Questions tagged [waterproofing]
Speaking of Waterproofing in scope of TGO would mean packing, wrapping the things in order to isolate them from water and other fluids.
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Sunglasses damaged by lake water?
I was recently fly fishing at a local lake in Denver, CO. I always wear polarized sunglasses while fishing. I've fished with these sunglasses before at this lake and elsewhere with no issues, but ...
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Is it OK to use wash-in DWR on synthetic fill insulated clothing made with PrimaLoft? [duplicate]
I have heard mixed opinions on using wash-in DWR (i.e. Nikwax TX.Direct wash in or Gear Aid Wash In Water Repellent or Grangers Wash + Repel) for shells and other garments (some people say that it ...
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Comparing breathable vs non-breathable clothing. What are good/bad points of each? [closed]
What are good points and badpoints for breathable vs non-breathable clothing?
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Columbia Omni Tech is not "re-appliable"
Since Omni-tech is not DWR (durable water repellent), there is nothing to re-apply? Just follow care instructions to keep it grime free, correct? e.g. It can not be made "more" waterproof?
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Waterproof safety kit for aluminum boat
What kind of safety kit should I have for my 12-ft aluminum boat -- for solo day trips on lakes in Eastern Ontario? I'm especially interested in having a waterproof kit with a waterproof flashlight.
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How to cross a river while keeping kit (such as laptop) dry
I am in the Balkans and have befriended a refugee who intends to crossing a river as part of their route. They are a very strong swimmer, having practiced it at a competitive level. They want to take ...
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How to repair dry sack with delaminated TPU
How can I re-apply a PolyUrethane (PU or TPU) lining on a (formerly) waterproof fabric whose original lining has delaminated?
My trusty laundry bag's waterproof lining has delaminated such that it now ...
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Durable Waterproof Dry Bags
What should I look for in a dry bag that will maintain its hydrostatic head (stay waterproof) forever?
I use a ~20L dry bag for a few reasons:
To keep my electronics dry in my pack
To wash my clothes
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Should this tent's seams be sealed outside or inside?
Should this tent's wall/floor seam (shown below) be sealed inside or outside? The instructions on the bottle of Coghlan's sealer says " ... apply a thin even film to the stitching on the coated ...
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How to pitch pup tent to avoid puddles
What is the correct way to pitch this pup tent?
As shown below, there is so much slack along the edges that the sides nearly lie flat on the ground. When it rains, puddles form on the flat spot; and ...
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Waterproofing my tent
I want to save my 1-2 person tent. Fabric is 190T polyester PU. During rain the fabric got wet and had some water inside,.. It seems it is not seam problem, it is more coating issue.
I dont know what ...
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Reproofing porous areas of a breathable drysuit - can it be done at home?
My kayaking drysuit has become porous in a couple of places, mainly around the knees. I'd like to prolong its life at least for the rest of this paddling season.
After paddling the other day I found ...
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Polyester/polythene tents smell, and partner is smell sensitive. How best to treat before long term storage?
I have 2 tents - an Outwell Kansas 5, and a Eurohike Tamar 2. Both need to go in the garage for long term storage for about 2 years, because we won't be able to go camping for a while.
The garage isn'...
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What preparation is necessary before switching between types of waterproofing on leather boots?
I've been using Nikwax aqueous (the liquid version) on some new full leather boots, and whilst it seems to do a decent job, it does seem to lose its surface water repellency quite quickly, and the ...
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How to protect GoreTex from bag strap abrasion?
I recently bought an expensive GoreTex jacket and I want to be proactive in maximizing the life I get out of it.
One thing I have noticed on previous jackets is that the shoulder areas can degrade ...
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