier than the two piece hood. I have made the ThruHiker Liberty Ridge windshirt and like my version better; don't know why but it weighs about the same too! If you are interested, let me know and I can send you more detailed instructions. I am really pleased with the results.

I didn't think to check for a DWR finish on the fabric; I'll check sometime today. Thanks!
_________________________
May I walk in beauty.

Top
#87804 - 01/27/08 09:45 PM Re: Good DWR treatment? [Re: Pika]
300winmag Offline
member

Registered: 02/28/06
Posts: 1342
Loc: Nevada, USA
"Supposably" Gore's Revivex is the best spray-on DWR but I've had very good performance from Tectron spray. (From REI).

Eric
_________________________
"There are no comfortable backpacks. Some are just less uncomfortable than others."

Top
#87805 - 01/27/08 10:08 PM Re: Good DWR treatment? [Re: 300winmag]
phat Offline
Moderator

Registered: 06/24/07
Posts: 4107
Loc: Alberta, Canada

I've had very good luck using NikWax Tent and Gear proof (the big bottle) on my windshirt,
and my little polarguard pullover. Works great, water beads off.
_________________________
Any fool can be uncomfortable...
My 3 season gear list
Winter list.
Browse my pictures


Top
#87806 - 01/28/08 04:15 PM Re: Good DWR treatment? [Re: phat]
Rick Offline
member

Registered: 05/10/04
Posts: 708
Loc: Ontario, Canada
Quote:

I've had very good luck using NikWax Tent and Gear proof (the big bottle) on my windshirt,
and my little polarguard pullover. Works great, water beads off.


How does that product affect breathabilty?

Top

Shout Box

Highest Quality Lightweight Down Sleeping Bags
 
Western Mountaineering Sleeping Bags
 
Lite Gear Talk - Featured Topics
Backcountry Discussion - Featured Topics
Make Your Own Gear - Featured Topics
Featured Photos
Spiderco Chaparral Pocketknife
David & Goliath
Also Testing
Trip Report with Photos
Seven Devils, Idaho
Oat Hill Mine Trail 2012
Dark Canyon - Utah
Who's Online
0 registered (), 257 Guests and 0 Spiders online.
Key: Admin, Global Mod, Mod
Newest Members
Noodles, McCrary, DanyBacky, Rashy Willia, WanderBison
13240 Registered Users
Forum Links
Disclaimer
Policies
Site Links
Backpacking.net
Lightweight Gear Store
Backpacking Book Store
Lightweight Zone
Hiking Essentials

Our long-time Sponsor, BackcountryGear.com - The leading source for ultralite/lightweight outdoor gear:

Backcountry Forum
 

Affiliate Disclaimer: This forum is an affiliate of BackcountryGear.com, Amazon.com, R.E.I. and others. The product links herein are linked to their sites. If you follow these links to make a purchase, we may get a small commission. This is our only source of support for these forums. Thanks.!
 
 

Since 1996 - the Original Backcountry Forum
Copyright © The Lightweight Backpacker & BackcountryForum