https://outdoors.codidact.com/categories/5/tags/491.rssNew Posts Tagged 'gore-tex' - OutdoorsOutdoors - Codidact2024-01-29T16:53:01Zhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/48007How do membrane-based boots breathe?Vorachttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/62572015-03-12T08:40:08Z2024-01-29T16:53:01Z<p>Yesterday I was shopping for breathable waterproof boots* and this is what the salesperson explained to me. The shoe material does NOT matter. The damp air from the foot goes through the membran...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/58396Damaged Gore-tex bootssnowboihttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/309632019-02-17T08:38:34Z2019-02-28T14:05:43Z<p>I bought Aku Slope boots with Gore-tex at a good price and as it turned out they have punctures in one place, which are probably minimal when I check them inside the shoe. I do not want to use t...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/54298How long is Gore-Tex lining in boots effective?James Jenkinshttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/363322017-06-02T10:36:52Z2018-12-19T18:55:50Z<p>I was reading a <a href="https://outdoors.stackexchange.com/questions/16242/can-hiking-boots-with-gore-tex-lining-be-stretched/16246#16246">recent answer</a> and found this statement</p>
<block...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/58019How do breathable fabrics like Gore-tex and DWR (Durable Water Repellent) work?StrongBadhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/171672018-12-04T23:31:52Z2018-12-05T01:34:55Z<p>Gore-tex, and other waterproof breathable fabrics are often coated with a durable water repellent (DWR) finish that helps prevent the fabric from <a href="https://www.rei.com/blog/camp/bead-up-d...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/41803Paramo vs Gore-Tex jackets?Systemhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/-12015-04-20T18:27:57Z2018-10-30T22:30:20Z<p>I'm considering replacing my North Face Gore-tex jacket as it's starting to get a bit tatty, some of the zips are breaking, etc.</p>
<p>I've seen quite a few <a href="http://www.paramo.co.uk/en...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/39704How to repair a jacket whose pocket zip has detached from shell?Gabriela Palmerhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/178692018-04-16T17:28:22Z2018-06-25T17:00:34Z<p>I have a light gore-tex jacket. The pocket zip has detached from shell. The jacket is not ripped. Does anyone know how to "repair" it? Are there agencies in US who can do it for me? </p>
https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/50044Does newspaper (in shoes) kill Gore-Tex (breathability)?Phabhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/177902015-12-16T07:18:37Z2017-12-16T21:02:52Z<p>While reading <a href="https://outdoors.stackexchange.com/questions/4778/does-packing-boots-with-newspaper-make-them-dry-faster">this question</a>, another one came to my mind:</p>
<p>Last summ...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/39934How do I wash Gore-Tex clothing?Reverend Gonzohttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/62012-01-24T20:35:38Z2017-12-16T02:26:06Z<p>I have a bunch of dirty hard-shell pants and jackets. Are these safe to put in the washer and dryer? If not, how should I clean them?</p>
https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/46710Disposal of Gore-Tex or other membrane productsPaul Paulsenhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/173422014-08-06T14:07:53Z2017-12-06T03:34:35Z<p>Somebody told me that Gore-Tex products would be hazardous waste. Is this true? If I want to dispose of them, what should I do? What are the dangerous substances?</p>
<p>Is this true for other ...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/52527Sources of Nubuk (Gore-Tex lined) Leather ConditionerAnonDCXhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/239112016-10-20T03:28:28Z2017-09-30T21:22:20Z<p>I have a pair of Lowa Tibet Pro GTX (Nubuk leather and Gore-Tex Lined) and am wondering what conditioning creme I should use besides the stuff that Lowa sells as I generally like to buy from ded...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/54293Can hiking boots with Gore-tex lining be stretched?comptonhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/198072017-05-31T23:43:00Z2017-06-02T10:32:59Z<p>I have a pair of leather Vasque St. Elias GTX which are a bit narrow across the toe box and I want to see if I can get some more room there. A local shoe repair place said they could do it (for...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/40387How to repair gore-tex boots split?Valhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/174612014-09-14T17:39:30Z2016-12-21T05:27:07Z<p>Last year I got myself a first pair of gore-tex B0 boots. Before I used only leather. I took care of those as good as I could. Keeping clean and using special sprays.</p>
<p>However now one boo...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/52489Gore-Tex: Does a wash-in DWR treatment affect breathability from the inside?AnonDCXhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/239112016-10-12T02:22:27Z2016-10-12T06:14:47Z<p>I cant decide whether to use a wash-in or spray-on DWR treatment to my Gore-Tex jacket (Arcteryx ZETA AR).</p>
<p>I would rather use the NikWax TX Direct Wash-In because it'll get spread evenly...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/39947How do I take care of Gore-Tex boots?Philhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/173732012-01-24T20:58:45Z2016-06-12T13:42:16Z<p>I have a pair of Gore-Tex walking boots that I have used a fair bit now and want to make sure I keep them serviceable for as long as possible. What is the best way to maintain Gore-Tex walking b...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/50248Repair a GoreTex jacket's zip?Systemhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/-12016-01-11T14:15:53Z2016-01-14T16:41:39Z<p>My trusty North Face Goretex failed yesterday. The coat itself is in fine working order but the zip is totally broken. Just came apart. I'm loathed to trash a £200 jacket simply because the...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/46073How to dry Gore-Tex boots in the fieldUsurerhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/177842014-05-05T22:36:40Z2015-12-04T06:37:07Z<p>I'm thinking of switching from old and heavy army boots to modern trekking ones. </p>
<p>Trying to choose between Gore-Tex and leather with waterproof coating only, I can't get over a simple qu...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/42419What is the difference between Gore-Tex and Mountain Hardwears DryQ?Rosshttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/177712012-01-26T04:50:08Z2015-06-22T09:07:32Z<p>They both are waterproof but what are the differences and is one better?</p>
https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/48306How often to wash gore-tex?Dakatinehttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/173242015-05-04T08:14:55Z2015-05-04T18:02:33Z<p>According to my jacket instructions, it performs best when clean (gore-tex pores need to be clean from sweat, skin oils, and whatever else from the outside).
Also, they instruct to tumble-dry th...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/45625What EXACTLY is the chemical coating on the outside of GoreTex?Systemhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/-12014-01-10T08:48:59Z2014-04-08T12:01:06Z<p>I've got a pretty good <a href="https://outdoors.stackexchange.com/questions/40/how-do-i-wash-gore-tex-clothing/5010#5010">understanding of how GoreTex works</a>. </p>
<p>I understand that the ...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/45119Difference between Gore-Tex Pro Shell and Gore-Tex Active ShellScotty.NEThttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/210902013-08-27T09:48:05Z2014-03-03T21:58:13Z<p>What is the difference between the two Gore-Tex technologies in real world usage? </p>
<p>Specific factors: </p>
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<li>Which one packs down smaller?</li>
<li>Which one is more breathable?</...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/45792Use of gore-tex for a DIY Double-layer hammockkenderhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/212712014-02-18T09:53:06Z2014-02-18T23:23:37Z<p>I'm planning to sew my own double-layer hammock. I found a simple pattern here: <a href="http://diygearsupply.com/diy-guides/hammock-guide/" rel="nofollow">http://diygearsupply.com/diy-guides/ha...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/45666Testing waterproofness of outdoor apparelFelixhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/171712014-01-15T23:19:11Z2014-01-17T15:41:25Z<p>What would be the best way to test the waterproofness of different outdoor apparel such as:</p>
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<li>Boots</li>
<li>Jackets</li>
<li>Pants</li>
<li>Gloves</li>
<li>etc...</li>
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<p>I'm...