McNETT® - Essentials for AdventureTM

Cleaning & Retreating Outerwear

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  • Cleaning Your Outerwear

    Step 1:

    Prior to washing, apply cleaner directly to heavily soiled areas. Close all zippers and Velcro® tabs.

  • Cleaning Your Outerwear Cleaning Your Outerwear

    Step 2:

    Add ReviveX Synthetic Fabric Cleaner to washer. Wash garments using the delicate cycle and warm water. Whenever possible use a front loading, instead of a top loading washing machine.

  • Cleaning Your Outerwear

    Alternate Step 2:

    If desired, hand wash garments in a sink or tub. Fill sink with just enough water to cover the garments and add cleaner. Gently knead all areas to remove dirt and stains. Rinse thoroughly until water runs clear.

  • Cleaning Your Outerwear

    Step 3:

    Now is a good time to apply a fresh water repellent treatment. Place wet garment on a hanger. Spray ReviveX Spray-On Water Repellent or ReviveX Spray-On Water Repellent for Soft Shells on the garment exterior.

  • Cleaning Your Outerwear

    Step 4:

    Dry using heat setting recommended by garment care label (medium heat if possible). To restore rainwear and softshells to their original water repellency, dry garments for at least 60 minutes.

Find more great tips like these in our Repair Guide

  • Fix A Broken Tent Pole

    Fix A Broken Tent Pole

    Hold pole sleeve firmly in place and wrap duct tape around each end of the pole splint. Make sure tape overlaps the pole and the pole splint
  • Tent Stake-Out Tip

    Tent Stake-Out Tip

    The Trucker’s Hitch is one of the easiest methods to tension guy lines. Set up as illustrated above. Create the upper loop by using an overhand on a bight or a slip knot. Tie off with a looped half hitch which is easy to untie and adjust.