How to Use NIKWAX Products!!

[@myoutdoorlife3833]

My wife and I have a few pieces of hunting gear that are in dire need of "re-waterproofing", so this video came out at a perfect time! Those products seem to work awesome, and looks super easy! Time to order!!! Thanks for sharing this! 👍

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Glad I could help!! 👍

[@go-dog-go]

Im tellin ya...as i mention below, you Won't be sorry. My Son is driving home from UNI in Denver for the Summer...and i specifically told him to bring All his skiing and winter gear home so i could treat it for next year.

[@thegolflife7565]

I’m pretty sure it depends on the shell. Some the outer membrane will get wet but that water will never actually get through the middle layer

[@michiganmagneto]

Awesome video, Allie! Long time ago I used to have my own carpet and upholstery cleaning business and I used Scotchgard on my reindeer and hunting gear. Work very well. Then I tried the Scotchgard in an aerosol can. It works just as well accept that with the aerosol it had another volatile solvent ingredient in there which caused it to evaporate rapidly but it left a strong stench. I'm looking forward to trying this stuff out.

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Interesting. Let me know how you like it! Definitely worked well on our jackets!

[@michiganmagneto]

@@OutdoorsAllie what's the primary ingredient in the waterproofing step? Teflon or some other chemical?

[@NikwaxNorthAmerica]

@@michiganmagneto (Geek out alert!) Nikwax waterproofing products use proprietary water-repellent elastomers in a water-based solution to provide high-performance waterproofing that is biodegradable, PFC-Free, VOC-Free, free of harmful solvents, and safe to use in your home!

[@michiganmagneto]

@@NikwaxNorthAmerica Excellent. What is the cost for both bottles to include shipping? Or is that something I have to look up on the website? Update: I just looked it up and that is a very fair price. I also see this carried at Cabela's and other locations. Thank you.

[@filippoputignano6686]

Allie's always straight to the point 👊

[@OutdoorsAllie]

🤟

[@BASSABLACC]

I’ve also heard use a front loading washer for gear.

[@dylanbrown3840]

Dis you rinse out the cleaner before adding the waterproofing?

[@go-dog-go]

I bought 4 bottles of NIKWAX at REI a year ago and have Never looked back!! It is the 'Deal Pickle'!!!....i treated several Jackets again with it just last month in getting ready for the Summer Treks. It's like 'Water on a Ducks back' on your outerwear. *Great to s@@ you again Allie.

[@OutdoorsAllie]

It's like water on a ducks back. I like that!!

[@EFFTrudeau-001]

Try Neverwet Fabic next time. 10x better at repelling torrential downpours

[@OverlandTravelAdventures]

Thanks!

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Thank you so much!!

[@jrossnjax7]

You can also save money and do your own waterproofing...buy cheap silicone tube and mix it with mineral spirits, apply and air dry. Stays on year round. Fabric stays normal too. 👍

[@christopherhamamjy6451]

that is not the point of this product though. Nikwax and DWRs like this are not for waterproofing, so much so as they are for breathability. When a jacket wets out it is still 100% waterproof, but less breathable, so actually, at that point in time, water vapor cannot pass through the fabric.

[@m66hdi]

Would it work to wash with TX tech wash and then use TX direct spray on after?

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Not sure. Might have to check with customer service on that one!

[@ronmacdougall9612]

Glad I caught this vid,I have two outfits I gotta do,thanks Allie

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Happy to help. Thanks for watching Ron!!

[@joekelly9369]

Do you have to run the machine on an empty wash first to flush any detergents out ( that may be lert in?) Thanks Guys

[@OutdoorsAllie]

I did not, but that's not a bad idea.

[@joekelly9369]

@@OutdoorsAllie thanks allie ( just incase conditioners been used ) i know the smell lingers in the machine

[@_patontheback_]

Wait...whole bottle of tx direct?? But what happens if you have more stuff to wash that won't fit in one wash? Not to mentioned not mixing the whites and coloured ones.

[@davidoftheforest]

this video was satisfying to watch. Would thus work on cordura fabric like pouches, rucksacks, etc?

[@OutdoorsAllie]

I'm not exactly sure but I bet the label could answer that question!

[@cheesyisgod]

I use significantly less of the waterproofing and it still works the same, especially in a machine that has half load function. It also makes clothing insanely statically charged

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Good to know!

