*Baby* seal blubber?In Canada we rub seal blubber on everything. works well. But that's how you get ants.
Babies render easier then yearlings. Much easier to snare also. You can't sneak up on em with your Doo like in the old days....*Baby* seal blubber?
How old is your 'tex? My jacket is about 7 years old.simple......Iron it, I iron ever piece of gore every year
Backwards.Doesn't the spray on stuff just stop them from breathing? The lining is the bit that stops the water coming through not the shell(from what I thought anyway).
First part, nope. Second part yep.Doesn't the spray on stuff just stop them from breathing? The lining is the bit that stops the water coming through not the shell(from what I thought anyway).
Basically, and once the outer shell takes on water, it "feels" heavier b/c it's retaining water between the shell fabric and waterproof membrane. Membrane then feels clammy and can't let vapor escape b/c the shell is clogged with water.Pretty sure they come with a protective coating that helps shed water.
The membrane/lining is what allows them to breath...?
whatever the case, mine is worthless as a rain coat, currently.
This is a great straight forward read from REI's site that explains it better. It also specifically mentions that you should not use powdered detergents, which I'd be interested to know why.Backwards.
You want the DWR on the outside, not the lining. There could be several layers in a good shell, the inner layers allow heat/moisture to escape, the repellent on the outside discourages water from penetrating the fabric. That's why it's never as good as new or before you had some beers and washed it in detergent.
(all this from a rep at Flylow Gear, a ski clothing company, just explained to me a couple of weeks ago) YMMV.
This. If you're getting wet after the DWR has worn off then there is a problem with the Goretex membrane and you should return it to the mfg'r for warranty.Lots of people think the water-repellent coating is what makes it "waterproof". It's not, and it may look "soaked" from the outside, especially when that coating has worn off. It's one of those physiological things though, people can't stand to not have it beading up like new. Water-phobic materials on the horizon may finally solve that issue.
Lots of people think the water-repellent coating is what makes it "waterproof". It's not, and it may look "soaked" from the outside, especially when that coating has worn off. It's one of those physiological things though, people can't stand to not have it beading up like new. Water-phobic materials on the horizon may finally solve that issue.
And if you've had the coat long enough the DWR coating isnt as effective your coat is probably dirty, and the membrane will no longer allow the water vapor to move on out.This. If you're getting wet after the DWR has worn off then there is a problem with the Goretex membrane and you should return it to the mfg'r for warranty.
Yup - Patagucci will replace that. I doubt they'll even ask you about it...My coat is 6-7 years old. I don't wear it year round and it doesn't get much use.
It has been washed from time to time (thanks to the girlfriend, I'd never wash it myself).
My reasoning for thinking that it's no longer 'working' as a water proof item is because when I took it off, the three layers of clothes I had on under it, were soaking wet...
It's a Patagonia and it was a gift. You think they'd take it back? it's in awesome shape/condition (clean, no rips/tears/etc).
it just gets me all wet, inside...
DirtyMike....you gettin' this?...
it just gets me all wet, inside...