Washing Backpacking Gear..Tents and Tarps using Nikwax for the cleaning, waterproofing and UV

[@nwroadrat]

I had to re-strip one of my tents once. Never thought about cleaning, but that's a great idea!

[@naturecallsoutdoors]

I had a few tents that did that urea issue with the urethane I think it was. What a mess. Glad they got that figured out now.

[@LeeRalph100]

An often overlooked, but need choir for maintaining our gear!!! I had not heard of the UV coating, Thanks Bruce

[@naturecallsoutdoors]

Thanks Lee. UV is the biggest killer of my gear. Especially the less expensive stuff.

[@EatCarbs]

Nice.. I mostly just set my out to air out and shake all the dirt out the best I can. Thanks for the video

[@naturecallsoutdoors]

I do that mostly too. But eventually a good wash happens. And most of the time, just a good hosing. This tent has seen a lot of use.

[@savedpurplecat]

Hi Bruce nice one mate, I was only thinking yesterday that I must reproof my Paramo jacket as its completely stopped beading. Looks like nick wax tech wash is the way forward, cheers Tim

[@naturecallsoutdoors]

Yes that should do it. I will do a wash at least once a year now.

[@truman5838]

I machine wash my rab siltarp 3 by itself in cold water .

[@naturecallsoutdoors]

That's great. Most of this gear should be robust

[@themiwoodsman7222]

Great video and good to know tips on how to clean and treat my gear ! thanks Bruce atb john

[@naturecallsoutdoors]

Thanks John. My less expensive gear like the Kelty stuff seems more susceptible to the UV damage so I need to treat it every year.

[@guns4funcajanajustin]

Good tips and info. Bruce.

[@naturecallsoutdoors]

Thanks. Finally got around to cleaning some gear. Just before winter too. Taking advantage of the sun.

[@SonOfMidgeslayer]

Thanks. A very useful video.

[@naturecallsoutdoors]

Thanks Midge. I find I am cleaning gear a lot. Too big of a family that all backpacks