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Joined: 08 Feb 2009 Posts: 1308 Location: Western WA

Have a nice waterproof nylon jacket that has become a sieve in the rain. Half a can of scotchgard accomplished nothing. Is there anything short of flexseal that will make it reasonably waterproof again?

TIA
B

I dislike waterproof clothing from a comfort angle but a friend swears by Camp Dry, I like Sno-Seal for such purposes.....best to fit & try rather than go by suggestions, imho.
We all have different needs and also different expectations re satisfaction.

Joined: 17 Oct 2019 Posts: 455 Location: New Jersey

Once they lose it you can’t bring it back. Is it a hunting jacket?

Joined: 07 Jun 2020 Posts: 224

I have always believed that waterproofing is not permanent, but timed.

Whether wearing, gortex or waxed cotton the water will in time penetrate.

Rubber or vinyl rain suits will stop water, but your sweat will fill them wet from the inside.

Being wet and driving on is just part of life.

Same goes for boots

I don’t think you will have much luck bringing it back.

If you just need something to get you back to the truck Patagonia makes a very lightweight rain jacket that is waterproof but you will feel a little damp in the shoulders in a heavy rain. It’s nice because it has little weight in your vest until you need it. It is a little pricey, but I have had the same one for years.

https://www.patagonia.com/product/mens-torrentshell-3l-rain-jacket/85240.html?dwvar_85240_color=BKWG&cgid=mens-jackets-vests-rainwear

Good Hunting,
Mike

Joined: 26 Apr 2016 Posts: 369 Location: Vermont

Look up Nikwax wash in waterproofing. I've read about it but never tried it. Amazon has it.

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Time for a new rain jacket, Brewster.

Dave Erickson,

I agree he needs to purchase a Gore-Tex Grouse Jacket. Spend the money and get a good one. If Browning still made them I would recommend the one I own, completely water proof for many years now. Unfortunately I do not believe they are available any longer.

Pine Creek/Dave
L.C. Smith Man

Joined: 08 Feb 2009 Posts: 1308 Location: Western WA

Thanks for the feedback. It is a gor-tex golf jacket that I won in a tournament and use here at the range, which it proved very well suited for. But the last time out I ended up soaked to the skin after a couple passing showers.

Yes it’s probably time for a new one. I don’t need a heavy brush jacket, just a light rainproof shooting jacket.

Thanks
B

I've got an old Cabella's down vest - gotta be 35 yrs old . Same type problem . Lots of camp dry ! Can't be replaced ! Nothing like it . Inside pockets on both sides , favorite carry vest . fortunately , when it does get wet , dries fairly quickly !

Joined: 02 Jul 2014 Posts: 20

Spray on does not work well or last. You need to wash in Niixwax tech wash and then again in waterproof. Does a solid job of reviving goretex, spray the seams with the sealer.

Joined: 21 Jan 2019 Posts: 48 Location: Indiana

Wear your favorite hunting jacket-carry a parka (piece of plastic with a hole for the head) in the jacket.

When it rains, put it on. They're cheap and don't weigh any more than a bird bagged.

BD