[@paulmullins4676]

Great job Allie! I used a product that is no longer on the market that worked well. I could treat blue jeans and pour red wine on them and it ran off like a teflon pan.😱 This product will now be my replacement😁

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Whoa, hahah thats crazy! What was the name of that?

[@theflockfather4377]

Great video Allie! Well done!

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Glad you liked it!!

[@carlpaladino427]

I have to get some of those products. Thanks Allie.

[@OutdoorsAllie]

For sure. Thanks for watching Carl!

[@THGOklahoma]

Does this work for regular coats and jackets as well, and not just hard shell

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Unfortunately, no.

[@dizmop]

I'll try her method,when I follow the instructions on the packet it never seems to work

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Let me know how it goes!

[@ryanjohnson1441]

Money saver! Super awesome video. Thanks for the review

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching Ryan!

[@elviswong666]

Hi Allie, will they work on an insulated ski jacket and pants? Will the Tx Direct be absorbed by the insulation?

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Is it a down jacket, or a shell?

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Check out their downproof and txdirect!

[@elviswong666]

No it’s not a down jacket, just a ski jacket and pants that has insulation. I guess it will be better to just use the Tx.Direct SPRAY instead of the Tx.Direct WASH.

[@matthew13579]

This doesn't seem to show the spray product, only wash-in.

[@timberg7377]

How long does it work? I've tried so many products, but they fail in a Washington rain, I can't even get a full week... I've been trying Never-Wet on my bino harness, and it's awesome, I can get a full year out of it, before I need to treat again, I'm just afraid to try it on my rain gear.

[@OutdoorsAllie]

For "average" use it is recommend to treat once a year. So for me, it will last through spring turkey season and some fishing then I'll plan to re treat before hunting season!

[@acvideos671]

My jacket is currently on the waterproofing spin in the wash with the nikwax... came here to check its going to work lol

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Nice!!

[@tristinkirby]

Great video

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Glad you liked it!

[@kenmachine9951]

Hey Allie 👌I just love 💕 your channel . I always watch ⌚ and 👍.You are so good at everything ⭐ you do . You are a very talented hunter 🔥 Ken NC

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Thank you Ken!! Have a great week!

[@brucescott9814]

Definitely a lot cheaper than a new jacket I’ve used tent spray on my jackets and trousers awesome advice 👍👍

[@OutdoorsAllie]

👍 For sure. Thanks for watching Bruce!!

[@KyleLeeWoyote]

Have you tried the spray on as well? I would think the spray on would be even more effective.

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Not yet, but I will report back when I do!!

[@bulldozer7656]

Wow, glad I watched.. Any suggestions for a fly sheet for my tent?

[@OutdoorsAllie]

I'd assume this will work just the same on a fly sheet!

[@bulldozer7656]

I bought the kit and they have stuff to do tents and such. Thanks so much Allie!!!

[@NikwaxNorthAmerica]

@@bulldozer7656 Nikwax Tent and Gear SolarWash and SolarProof are great for tents as they clean, waterproof and also add UV protection!

[@bulldozer7656]

Thanks for the advice!

[@-RONNIE]

Nice video and a great product 👍🏻

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Thanks Ronnie 👍

[@rossmckechnie1210]

The whole bottle!?

[@fatesteyneit2990]

you really think putting 100ml per jacket would really reproof it? you need to add as much if you want to it to be effective

[@hutin-puy-22]

​@@fatesteyneit2990 instructions for losers! Let's pour a gallon into the washing machine! :)

[@fatesteyneit2990]

@@hutin-puy-22 yeah, cause dumb kids only know how to wash with washing machine ;)

[@TommyTactix]

Great ez advice!

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Thanks Tommy. Definitely worth trying before giving up on the old rain jacket!

[@DheeraVenkatraman]

Whole bottlee? It says 100ml

[@ryanlopez4550]

1:18 what now?

[@coconatti]

How long the water proofing last?

[@OutdoorsAllie]

For my usage, it should last about 6 months.

[@anomalyp8584]

Why do you wash it warm when everyone tells you to wash it at 30 - max 40 °C?

[@ryanjofre]

It’s says right on the bottle warm water!!!!

[@anomalyp8584]

@@ryanjofre it says right on the jacket/clothing, wash at 30 - 40 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ryanjofre]

@@anomalyp8584 Clothing manufacturers recommend cold wash because it’s better for the environment and/or primarily because they want to eerrrr on the side of caution of fabric shrinkage!

