Weatherproofing
Which Water Repellent is Best for You?
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Choose the Right Formula
• Lightweight hiking boots are generally made with nubuck, suede, nylon or Gore-Tex® fabric. Weatherproofing: Use ReviveX® Nubuck, Suede & Fabric Spray Water Repellent
• Mid-weight hiking & backpacking boots are generally made with full-grain leather for added support and durability. Many feature Gore-Tex® fabric for added comfort. Weatherproofing: Use ReviveX Leather Spray Water Repellent
• Mountaineering boots are built with the roughest terrain and wettest conditions in mind. These boots may use full-grain leather and often include Gore-Tex® fabric for maximum dryness. Weatherproofing: Use ReviveX Leather Gel Water Repellent
Restore or Create Water Repellency for Footwear
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Step 1:
Remove laces. Eliminate dirt and trail hardened grime with ReviveX® Boot Cleaner and air dry.
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Step 2:
Apply ReviveX® Nubuck, Suede and Fabric Water Repellent to clean, dry footwear. Liberally treat the tops and sides of the toe area, especially where the boot bends.
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For Heavy-Duty or Rough-Out Leather Boots
To prepare footwear for the wettest, most abrasive situations such as step kicking in snow, ice climbing or mixed climbing, use a heavy duty gel waterproofing formula such as ReviveX® Leather Gel. Apply gel to a clean cloth, then buff into the leather.
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NOTE:
Gel water repellent treatments will darken leather, giving footwear a rich, traditional outdoor look. Many climbers like this darker look. Make sure you like it before you apply ReviveX Leather Gel.
Find more great tips like these in our Repair Guide
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If you have a tent, tarp or pack made from silicone coated fabric, seal with SilNet™. SilNet is the only seam sealer that will bond to silicone treated fabric.
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When it’s breezy, mosquitoes will congregate on the lee side of objects to avoid being blown away. So pitch your tent door into the breeze. You’ll be able to enter without bringing the swarm in with you.