McNETT® - Essentials for AdventureTM

Adding DWR

  • Restore Water Repellency Between Washings

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    • Applying DWR to Your Sleeping Bags

      Apply DWR to Sleeping Bag

      Restore your sleeping bag’s water repellency throughout the season:

       

      Step 1:

      Wet outer shell with water from a spray bottle.

       

       

      Step 2:

      Spray shell with ReviveX Spray-On Water Repellent. Apply liberally to foot area.

       

       

      Step 3:

      Dry in a large commercial dryer.

       

Find more great tips like these in our Repair Guide

  • Rebonding Soles

    Rebonding Soles

    Use Freesole® to permanently re-bond a peeling boot sole. First remove loose dirt and debris and then clean the area with rubbing alcohol and a stiff brush. Apply Freesole to the sole evenly.
  • Boot Use Tip

    Boot Use Tip

    TRUE OR FALSE? Heavy duty mountain boots are obsolete for backpacking. True. But while the ultralight backpacking crowd (carrying 20 lb. packs) get by on trails using trail running shoes or even good sport sandals, most folks carrying heavier loads should have some ankle support. Well-made light hikers with a 3/4 or full-height ankle collar are usually enough for moderate loads on most trails.