[@ryanjofre]

@@anomalyp8584 I have 24 years od experience with high end mens tailored clothing and technical outdoor clothing. Manufacturers recommend cold wash because it’s better for the environment and/or primarily because they want to eeerrrr on the side of caution of avoiding fabric shrinkage! For maximum performance use warm water with Nikwax wash in waterproofing. For enhanced performance use the spray on product that’s applicable to your fabric (I/e cotton proof for cotton)after the wash In. I guarantee you, you won’t shrink or damage your garment.

[@ryanjofre]

@@anomalyp8584 I responded to you in length twice and my comments disappeared.

[@johnmurphy6475]

Damn I can put that stuff on my roof lol 😂 this is a good video thank you for making it

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Hahahahaha

[@johbbro7931]

This is great, thank you!

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Glad you liked it!

[@joeljordan3132]

whoever invented this shouldnt have to pay for anything ever in their life again so that this tech can go to everybody. so much clothing going to landfill and so many people getting cold and wet for no reason.

[@joesmith4222]

Hey Allie, great video. Can you do this process by hand in a five gallon bucket. And I found your French double, her name is Stelle.

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Interesting idea. I'm sure it's not recommended but could be effective.

[@VonFels]

You can do it by hand also. There’s specific instructions on the bottle, but they recommend gloves.

[@fredgrow2608]

Thanks for the info

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Thanks for watching Fred!

[@windellpeacock5645]

Good info., thanks.

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Glad it was helpful!

[@AnimalLover-yi5ik]

PLEASE do more KZbin videos of you catching and filleting fish that you just caught fresh out of the water while they are still alive ? 🙏 Those are my favorite type of videos.

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Hoping to make one tomorrow!!

[@AnimalLover-yi5ik]

@@OutdoorsAllie ok, thanks for the heads up. 😊

[@TheSuperRunner]

Thanks BRO

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Anytime BRO! ✌️

[@MrHons77]

Too bad I just threw away my rain jacket because it wasn't waterproof anymore but on the other hand maybe I can use this on my camo clothing

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Dang, just a little too late!

[@BrunoDeroberto]

PVA and water

[@davevann2925]

"hard shell", like Sitka rain series?

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Yes, of course!

[@davevann2925]

@@OutdoorsAllie cool....thanks

[@beeamerica5024]

Dang and I just went out and bought a new rain jacket and I must say you look very lovely in from the fireplace☺💥💪🐝

[@joekelly9369]

Yeah silicone , great priducts ..jeez Allie you look so different since your last vid , im not a corny guy , but you seemed to have bloomed , thanks for the vid il do mine propperly this time instead of a quick squirt of flash dash 😀 all the Best Allie and Nick 👍👍👍👍👍

[@ArizonaKid]

Hi my friend . If it rained more here lol 😂 but still awesome info

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Less rain sounds nice right about now lol. Thanks for watching👍

[@ArizonaKid]

@@OutdoorsAllie loyal fan 😊

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Much appreciated.

[@shahfahad88]

Nice

[@OutdoorsAllie]

👍

[@kevinbungles]

That’s exactly what I use on my Paramo and Rab jackets

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Ya, it's good stuff!

[@93ChayZ]

Yaknow they have newer washers n dryers now right?

[@yeon723]

She never answers why she dumps the whole bottle, but I guess it works for her

[@richardjones5733]

I used these products as instructed. First use afterwards I found it beaded nicely for about 10 minutes and then completely soaked in again. Very disappointed.

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Sorry to hear that. It's worked well for me!

[@WildTines]

Ahhh.... you think this will waterproof my “water resistant” soft shell? 😅

[@OutdoorsAllie]

I will make it like it was when it was new! The "water resistant" finish fades over time and this will give it new life! 👍

[@WildTines]

Sweet! Worth a try, thanks! 😄

[@bibinsagaram]

Next tutorial, "How to smile all the time"

[@OutdoorsAllie]

😁

[@bbbbbbb2357]

Please be mindful of phthalates!

[@NikwaxNorthAmerica]

We think so too! Phthalates are on our Restricted Substance List (found on our website) and are not used in any Nikwax products.

[@OutdoorsAllie]

😁

[@timwood3657]

Allie!!! Why the nose ring? You are such a natural beauty you don't need that. Not trying to be a shit head, but you need zero help to be amazing. One of my favorites, just had to say. If you like it that's all that matters.

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Wanted to switch it up a bit! 🤘